Islanders asked for input on new rules for unregulated beauty services in P.E.I.

Kristie Robertson says she was surprised to learn about the lack of regulations for personal-care services on Prince Edward Island.

The province's Hairdressers Act regulates hairdressing services, but things like skin care, nail care and hair removal aren't covered by the legislation. That means providers don't need to be licensed or have credentials.

"That kind of really disgusts me," Robertson said. "I would like to see somebody paying attention to that. It really should be regulated…. Everybody should be covered under the same laws."

Robertson isn't the only one questioning whether the existing legislation goes far enough.

'It really should be regulated…. Everybody should be covered under the same laws,' says Kristie Robertson of P.E.I.'s legislation covering beauty and personal ca