California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 9 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Article 12 - Health and Safety
Section 991 - Invasive Procedures

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 991

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) No licensee or student may use a product, device, machine, or other technique or combination of the same, which results in the removal, destruction, incision, or piercing of a client's skin beyond the epidermis. Any such act shall be considered an invasive procedure.

(b) Invasive procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Application of electricity which visibly contracts the muscle.

(2) Application of topical lotions, creams, serums or other substances which require a medical license to purchase.

(3) Penetration of the skin by metal needles, except electrolysis needles/wire filaments.

(4) Abrasion and/or exfoliation of the skin below the epidermal layers.

(5) Removal of skin by means of a razor-edged tool or similar device.

1. New section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For prior history, see Register 84, No. 28.
2. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 13).

Note: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7312(e), 7316, 7320, 7320.1, Business and Professions Code.

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