New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 34 - BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS
Part 5 - REGULAR LICENSES
Section 16.34.5.12 - ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (600 HOURS OR EQUIVALENT CREDIT)
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.34.5.12
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. An esthetician license permits the practitioner to:
(1) use cosmetic preparations
on the skin for cleansing and stimulating;
(2) apply massage and manipulation techniques
using the hands or mechanical apparatus;
(3) apply light therapy, high frequency and
other types of facial treatments;
(4) use specialized skin care and facial
machines in applying facial treatments;
(5) apply cosmetic makeup preparations,
antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotions to any part of the body of a
person;
(6) application of product
to eyelashes and eyebrows, including eyelash extensions and lash and brow
tinting procedures;
(7) remove
superfluous or unwanted hair from the body of a person by any means except
electrolysis or other invasive techniques and shaving.
B. An esthetician shall not perform any services other than those listed above. To do so may lead to revocation of the license or other disciplinary action by the board.
C. Using the term or title of "medical esthetician" is not allowable under the act. This term is misleading and could be deemed deceptive or fraudulent.
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