Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)
Work
environment. There shall be at least one (1) seat available for each
individual performing eyelash extensions. There shall be at least one (1) seat
or bed for each client receiving eyelash extension services.
(1) Chairs and beds, including headrests,
shall be cleaned and disinfected after providing services to each
client.
(2) The chairs and beds
shall be made of or covered in a non-porous material that can be
disinfected.
(3) The chairs and
beds must be covered by a disposable sheet, non-porous plastic cover
(disinfected between clients), clean sheet or linen.
(4) A disposable paper-towel-like product or
hand-sized towel may be used under the head of each client.
(5) A barrier, such as a freshly laundered
towel or paper towel, shall be placed on the tray or counter space and
underneath any implements, tools or supplies to be used when providing services
to a client.
(6) Each licensee
performing eyelash extensions shall wash his or her hands with soap and water
prior to performing any services on a client. A disposable, single-use or
freshly laundered forehead barrier must be used.
(b)
Implements. Implements shall
be cleaned and disinfected or disposed of, in accordance with the guidelines,
below.
(1) The following implements shall be
cleaned and disinfected after each client: tweezers; nasal aspirator or
electric eyelash dryer and other items used for a similar purpose; cutting
implements; and glue stones, lash tiles, lash pallets and like items used to
pull lashes.
(2) The following items
that are used during services shall be replaced with clean items for each
client: disposable and terry cloth towels; hair caps; headbands; brushes;
gowns; and spatulas that contact skin or products from multi-use
containers.
(3) The following
implements are single-use items and shall be discarded in a trash receptacle
after use: disposable gloves; tissues; disposable wipes; fabric strips;
surgical tape; eye pads; extensions; cotton swabs; face masks; brushes; and
extension pads and other items used for a similar purpose.
(c)
Glue and tape. Only
properly-labeled, semipermanent glue and glue remover, that is intended for use
on the human body, shall be used. De-tacking tape used for taping back eyelid
skin or lashes cannot be de-tacked on skin. De-tacking must be done on a clean
towel.
(d)
Extensions.
Extensions must be stored in a sealed bag or covered container and shall be
kept in a clean and dry, debris-free storage area.
(1) When removing eyelashes from the
container or package to portion out eyelashes for a service, a licensee must
use disinfected scissors, blade, or other tool to snip a portion of a strip; or
must use a disinfected tweezer to portion out the lashes for each service.
(2) Eyelash extensions that are
removed from the container or original packaging for a client's eyelash service
and not used, must be disposed of and must not be used for another
client.
(e) Nozzle or
dropper. Any nozzle or dropper used for rinsing or flushing the eye during the
service cannot come in direct contact with the eye or
skin.
