Wisconsin Administrative Code
Cosmetology Examining Board
Chapter Cos 4 - Sanitation And Safety
Section Cos 4.08 - Waxing

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Cos 4.08

Current through February 26, 2024

(1). Electrologists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of electrology or a school of cosmetology consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:

(a) Hygiene and sterilization.

(b) Treatments with hard hot wax.

(c) Treatments with liquid strip wax.

(d) Hair removal from legs and arms, bikini and underarm hair.

(e) Removal of facial hair.

(f) Eyebrow shaping.

(g) Post depilation treatments.

(2). Manicurists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of cosmetology or a school of manicuring consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:

(a) Hygiene and sterilization.

(b) Treatments with hard hot wax.

(c) Treatments with liquid strip wax.

(d) Hair removal from the foot, lower leg, hand and forearm.

(e) Post depilation treatments.

(3). Licensees performing depilation by waxing shall do all of the following:

(a) Apply a topical antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be waxed and allow the antiseptic to air dry.

(b) Dispose of spatulas after each use.

(c) Dispose of wax and strips after each use.

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