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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 643 - Barbers and Barbering › NRS 643.220 - Additional penalties for person who engages in certain prohibited conduct; authority of Board to issue citations and orders to cease and desist; administrative fines; appeals.

1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty:
(a) The Board may issue a citation to a person who has engaged in any act or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of NRS 643.190. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation. The citation also must inform the person of the provisions of subsection 2. A separate citation must be issued for each violation. If appropriate, the citation may contain an order to cease and desist.
(b) Upon finding that a person has engaged in any act or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of NRS 643.190, the Board shall assess an administrative fine of:
(1) For the first violation, $1,000.
(2) For the second violation, $1,500.
(3) For the third or subsequent violation, $2,000.
2. To appeal a finding of a violation pursuant to this section, the person must request a hearing by written notice of appeal to the Board within 30 days after the date on which the citation is issued.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2636)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 643 - Barbers and Barbering › NRS 643.230 - Injunctions.

1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty, if a person has engaged in any act or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the act or practice, without a showing of actual harm.
2. A proceeding under this section is governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2636)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 643 - Barbers and Barbering › NRS 643.240 - Actions and remedies cumulative and not exclusive.

1. The actions and remedies authorized by this chapter are cumulative.
2. When an agency or officer elects to take a particular action or pursue a particular remedy authorized by this chapter or another specific statute, that election is not exclusive and does not preclude the agency or officer or another agency or officer from taking any other actions or pursuing any other remedies authorized by this chapter or another specific statute.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2636)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 644A.011 to 644A.140, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
[2:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1937, 80; 1931 NCL § 1862.01]—(NRS A 1977, 192; 1979, 1822; 1981, 1348; 1985, 1627; 1995, 461; 1999, 1152; 2001, 1191; 2009, 2498; 2011, 3032; 2015, 591, 2394; 2021, 2686; 2023, 875)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.012 - "Advanced esthetic procedure" defined.

"Advanced esthetic procedure" means any of the following procedures performed for esthetic purposes and not for the treatment of a medical, physical or mental ailment:
1. Microneedling;
2. Medium-depth chemical peel;
3. A nonablative esthetic medical procedure; or
4. Other similar esthetic preparations or procedures with the use of the hands or a mechanical or electronic apparatus.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2684; A 2023, 875)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.015 - "Advertise" and "advertising" defined.

"Advertise" and "advertising" mean an attempt by written, electronic or graphic representation to elicit enrollment or the sale of goods or services. The terms include, without limitation, such representations made:
1. On signs, displays, circulars, brochures, menus of services and recruitment materials; and
2. On the Internet, through the press, radio or television, or by use of any other medium.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 587)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.025 - "Cosmetological establishment" defined.

"Cosmetological establishment" means any premises, mobile unit, building or part of a building where cosmetology is practiced.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1346; A 1987, 906; 2009, 2498; 2015, 592)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.030 - "Cosmetologist" defined.

1. "Cosmetologist" means a person who engages in the practices of:
(a) Cleansing, stimulating or massaging the scalp or cleansing or beautifying the hair by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams.
(b) Cutting, trimming or shaping the hair.
(c) Arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring or straightening the hair of any person with the hands, mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or by other means, or similar work incident to or necessary for the proper carrying on of the practice or occupation provided by the terms of this chapter.
(d) Removing superfluous hair from the surface of the body of any person by the use of depilatories, waxing, tweezers or sugaring, except for the removal of hair with lasers or the permanent removal of hair with needles.
(e) Manicuring the nails of any person.
(f) Beautifying, massaging, stimulating or cleansing the skin of the human body by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, creams or any device for the care of the skin that is noninvasive and is not an esthetic medical device or otherwise prohibited by the Board.
(g) Giving facials or skin care or applying cosmetics or eyelashes to any person.
(h) Performing any of the following procedures for esthetic purposes and not for the treatment of a medical, physical or mental ailment:
(1) Extraction;
(2) Hydrotherapy; or
(3) Exfoliation which does not remove any skin below the stratum corneum, including, without limitation, by the use of manual exfoliation, microdermabrasion or dermaplaning.
2. The term does not include a person who engages in the practice of advanced esthetics.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1346; A 1985, 1851; 1987, 1068; 1991, 2054; 2001, 1191; 2009, 2499; 2019, 1165; 2023, 875)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.035 - "Cosmetologist’s apprentice" defined.

"Cosmetologist’s apprentice" means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of a cosmetologist in a cosmetological establishment and who is registered with the Board to practice cosmetology as a cosmetologist’s apprentice.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1150)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.040 - "Cosmetology" defined.

"Cosmetology" includes the occupations of a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider and nail technologist. The term does not include the occupation of a makeup artist.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1346; A 1985, 1852; 1995, 461; 2001, 1192; 2009, 2499; 2011, 3032; 2015, 592, 2394; 2021, 2686; 2023, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.062 - "Esthetic medical device" defined.

"Esthetic medical device" means a device, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321, which the Board, by regulation, has determined to be appropriate for use in the performance of an esthetic medical procedure.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2684; A 2023, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.063 - "Esthetic medical procedure" defined.

"Esthetic medical procedure" means a procedure performed using an esthetic medical device for the purposes of the care of the skin, beautification, anti-aging, permanent hair reduction, skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, noninvasive body contouring, noninvasive lipolysis or other similar esthetic purposes.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.065 - "Esthetician" defined.

"Esthetician" means any person who engages in the practice of esthetics.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1346; A 1985, 1680, 1851; 1995, 461; 2001, 1191; 2009, 2498; 2011, 3032; 2015, 591)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.070 - "Esthetician’s apprentice" defined.

"Esthetician’s apprentice" means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of an esthetician in a cosmetological establishment and who is registered with the Board to practice esthetics as an esthetician’s apprentice.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.075 - "Esthetics" defined.

"Esthetics" means the practices of:
1. Beautifying, massaging, cleansing or stimulating the skin of the human body by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams, or any device for the care of the skin that is noninvasive and is not an esthetic medical device or otherwise prohibited by the Board;
2. Applying cosmetics, eyelash extensions or eyelashes to any person, tinting eyelashes and eyebrows, eyelash perming and lightening hair on the body;
3. Removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories, waxing, tweezers or sugaring; and
4. Performing any of the following procedures for esthetic purposes and not for the treatment of a medical, physical or mental ailment:
(a) Extraction;
(b) Hydrotherapy; or
(c) Exfoliation which does not remove any skin below the stratum corneum, including, without limitation, by the use of manual exfoliation, microdermabrasion or dermaplaning,
but does not include the branches of cosmetology of a cosmetologist, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, electrologist or nail technologist.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 587; A 2019, 1166; 2023, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.085 - "Hair braiding" defined.

1. "Hair braiding" means a natural form of hair manipulation by braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving or wrapping human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers and hair extensions. The practice may be performed by hand or by using simple braiding devices, including, without limitation, clips, combs, hairpins, scissors, needles and thread.
2. The term includes:
(a) Cleansing the scalp; and
(b) The making of customized wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers and hair extensions.
3. The term does not include:
(a) The use of penetrating chemical hair treatments, chemical hair coloring agents, chemical hair straightening agents, chemical hair joining agents, permanent wave styles or chemical hair bleaching agents applied to growing human hair;
(b) The cutting or growing of human hair, except that the term includes the trimming of hair extensions or sewn weave-in extensions only as applicable to the braiding process; or
(c) Any other activity set forth in the definition of "cosmetologist" pursuant to NRS 644A.030 other than the activities expressly set forth in subsections 1 and 2.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3029)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.090 - "Hair design" defined.

"Hair design" means the practices of:
1. Cleansing, stimulating or massaging the scalp, or cleansing or beautifying the hair by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams.
2. Cutting, trimming or shaping the hair.
3. Arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring or straightening the hair of any person with the hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or by other means or similar work incident to or necessary for the proper carrying on of the practice or occupation of hair designer provided by the terms of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.105 - "Makeup artist" defined.

"Makeup artist" means a natural person who:
1. Engages in the practice of makeup artistry; or
2. Instructs other persons in the practice of makeup artistry,
regardless of whether the person is licensed by the Board in any branch of cosmetology.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2393)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.110 - "Makeup artistry" defined.

1. "Makeup artistry" means the practice of applying makeup, strip eyelashes or prosthetics for:
(a) Theatrical, television, film and other similar productions;
(b) All aspects of the modeling and fashion industry, including, without limitation, photography for magazines; and
(c) Weddings.
2. The term includes the practice of applying makeup, strip eyelashes or prosthetics at:
(a) Licensed cosmetological establishments; and
(b) Retail establishments, unless the practice is limited to the demonstration of cosmetics by a retailer in the manner described in paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.150.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2393; A 2023, 876)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.115 - "Nail technologist" defined.

"Nail technologist" means any person who, for compensation or by demonstration, engages in the practice of nail technology.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1347; A 1991, 2055; 2009, 2499; 2015, 592)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.120 - "Nail technologist’s apprentice" defined.

"Nail technologist’s apprentice" means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of a nail technologist in a cosmetological establishment and who is registered with the Board to practice nail technology as a nail technologist’s apprentice.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.125 - "Nail technology" defined.

"Nail technology" means the practices of:
1. Care of another’s fingernails or toenails.
2. Beautification of another’s nails.
3. Extension of another’s nails.
4. Massaging of another’s hands, forearms, feet or lower legs.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.127 - "Nonablative esthetic medical procedure" defined.

"Nonablative esthetic medical procedure" means an esthetic medical procedure that is not expected to excise, vaporize, disintegrate or remove living tissue, and which the Board has, by regulation, authorized to be performed by an advanced esthetician.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2684; A 2023, 877)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.135 - "Shampoo technology" defined.

1. "Shampoo technology" means the practices of:
(a) Cleansing of the hair or scalp, including, without limitation:
(1) Brushing and combing the hair;
(2) Applying shampoo and conditioner to the hair; and
(3) Rinsing the hair, including, without limitation, rinsing the hair to remove shampoos, conditioners, tints, relaxers and other solutions.
(b) Removing rollers, permanent rods, hairpins, clips or similar hair fasteners from the hair.
(c) Cleaning and disinfecting the shampoo bowl.
2. The term does not include any other activity set forth in the definition of "cosmetologist" pursuant to NRS 644A.030 or the definition of "hair design" pursuant to NRS 644A.090 other than the activities expressly set forth in subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.150 - Applicability of chapter.

1. The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Except for those provisions relating to advanced estheticians, all persons authorized by the laws of this State to practice nursing, medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, naprapathy or podiatry.
(b) Commissioned medical officers of the Armed Forces of the United States when engaged in the actual performance of their official duties, and attendants attached to a unit in a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States that provides medical services.
(c) Barbers, insofar as their usual and ordinary vocation and profession is concerned, when engaged in any of the following practices:
(1) Cleansing or singeing the hair of any person.
(2) Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, exercising or similar work upon the scalp, face or neck of any person, with the hands or with mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams.
(d) Retailers, at a retail establishment, insofar as their usual and ordinary vocation and profession is concerned, when engaged in the demonstration of cosmetics if:
(1) The demonstration is without charge to the person to whom the demonstration is given; and
(2) The retailer does not advertise or provide a service relating to the practice of cosmetology except cosmetics and fragrances.
(e) Photographers or their employees, insofar as their usual and ordinary vocation and profession is concerned, if the photographer or his or her employee does not advertise cosmetological services or the practice of makeup artistry and provides cosmetics without charge to the customer.
2. Any school of cosmetology conducted as part of the vocational rehabilitation training program of the Department of Corrections or the Caliente Youth Center:
(a) Is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 644A.740.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 644A.735, shall maintain a staff of at least one licensed instructor.
3. Any health care professional, as defined in NRS 453C.030, is exempt from the provisions of this chapter relating to advanced estheticians.
[15:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.15]—(NRS A 1969, 567, 910; 1975, 1015; 1977, 965; 1983, 730; 1985, 1862; 1989, 1963; 1991, 2063; 2001, 1196; 2001 Special Session, 248, 249; 2015, 614, 2398; 2021, 2687; 2023, 877, 1682)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.200 - Creation; number and appointment of members; composition.

1. The State Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor is hereby created.
2. The Board must consist of four cosmetologists, one nail technologist, one esthetician and one member representing customers of cosmetology.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1965, 630; 1989, 1319; 2009, 2499)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.205 - Qualifications of members.

1. No person is eligible for appointment as a member of the Board:
(a) Who is not licensed as a nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician or cosmetologist under the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Who is not, at the time of appointment, actually engaged in the practice of his or her respective branch of cosmetology.
(c) Who is not at least 25 years of age.
(d) Who has not been a resident of this State for at least 3 years immediately before appointment.
2. The requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 do not apply to a person appointed to represent customers of cosmetology.
3. Not more than one member of the Board may be connected, directly or indirectly, with any school of cosmetology, or have been so connected while previously serving as a member of the Board.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1981, 1349; 1985, 1852; 1989, 1319; 2009, 2499; 2021, 2687)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.210 - Terms and oaths of members; removal.

1. After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.
2. Before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, each member shall make and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office.
3. No member of the Board may serve more than two consecutive full terms. A member who serves two consecutive full terms is not thereafter eligible to serve on the Board for a period of 1 year. Any time served on the Board in filling the unexpired term of another member does not apply in computing two consecutive full terms.
4. The Governor may, after notice and hearing, remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1965, 630; 1971, 1119; 1981, 71; 2005, 2639; 2017, 565)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.215 - Officers.

The members of the Board shall annually elect a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer from among their number.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1975, 351; 1983, 1543; 1985, 1627; 1987, 1069; 2017, 566)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.220 - Meetings; salary of members; per diem allowances and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of compensation and expenses.

1. The Board shall hold meetings at least four times a year for the transaction of such business as pertains to its duties.
2. The Board may hold such other meetings for the transaction of necessary business at such times and places as it determines.
3. The members of the Board are entitled to receive:
(a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and
(b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
4. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
5. All such compensation and expenses must be paid by the Board out of the fees and receipts received by it, and no part thereof may be paid by the State.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03] + [5:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.04]—(NRS A 1960, 310; 1963, 160; 1975, 306; 1981, 1350, 1995; 1983, 1543; 1985, 445; 1987, 1201; 1989, 1704; 2007, 2957; 2017, 566)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.225 - Employees, attorneys and other professional consultants.

The Board may employ inspectors, investigators, advisers, examiners and clerks and secure the services of attorneys and other professional consultants, but no part of the compensation of those persons or reasonable expenses incurred by the Board may be paid by the State.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1963, 161; 1981, 1351)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.230 - Powers and duties of Executive Director: Prescribing duties and compensation of employees; establishing offices; adopting seal; issuing subpoenas.

The Executive Director of the Board:
1. Shall prescribe the duties of the officers, examiners and employees of the Board, and fix the compensation of those employees.
2. May, with the approval of the Board, establish offices in as many locations in the State as the Executive Director finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
3. May adopt a seal.
4. May issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1963, 161; 1981, 1350; 2003, 3463; 2023, 877)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.235 - Biennial report to Governor.

The Board shall make a written report to the Governor before September 1 of each even-numbered year for the biennium ending June 30 of such year concerning the condition, in this State, of cosmetology and the branches thereof. The report shall contain a brief reference to the proceedings had by or before the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter for the period last past.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1965, 62; 1969, 1459)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.245 - Deposit and use of fees and other money received; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines imposed by Board; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all fees and other money received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be deposited in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada and expended solely for the purposes of this chapter. The money so deposited does not revert to the State General Fund. The compensation provided for by this chapter and all expenses incurred under this chapter must be paid from this money. No compensation or expenses incurred under this chapter may be charged against the State General Fund.
2. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines therefor and deposit the money therefrom in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.
3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
[Part 21:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.21]—(NRS A 1963, 161; 1983, 1543; 1999, 1537; 2005, 800; 2015, 593; 2017, 567)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.250 - General duties: Examinations; issuance of licenses and certificates of registration; reports of violations; inspections.

The Board shall:
1. Hold examinations to determine the qualifications of all applicants for a license or certificate of registration, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whose applications have been submitted to it in proper form.
2. Issue licenses to such applicants as may be entitled thereto.
3. Issue certificates of registration to such applicants as may be entitled thereto.
4. License cosmetological establishments and schools of cosmetology.
5. Report to the proper prosecuting officer or law enforcement agency each violation of this chapter coming within its knowledge.
6. Inspect schools of cosmetology, cosmetological establishments and any facility in this State in which threading is conducted to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements and adopted regulations of the Board. This authority extends to any member of the Board or its authorized employees.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1981, 1350; 1985, 1627, 1852; 1991, 2055; 2011, 3033; 2013, 2244; 2015, 592, 2394; 2017, 566; 2023, 878)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.255 - Limitations on information that may be included on license or certificate for public display.

The Board shall not include on any license or certificate for public display the residential address of the holder or any other personal information relating to the holder, except the name of the holder and the number of the license or certificate.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2531)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.260 - Record of licenses and certificates of registration; disclosure of information in record.

1. The Board shall keep a record containing the name, known place or places of business, electronic mail address, personal mailing address, telephone number and the date and number of the license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of every nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, person engaged in the practice of threading registered pursuant to NRS 644A.550, makeup artist registered pursuant to NRS 644A.395 and cosmetologist, together with the names and addresses of all cosmetological establishments and schools of cosmetology licensed pursuant to this chapter. The record must also contain the facts which the applicants claimed in their applications to justify their licensure or registration.
2. The Board may disclose the information contained in the record kept pursuant to subsection 1 to:
(a) Any other licensing board or agency that is investigating a licensee or registrant.
(b) A member of the general public, except information concerning the personal mailing address, work address, electronic mail address and telephone number of a licensee or registrant.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1981, 1351; 1985, 1629; 1991, 2056; 1995, 461; 2001, 1192; 2005, 2640; 2009, 2500; 2011, 3034; 2015, 593, 2394; 2021, 2688; 2023, 878)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.270 - Hearings and proceedings by or before less than entire Board.

1. Any investigation, inquiry, hearing or proceeding which the Board is empowered to hold or undertake may be held or undertaken by or before one or more members of the Board, and the finding or order of the member or members shall be deemed to be the finding or order of the Board when approved or confirmed by it.
2. No investigation, inquiry, hearing or proceeding shall be held or undertaken by only one member of the Board, or by less than the entire membership of the Board, without the previous written authorization of the Board.
[20:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.20]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.275 - Regulations: Generally.

The Board shall adopt reasonable regulations:
1. For carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
2. For conducting examinations of applicants for licenses and certificates of registration.
3. For governing the recognition of, and the credits to be given to, the study of cosmetology under a licensed electrologist or in a school of cosmetology licensed pursuant to the laws of another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
4. For governing the conduct of schools of cosmetology. The regulations must include but need not be limited to, provisions:
(a) Prohibiting schools from requiring that students purchase beauty supplies for use in the course of study;
(b) Prohibiting schools from deducting earned hours of school credit or any other compensation earned by a student as a punishment for misbehavior of the student;
(c) Providing for lunch and coffee recesses for students during school hours; and
(d) Allowing a member or an authorized employee of the Board to review the records of a student’s training and attendance.
5. Governing the courses of study and practical training required of persons for treating the skin of the human body.
6. For governing the conduct of cosmetological establishments.
7. Identifying each nonablative esthetic medical procedure that an advanced esthetician is authorized to perform pursuant to this chapter.
8. Identifying each device that the Board determines to be appropriate for use in the performance of an esthetic medical procedure. Such devices may include, without limitation, a laser, a radial shockwave device, a cryotherapy device and a device that emits radio frequencies, plasma, intense pulsed light, ultrasound, microwaves or other similar energies.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1969, 881; 1979, 1823; 1981, 1350; 1985, 1628, 1680, 1852; 1987, 1201; 1991, 2055; 2011, 117, 3033; 2017, 567; 2023, 878)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.277 - Regulations governing curriculum for course of study in advanced esthetics to be used by licensed school of cosmetology that wishes to offer such course.

1. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing a curriculum for a course of study in advanced esthetics to be used by a licensed school of cosmetology that wishes to offer such a course of study.
2. The curriculum prescribed pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, instruction in the following subjects:
(a) State and federal laws pertaining to the practice of advanced esthetics;
(b) Professional ethical standards for advanced estheticians;
(c) The theory and performance of advanced esthetic procedures;
(d) Medical subjects relevant to the practice of advanced esthetics, including, without limitation, subjects relating to health, lifestyle, nutrition, autoimmune diseases, infection control and wound healing;
(e) First aid, including, without limitation, the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(f) Subjects relating to the science of the skin, including, without limitation, skin types, systems for the classification of skin conditions and skin disorders and diseases;
(g) Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology and other relevant sciences;
(h) The physics of wave energy, including, without limitation, the physics of lasers, intense pulsed light, radio frequency, ultrasound, plasma and other energies;
(i) The duties of an advanced esthetician with respect to the confidentiality of client information, client consultation, informed consent and the care of clients both before and after advanced esthetic procedures;
(j) Subjects relevant to the professional practice of advanced esthetics, including, without limitation, professional liability insurance, risk management and professional interactions with health care professionals;
(k) Subjects relating to esthetic medical devices and other apparatuses used in the practice of advanced esthetics, including, without limitation, the classification, maintenance and safe and proper use of such devices and apparatuses; and
(l) Any other subject which the Board may determine by regulation to be necessary and proper for the instruction of advanced estheticians.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2686)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.280 - Regulations governing sanitary conditions.

1. The Board may adopt such regulations governing sanitary conditions as it deems necessary with particular reference to the precautions to be employed to prevent the creating or spreading of infectious or contagious diseases in the practice of hair braiding, in the practice of a cosmetologist, in cosmetological establishments or schools of cosmetology, in the practice of threading and in any facility in this State in which threading is conducted.
2. No regulation governing sanitary conditions thus adopted has any effect until it has been approved by the State Board of Health.
3. A copy of all regulations governing sanitary conditions which are adopted must be furnished to each person to whom a license is issued for the conduct of a cosmetological establishment, school of cosmetology, practice of cosmetology or facility in this State in which threading is conducted.
[Part 4:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.03]—(NRS A 1981, 1351; 1985, 1628, 1853; 1991, 2056; 2011, 3033; 2015, 593; 2023, 879)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.300 - Cosmetologists: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a cosmetologist any person who has made application to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date of the examination:
1. Is not less than 18 years of age.
2. Is of good moral character.
3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent. Testing for equivalency must be pursuant to applicable state or federal requirements.
4. Has had any one of the following:
(a) Training of at least 1,600 hours in a school of cosmetology approved by the Board.
(b) Practice of the occupation of a cosmetologist for a period of at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.
(c) If the applicant is a barber registered pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS, 600 hours of specialized training approved by the Board.
(d) At least 3,200 hours of service as a cosmetologist’s apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which all of the occupations of cosmetology are practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.310.
[6:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.05]—(NRS A 1960, 310; 1963, 269; 1977, 163; 1979, 1824; 1981, 1352; 1985, 1629; 1987, 906, 1202; 1999, 1153; 2005, 2641; 2011, 3035; 2015, 595; 2017, 573; 2019, 4324; 2023, 879)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.305 - Cosmetologists: Scope of examination.

Examinations for licensure as a cosmetologist may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in shampooing the hair, hairdressing, styling of hair, finger waving, coloring of hair, nail technology, cosmetics, thermal curling, marcelling, facial massage, massage of the scalp with the hands, procedures involving the application of chemicals to hair, and cutting, trimming or shaping hair;
2. Written or oral tests on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of mechanical apparatus and electricity as applicable to the practice of a cosmetologist; and
(c) The laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to the practice of cosmetology; and
3. Such other demonstrations and tests as the Board may require.
[Part 8:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1937, 80; 1931 NCL § 1862.07]—(NRS A 1960, 313; 1973, 737; 1981, 1354; 1985, 1632; 2001, 1193; 2009, 2504; 2023, 880)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.310 - Cosmetologist’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration.

1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice to a person if:
(a) The person is required to travel more than 60 miles from his or her place of residence to attend a licensed school of cosmetology; and
(b) The training of the person as a cosmetologist’s apprentice will be conducted at a licensed cosmetological establishment that is located 60 miles or more from a licensed school of cosmetology.
2. The Board may, for good cause shown, waive the requirements of subsection 1 for a particular applicant.
3. An applicant for a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice must submit an application to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $100 and must include:
(a) A statement signed by the licensed cosmetologist who will be supervising and training the cosmetologist’s apprentice which states that the licensed cosmetologist has been licensed by the Board to practice cosmetology in this State for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application and that his or her license has been in good standing during that period;
(b) A statement signed by the owner of the licensed cosmetological establishment where the applicant will be trained which states that the owner will permit the applicant to be trained as a cosmetologist’s apprentice at the cosmetological establishment; and
(c) Such other information as the Board may require by regulation.
4. A certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice is valid for 24 months after the date on which it is issued and may be renewed by the Board upon good cause shown.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1150; A 2001, 1997; 2009, 2503; 2015, 599)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.315 - Hair designers: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a hair designer each person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who:
1. Is not less than 18 years of age.
2. Is of good moral character.
3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent. Testing for equivalency must be pursuant to state or federal requirements.
4. Satisfies at least one of the following:
(a) Is a barber registered pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS.
(b) Has had training of at least 1,000 hours in a school of cosmetology approved by the Board.
(c) Has had practice of the occupation of hair designing for at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.
(d) Has had at least 2,000 hours of service as a hair designer’s apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which hair design is practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as a hair designer’s apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.325.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 461; A 2011, 3036; 2015, 595; 2017, 573; 2019, 1166, 4324; 2023, 880)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.320 - Hair designers: Scope of examination.

The examination for licensure as a hair designer may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in shampooing the hair, hairdressing, styling of hair, finger waving, coloring of hair, thermal curling, marcelling, massage of the scalp with the hands, procedures involving the application of chemicals to hair, and cutting, trimming or shaping the hair;
2. Written or oral tests, or both written and oral tests, on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of mechanical apparatus and electricity as applicable to the practice of a hair designer; and
(c) The laws of this State and the regulations of the Board relating to the practice of cosmetology; and
3. Such other demonstrations and tests as the Board may require.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 461; A 2023, 880)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.325 - Hair designer’s apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration.

1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a hair designer’s apprentice to a person if:
(a) The person is required to travel more than 60 miles from his or her place of residence to attend a licensed school of cosmetology; and
(b) The training of the person as a hair designer’s apprentice will be conducted at a licensed cosmetological establishment that is located 60 miles or more from a licensed school of cosmetology.
2. The Board may, for good cause shown, waive the requirements of subsection 1 for a particular applicant.
3. An applicant for a certificate of registration as a hair designer’s apprentice must submit an application to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $100 and must include:
(a) A statement signed by the licensed hair designer or licensed cosmetologist who will be supervising and training the hair designer’s apprentice which states that the licensed hair designer or licensed cosmetologist has been licensed by the Board to practice hair design in this State for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application and that his or her license has been in good standing during that period;
(b) A statement signed by the owner of the licensed cosmetological establishment where the applicant will be trained which states that the owner will permit the applicant to be trained as a hair designer’s apprentice at the cosmetological establishment; and
(c) Such other information as the Board may require by regulation.
4. A certificate of registration as a hair designer’s apprentice is valid for 19 months after the date on which it is issued and may be renewed by the Board upon good cause shown.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 589)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.328 - Advanced estheticians: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an advanced esthetician any person who has made the application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and:
1. Is at least 18 years of age;
2. Is of good moral character;
3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent; and
4. Satisfies at least one of the following:
(a) The person has completed at least 900 hours of training in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 644A.277;
(b) The person is a licensed esthetician and has additionally completed at least 300 hours of training in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 644A.277; or
(c) The person has practice as an advanced esthetician for at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2685; A 2023, 881)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.329 - Advanced estheticians: Scope of examination.

The examination for a license as an advanced esthetician may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in advanced esthetics;
2. Written and oral tests on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of electricity and mechanical apparatuses, including, without limitation, esthetic medical devices, as applicable to the practice of advanced esthetics; and
(c) The laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology; and
3. Such other demonstrations and tests as the Board requires.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2685)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.330 - Estheticians: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an esthetician any person who has made application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and:
1. Is at least 18 years of age;
2. Is of good moral character;
3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent; and
4. Has had any one of the following:
(a) A minimum of 600 hours of training, which includes theory and practice, in a licensed school of cosmetology.
(b) Practice as an esthetician for at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in another state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.
(c) At least 1,200 hours of service as an esthetician’s apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which esthetics is practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as an esthetician’s apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.340.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1347; A 1985, 1631; 2009, 2503; 2011, 3037; 2015, 596; 2019, 1166, 4324; 2023, 881)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.335 - Estheticians: Scope of examination.

The examinations for an esthetician may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in facial massage, cosmetics or arching the eyebrow;
2. Written and oral tests on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of mechanical apparatus and electricity in the care of skin; and
(c) The laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology; and
3. Such other demonstrations and tests as the Board requires.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1625; A 2001, 1193)