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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.340 - Esthetician’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 an esthetician’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 an esthetician’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 an esthetician’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 esthetician or licensed cosmetologist who will be supervising and training the esthetician’s apprentice which states that the licensed esthetician or licensed cosmetologist has been licensed by the Board to practice esthetics 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 an esthetician’s apprentice at the cosmetological establishment; and
(c) Such other information as the Board may require by regulation.
4. A certificate of registration as an esthetician’s apprentice is valid for 12 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, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.345 - Nail technologists: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a nail technologist any person who has made application to the Board in proper form, 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.
4. Has had any one of the following:
(a) Practical training of at least 600 hours under the immediate supervision of a licensed instructor in a licensed school of cosmetology in which the practice is taught.
(b) Practice as a nail technologist 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 a nail technologist’s apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which nail technology is practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as a nail technologist’s apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.355.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 312; A 1963, 271; 1977, 164; 1981, 1353; 1985, 1630; 2009, 2502; 2011, 3036; 2015, 596; 2019, 4325; 2023, 882)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.350 - Nail technologists: Scope of examination.

The examination for a license as a nail technologist may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in nail technology, pedicuring or the wrapping or extension of nails;
2. Written and oral tests on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of mechanical apparatus and electricity in caring for the nails; and
(c) The laws of Nevada and 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 2009, 2504)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.355 - Nail technologist’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 nail technologist’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 nail technologist’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 nail technologist’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 nail technologist or licensed cosmetologist who will be supervising and training the nail technologist’s apprentice which states that the licensed nail technologist or licensed cosmetologist has been licensed by the Board to practice nail technology 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 nail technologist’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 nail technologist’s apprentice is valid for 10 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, 590)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.360 - General qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination as a hair braider 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.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3029; A 2015, 596; 2017, 96, 574, 1629, 2278; 2019, 4325; 2023, 882)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.370 - Scope of examination.

The examination for licensure as a hair braider pursuant to NRS 644A.360 may include:
1. A written test on antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
2. A written test on the laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology;
3. A practical demonstration in hair braiding; and
4. Such other tests or examinations as the Board deems necessary.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3031; A 2015, 602; 2019, 4327; 2023, 883)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.375 - Qualifications for examination; fee.

1. The Board shall admit to examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist, any person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who:
(a) Is not less than 16 years of age.
(b) Is of good moral character.
(c) Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent.
(d) Satisfies at least one of the following:
(1) Training of at least 50 hours in a licensed school of cosmetology as a student of the occupation of a cosmetologist or hair designer;
(2) Training of at least 50 hours in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board by regulation; or
(3) Training of at least 50 hours which is administered online by the Board in a curriculum prescribed by the Board by regulation.
2. The Board may charge a fee of not more than $50 to administer the training described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (d) of subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 590; A 2019, 4327; 2023, 883)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.380 - Scope of examination.

The examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist must include:
1. A written test on the laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology; and
2. Such demonstrations and other tests as the Board requires.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 591; A 2023, 883)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.395 - Certificate of registration required to practice in licensed cosmetological establishment; qualifications; fee; qualifications of makeup artist not required to be registered; expiration.

1. Each makeup artist who engages in the practice of makeup artistry in a licensed cosmetological establishment shall register with the Board on a form prescribed by the Board. The registration must:
(a) Include:
(1) The name, address, electronic mail address and telephone number of the makeup artist; and
(2) The name and license number of each cosmetological establishment in which the makeup artist will be practicing makeup artistry.
(b) Be accompanied by a notarized statement indicating that the makeup artist:
(1) Is 18 years of age or older;
(2) Is of good moral character; and
(3) Has completed at least 2 years of high school.
2. The Board shall charge a fee of not more than $25 for registering a makeup artist pursuant to this section.
3. A makeup artist shall not practice makeup artistry in a licensed cosmetological establishment without first obtaining a certificate of registration.
4. A makeup artist, other than a makeup artist required to be registered pursuant to subsection 1, shall not engage in the practice of makeup artistry in this State unless he or she:
(a) Is 18 years of age or older;
(b) Is of good moral character; and
(c) Has completed at least 2 years of high school.
5. A certificate of registration as a makeup artist is valid for 1 year after the date on which it is issued.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2393, 2394; A 2019, 4328; 2023, 884)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.400 - Electrologists: Qualifications for examination.

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an electrologist any person who has made application to the Board in the proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date set for the examination:
1. Is not less than 18 years of age.
2. Is of good moral character.
3. Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent.
4. Has or has completed any one of the following:
(a) A minimum training of 500 hours under the immediate supervision of an approved electrologist in an approved school in which the practice is taught.
(b) Study of the practice for at least 1,000 hours extending over a period of 8 consecutive months, under an electrologist licensed pursuant to this chapter, in an approved program for electrologist’s apprentices.
(c) A valid electrologist’s license issued by a state whose licensing requirements are equal to or greater than those of this State.
(d) Either training or practice, or a combination of training and practice, in electrology outside this State for a period specified by regulations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 311; A 1963, 270; 1977, 163; 1979, 1824; 1981, 1352; 1985, 1630; 1987, 1069; 2011, 3036; 2019, 4328; 2023, 884)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.405 - Electrologists: Scope of examination.

The examination for a license as an electrologist may include:
1. Practical demonstrations in the permanent removal of hair;
2. Written and oral tests on:
(a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;
(b) The use of mechanical and electrical apparatus and electricity in the removal of hair; 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, 1626)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.415 - Provisional license: Qualifications; fee; expiration and extension.

1. The Board may grant a provisional license as an instructor to a person who:
(a) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent;
(b) Has practiced as a full-time licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist for 1 year and submits written verification of his or her experience;
(c) Is licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(d) Applies for a provisional license on a form supplied by the Board;
(e) Submits a current photograph of himself or herself; and
(f) Has paid the fee established pursuant to subsection 2.
2. The Board shall establish and collect a fee of not less than $40 and not more than $75 for the issuance of a provisional license as an instructor.
3. A person issued a provisional license pursuant to this section may act as an instructor for compensation while accumulating the number of hours of training required for an instructor’s license.
4. A provisional license as an instructor expires upon accumulation by the licensee of the number of hours of training required for an instructor’s license or 1 year after the date of issuance, whichever occurs first. The Board may grant an extension of not more than 45 days to those provisional licensees who have applied to the Board for examination as instructors and are awaiting examination.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1318; A 1991, 2057; 2003, 2531; 2005, 2640, 2854; 2009, 2500; 2011, 3035; 2017, 570; 2021, 2688; 2023, 885)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.420 - Instructors of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology: Qualifications for examination for license; fee; continuing education; scope of license.

1. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology any person who has applied to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Is of good moral character;
(c) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent;
(d) Has received a minimum of 700 hours of training as a student instructor or 500 hours of training as an instructor or as a licensed provisional instructor in a licensed school of cosmetology;
(e) Is licensed as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist pursuant to this chapter; and
(f) If the applicant is licensed as a hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist, has practiced as a full-time licensed hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist, as applicable, or as a licensed student instructor.
2. Each instructor shall pay an initial fee for a license of not less than $60 and not more than $90.
3. An instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology shall complete at least the number of hours of continuing education required, at the time the hours of continuing education are completed, for instructors of schools of cosmetology accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences or its successor organization. The hours of continuing education must be obtained in courses approved by the Board during each 2-year period of his or her license.
4. An instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology may only provide instruction on subject matter that is within the scope of his or her license as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1850; A 1991, 2057; 2003, 2531; 2005, 2640, 2854; 2009, 2500; 2017, 570; 2023, 885)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.435 - Student instructors: Qualifications and fee for license; scope of practice; expiration and extension of license.

1. The Board shall grant a license as a student instructor to a person who:
(a) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent;
(b) Is enrolled in a program to prepare student instructors in a school of cosmetology if:
(1) The program is certified by the Board; and
(2) The program requires that the student instructor is supervised by an instructor who is licensed;
(c) Is licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(d) Applies for a license as a student instructor on a form provided by the Board;
(e) Submits two current photographs of himself or herself; and
(f) Has paid the fee established pursuant to subsection 2.
2. The Board shall establish and collect a fee of not less than $25 or more than $40 for the issuance of a license as a student instructor.
3. A person issued a license as a student instructor pursuant to this section:
(a) Must be supervised by an instructor who is licensed; and
(b) May act as an instructor for compensation and work experience credit while accumulating the number of hours of training required for an instructor’s license.
4. A license as a student instructor expires upon accumulation by the licensee of the number of hours of training required for an instructor’s license. The Board may grant an extension of not more than 45 days to those student instructor licensees who have applied to the Board for examination as instructors and are awaiting examination.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2853; A 2017, 572)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.450 - Application required for examination, license or certificate of registration; fee to obtain forms; contents; certification.

1. An application for admission to examination or for a license in any branch of cosmetology, or for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist, esthetician’s apprentice, cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice must be made in writing on forms furnished by the Board and must be submitted within the period designated by the Board. The Board shall charge a nonrefundable fee of $15 for furnishing the forms.
2. An application must contain proof of the qualifications of the applicant for examination, licensure or registration. The applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate.
[7:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.06]—(NRS A 1981, 1353; 1985, 1631; 1987, 1203; 1999, 1154; 2015, 598; 2017, 575; 2023, 886)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.460 - Requirements for granting of license to person licensed in another state or territory or District of Columbia.

Upon application to the Board, accompanied by a fee of $200, a person currently licensed in any branch of cosmetology under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia may, without examination, unless the Board sees fit to require an examination, be granted a license to practice the occupation in which the applicant was previously licensed upon proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
1. Is not less than 18 years of age.
2. Is of good moral character.
3. Is currently licensed in another state or territory or the District of Columbia.
[12:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.11]—(NRS A 1960, 313; 1971, 241; 1977, 164; 1979, 1825; 1981, 1354; 1985, 1633; 1999, 1155; 2005, 2642; 2011, 3038; 2015, 2396; 2019, 4329; 2023, 886)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.470 - Examination and reexamination: Fees and charges.

1. In addition to the fee for an application, the fees for examination are:
(a) For examination as a cosmetologist, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(b) For examination as an electrologist, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(c) For examination as a hair designer, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(d) For examination as a shampoo technologist, not less than $50 and not more than $100.
(e) For examination as a hair braider, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(f) For examination as a nail technologist, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(g) For examination as an esthetician, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(h) For examination as an advanced esthetician, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
(i) For examination as an instructor of estheticians, advanced estheticians, hair designers, cosmetology or nail technology, not less than $75 and not more than $200.
2. The fee for each reexamination is not less than $75 and not more than $200.
3. Each applicant referred to in subsection 1 shall, in addition to the fees specified therein, pay the reasonable value of all supplies necessary to be used in the examination.
[Part 13:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1939, 242; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1960, 312; 1979, 1824; 1981, 1353; 1985, 1631, 1855; 1987, 1203; 1995, 462; 2001, 1193; 2005, 2641; 2009, 2503; 2011, 3037; 2015, 602; 2021, 2690; 2023, 886)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.475 - Examinations: General requirements.

All examinations of applicants must:
1. Include both practical demonstrations and written or oral tests, except where otherwise provided in this chapter.
2. Not be confined to any special system or method.
3. Be consistent in both practical and technical requirements and of sufficient thoroughness to satisfy the Board as to the applicant’s skill in, and knowledge of, the practice of the occupation for which a license or certificate of registration is sought.
[Part 8:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1937, 80; 1931 NCL § 1862.07]—(NRS A 1985, 1631; 2017, 575)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.480 - Examinations: Provision in English language; provision in Spanish language upon request; request for and determination regarding translated examination; fee.

1. The Board:
(a) Shall provide examinations for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist in English and, upon the request of an applicant for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist, in Spanish; and
(b) May provide examinations for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist, in any other language upon the request of an applicant, if the Board determines that providing the examination in that language is in the best interests of the public.
2. A request for an examination for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist to be translated into a language other than English or Spanish must be filed with the Board by the applicant making the request at least 90 days before the scheduled examination. The Board shall keep all such requests on file.
3. The Board shall impose a fee upon the applicants who file requests for an examination for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist to be translated into a language other than English or Spanish. The fee must be sufficient to ensure that the applicants bear the full cost for the development, preparation, administration, grading and evaluation of the translated examination. The fee is in addition to all other fees that must be paid by applicants for the examination for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist.
4. In determining whether it is in the best interests of the public to translate an examination for licensure or registration as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or nail technologist into a language other than English or Spanish, the Board shall consider the percentage of the population within this State whose native language is the language for which the translated examination is sought.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 1520; A 2005, 2642; 2017, 576; 2021, 2690; 2023, 887)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.490 - Issuance of licenses and certificates of registration; fees.

1. The Board shall issue a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nail technologist or instructor to each applicant who:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 644A.455, passes a satisfactory examination, conducted by the Board to determine his or her fitness to practice that occupation of cosmetology;
(b) Complies with such other requirements as are prescribed in this chapter for the issuance of the license or certificate of registration; and
(c) Has paid any required fees, fines or outstanding balances as required by the Board.
2. The fees for issuance of an initial license or certificate of registration, as applicable, are:
(a) For nail technologists, electrologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, hair designers, hair braiders, shampoo technologists and cosmetologists:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $50 and not more than $100.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $100 and not more than $200.
(b) For instructors:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $60 and not more than $100.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $120 and not more than $200.
[Part 9:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.08]—(NRS A 1960, 313; 1981, 1354; 1985, 1632; 1995, 462; 1997, 2162; 2001, 1193; 2005, 2807; 2009, 2504; 2011, 3038; 2015, 602; 2017, 576; 2021, 2692; 2023, 887)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.495 - License or certificate of registration to specify authorized occupation; scope of practice.

Every license or certificate of registration issued by the Board must specify the occupation which the license or certificate entitles the holder thereof to practice. No person may practice any other occupation designated in this chapter than that for which the license or certificate is issued.
[Part 9:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1931 NCL § 1862.08]—(NRS A 1985, 1632; 2017, 576)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.500 - License or certificate of registration: Signatures and seal of Board; prima facie evidence of right to practice.

1. Every license or certificate of registration issued by the Board must be signed by the President and attested by the Secretary-Treasurer and must bear the Board’s seal.
2. Every license or certificate of registration is prima facie evidence of the right of the holder thereof to practice that occupation of cosmetology for which the license or certificate is issued.
[10:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.09]—(NRS A 1981, 1354; 1985, 1632; 2017, 577)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.505 - Duplicate license or certificate of registration; fee.

1. A person licensed or registered pursuant to this chapter may obtain a duplicate of that license or certificate for any reason.
2. To obtain a duplicate license or certificate a person must:
(a) Request a duplicate license or certificate from the Board; and
(b) Pay a fee of $25.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1348; A 1985, 1633; 1991, 2058; 2005, 2642; 2013, 627; 2017, 577)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.510 - Notice to Board of change of place of business or personal mailing address.

Every licensed or registered nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist shall, within 30 days after changing his or her place of business or personal mailing address, as designated in the records of the Board, notify the Board of the new place of business or personal mailing address. Upon receipt of the notification, the Board shall make the necessary change in the records.
[Part 18:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.18]—(NRS A 1960, 313; 1981, 1354; 1985, 1633; 1995, 462; 2001, 1194; 2009, 2505; 2011, 3038; 2015, 603; 2021, 2692; 2023, 888)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.515 - Expiration of license or certificate of registration; fee for initial license or certificate of registration; deferral of expiration in certain circumstances; regulations; notice of pending expiration of license or certificate of registration.

1. The license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of every cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, nail technologist and instructor expires on either:
(a) The second anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the certificate of registration measured, in the case of an original license or certificate of registration, restored license or certificate of registration, renewal of a license or certificate of registration or renewal of an expired license or certificate of registration, from the birthday of the licensee or holder nearest the date of issuance, restoration or renewal; or
(b) The fourth anniversary of the birthday of the licensee or holder of the certificate of registration measured, in the case of an original license or certificate of registration, restored license or certificate of registration, renewal of a license or certificate of registration or renewal of an expired license or certificate of registration from the birthday of the licensee or holder nearest the date of issuance, restoration or renewal.
2. The Board may, by regulation, defer the expiration of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of a person who is on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. The Board may similarly defer the expiration of the license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of the spouse or dependent child of that person if the spouse or child is residing with the person.
3. The Board may, by regulation, defer the expiration of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, of a person who:
(a) Submits to the Board, on a form prescribed by the Board, a request for his or her license or certificate of registration to be placed on inactive or retirement status; and
(b) Pays a fee in an amount established by the Board by regulation.
4. For the purposes of this section, any licensee or holder of a certificate of registration whose date of birth occurs on February 29 in a leap year shall be deemed to have a birthdate of February 28.
5. The Board shall send written notice to a licensee or holder of a certificate of registration identifying the date of the expiration of his or her license or certificate of registration, as applicable, at least:
(a) Ninety days before the license or certificate of registration expires; and
(b) Once each month following the month in which notice is sent pursuant to paragraph (a) until the month in which the license or certificate of registration expires.
[Part 14:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1960, 314; 1971, 242; 1979, 1825; 1981, 1355; 1985, 1857; 1991, 2059; 1995, 462; 2001, 1194; 2005, 2643, 2855; 2007, 2957; 2009, 2505; 2011, 3038; 2015, 604; 2021, 2692; 2023, 888)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.520 - Renewal of license or certificate of registration: Application; fees; penalties for late renewal; photograph of applicant; instruction relating to infection control and prevention; payment of outstanding balances owed to Board.

1. An application for renewal of any license or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter must be:
(a) Made on a form prescribed and furnished by the Board;
(b) Made on or before the date for renewal specified by the Board;
(c) Accompanied by the applicable fee for renewal; and
(d) Accompanied by all information required to complete the renewal.
2. The fees for renewal of a license or a certificate of registration, as applicable, are:
(a) For nail technologists, electrologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, hair designers, hair braiders, shampoo technologists and cosmetologists:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $50 and not more than $100.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $100 and not more than $200.
(b) For instructors:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $60 and not more than $100.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $120 and not more than $200.
(c) For cosmetological establishments:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $100 and not more than $200.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $200 and not more than $400.
(d) For schools of cosmetology:
(1) For 2 years, not less than $500 and not more than $800.
(2) For 4 years, not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,600.
3. For each month or fraction thereof after the date for renewal specified by the Board in which a license or a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist is not renewed, there must be assessed and collected at the time of renewal a penalty of $50 for a school of cosmetology and $20 for a cosmetological establishment, all persons licensed pursuant to this chapter and persons registered as a shampoo technologist.
4. An application for the renewal of a license or a certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist, nail technologist or instructor must be:
(a) Accompanied by a current photograph of the applicant; or
(b) If the application for the renewal of the license or certificate of registration, as applicable, is made online, accompanied by a current photograph of the applicant which is electronically attached to the application for renewal.
5. Before a person applies for the renewal of a license or certificate of registration, as applicable, as a cosmetologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist, the person must:
(a) Complete at least 4 hours of instruction relating to infection control and prevention in a professional course or seminar approved by the Board; and
(b) Pay any outstanding fee, fine or other balance owed to the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1850; A 1987, 1070; 1991, 2059; 1995, 462; 1997, 2162; 2001, 1194; 2005, 2643, 2773, 2807; 2009, 2505; 2011, 3039; 2015, 605; 2021, 2693; 2023, 889)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.525 - Renewal of license or certificate of registration after expiration; restoration after retirement.

1. A nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, cosmetologist or instructor whose license or certificate of registration, as applicable, has expired may have his or her license or certificate of registration renewed only upon payment of all applicable required fees and submission of all information required to complete the renewal.
2. Any nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, cosmetologist or instructor who retires from practice for more than 1 year may have his or her license or certificate of registration, as applicable, restored only upon payment of all required fees and submission of all information required to complete the restoration.
3. No nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider, cosmetologist or instructor who has retired from practice for more than 4 years may have his or her license or certificate of registration, as applicable, restored without examination and must comply with any additional requirements established in regulations adopted by the Board.
[Part 14:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1960, 314; 1981, 1355; 1985, 1634; 1991, 2059; 1995, 463; 1997, 2163; 2001, 1194; 2005, 2773, 2807; 2009, 2506; 2011, 3039; 2015, 606; 2021, 2694; 2023, 890)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.530 - Display of license or certificate of registration.

1. The holder of a license or certificate of registration issued by the Board to practice any branch of cosmetology must display his or her current license or certificate or a duplicate of the license or certificate in plain view of the public at the workstation where the holder of the license or certificate performs his or her work on the public.
2. If a person practices cosmetology in more than one place, the person shall display the license or certificate or a duplicate of the license or certificate wherever he or she is actually working on the public.
[Part 18:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.18]—(NRS A 1981, 1354; 1985, 1633; 1987, 1069; 1991, 2058; 2013, 626; 2017, 577; 2023, 890)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.545 - Conditions under which advanced esthetician is authorized to perform nonablative esthetic medical procedure; prohibition against advanced esthetician performing ablative esthetic medical procedure.

1. An advanced esthetician may perform a nonablative esthetic medical procedure only under the supervision of a health care professional. For the purposes of this subsection, an esthetic medical procedure is performed under the supervision of a health care professional if, at all times during the performance of the procedure, the health care professional:
(a) Is readily available for immediate consultation with the advanced esthetician by telephone or other communication technology which allows the health care professional and the advanced esthetician to communicate in real time; and
(b) Remains within 60 miles or 60 minutes of the location at which the procedure is being performed and is readily available to provide care in person if any problems arise during the procedure.
2. An advanced esthetician shall not perform any ablative esthetic medical procedure.
3. As used in this section, "health care professional" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453C.030.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2685)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.550 - Registration of natural persons engaged in practice of threading and owners and operators of facilities in which natural persons engage in practice of threading; inspection of facilities by Board; fee; period of validity; no other license or certificate of registration under chapter required; exceptions; regulations.

1. Each natural person who engages in the practice of threading and each owner or operator of a kiosk or other stand-alone facility in which a natural person engages in the practice of threading shall register with the Board on a form prescribed by the Board. The registration must be accompanied by a fee of not more than $25 and must include:
(a) The name, address, electronic mail address and telephone number of the person, owner or operator; and
(b) Any other information relating to the practice of the person or the operation of the kiosk or other facility required by the Board.
2. The Board shall, during regular business hours, inspect each facility in this State in which threading is conducted.
3. The fee required by subsection 1 must be established by regulation of the Board.
4. A certificate of registration to engage in the practice of threading is valid for 1 year after the date on which it is issued.
5. A person who is registered with the Board pursuant to subsection 1 is not required to obtain any other license or certificate of registration pursuant to this chapter to engage in the practice of threading.
6. A licensed cosmetologist or esthetician is not required to register with the Board pursuant to subsection 1 to engage in the practice of threading.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2498; A 2015, 607; 2023, 890)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.600 - Application for license; opening inspection; issuance of license; fees.

1. Any person wishing to operate a cosmetological establishment in which any one or a combination of the occupations of cosmetology are practiced must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain a detailed floor plan of the proposed cosmetological establishment and proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter. The applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate.
2. The applicant must submit the application accompanied by the applicable required fees for inspection and licensing. Before issuing a license for a cosmetological establishment, the Board shall conduct an opening inspection of the proposed cosmetological establishment to ensure that the minimum requirements for operating a cosmetological establishment pursuant to this chapter are met. After the Board has conducted an inspection pursuant to this subsection and determined that such minimum requirements are met, the Board or its designee shall issue the license.
3. The fee for issuance of a license for a cosmetological establishment is:
(a) For 2 years, $200.
(b) For 4 years, $400.
4. The fee for the initial inspection is $15. If an additional inspection is necessary, the fee is $25.
[Part 16:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150] + [Part 17:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1960, 314; 1971, 239; 1979, 1826; 1981, 1355; 1985, 1634, 1858; 1987, 731; 1991, 2060; 1999, 1155; 2005, 2644; 2015, 607; 2017, 577; 2019, 1167; 2023, 891)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.605 - Notice of change of ownership, name, services offered or location; new license required for operation after change; approval of changes in physical structure of establishment by Board.

1. The Board must be notified of any change of ownership, name, services offered or location of a cosmetological establishment. The establishment may not be operated after the change until a new license is issued. The owner of the establishment must apply to the Board for the license and pay the applicable fees established by subsections 3 and 4 of NRS 644A.600.
2. After a license has been issued for the operation of a cosmetological establishment, any changes in the physical structure of the establishment must be approved by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1626; A 1991, 2060; 2015, 608)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.610 - Expiration of license; effect of failure to timely pay renewal fee; payment of outstanding balance owed to Board required before renewal.

1. The license of every cosmetological establishment:
(a) Expires 2 years after the date of issuance or renewal of a license that was issued or renewed for a 2-year period.
(b) Expires 4 years after the date of issuance or renewal of a license that was issued or renewed for a 4-year period.
2. If a cosmetological establishment fails to pay the applicable required fee for renewal of its license within 90 days after the date of expiration of the license, the establishment must be immediately closed.
3. Before the license of a cosmetological establishment may be renewed, the holder of the license must pay any outstanding fee, fine or other balance owed to the Board.
[Part 16:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150] + [Part 17:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1971, 239; 1981, 1356; 1985, 1634, 1858; 1987, 1070; 2007, 2958; 2011, 3040; 2015, 608; 2023, 891)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.620 - Practice of cosmetology and threading by certain licensed or registered persons.

Cosmetology and threading may be practiced in a cosmetological establishment by licensed or registered, as applicable, cosmetologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, electrologists, hair designers, shampoo technologists, hair braiders, nail technologists and natural persons who engage in the practice of threading, as appropriate, who are:
1. Employees of the owner of the enterprise; or
2. Lessees of space from the owner of the enterprise.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1626; A 2015, 609; 2021, 2695; 2023, 893)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.625 - Supervision by licensed person; display of sign required when applicable licensee or registrant is not physically present.

1. A cosmetological establishment must, at all times, be under the immediate supervision of a person who is licensed in the branch of cosmetology or a combination of branches of cosmetology of any service relating to the practice of cosmetology provided at the cosmetological establishment at the time the service is provided.
2. If the operator of a cosmetological establishment leases space to a licensed or registered, as applicable, nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist pursuant to NRS 644A.615, the lessee must provide supervision for that branch of cosmetology in the manner required by subsection 1.
3. If a cosmetological establishment is open to the public at any time during which no licensed or registered, as applicable, nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist is physically present in the establishment, the cosmetological establishment must display conspicuously a sign indicating that no cosmetological services are being offered at that time.
[Part 17:218:1931; A 1933, 237; 1953, 150]—(NRS A 1981, 1356; 1985, 1859; 1995, 463; 2009, 2507; 2015, 609; 2021, 2695; 2023, 893)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.705 - Evidence of personal integrity and moral responsibility of applicant; designation of person authorized to accept service of notice from Board and transact business.

1. The Board may refuse to issue a school of cosmetology license to any applicant who fails to present satisfactory evidence of personal integrity and moral responsibility, and, if the applicant is a corporation, the provisions of this subsection shall apply to all the officers thereof.
2. No school of cosmetology license may be issued until the owner files with the Board a statement designating the person authorized to accept service of notice from the Board and to transact all business negotiations in behalf of the school.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 316)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.710 - Display of license.

Every holder of a license issued by the Board to operate a school of cosmetology shall display the license or a duplicate of the license in a conspicuous place in the principal office or place of business of the holder.
[Part 18:218:1931; 1931 NCL § 1862.18]—(NRS A 2013, 628)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.715 - Fee for each student to be paid to Board.

Every school of cosmetology shall pay to the Board a fee of $10 for each student within 30 days after the student is enrolled or reenrolled.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1850; A 1991, 2061; 2005, 2646)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.730 - Certain cosmetological establishments deemed schools of cosmetology.

Every cosmetological establishment which exacts a fee for the teaching of any branch of cosmetology is a school of cosmetology and shall comply with the provisions of NRS 644A.740 and the regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1850; A 1987, 731, 1204)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 644A - Cosmetology › NRS 644A.735 - Staff of instructors.

Each school of cosmetology shall maintain a staff of at least two licensed instructors and one additional licensed instructor for each 25 enrolled students, or major portion thereof, over 50 students. A school of cosmetology must have at least two licensed instructors present and teaching at any time while the school is open. Persons instructing pursuant to provisional licenses issued pursuant to NRS 644A.415 are considered instructors for the purposes of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1850; A 1987, 1314; 1989, 1319; 1991, 2061)