Title 54

NRS 644A.014 “Advanced esthetics” defined. “Advanced esthetics” means the practice of advanced esthetic procedures in addition to the practice of esthetics. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

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,…

NRS 644A.020 “Board” defined. “Board” means the State Board of Cosmetology. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1346)

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)

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…

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 apprenti…

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. (…

NRS 644A.047 “Dermaplaning” defined. “Dermaplaning” means the use of a blade with a handle to remove dead skin cells and vellus hairs from the face. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

NRS 644A.050 “Electrologist” defined. “Electrologist” means any person who engages in the occupation of permanently removing excess or unwanted hair from the body of any person only by the use of a needle. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1347; A 1985, 1627)

NRS 644A.055 “Electrologist’s apprentice” defined. “Electrologist’s apprentice” means a person engaged in learning the occupation of an electrologist in a cosmetological establishment. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1347)

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 20…

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, noninva…

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)

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. (Add…

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 noninva…

NRS 644A.076 “Exfoliation” defined. “Exfoliation” means a process whereby superficial epidermal cells are removed from the skin. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

NRS 644A.077 “Extraction” defined. “Extraction” means the removal of impurities from the skin using lancets or needles. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

NRS 644A.080 “Hair braider” defined. “Hair braider” means any person who engages in the practice of hair braiding. (Added to NRS by 2011, 3029)

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 perf…

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. …

NRS 644A.095 “Hair designer” defined. “Hair designer” means any person who engages in the practice of hair design. (Added to NRS by 1995, 460; A 2015, 592)

NRS 644A.100 “Hair designer’s apprentice” defined. “Hair designer’s apprentice” means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of a hair designer in a cosmetological establishment and who is registered with the Board to practice hair design as a hair designer’s apprenti…

NRS 644A.103 “Hydrotherapy” defined. “Hydrotherapy” means the use of water for esthetic purposes or beautification of the body. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

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, Ê regardless of whether the person is licensed by the Board in any branch of cosmetol…

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 limitat…

NRS 644A.111 “Medium-depth chemical peel” defined. “Medium-depth chemical peel” means the removal of skin from the epidermis and papillary dermis layers using chemicals applied directly to the skin. (Added to NRS by 2023, 874)

NRS 644A.112 “Microdermabrasion” defined. “Microdermabrasion” means the physical removal of surface epidermal cells using an abrasive material or apparatus. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

NRS 644A.113 “Microneedling” defined. “Microneedling” means the use of multiple small needles which are solid and which are designed to pierce the skin for the purpose of stimulating collagen production or cellular renewal. (Added to NRS by 2021, 2684)

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)

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 tec…

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 2…

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 per…

NRS 644A.130 “Shampoo technologist” defined. “Shampoo technologist” means any person who, for compensation or by demonstration, engages in shampoo technology under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or hair designer. (Added to NRS by 2015, 588)

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, …

NRS 644A.140 “Threading” defined. “Threading” means to remove superfluous hair from the body of a person by twisting thread around the hair and pulling it from the skin. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2498)

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, osteopathi…

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 membe…

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 th…

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…

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)

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 Boa…

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 reason…

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…

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 …

NRS 644A.240 Fiscal year. The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30. (Added to NRS by 1963, 160)

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 …