HB 2550 Summary

• Establishes registration system for eyelash technicians under the barbering and cosmetology board, requiring applicants to be at least 16 years old (with high school education) or 18 years old, and complete board-approved training of no more than 30 hours.

• Defines "eyelash extensions" as applying, removing and trimming synthetic or natural fibers to eyelashes, including cleansing the eye area, but excluding tattoos, color agents, or other cosmetology services.

• Creates separate fee structure for eyelash technician registration, renewal, and delinquent renewal to be determined by the board.

• Clarifies that eyelash technicians are distinct from aestheticians and cosmetologists, with limited scope restricted to eyelash extension services only.

• Amends disciplinary provisions and unlawful acts sections to include eyelash technicians and their registrations under board authority for violations, suspensions, and revocations.