HEA 1172 Summary

• Expands the definition of "cosmetology" to include removing superfluous hair by depilatories, waxing, or tweezers; shaving or trimming beards and mustaches; and giving facials, applying makeup, and skin care.

• Requires the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners to adopt rules specifying whether cosmetology includes the use of a straight razor.

• Defines "pedicuring" as a new licensed practice covering cleaning, dressing, polishing, sculpting, tipping, or wrapping the nails of a person's foot.

• Lowers the minimum age requirement for cosmetologist and esthetician license applicants from 18 years to 17 years old.

• Authorizes beauty culture schools to deliver curriculum through distance learning environments with licensed instructors and allows flexibility in minimum facility space, equipment, and supply requirements based on curriculum and instructional approach.