SF2802 Summary

• Defines "eyelash extensions" as application, removal, and trimming of natural or synthetic fibers to eyelashes, including eye area cleansing, but excluding color agents, straightening agents, and other cosmetology services.

• Creates a new "eyelash technician" license category for persons who are not cosmetologists or estheticians and perform only eyelash extension services for compensation.

• Requires eyelash technicians to complete 14 hours of educational or training requirements established by the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners.

• Allows eyelash extension salons as a new salon license type and permits eyelash technicians to be salon managers.

• Enforcement of eyelash technician regulations is delayed until July 1, 2017, allowing time for the board to develop training requirements and standards.