A. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who wishes to perform cosmetic laser procedures and procedures using IPL devices must:
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-516
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Cosmetic purposes: means for the purpose of beautifying, preserving or conferring comeliness, excluding therapeutic massage and manipulations. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Cosmetologist: means a person who is licensed to practice cosmetology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Process: means a citation, writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Arizona Laws 1-215
1. Apply for and receive a certificate from the department.
2. Comply with the requirements of this section and department rules.
3. Successfully complete forty hours of didactic training as required by department rules at a department-certified training program. The program shall provide a provisional certificate to the applicant verifying the successful completion of the didactic training.
4. For hair removal, complete hands-on training that is supervised by a health professional who is acting within the health professional’s scope of practice or by a laser technician who has a minimum of one hundred hours of hands-on experience per procedure. The health professional or laser technician must be present in the room during twenty-four hours of hands-on use of lasers or IPL devices. The supervising health professional or laser technician shall verify that the aesthetician or cosmetologist has completed the training and supervision as prescribed by this section.
5. For other cosmetic laser and IPL device procedures, complete a minimum of an additional twenty-four hours of hands-on training of at least ten cosmetic procedures for each type of specific procedure that is supervised by a health professional who is acting within the health professional’s scope of practice or by a laser technician who has a minimum of one hundred hours of hands-on experience per procedure. The health professional or laser technician must be present in the room during twenty-four hours of hands-on use of lasers or IPL devices. The supervising health professional or laser technician shall verify that the aesthetician or cosmetologist has completed the training and supervision as prescribed by this section.
6. Submit to the department the provisional certificate from the training program and certification by the health professional or laser technician who directly supervised the applicant in the room during the hands-on training.
B. The department shall issue a laser technician certificate authorizing the aesthetician or cosmetologist to use lasers and IPL devices if the applicant has completed the training for hair removal or lasers and IPL devices for other cosmetic procedures, as applicable, and shall maintain a current register of those laser technicians in good standing and whether certification is for hair removal only or other cosmetic procedures as well. The department may establish a fee for the registration of aestheticians or cosmetologists as laser technicians and the issuance of certificates pursuant to this subsection. The department shall deposit monies collected pursuant to this subsection in the laser safety fund established by section 32-3234.
C. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who has been certified as a laser technician by the department may use a laser or IPL device:
1. For hair removal under the indirect supervision of a health professional whose scope of practice permits the supervision.
2. For cosmetic purposes other than hair removal if the aesthetician or cosmetologist is directly supervised by a health professional whose scope of practice permits the supervision and the aesthetician or cosmetologist has been certified in those procedures.
D. The board shall investigate any complaint from the public or from another board or agency regarding a licensed aesthetician or cosmetologist who performs cosmetic laser procedures or procedures using IPL devices pursuant to this section. The board shall report to the department any complaint it receives about the training or performance of an aesthetician or a cosmetologist who is certified as a laser technician.
E. An aesthetician or a cosmetologist who used laser and IPL devices before November 24, 2009 may continue to do so if the aesthetician or cosmetologist received a certificate pursuant to this section before October 1, 2010.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. "Department" means the department of health services.
2. "Directly supervised" means a health professional who is licensed in this state and whose scope of practice allows the supervision supervises the use of a laser or IPL device for cosmetic purposes while the health professional is present at the facility where and when the device is being used.
3. "Health professional" means a person who is licensed pursuant to either:
(a) Chapter 11, article 2 of this title and who specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
(b) Chapter 13, 14, 15, 17 or 25 of this title.
4. "Indirect supervision" means supervision by a health professional who is licensed in this state, whose scope of practice allows the supervision and who is readily accessible by telecommunication.
5. "IPL device" means an intense pulse light class II surgical device certified in accordance with the standards of the department for cosmetic procedures.
6. "Laser" means any device that can produce or amplify electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the range of one hundred eighty nanometers to one millimeter primarily by the process of controlled stimulated emission and certified in accordance with the standards for the department for cosmetic procedures.
7. "Laser technician" means a person who is or has been certified by the department pursuant to its rules and chapter 32, article 2 of this title.
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a cosmetologist, an aesthetician, a nail technician or a hairstylist shall renew the person‘s license on or before the person’s birthday once every two years.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-517
- Cosmetologist: means a person who is licensed to practice cosmetology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Hairstylist: means a person who is licensed to practice hairstyling pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Nail technician: means a person who is licensed to practice nail technology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. A cosmetologistrenewal
C. A cosmetologist, an aesthetician, a nail technician or a hairstylist who fails to renew the person’s license on or before the person’s birthday shall also pay the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty in order to renew the license.
A. A license that is not renewed pursuant to section 32-517 automatically reverts to inactive status.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-518
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
B. A licenseean inactive license
1. If a license has been inactive for less than one year, by paying the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty.
2. If a license has been inactive for one year or more but less than ten years, by paying the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty and submitting proof of satisfying educational requirements prescribed by the board in its rules.
C. A license that has been inactive for ten years is automatically suspended.
D. A licensee shall not practice under an inactive license.
A. An eyelash technician must be registered by the board. A person is entitled to receive an eyelash technician registration if the person does all of the following:
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-519
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Eyelash technician: means a person who is not licensed as a cosmetologist or aesthetician and who for compensation performs personal services limited to eyelash extensions. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- School: means an establishment that is operated for the purpose of teaching barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination of the listed practices. See Arizona Laws 32-501
1. Submits to the board an application for an eyelash technician registration on a form supplied by the board.
2. Either:
(a) Completes and receives appropriate credits for at least two years of high school education or its equivalent as prescribed by the board in its rules and submits satisfactory evidence that the person is at least sixteen years of age.
(b) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least eighteen years of age.
3. Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person successfully completed a board-approved training program. The board shall require no more than thirty hours of training. A training program shall not be required to be licensed as a school by the board to be approved. The board-approved training program shall provide a provisional registration to the person verifying the successful completion of the training. Any person who satisfactorily demonstrates training received prior to October 30, 2023 shall be eligible for registration.
4. Pays the prescribed fees.
B. Except as provided in section 32-4301, an eyelash technician shall renew the person’s registration on or before the person’s birthday once every two years. An eyelash technician shall submit an application for renewal accompanied by the prescribed renewal fee to renew the person’s registration. An eyelash technician who fails to renew the person’s registration on or before the person’s birthday shall also pay the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty to renew the registration.
C. The board shall maintain a current register of registered eyelash technicians who are in good standing with the board.
A person is entitled to receive a license to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling in a school if the person does all of the following:
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-531
- Aesthetics: means any one or a combination of the following practices if they are performed for cosmetic purposes:
(a) Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, beautifying or applying oils, creams, antiseptics, clays, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or by mechanical or electrical appliances. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Cosmetologist: means a person who is licensed to practice cosmetology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Hairstyling: means any of the following:
(a) Cutting, clipping or trimming hair. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Hairstylist: means a person who is licensed to practice hairstyling pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Nail technician: means a person who is licensed to practice nail technology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Nail technology: means any of the following:
(a) Cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing or otherwise treating a person's nails. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- School: means an establishment that is operated for the purpose of teaching barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination of the listed practices. See Arizona Laws 32-501
1. Submits to the board an application for an instructor license on a form prescribed by the board.
2. Either:
(a) Holds a diploma from a high school or its equivalent as prescribed by the board in its rules and submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least sixteen years of age.
(b) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least eighteen years of age.
3. Is a licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist, is applying for an instructor license to teach a subject in which the person is licensed and has practiced for at least one year in the profession for which the person is applying for an instructor license and has received the following hours of instructor training:
(a) For a cosmetologist instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(b) For an aesthetics instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(c) For a nail technician instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(d) For a hairstylist instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
4. Passes the examination for an instructor license.
5. Pays the prescribed fees.
Notwithstanding section 32-531, a person is entitled to receive a license to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling in a school if the person submits to the board an application for an instructor license on a form prescribed by the board, pays the prescribed fees and complies with one of the following:
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-532
- Aesthetics: means any one or a combination of the following practices if they are performed for cosmetic purposes:
(a) Massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, beautifying or applying oils, creams, antiseptics, clays, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or by mechanical or electrical appliances. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Cosmetologist: means a person who is licensed to practice cosmetology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Hairstyling: means any of the following:
(a) Cutting, clipping or trimming hair. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Hairstylist: means a person who is licensed to practice hairstyling pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Nail technician: means a person who is licensed to practice nail technology pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Nail technology: means any of the following:
(a) Cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing or otherwise treating a person's nails. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- School: means an establishment that is operated for the purpose of teaching barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination of the listed practices. See Arizona Laws 32-501
1. Is a current licensed cosmetology instructor, aesthetics instructor, nail technology instructor or hairstyling instructor in another state or country.
2. Is a current licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist in another state or country and has at least one year of instructor experience in the other state or country in cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof.
3. Does all of the following:
(a) Either:
(i) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least eighteen years of age.
(ii) Holds a diploma from a high school or its equivalent as prescribed by the board in its rules and submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least sixteen years of age.
(b) Is a licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist in another state or country.
(c) Completes instructor training in another state or country that has instructor education requirements that are at least substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(d) Passes the examination for an instructor license.
(e) Has five years of licensed industry experience within the ten years preceding application.
(f) Meets requirements as prescribed by the board in its rules.
A. An examination for an instructor license shall be written and practical.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-533
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- School: means an establishment that is operated for the purpose of teaching barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination of the listed practices. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Writing: includes printing. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. The board shall inform each applicant of the applicant’s examination results in writing.
C. The board shall make an accurate record of each examination.
D. An applicant who fails any part of the examination twice shall attend a school licensed pursuant to this chapter for two hundred fifty hours of instructor training.
E. An applicant desiring to be reexamined shall apply to the board on forms it prescribes and furnishes and pay the prescribed examination fee.
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, an instructor shall renew the instructor’s license on or before the instructor’s birth date once every two years.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-535
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
B. An instructor shall submit an application for renewal accompanied by the prescribed renewal fee in order to renew the instructor’s license.
C. An instructor who fails to renew the instructor’s license on or before the instructor’s birth date as prescribed by this section shall also pay the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty in order to renew the license.
A. An instructor may practice in the category of practice he is licensed to practice in a salon licensed pursuant to this chapter.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-536
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Salon: means any of the following:
(a) An establishment that is operated for the purpose of engaging in the practice of cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination of the listed practices. See Arizona Laws 32-501
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A. An instructor license that is not renewed pursuant to section 32-535 automatically reverts to inactive status.
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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-537
- Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-501
- Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling, or any combination thereof, pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-501
B. A licenseean inactive license
1. If a license has been inactive for less than one year, by paying the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty.
2. If a license has been inactive for one year or more but less than ten years, by paying the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty and submitting proof of satisfying educational requirements prescribed by the board in its rules.
C. A license that has been inactive for ten years is automatically suspended.
D. A licensee shall not practice under an inactive license.
