NAC: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY

[Rev. 11/4/2024 10:36:33 AM]

[NAC-644A Revised Date: 10-24]

CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY

GENERAL PROVISIONS

644A.001 Definitions.

644A.010 “Classroom” defined.

644A.015 “Cleaning” defined.

644A.020 “Disinfectant” defined.

644A.025 “Disinfection” defined.

644A.030 “Dispensary” defined.

644A.035 “Executive Director” defined.

644A.040 “Final time record” defined.

644A.043 “Health care professional” defined.

644A.045 “Infection control and prevention” defined.

644A.050 “Makeup” defined.

644A.055 “Practical” defined.

644A.060 “School of cosmetology” defined.

644A.070 “Sterilization” defined.

644A.075 “Theory” defined.

644A.080 “Time record” defined.

644A.085 Deviation from regulations.

644A.090 Communications to Board.

644A.095 Construction of chapter.

644A.100 Severability.

FEES

644A.105 Initial license or registration and certain annual registrations.

644A.110 Renewal of certain licenses and registrations.

644A.115 Examinations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION FOR COSMETOLOGISTS, HAIR DESIGNERS, ESTHETICIANS, ADVANCED ESTHETICIANS, NAIL TECHNOLOGISTS, HAIR BRAIDERS, SHAMPOO TECHNOLOGISTS, MAKEUP ARTISTS, ELECTROLOGISTS AND INSTRUCTORS

General Provisions

644A.200 Use of license or certificate of registration.

644A.205 Certification of licensure.

644A.210 Limited license to practice cosmetology in resort hotel or other designated locations: Additional requirements for person licensed in another state or territory or District of Columbia or licensed to practice another branch of cosmetology.

644A.215 Proof of name change.

644A.220 Translation of documents written in language other than English.

644A.230 Credit for incomplete hours in courses.

644A.235 Course in infection control and prevention required for renewal of license or certificate of registration; approval of course by Board.

644A.240 Application for examination for licensure as cosmetologist, hair designer, advanced esthetician, esthetician or nail technologist.

644A.245 Deferral of expiration of license or certificate of registration of certain persons; requirements.

Instructors

644A.250 Application for provisional license.

644A.255 Student instructors: Application for license.

644A.260 Credit for continuing education.

Examinations

644A.270 General requirements; notice of results of theory examination; request for Board to notify school of cosmetology of results of theory examination.

644A.275 Dispensation of examination for restoration of license after retirement.

644A.280 Examination for licensure as cosmetologist.

644A.283 Examination for licensure as hair designer.

644A.285 Examination for licensure as esthetician.

644A.286 Examination for licensure as advanced esthetician.

644A.287 Examination for licensure as nail technologist.

644A.288 Examination for licensure as hair braider.

644A.290 Passing score.

644A.293 Examination for licensure as instructor.

644A.295 Examinations in English, Spanish or another language.

APPRENTICES

644A.300 Application for certificate of registration.

644A.305 Approval or denial of application.

644A.310 Completion of form required to supervise and train apprentice; proof of certain qualifications of supervisor to accompany form.

644A.312 Limitation on number of apprentices supervised.

644A.315 Validity of certificate of registration; validity of authorization to supervise; failure to complete required hours of training; application for new certificate of registration.

644A.320 Requirements for cosmetological establishment where apprentice will be trained; required equipment at cosmetological establishment.

644A.325 Duties of supervising cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist.

644A.330 Compensation from cosmetologist’s apprentice to supervise and train apprentice prohibited; provisions do not prohibit receipt of compensation from patrons receiving services.

644A.335 Display of certificate of registration; minimum training required before apprentice may work on public.

644A.345 Failure to display certificate of registration.

644A.358 Limitation on number of apprentices supervised. [Replaced in revision by NAC 644A.312.]

COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS

644A.500 “Cosmetological establishment” construed.

644A.505 Interpretation of NRS 644A.625 for purposes of requirement for immediate supervision by licensed person.

644A.510 Restrictions on lease of space to certain persons.

644A.515 Requirements for certain lessees.

644A.520 Inspection of establishment by Board; refusal to grant access constitutes grounds for disciplinary action.

MOBILE COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS

644A.530 “Mobile cosmetological establishment” defined.

644A.535 Filing of application for license to operate or for transfer of ownership.

644A.540 Contents of application for license to operate or for transfer of ownership.

644A.545 Inspection of establishment after initial approval of floor plan and application; denial of application.

644A.550 Delivery of license or return of application.

644A.555 Removal of equipment from establishment constitutes license null and void.

644A.560 Submission of monthly itinerary to Board; notification of changes in itinerary.

644A.565 Compliance with general standards required.

644A.570 Supply of water.

644A.575 Disposal of waste.

644A.580 Electrical system.

SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY

644A.600 Minimum requirements for space and accommodations.

644A.603 Minimum requirements for equipment.

644A.605 Filing of standard contract, rules, financial forms, proposed curriculum and collaboration agreement with Board.

644A.610 Registration of students with Board.

644A.615 Registrar: Appointment; duties.

644A.618 Instruction of students by licensed instructors; requirement for students to wear badges; limitation on practice by students; minimum number of hours of instruction in theory; ratio of students in advanced esthetics to instructors.

644A.620 Administration and maintenance of time records.

644A.625 Preparation, maintenance and provision of final time records.

644A.630 Curriculum for cosmetologists; credit for attending field trips.

644A.632 Curriculum for hair designers; credit for attending field trips.

644A.634 Curriculum for estheticians; credit for attending field trips.

644A.635 Curriculum for advanced estheticians; credit for attending field trips.

644A.636 Curriculum for nail technologists; credit for attending field trips.

644A.637 Curriculum for electrologists.

644A.638 Curriculum for provisional instructors and student instructors.

644A.639 Instruction in advanced esthetics: Instruction must be part of program for training students to be advanced estheticians; collaboration agreement and supervision by health care professional required; provision of collaboration agreement to other regulatory bodies.

644A.6395 Supervision of program for training students to be advanced estheticians: Duties of supervising health care professional.

644A.640 Transfer of credit hours.

644A.642 Recesses, breaks and maximum daily and weekly attendance.

644A.644 Prohibition against requiring students to purchase supplies for use in course of study.

644A.646 Prohibition against deducting earned credit as punishment.

644A.650 Advertising; display of sign stating services performed by students.

644A.655 Schools located within the Department of Corrections.

644A.683 Requirements for practical training and technical instruction. [Replaced in revision by NAC 644A.637.]

COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY: CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR PRACTICE

644A.705 Disposal of waste and sharp objects.

644A.710 Exhaust systems.

644A.715 Restrooms.

644A.720 Walls, floors, ceilings, furnishings, equipment and fixtures.

644A.725 Plumbing; dispensary sink; portable sink; floor coverings.

644A.730 Headrests; shampoo bowls; towels and linens; neck strips; treatment tables; disposal of certain instruments and supplies; maintenance of instruments, implements and other nonporous tools in clean and disinfected condition.

644A.735 Foot spas.

644A.740 Disinfectants; instruments, implements and other tools; sterilization equipment; disposable articles; single-use items.

644A.745 Clippers, vibrators and other electrical instruments.

644A.750 Wax pots.

644A.755 Cosmetics and other preparations.

644A.760 Hot steamed towels.

644A.765 Requirement for licensees and students to wash hands.

644A.770 Requirement for clean outer garments and adequate footwear.

644A.775 Infectious or communicable diseases; infestations of animal parasites.

644A.780 Clients with inflamed, infected, broken or otherwise compromised skin or secretions of bodily fluids.

644A.785 Restrictions on removal of skin by cosmetologist or esthetician.

644A.790 Prohibited invasive procedures; exceptions.

644A.795 Cleaning and disinfecting of wigs and hairpieces.

644A.800 Cosmetic products: Prohibited products and uses.

644A.805 Prohibited devices: Removal from premises; disciplinary action.

644A.810 Place of practice: Licensed cosmetological establishment; exceptions for emergencies.

644A.812 Place of practice: Licensee who is employee of cosmetological establishment in resort hotel authorized to provide certain services in certain areas of resort hotel; duty of cosmetological establishment to maintain and make available to Board record of services provided.

644A.815 Place of practice: Donated services.

644A.820 Place of practice: Private residences.

644A.825 Place of practice: Practice by holder of limited license; services offered; use of appointment book or system.

PRACTICE OF THREADING

644A.830 Duty of natural persons engaged in practice of threading and owners and operators of facilities in which natural persons engage in practice of threading to comply with certain requirements for cosmetological establishment.

ADVANCED ESTHETICIANS

644A.840 Requirement for supervision of performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure not satisfied by supervision by registered nurse.

644A.842 Esthetic medical devices appropriate for use in esthetic medical procedure; nonablative esthetic medical procedures advanced estheticians are authorized to perform.

644A.844 Collaboration agreement between advanced esthetician and supervising health care professional: Submission to and approval of Board required before performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure; Board to provide copy to regulatory body governing profession of health care professional; advanced esthetician to retain and provide copy to employees of Board; notice of change or termination.

644A.846 Advanced esthetic procedures: Performance restricted to licensed cosmetological establishment; display of sign stating supervision of health care professional required for nonablative esthetic medical procedure; availability of supervising health care professional during performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure; medical intervention.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

644A.860 Schedule of fines; disciplinary hearings.

644A.865 Acts constituting gross malpractice.

644A.870 Grounds for disciplinary action.

644A.875 Additional grounds for disciplinary action for cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician or nail technologist who is supervising apprentice.

644A.880 Misleading advertising of services of apprentice prohibited; false or misleading advertising grounds for revocation or suspension of permit or license.

PRACTICE BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

General Provisions

644A.900 Scope.

Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers

644A.910 Construction.

644A.915 Filing.

644A.920 Service of process.

644A.925 Proof of service.

Complaints

644A.930 General requirements.

644A.935 Review by Executive Director or designee; investigation; administrative hearing; notice of determination.

Hearings

644A.940 Petition to appear before the Board.

644A.945 Conduct at hearings.

644A.950 Stipulations.

644A.955 Official notice of Board.

644A.960 Briefs.

644A.965 Records of hearings.

Declaratory Orders and Advisory Opinions

644A.970 Petitions.

644A.975 Procedure for consideration of petition; limitations.

644A.980 Draft of declaratory order or advisory opinion by member of Board; notice to petitioner.

644A.985 Compliance with declaratory order or advisory opinion required.

Petitions for Adoption, Filing, Amendment or Repeal of Regulations

644A.990 Contents of petition; notification of decision by Board.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

REVISER’S NOTE.

Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 0.024, former NAC 644A.005 contained definitions that were deemed duplicative of those set forth in NRS 644A.020 and was removed from chapter 644A of NAC in accordance with ch. 56, Stats. 2009, which contains the following provision not included in NRS:

“Sec. 2. The Legislative Counsel shall, in preparing supplements to the Nevada Administrative Code, appropriately change, move or remove any words and terms in the Nevada Administrative Code in a manner that the Legislative Counsel determines necessary to ensure consistency with the provisions of section 1 of this act [NRS 0.024].”

NAC 644A.001 Definitions. (NRS 644A.275) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 644A.010 to 644A.080, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Supplied in codification; A by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, 2-25-98; R112-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.010)

NAC 644A.010 “Classroom” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Classroom” means any room within a licensed school of cosmetology in which instruction is provided.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.013)

NAC 644A.015 “Cleaning” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Cleaning” means washing a surface or object with soap or detergent and warm water and rendering the surface or object free from all soil, dirt and debris.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.014)

NAC 644A.020 “Disinfectant” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Disinfectant” means a chemical agent that is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for use in a hospital setting as a bactericide, fungicide or virucide.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.016)

NAC 644A.025 “Disinfection” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Disinfection” means the use of a chemical agent that eliminates harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0163)

NAC 644A.030 “Dispensary” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Dispensary” means a physical location or area in a cosmetological establishment or a school of cosmetology primarily used for the preparation, measuring, mixing, portioning or disposal of cosmetology supplies, products, chemicals or disinfectants or for the cleaning or disinfection of tools or implements.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0165)

NAC 644A.035 “Executive Director” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Board, as designated by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.017)

NAC 644A.040 “Final time record” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Final time record” means a statement of the number of hours of training completed by a student enrolled in a course of training at a school of cosmetology.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.018)

NAC 644A.043 “Health care professional” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Health care professional” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453C.030.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.045 “Infection control and prevention” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Infection control and prevention” means a practice, procedure or technique that is used to resist or prevent the spread of an infectious disease. The term includes, without limitation, antisepsis, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.019)

NAC 644A.050 “Makeup” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Makeup” means any pigment product which is used to cover, camouflage or decorate skin.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 5-14-92; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.021)

NAC 644A.055 “Practical” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Practical” means the actual performance by a student of a partial or complete service on another person or a mannequin.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.023)

NAC 644A.060 “School of cosmetology” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “School of cosmetology” means a licensed establishment accepting compensation for instruction in cosmetology or any branch thereof which enrolls students in courses that satisfy the requirements for licensure under this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.1, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.025)

NAC 644A.070 “Sterilization” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Sterilization” means the complete destruction of all microbial life by means of heat and pressure, including, without limitation, the use of an autoclave or a dry sterilizer approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.031)

NAC 644A.075 “Theory” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Theory” means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation or examination.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0315)

NAC 644A.080 “Time record” defined. (NRS 644A.275) “Time record” includes a time card, computerized printout or any other record of the times of the day that a student is in attendance in a school of cosmetology that is generated by a device approved by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.032)

NAC 644A.085 Deviation from regulations. (NRS 644A.275) In special cases, upon application, the Board will permit deviation from the provisions of this chapter if it finds that there is good cause for the deviation and the ends of justice so require.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 1.3, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.040)

NAC 644A.090 Communications to Board. (NRS 644A.275) Every written communication to the Board must contain the name, electronic mail address, telephone number and physical mailing address of the sender.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 2.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.042)

NAC 644A.095 Construction of chapter. (NRS 644A.275) The Board will construe the provisions of this chapter liberally to secure a just, speedy and economical determination of all issues presented to it.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 1.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.035)

NAC 644A.100 Severability. (NRS 644A.275) If any provision of this chapter or any application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, the Board intends that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application, that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 1.4, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.045)

FEES

NAC 644A.105 Initial license or registration and certain annual registrations. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.490, 644A.515, 644A.600)

1. The fee for an initial license or registration issued by the Board for:

(a) An instructor, hair designer, nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician or cosmetologist is:

(1) For 2 years, $70.

(2) For 4 years, $140.

(b) A provisional license as an instructor is, for 1 year, $70.

(1) For 2 years, $50.

(2) For 4 years, $100.

(d) A school of cosmetology is:

(1) For 2 years, $800.

(2) For 4 years, $1,600.

2. The fee for an annual registration for a makeup artist, a natural person who engages in the practice of threading or the owner or operator of a kiosk or other stand-alone facility in which a natural person engages in the practice of threading is, for a period of 1 year beginning on the date of issuance, $25.

3. A person who applies for a license to operate a cosmetological establishment pursuant to NRS 644A.600 must pay the fee for the issuance of the license specified in subsection 3 of NRS 644A.600, the fee for the initial inspection specified in subsection 4 of NRS 644A.600 and, if applicable, the fee for each additional inspection specified in subsection 4 of NRS 644A.600 before the Board will issue the person a license.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 10-16-87; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.054)

NAC 644A.110 Renewal of certain licenses and registrations. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.520) The fees for the renewal of certain licenses and registrations required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 644A.520 are:

1. For instructors, hair designers, nail technologists, electrologists, estheticians, advanced estheticians, hair braiders and cosmetologists:

(a) For 2 years, $70.

(b) For 4 years, $140.

2. For cosmetological establishments:

(a) For 2 years, $200.

(b) For 4 years, $400.

3. For shampoo technologists:

(a) For 2 years, $50.

(b) For 4 years, $100.

4. For schools of cosmetology:

(a) For 2 years, $800.

(b) For 4 years, $1,600.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 11-3-92; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R034-08, 8-26-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.056)

NAC 644A.115 Examinations. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.470) The fees for certain examinations required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 644A.470 are:

1. For examination as a cosmetologist, $110.

2. For examination as an electrologist, $110.

3. For examination as a nail technologist, $110.

4. For examination as an esthetician, $110.

5. For examination as an advanced esthetician, $110.

6. For examination as a hair designer, $110.

7. For examination as a hair braider, $110.

8. For examination as an instructor, $110.

9. For each reexamination, $95.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 11-3-92; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R034-08, 8-26-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.062)

General Provisions

NAC 644A.200 Use of license or certificate of registration. (NRS 644A.275) The license or certificate of registration of any person who is licensed or registered pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS may be used only by the person to whom the license or certificate has been issued.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 18, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.046)

NAC 644A.205 Certification of licensure. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A request for a certification of licensure in this State must be submitted electronically on a form provided by the Board. Upon the receipt of a completed request for a certification of licensure, the Board will forward the certification of licensure to the requesting jurisdiction.

2. The Board will accept a certification of licensure from another jurisdiction only if the Board receives the certification directly from the agency in the other jurisdiction authorized to provide such certifications. A certification of licensure from another jurisdiction is valid for 6 months after the date on which the Board receives the certification. The Board will not accept altered forms of a certification of licensure.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0463)

NAC 644A.210 Limited license to practice cosmetology in resort hotel or other designated locations: Additional requirements for person licensed in another state or territory or District of Columbia or licensed to practice another branch of cosmetology. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.455) In addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 644A.455, a person applying for a limited license under that section must submit to the Board:

1. If the person is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia:

(a) A copy of an active license to practice cosmetology from another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia;

(b) A certification of licensure provided directly from the board which issued the license;

(c) Valid identification, including, without limitation, a driver’s license, passport or identification card which contains a picture of the applicant and was issued by another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia;

(d) Proof of temporary hire by a location described in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NAC 644A.825 which consists of a letter or other documentation from the location stating that the person applying for the limited license has been hired or has contracted to engage in the practice of cosmetology or any branch thereof at the location for a designated period;

(e) A photograph which must:

(1) Have been taken not more than 90 days before the submission of the application; and

(2) Show the front view of the full face of the applicant in color against a plain white or off-white background and be otherwise substantially equivalent to a photograph suitable for use in a passport issued by the United States Government; and

(f) A fee of $100.

2. If the person is licensed under NRS 644A.300, 644A.315, 644A.328, 644A.330 or 644A.345:

(a) A form supplied by the Board containing the name, address, electronic mail address, social security number, age, citizenship status and military status of the applicant, the license number of the cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technician, whether the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and any other information required by the Board;

(b) The name and address under which the license described in this subsection was issued;

(c) Valid identification, including, without limitation, a driver’s license, passport or identification card which contains a picture of the applicant and which was issued by another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia;

(d) A photograph which must:

(1) Have been taken not more than 90 days before the submission of the application; and

(e) A fee of $100.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R092-06, eff. 9-18-2006; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0464)

NAC 644A.215 Proof of name change. (NRS 644A.275) An applicant who has a name which is different than that which appears on any form or other documentation submitted to the Board with his or her application must provide to the Board proof of a name change, including:

1. A copy of a marriage license, showing both last names;

2. A copy of divorce papers, showing that a last name has been restored;

3. A copy of citizenship papers, including the front and back of those papers;

4. An original computerized printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles, or a similar agency from another state, listing all of the names, including aliases, of the applicant; or

5. A signed court order showing a name change.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0466)

NAC 644A.220 Translation of documents written in language other than English. (NRS 644A.275)

1. All documents submitted to the Board that are written in a language other than English must be translated by:

(a) A district court in this State;

(b) The Language Connection;

(d) A language bank of the University of Nevada; or

(e) Any other translator approved by the Board.

2. The Board will not accept any documents written in a language other than English that have been translated by the applicant or by a friend or a member of the family of the applicant.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0469)

NAC 644A.230 Credit for incomplete hours in courses. (NRS 644A.275) A person applying for licensure or enrolling in a school of cosmetology pursuant to this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS will not receive credit for incomplete hours in courses that were taken 4 years or more before the date on which the person last attended a course in a school of cosmetology.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0473)

NAC 644A.235 Course in infection control and prevention required for renewal of license or certificate of registration; approval of course by Board. (NRS 644A.275) A person applying for renewal of a license or certificate of registration pursuant to this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS will not receive credit for a course for the purposes of subsection 5 of NRS 644A.520 unless the Board approves the course for that purpose.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0475)

NAC 644A.240 Application for examination for licensure as cosmetologist, hair designer, advanced esthetician, esthetician or nail technologist. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.450) An applicant for examination for a license as a cosmetologist, hair designer, advanced esthetician, esthetician or nail technologist pursuant to NRS 644A.300, 644A.315, 644A.328, 644A.330 or 644A.345, respectively, must provide:

1. A completed application on a form furnished by the Board.

2. A photograph of the applicant which must:

(a) Have been taken not more than 90 days before the date of the submission of the application; and

(b) Show the front view of the full face of the applicant in color against a plain white or off-white background and be otherwise substantially equivalent to a photograph suitable for use in a passport issued by the United States Government.

3. The applicable fees.

4. One of the following documents as proof of the identity of the applicant:

(a) A copy of a current passport issued to the applicant;

(b) A copy of a current driver’s license or identification card, including a picture of the applicant, issued to the applicant by a state agency; or

(c) A copy of a valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.

5. If the applicant provided his or her social security number on the application for examination for the license, a copy of the social security card of the applicant.

6. If the applicant provided an individual taxpayer identification number on the application for examination for the license, a copy of the document issued by the Internal Revenue Service to the applicant indicating the individual taxpayer identification number of the applicant.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R112-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0502)

NAC 644A.245 Deferral of expiration of license or certificate of registration of certain persons; requirements. (NRS 644A.515)

1. Any person who is on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or who is the spouse or dependent child of such a person and is residing with the person, may defer the expiration of his or her license or certificate of registration, as applicable, by completing and submitting to the Board a form provided by the Board before the date on which the license or certificate of registration expires.

2. Any person who is on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may, after the date on which his or her license or certificate of registration, as applicable, expires, defer the expiration of his or her license or certificate of registration by completing and submitting to the Board a form provided by the Board and providing proof satisfactory to the Board that the person’s active duty service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States contributed to his or her failure to renew his or her license or certificate of registration before the date on which it was to expire.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

Instructors

NAC 644A.250 Application for provisional license. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.415)

1. The written verification of the completion of education required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.415 must be a copy of the applicant’s:

(a) High school or college diploma;

(b) Transcript of high school grades showing successful completion of the 12th grade;

(d) General educational development certificate.

2. The written verification of prior experience required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.415 must be in the form of:

(a) A statement signed by the employer or employers for whom the applicant was working at the time the experience was gained; or

(b) Federal tax returns of the applicant, including all applicable forms and schedules,

Ê which clearly show that the applicant has practiced as a full-time licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist for not less than 1 year.

3. The photograph required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.415 must:

(a) Have been taken not more than 90 days before the date of the submission of the application; and

4. An applicant for a provisional license as an instructor shall provide the Board with proof that the applicant is enrolled in a licensed school of cosmetology and his or her enrollment form must be submitted to the Board.

5. An applicant for a provisional license as an instructor must hold a license to practice each branch of cosmetology for which the applicant is seeking provisional licensure as an instructor.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 5-14-92; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0479)

NAC 644A.255 Student instructors: Application for license. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.435)

1. The written verification of the completion of education required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.435 must be a copy of the applicant’s:

(a) High school or college diploma;

(b) Transcript of high school grades showing successful completion of the 12th grade;

(d) General educational development certificate.

2. The photographs required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.435 must:

(a) Have been taken not more than 90 days before the date of the submission of the application; and

3. An applicant for a license as a student instructor shall provide the Board with proof that the applicant is enrolled in a licensed school of cosmetology and submit his or her enrollment form to the Board.

4. An applicant for a license as a student instructor must hold a license to practice each branch of cosmetology for which the applicant is seeking licensure as a student instructor.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.048)

NAC 644A.260 Credit for continuing education. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.420)

1. An instructor may receive credit for the hours of continuing education required in each 2-year period pursuant to NRS 644A.420 for:

(a) Hours of continuing education received in courses approved by the Board in any of the following areas:

(1) Science;

(2) Health;

(3) Business;

(4) Technology;

(5) Education or teaching methodology;

(6) Language;

(7) Advanced cosmetology; or

(8) Advanced esthetics;

(b) Hours of instruction received from courses offered at a university or community college in the areas specified in paragraph (a);

(c) Hours of instruction received from courses in the areas specified in paragraph (a) that are sponsored by an organization or natural person that has been approved by the Board;

(d) Hours of instruction received in in-service classes that have been approved by the Board;

(e) Receipt of a certificate of completion for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first-aid course that has been approved by the Board; or

(f) For an instructor of advanced esthetics, receipt of a certificate of completion for a laser safety officer training course that has been approved by the Board.

2. A school of cosmetology may conduct in-service classes for the purposes of this section.

3. All hours for credits for continuing education must be properly documented in written format, including, but not limited to, report cards, certificates of completion or letters which verify that the licensee attended the class and the number of hours earned. If the information documenting the hours taken is not clearly indicated on the documents provided to the Board, the documents will not be accepted. All documents submitted as evidence that the licensee has met the requirements for continuing education must be submitted during the period provided by the Board for the renewal of the license, together with the renewal slip and the required pictures and fees. The falsification of any such documents, or any information contained therein, is a ground for disciplinary action against the licensee.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0476)

Examinations

NAC 644A.270 General requirements; notice of results of theory examination; request for Board to notify school of cosmetology of results of theory examination. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.450)

1. When an applicant for licensure in any branch of cosmetology registers for the theory examination, he or she must submit to the Board:

(a) If the applicant attended a school of cosmetology that is located in this State, an original record of completion of the required courses of training and a copy of the final time record for the courses studied;

(b) If the applicant attended a school of cosmetology that is located outside of this State, including, without limitation, a school of cosmetology that is located outside of the United States, a letter or record from the governmental agency, if any, that regulates such schools in the appropriate jurisdiction which verifies that the student completed courses of training and attended a number of hours per subject that are comparable to the requirements in this State; or

(c) If the applicant received his or her training pursuant to NRS 644A.310, 644A.325, 644A.340 or 644A.355, and NAC 644A.300 to 644A.345, inclusive, as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice, a copy of the final report submitted to the Board, pursuant to NAC 644A.325, by the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist who supervised and trained the apprentice.

2. Any hours taken at a school of cosmetology that is located outside of the United States are subject to the approval of the Board for the purposes of determining whether the training received is equivalent to the training which the applicant would have received at a school of cosmetology located in the United States.

3. The Board or its designee will send a written or electronic acceptance letter to each applicant for the theory examination. On the designated day and time of the theory or practical examination, the applicant must present his or her picture identification and any other information required by the person conducting the examination at the location where the examination is being given for admittance into the examination. An applicant who fails to bring the required forms of identification:

(a) Will be denied entrance to the examination;

(b) Forfeits any fees paid to take the examination; and

4. The Board or its designee will notify the applicant of the results of his or her theory examination and his or her percentage score not later than 3 weeks after the date of the theory examination or, if the examination is graded by a testing company, within 5 business days after the results are received from the testing company, whichever occurs later.

5. An applicant who attended a school of cosmetology in this State, after receiving the results of his or her theory examination and his or her percentage score, may submit a request to the Board to notify the school of cosmetology of that information. The Board or its designee will, not later than 5 days after receipt of such a request, notify the school of cosmetology that the applicant attended of the results of his or her theory examination and his or her percentage score.

6. Each applicant must be on time to take the examination. Any applicant who arrives late:

(a) Will be denied entrance to the examination;

(b) Forfeits any fees paid to take the examination; and

7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, each applicant for licensure as a nail technologist, cosmetologist, hair designer, electrologist, esthetician or advanced esthetician must bring to the practical examination a model or mannequin and all equipment required for the examination. The applicant must be able to complete the practical examination on the model or mannequin brought for the examination. An applicant who fails to bring a model or mannequin and all required equipment to the practical examination:

(a) Will be denied entrance to the examination;

(b) Forfeits any fees paid to take the examination; and

8. An applicant may rent a supply kit for the practical examination directly from a company that makes such kits. The Board will not set or accept any fees for renting supply kits.

9. While taking an examination, each applicant must wear clean outer garments and adequate footwear.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 4-21-86; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R175-99, 1-14-2000; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.053)

NAC 644A.275 Dispensation of examination for restoration of license after retirement. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.525) The Board may dispense with the examination of a cosmetologist, hair designer, hair braider, nail technologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, electrologist or instructor pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 644A.525 if the person applying for restoration of his or her license provides proof of a current license in another state and certification of licensure directly from the appropriate board of that state that the license is in good standing.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0536)

NAC 644A.280 Examination for licensure as cosmetologist. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.305) An examination for licensure as a cosmetologist will include, but is not limited to, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Setup and client protection;

4. Thermal curling;

5. Haircutting;

6. Chemical waving;

7. Hair color;

8. Hair relaxer;

9. Basic facials;

10. Sculptured nails; and

11. Procedures to follow in the event of exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 4-21-86; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.051)

NAC 644A.283 Examination for licensure as hair designer. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.320) An examination for licensure as a hair designer will include, but is not limited to, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Setup and client protection;

4. Thermal curling;

5. Haircutting;

6. Chemical waving;

7. Hair color;

8. Hair relaxer; and

9. Procedures to follow in the event of exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0504)

NAC 644A.285 Examination for licensure as esthetician. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.335) An examination for licensure as an esthetician will include, but is not limited to, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Client preparation and setup of supplies;

4. Cleansing the face;

5. Exfoliating the face;

6. Massaging or manipulating the face;

7. Hair removal;

8. Facial masks;

9. Facial makeup; and

10. Procedures for exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0508)

NAC 644A.286 Examination for licensure as advanced esthetician. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.329) An examination for licensure as an advanced esthetician will include, without limitation, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Client preparation and setup of supplies;

4. Cleansing, exfoliating and massaging the face;

5. Hair removal;

6. Facial masks or products;

7. Devices and treatments used in the practice of advanced esthetics;

8. Facial machines, electricity and electrotherapy; and

9. Procedures for exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.287 Examination for licensure as nail technologist. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.350) An examination for licensure as a nail technologist will include, but is not limited to, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Client preparation and setup of supplies;

4. Manicures and polish application;

5. Nail tip application and blending;

6. Sculptured nails; and

7. Procedures for exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0506)

NAC 644A.288 Examination for licensure as hair braider. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.370) An examination for licensure as a hair braider will include, without limitation, a test on:

1. Infection control and prevention;

2. The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

3. Client preparation and setup of supplies;

4. Braiding;

5. Extensions; and

6. Procedures for exposure to blood.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.290 Passing score. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.490) The passing score for the examination of a cosmetologist, nail technologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair braider or electrologist is not less than 75 percent on the theory examination and a “Pass” on the practical examination.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R112-01, 12-17-2001, 1-1-2002; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0539)

NAC 644A.293 Examination for licensure as instructor. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.490) An applicant for licensure as an instructor must successfully complete:

1. A theory examination, with a passing score of not less than 75 percent; and

2. A law examination consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions on Nevada law relating to cosmetology, with a passing score of not less than 75 percent.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 4-21-86; A 6-18-91; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.052)

NAC 644A.295 Examinations in English, Spanish or another language. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.480)

1. An applicant for examination shall indicate in writing, not less than 45 days before the scheduled date of the examination, the language in which the applicant wishes to have the examination offered.

2. The written and practical portions of the examination will be offered in English or Spanish without additional expense to an applicant.

3. An applicant who wishes to take the examination in a language other than English or Spanish must:

(a) Pay all expenses for taking the examination in a language other than English or Spanish, including, without limitation, the costs for the development, preparation, administration, grading and evaluation of the examination.

(b) Not less than 45 days before the date of the examination, file a written notice with the Executive Director containing the name of the translator to be used in the examination and the name of the organization with which the translator is affiliated.

(c) At the time of the examination and at the applicant’s own expense, provide a translator who meets the qualifications set forth in subsection 4 to translate the written and practical portions of the examination. The Executive Director may allow more than one applicant to share the services of a translator to reduce the expenses borne by those applicants.

4. To translate the written and practical portions of an examination pursuant to this section, a translator must be:

(a) Affiliated with an organization that has been approved by the Board;

(b) Personally approved by the Executive Director; and

5. The Executive Director shall:

(a) Maintain a list of the organizations that have been approved by the Board to provide translators for the examination; and

(b) Make the list available to applicants.

6. At the time of the examination, a translator shall provide such identification as is necessary to establish the translator’s identity and the identity of the organization with which he or she is affiliated.

7. For purposes of this section, “examination” means the examination for licensure as a cosmetologist, hair designer, hair braider, esthetician, advanced esthetician, nail technologist or electrologist.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R112-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.0515)

APPRENTICES

NAC 644A.300 Application for certificate of registration. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.310, 644A.535)

1. To receive a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice, an applicant must complete and submit to the Board a written or electronic application on the appropriate form provided by the Board.

2. In addition to the information specified in subsection 3 of NRS 644A.310, the form must be accompanied by:

(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:

(1) Is a resident of a county in this State whose population is less than 50,000;

(2) Is required to travel more than 60 miles from his or her place of residence to attend a licensed school of cosmetology;

(3) Is not less than 16 years of age at the time of application;

(4) Is of good moral character; and

(5) Has completed at least:

(I) For an applicant to receive a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice, the 10th grade; or

(II) For an applicant to receive a certificate of registration as an electrologist’s apprentice, the 12th grade;

(b) A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, passport or voter registration card issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.517;

(1) Has been taken not more than 90 days before the date of the submission of the application; and

(2) Shows the front view of the full face of the applicant in color against a plain white or off-white background and is otherwise substantially equivalent to a photograph suitable for use in a passport issued by the United States Government;

(d) A copy of the form completed by the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist, as appropriate, who will be supervising and training the applicant if he or she is approved to be an apprentice;

(e) A statement from the owner of the cosmetological establishment where the applicant will be trained which states that the owner has received written approval from the Board that the cosmetological establishment satisfies the requirements of NAC 644A.320;

(f) Proof of any name changes of the applicant, if applicable; and

(g) Any additional documents the Board requests.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.151)

NAC 644A.305 Approval or denial of application. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535) The Board will review an application submitted pursuant to NAC 644A.300, including the form completed by the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, electrologist, esthetician or nail technologist pursuant to NAC 644A.310, and approve or deny it within 10 business days after the date it is received by the Board. If approved, a certificate of registration will be issued and sent to the apprentice within 10 days after the date the Board approves the application.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.157)

NAC 644A.310 Completion of form required to supervise and train apprentice; proof of certain qualifications of supervisor to accompany form. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535)

1. To supervise and train an apprentice, a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, electrologist, esthetician or nail technologist must complete the appropriate form provided by the Board. The applicant for a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice must obtain the completed form and include it with his or her application submitted pursuant to NAC 644A.300.

2. The form must be accompanied by proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the supervisor:

(a) Has been licensed by the Board to practice cosmetology or any branch thereof in this State for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of submittal of an application for a certificate of registration pursuant to NAC 644A.300;

(b) Has been in good standing with the Board during the 3-year period specified in paragraph (a);

(c) Resides in the same county of this State as the applicant for a certificate of registration as an apprentice whom he or she seeks to supervise; and

(d) Currently works in or operates a licensed cosmetological establishment:

(1) In which all the occupations of cosmetology which will be taught to an apprentice are practiced;

(2) Which is the same establishment referred to in the owner’s statement of permission and the owner’s statement that he or she has received written approval from the Board that were submitted with the application for a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 644A.310 and NAC 644A.300, respectively; and

(3) Which is located in the same county of this State in which the applicant for a certificate of registration as an apprentice resides.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.154)

NAC 644A.312 Limitation on number of apprentices supervised. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.400, 644A.535) The Board will not authorize a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, electrologist, esthetician or nail technologist to supervise and train an apprentice if, at the time the form is submitted pursuant to NAC 644A.310, the person is supervising and training another apprentice.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 23.6, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision in 2019 for NAC 644.265 and in 2024 for NAC 644A.358)

NAC 644A.315 Validity of certificate of registration; validity of authorization to supervise; failure to complete required hours of training; application for new certificate of registration. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535)

1. A certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice is valid for training only with the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist and the cosmetological establishment approved by the Board when the certificate of registration was issued.

2. Authorization of a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist to supervise and train an apprentice is valid only for the apprentice named in the certificate of registration and only for the period during which the apprentice holds the certificate of registration.

3. If an apprentice is unable to complete the number of hours of training required by NRS 644A.300, 644A.315, 644A.330, 644A.345 or 644A.400, as appropriate, with the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist or the cosmetological establishment approved by the Board when the certificate of registration was issued:

(a) That certificate of registration is not valid for use with another supervising licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist or cosmetological establishment; and

(b) The apprentice may apply for a new certificate of registration with a different supervising licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist or a different cosmetological establishment named as the site for the training of the apprentice.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board may allow an apprentice who applies for and receives a new certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 3 to apply training hours earned pursuant to his or her previous certificate of registration to the number of hours of training required pursuant to NRS 644A.300, 644A.315, 644A.330, 644A.345 or 644A.400, as appropriate. The Board will not allow the application of incomplete hours earned 4 years or more before the date that the apprentice applies for the new certificate of registration.

5. If the reason that an apprentice must apply for a new certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 3 is because the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist or the cosmetological establishment approved by the Board when the certificate of registration was issued refuses or is unable to complete the training, the Board may waive the application fee for that applicant.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.161)

NAC 644A.320 Requirements for cosmetological establishment where apprentice will be trained; required equipment at cosmetological establishment. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280, 644A.535)

1. Before an application for a certificate of registration as a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice may be approved by the Board, the owner of the cosmetological establishment where the applicant will be trained must contact the Board and request an oral review to determine whether the cosmetological establishment meets the requirements of this section. The Board will conduct an on-site inspection of the cosmetological establishment not later than 90 days after the date on which the certificate of registration is issued to the applicant.

2. A cosmetological establishment where a cosmetologist’s apprentice will be trained must have available in a designated area for the use of the cosmetologist’s apprentice:

(a) One styling chair;

(b) One shampoo bowl;

(c) One handheld blow-dryer and one dryer that is equipped with a chair and a device that releases air onto the client’s hair;

(d) One table for administering a manicure;

(e) Supplies for performing a process, that is acceptable to the Board, for the wet and dry disinfecting of instruments used in cosmetology through the use of disinfectants;

(f) Equipment for hot work, consisting of:

(1) An electric heater;

(2) A pressing comb;

(3) A marcel curling iron; and

(4) Petroleum jelly for the protection of the client;

(g) A sufficient amount of equipment and supplies to block, wrap and complete one permanent cold wave, including rollers, rods, end papers and cotton;

(h) Equipment and supplies for tinting, including one bowl, one brush and two bottles for the application of the tint;

(i) Supplies, creams and lotions for performing a facial;

(j) One head of a mannequin;

(k) At least one standard textbook concerning cosmetology, a workbook for the theory of cosmetology and a workbook for the practice of cosmetology;

(l) A copy of the provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

(m) Combs and brushes for the performance of all services requiring combs and brushes;

(n) Tapering shears;

(o) Strips for protecting the neck of the client;

(p) Scissors;

(q) One razor and blade with a guard;

(r) One plastic spray bottle;

(s) Bandages;

(t) Protective gloves;

(u) Instruments for holding rollers in the hair, commonly referred to as “clippies”;

(v) Equipment for hot waxing;

(w) Oils and conditioners, consisting of:

(1) Pressing oils;

(2) Scalp conditioners, including at least one conditioner made without a soap base, especially for pressed hair;

(3) Hair conditioners made without a soap base, especially for pressed hair, such as petroleum jelly;

(4) Curling creams made with wax or petroleum jelly; and

(5) Dry, cleaning fluids for pressing hair, such as alcohol;

(x) One heated cap for the treatment of hair;

(y) A covered container for the storage of hairpins, clips, nets and similar items;

(z) One shampoo cape; and

(aa) Supplies for performing manicures and pedicures, including:

(1) Emery boards;

(2) Cream for cuticles;

(3) Base coat;

(4) Top coat;

(5) Nail polish;

(6) A bowl for water;

(7) Supplies for disinfecting instruments used to perform a manicure or pedicure;

(8) Single use instruments or other instruments that can be disinfected professionally for pushing back cuticles; and

(9) Tips, wraps, extensions and sculptured nails.

3. A cosmetological establishment where a hair designer’s apprentice will be trained must have available in a designated area for the use of the hair designer’s apprentice:

(a) One styling chair;

(b) One shampoo bowl;

(c) One handheld blow-dryer and one dryer that is equipped with a chair and a device that releases air onto the client’s hair;

(d) Supplies for performing a process, that is acceptable to the Board, for the wet and dry disinfecting of instruments used in cosmetology through the use of disinfectants;

(e) Equipment for hot work, consisting of:

(1) An electric heater;

(2) A pressing comb;

(3) A marcel curling iron; and

(4) Petroleum jelly for the protection of the client’s skin while hot work is being performed;

(f) A sufficient amount of equipment and supplies to block, wrap and complete one permanent cold wave, including rollers, rods, end papers and cotton;

(g) Equipment and supplies for tinting, including one bowl, one brush and two bottles for the application of the tint;

(h) One head of a mannequin;

(i) At least one standard textbook concerning cosmetology, a workbook for the theory of cosmetology and a workbook for the practice of cosmetology;

(j) A copy of the provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS;

(k) Combs and brushes for the performance of all services requiring combs and brushes;

(l) Tapering shears;

(m) Strips for protecting the neck of the client;

(n) Scissors;

(o) One razor and blade with a guard;

(p) One plastic spray bottle;

(q) Bandages;

(r) Protective gloves;

(s) Instruments for holding rollers in the hair, commonly referred to as “clippies”;

(t) Oils and conditioners, consisting of:

(1) Pressing oils;

(2) Scalp conditioners, including at least one conditioner made without a soap base, especially for pressed hair;

(3) Hair conditioners made without a soap base, especially for pressed hair, such as petroleum jelly;

(4) Curling creams made with wax or petroleum jelly; and

(5) Dry, cleaning fluids for pressing hair, such as alcohol;

(u) One heated cap for the treatment of hair;

(v) A covered container for the storage of hairpins, clips, nets and similar items; and

(w) One shampoo cape.

4. A cosmetological establishment where an esthetician’s apprentice will be trained must have available in a designated area for the use of the esthetician’s apprentice:

(a) One facial chair;

(b) One facial machine designed to perform esthetic procedures within the legal scope of services;

(d) One towel warmer;

(e) One waxing unit;

(f) One mannequin;

(g) One tripod or mannequin clamp;

(h) One kit which contains an adequate amount of facial supplies;

(i) An adequate amount of skin care products to allow the apprentice to perform the tasks required by the curriculum; and

(j) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

5. A cosmetological establishment where a nail technologist’s apprentice will be trained must have available in a designated area for the use of the nail technologist’s apprentice:

(a) One manicure table with two chairs;

(b) One pedicure chair with foot basin;

(d) One mannequin hand clamp;

(e) One kit which contains an adequate amount of implements and nail care supplies for manicures and pedicures;

(f) An adequate amount of nail care products; and

(g) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

6. A cosmetological establishment where an electrologist’s apprentice will be trained must have available in a designated area for the use of the electrologist’s apprentice:

(a) One high-frequency generator or thermolysis machine, or one galvanic generator or electrolysis machine;

(b) Twelve needles ranging in size from .003 to .008 of an inch;

(d) One stool, adjustable in height, for each apprentice;

(e) One table and one chair per patron;

(f) One utility stand per setup;

(g) One towel cabinet;

(h) One pair of fine pointed epilation forceps;

(i) One set of magnifying glasses;

(j) Covered containers for lotions, creams, ointments, soaps, disinfecting agents and cotton;

(k) Containers in which to immerse needles for disinfection;

(l) A covered container in which items such as instruments and needles may be kept disinfected; and

(m) A covered receptacle for waste.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.164)

NAC 644A.325 Duties of supervising cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535, 644A.905) A licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist who has been authorized by the Board to supervise and train an apprentice and who is supervising and training an apprentice shall, in addition to the duties specified in NRS 644A.535:

1. Specify, in the daily record of the training of the apprentice, the number of hours spent on each subject and the type of training that was administered;

2. Provide practical training and technical instruction in the subjects and for the hours listed below:

(a) For a cosmetologist’s apprentice:

(1) Blow-drying, 160 hours;

(2) Dispensary, 50 hours;

(3) Extensions and wrapping of nails, 40 hours;

(4) Facials, arching, skin care and makeup, 120 hours;

(5) Finger waving, 120 hours;

(6) Hair coloring, 400 hours;

(7) Haircutting, 450 hours;

(8) Manicuring, 150 hours;

(9) Miscellaneous practical and technical instruction, 180 hours;

(10) Modeling, 60 hours;

(11) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, 40 hours;

(12) Pedicuring, 50 hours;

(13) Permanent waving and chemical straightening, 500 hours;

(14) Receptionist’s duties, 50 hours;

(15) Salon management, 50 hours;

(16) Scalp treatment, 50 hours;

(17) Shampooing and rinses, 50 hours;

(18) Skipwaving, 120 hours;

(19) Theory, 410 hours;

(20) Thermal straightening, curling and marcelling, 300 hours;

(21) Wet hairdressing, 200 hours; and

(22) Wigs and hairpieces, 50 hours;

(b) For a hair designer’s apprentice:

(1) Blow-drying, 115 hours;

(2) Dispensary, 35 hours;

(3) Finger waving, 85 hours;

(4) Hair coloring, 280 hours;

(5) Haircutting, 420 hours;

(6) Miscellaneous practical and technical instruction, 130 hours;

(7) Modeling, 40 hours;

(8) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, 30 hours;

(9) Permanent waving and chemical straightening, 375 hours;

(10) Receptionist’s duties, 35 hours;

(11) Salon management, 35 hours;

(12) Scalp treatment, 35 hours;

(13) Shampooing and rinses, 35 hours;

(14) Skipwaving, 85 hours;

(15) Theory, 290 hours;

(16) Thermal straightening, curling and marcelling, 200 hours;

(17) Wet hairdressing, 140 hours; and

(18) Wigs and hairpieces, 35 hours;

(1) Facials, 400 hours;

(2) Facial machines, 500 hours;

(3) Hair removal, 400 hours;

(4) Infection control and prevention, 40 hours;

(5) Makeup and eyelash application, 400 hours;

(6) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, 30 hours; and

(7) Salon management, 30 hours;

(d) For a nail technologist’s apprentice:

(1) Infection control and prevention, 40 hours;

(2) Nail services, 1,110 hours;

(3) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, 30 hours; and

(4) Salon management, 20 hours; and

(e) For an electrologist’s apprentice:

(1) Electrology and thermology, 650 hours in the following subjects:

(I) Sanitation and sterilization;

(II) Protection of patrons, including draping;

(III) Use of equipment and instruments;

(IV) Insertion of instruments, single and multiple;

(V) Precautionary measures before and after treatment;

(VI) Immediate aftercare;

(VII) Home care;

(VIII) Destruction of the papilla;

(IX) Observation of demonstrations; and

(X) Observation of results of work with at least 60 percent of the hours in this subject spent in performing services on another person;

(2) Theoretical and practical training, 20 hours in the following subjects:

(I) Ethics;

(II) Conduct;

(III) Courtesy;

(IV) Telephone etiquette;

(V) Neatness;

(VI) Salesmanship; and

(VII) Professional attitude in meeting the public;

(3) Instruction in theory, 250 hours in the following subjects:

(I) Sanitation and sterilization;

(II) Electricity;

(III) Electrology;

(IV) Thermology;

(V) Dermatology;

(VI) Trichology;

(VII) Bacteriology;

(VIII) The peripheral vascular system (capillaries);

(IX) The sensory nervous system (nerve endings); and

(X) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS which are pertinent to the practice of electrology; and

(4) Modeling of electrology and thermology, 80 hours;

3. Administer monthly tests on the theory and the practice of the subjects specified in subsection 2;

4. Submit monthly reports to the Board, signed by the licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist and by the apprentice, that summarize the apprentice’s record of attendance, the training he or she has received during the previous month and his or her scores on any tests administered during the previous month;

5. Ensure that the apprentice wears, at all times that he or she is receiving training or performing work on the public, a clean outer garment that meets the requirements of NAC 644A.770;

6. Ensure that the certificate of registration of the apprentice is in plain view of the public at the position where he or she is being trained and performing work on the public;

7. Limit the training of the apprentice to not more than 40 hours per week, not more than 10 hours per day and not more often than 5 days out of every 7 consecutive days;

8. Not commence training until he or she has ensured that the apprentice has received a certificate of registration from the Board; and

9. Upon completion of the training of the apprentice, submit to the Board a final report that:

(a) Documents that the apprentice completed the number of hours of training required pursuant to NRS 644A.300 and the number of hours spent on each of the subjects specified in subsection 2;

(b) Summarizes the training provided to the apprentice; and

(c) Includes each score sheet completed by the apprentice’s supervisor for the apprentice’s performance on the practical examination required by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.167)

NAC 644A.330 Compensation from cosmetologist’s apprentice to supervise and train apprentice prohibited; provisions do not prohibit receipt of compensation from patrons receiving services. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535)

1. A licensed cosmetologist who has been authorized by the Board to supervise and train a cosmetologist’s apprentice and who is supervising and training a cosmetologist’s apprentice shall not accept compensation for the apprenticeship either directly or indirectly from the apprentice.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 are not intended to prohibit a cosmetologist’s apprentice or the licensed cosmetologist who is supervising and training the cosmetologist’s apprentice from receiving compensation from patrons who receive services from the cosmetologist’s apprentice.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R106-12, eff. 10-24-2014; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.169)

NAC 644A.335 Display of certificate of registration; minimum training required before apprentice may work on public. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535) An apprentice may not:

1. Commence training until his or her certificate of registration is placed in plain view of the public at the place where the apprentice is being trained and performing work on the public; or

2. Perform work on the public until he or she has received at least 300 hours of technical training for a cosmetologist’s apprentice or hair designer’s apprentice, 250 hours of training covering all phases of electrology for an electrologist’s apprentice, 150 hours of technical training for an esthetician’s apprentice or 100 hours of technical training for a nail technologist’s apprentice, with at least a portion of that time devoted to each of the subjects specified in subsection 2 of NAC 644A.325.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.171)

NAC 644A.345 Failure to display certificate of registration. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535, 644A.850) For the purposes of NRS 644A.850, the failure of a:

1. Cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice to display properly his or her certificate of registration; and

2. Licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, electrologist or nail technologist who is supervising and training an apprentice to ensure the proper display of the certificate of registration of the apprentice,

Ê shall be deemed an unfair or unjust practice that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.177)

NAC 644A.358 Limitation on number of apprentices supervised. [Replaced in revision by NAC 644A.312.]

COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS

NAC 644A.500 “Cosmetological establishment” construed. (NRS 644A.275) The Board does not construe “cosmetological establishment” to include:

1. An active television or motion picture set or any other related area as determined by the Board.

2. A physical location that is used in connection with photography services provided by a photographer if the photographer or his or her employee does not advertise cosmetology or makeup artistry services and provides cosmetology or makeup artistry services without charge to the customer.

3. A retail establishment when engaged in the demonstration of cosmetics if the demonstration is without charge to the person to whom the demonstration is given and the retail establishment does not advertise or provide cosmetology or makeup artistry services except for the sale of cosmetics and fragrances.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.038)

NAC 644A.505 Interpretation of NRS 644A.625 for purposes of requirement for immediate supervision by licensed person. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.625) The Board will interpret NRS 644A.625 to mean that in a cosmetological establishment where:

1. More than one branch of cosmetology or makeup artistry is practiced, the establishment must at all times be under the immediate supervision of a person or persons licensed in each branch of cosmetology practiced in the establishment at the time of service.

2. Only nail technology is practiced, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or licensed nail technologist.

3. Only electrology is practiced, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrologist.

4. Only estheticians practice, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or licensed esthetician.

5. Only hair designing is practiced, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or licensed hair designer.

6. Only makeup artistry is practiced, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or licensed esthetician.

7. Only advanced esthetics is practiced, the establishment must be under the immediate supervision of a licensed advanced esthetician.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 10-16-87; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.037)

NAC 644A.510 Restrictions on lease of space to certain persons. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.615)

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 644A.615, if the operator of a cosmetological establishment leases space at his or her establishment to a person to engage in an activity that is not under the jurisdiction of the Board, including, without limitation, tattooing, body piercing and massage therapy, the leased space must:

(a) Be separated from the establishment by a door that can be locked and surrounding walls that are at least 6 feet high;

(b) Be located on a floor different from the floor on which the cosmetological establishment is located;

(c) Be otherwise separated from and have sufficient signage to avoid creating the impression that the space is a part of the cosmetological establishment; or

(d) Be operated by a person who holds both a license issued by the appropriate licensing authority to engage in the activity that is not under the jurisdiction of the Board and a license issued by the Board.

2. As used in this section, “space” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 644A.615.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.307)

NAC 644A.515 Requirements for certain lessees. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.615)

1. A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair braider, electrologist, hair designer, shampoo technologist, makeup artist, person who engages in the practice of threading or nail technologist who leases space from an operator of a cosmetological establishment shall comply with the applicable provisions of NAC 644A.705 to 644A.825, inclusive.

2. Each operator of a cosmetological establishment who leases space to a barber, any other professional, including, without limitation, a provider of health care, or any other person shall make the person aware of the requirements set forth in NAC 644A.705 to 644A.825, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.308)

NAC 644A.520 Inspection of establishment by Board; refusal to grant access constitutes grounds for disciplinary action. (NRS 644A.275) Any staff member of the Board assigned to perform inspections of cosmetological establishments may open, without limitation, any door, drawer or closure of any kind, with or without the permission of the owner, a supervisor or any employee of a cosmetological establishment, to inspect any area within the establishment. The staff member of the Board who performs such an inspection shall perform the inspection during normal business hours regardless of any cosmetology services being provided, including, without limitation, those being provided in closed or private rooms. The refusal by an owner, supervisor or licensee to open any locked area within the licensed area of a cosmetological establishment is a ground for disciplinary action by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.309)

MOBILE COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS

NAC 644A.530 “Mobile cosmetological establishment” defined. (NRS 644A.275) As used in NAC 644A.530 to 644A.580, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “mobile cosmetological establishment” means a self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed mobile unit where one or more persons engage in the practice of cosmetology.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.600)

NAC 644A.535 Filing of application for license to operate or for transfer of ownership. (NRS 644A.275)

1. An application for a license to operate a mobile cosmetological establishment must be filed with the Board not less than 10 days before the proposed opening date.

2. An application to transfer ownership of a licensed mobile cosmetological establishment must be filed with the Board within 3 days after purchase.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.610)

NAC 644A.540 Contents of application for license to operate or for transfer of ownership. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.600, 644A.605) Each application for a license to operate a mobile cosmetological establishment or for the transfer of ownership of a licensed mobile cosmetological establishment must include:

1. A detailed floor plan showing:

(a) The location of:

(1) Doors;

(2) Windows;

(3) Restrooms;

(4) Sinks;

(5) Lifts or ramps;

(6) Ventilation systems; and

(7) Equipment; and

(b) The dimensions of the establishment;

2. The owner’s proof of purchase for the establishment and the equipment contained therein;

3. The required fee;

4. Copies of work permits or approvals from each county and city of operation granting the owner of the establishment permission to conduct mobile cosmetological services within that county and city; and

5. Copies of letters of compliance from the city, county and state agencies governing applicable plumbing, electrical and fire codes.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.615)

NAC 644A.545 Inspection of establishment after initial approval of floor plan and application; denial of application. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.600, 644A.605) After the floor plan and application have initially been approved, the applicant must schedule an appointment to show the mobile cosmetological establishment to the Board for final approval. If the owner of the establishment denies the inspection of the establishment by the Board, the application will be denied.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.620)

NAC 644A.550 Delivery of license or return of application. (NRS 644A.275) A license to operate a mobile cosmetological establishment will be delivered to the owner following inspection of the establishment if the Board’s requirements have been met. Applications not approved will be returned to the applicant.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.625)

NAC 644A.555 Removal of equipment from establishment constitutes license null and void. (NRS 644A.275) If equipment is removed from a mobile cosmetological establishment, the license to operate the establishment becomes null and void.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.630)

NAC 644A.560 Submission of monthly itinerary to Board; notification of changes in itinerary. (NRS 644A.275)

1. The holder of a license to operate a mobile cosmetological establishment shall submit to the Board a monthly itinerary showing the dates, locations, and times of service to be provided throughout the State. The itinerary must be:

(a) Submitted to the Board within 48 hours after the Board requests an itinerary; and

(b) Accompanied by copies of work permits or approvals from each county and city of operation granting the owner of the establishment permission to conduct mobile cosmetological services within that county and city.

2. Changes in an itinerary must be called in to the Board’s office and affirmed in writing. The written affirmation must be accompanied by copies of work permits or approvals from each county and city of operation granting the owner of the establishment permission to conduct mobile cosmetological services within that county and city.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.635)

NAC 644A.565 Compliance with general standards required. (NRS 644A.275) A mobile cosmetological establishment must comply with the following standards:

1. Exterior advertising depicting “Licensed Cosmetological Establishment” must be on both sides of the vehicle with the unit’s establishment number.

2. The floor, carpeting, walls, ceiling, furniture, equipment and all contents of the establishment must be kept clean and in good repair at all times.

3. Carpeting is permitted only within the driving or cab area, if applicable, and only if approved by the appropriate city and county agencies governing fire codes.

4. All storage cabinets must be secured by the use of spring struts or friction catches.

5. All equipment must be securely anchored to the establishment.

6. The interior of the establishment must be 7 to 8 feet wide, inclusive, have a ceiling height of at least 6 feet and be at least 24 feet long, as measured from the front interior wall to the back of the establishment.

7. One 5-pound ABC fire extinguisher must be mounted in public view.

8. A ramp or lift must be provided for access to the establishment if services are provided to persons with disabilities.

9. No services may be performed while the establishment is in motion.

10. Sleeping provisions must not be placed or maintained in the working area of the establishment.

11. Containers in the establishment must consist of galvanized stainless steel or other noncorrosive material not including glass.

12. All chemicals in the establishment must be stored in secured cabinets, separate and apart from other articles or equipment in the establishment.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.640)

NAC 644A.570 Supply of water. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Each mobile cosmetological establishment must have:

(a) A holding tank which holds at least 100 gallons of self-contained fresh water and which is permanently and distinctly labeled for such use;

(b) A holding tank which holds at least 100 gallons of self-contained gray water and which is permanently and distinctly labeled for such use; and

2. The holding tanks described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 must contain gauges that indicate the levels in the tanks and reserve capabilities. If an establishment’s portable water supply is depleted, operation must cease until the supply is replenished.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.645)

NAC 644A.575 Disposal of waste. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A mobile cosmetological establishment must have restrooms within its perimeter including a self-contained, recirculating, flush chemical toilet with holding tank.

2. The plumbing system of the establishment must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of all city, county, state, federal and national fire codes.

3. The owner of an establishment shall provide to the Board copies of written approval granting the owner permission to use dumping stations.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.650)

NAC 644A.580 Electrical system. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A mobile cosmetological establishment must have a generator with:

(a) A capacity of at least 6,500 watts;

(b) A remote starter;

(d) Outside ventilation.

2. Heaters for mobile cosmetological establishments must be:

(a) Sealed combustible units;

(b) Vented outside; and

3. All electrical wiring for an establishment must be wired in accordance with city, county, state and national fire codes.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 7-18-88; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.655)

SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY

NAC 644A.600 Minimum requirements for space and accommodations. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.700)

1. Each school of cosmetology must:

(a) Have, if the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for:

(1) Cosmetologists, for each 25 such students in attendance, at least 5,000 square feet of floor space;

(2) Hair designers, for each 20 such students in attendance, at least 3,500 square feet of floor space;

(3) Estheticians, for each 20 such students in attendance, at least 3,500 square feet of floor space;

(4) Nail technologists, for each 20 such students in attendance, at least 2,500 square feet of floor space;

(5) Advanced estheticians, for each 20 such students in attendance, at least 3,500 square feet of floor space; and

(6) Electrologists, for each 10 such students in attendance, at least 1,000 square feet of floor space;

(b) Provide properly equipped lecture rooms of sufficient size to accommodate all students;

(d) Provide a document signed by the fire marshal who has jurisdiction over the location of the school stating that the placement of the equipment and the square footage provided for the maximum number of proposed students complies with all applicable laws, regulations and codes relating to protection from fire.

2. If a school of cosmetology applies for approval to provide instruction to prepare students for the examination for an additional branch of cosmetology, the school must have the additional square feet of floor space required pursuant to subsection 1 for that branch of cosmetology.

3. If a school of cosmetology which provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for electrologists is located within another school of cosmetology that provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for cosmetologists, the structure in which the two schools are located must have:

(a) For each 25 students in attendance at the school that provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for cosmetologists, at least 5,000 square feet of floor space; and

(b) For each student in attendance at the school that provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for electrologists, 100 square feet of partitioned space.

4. In order to determine the total number of square feet of a school of cosmetology, the floor space must be measured from the interior walls.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.8, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 6-18-91; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.080)

NAC 644A.603 Minimum requirements for equipment. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280, 644A.700) Each school must have, at a minimum, the following working equipment:

1. Closed waste containers of sufficient size and in sufficient quantity to permit the disposal of all refuse and waste matter by the school and its students.

2. One device deemed by the Board to be acceptable for use by the students to record their hours of training at the school.

3. One chair and writing surface for each student in classes on theory.

4. Work stations of sufficient number to accommodate the students enrolled.

5. At least one textbook per student in either physical or electronic format and adequate reference material, charts, teaching aids and other materials to support the instruction in the school.

6. Adequate and safe electrical outlets.

7. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for cosmetologists:

(a) Twenty-five work stations with styling chairs.

(b) Seven shampoo bowls.

(d) Two facial treatment tables.

(e) Eight nail technology tables with two chairs per table.

(f) One chair for each student in attendance.

(g) One desk or other fixed writing surface for each student in attendance.

(h) Two mannequins for each student in attendance.

(i) One tripod or mannequin clamp for each student in attendance.

(j) One kit for each student in attendance which contains an adequate number of blow dryers, shampoo capes, smocks or aprons, brushes, combs, haircutting implements, esthetic supplies and nail technology supplies.

(k) An adequate number of marcelling irons, flat irons and curling irons to allow students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(l) An adequate amount of other supplies and instruments to allow students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(m) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

8. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for hair designers:

(a) Twenty work stations.

(b) Twenty styling chairs.

(d) Five hair dryers which may be portable or stationary.

(e) One chair for each student in attendance.

(f) One desk or other fixed writing surface for each student in attendance.

(g) Two mannequins for each student in attendance.

(h) One tripod or mannequin clamp for each student in attendance.

(i) One kit for each student in attendance which contains an adequate number of shampoo capes, smocks or aprons, brushes, combs and haircutting implements.

(j) An adequate number of marcelling irons, flat irons and curling irons to allow students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(k) An adequate amount of other supplies and instruments to allow students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(l) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

9. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for estheticians:

(a) Five facial treatment tables.

(b) Five facial machines designed to perform esthetic procedures within the legal scope of services.

(d) Five towel warmers.

(e) Five waxing units.

(f) One chair for each student in attendance.

(g) One desk or other fixed writing surface for each student in attendance.

(h) One mannequin for each student in attendance.

(i) One tripod or mannequin clamp for each student in attendance.

(j) One kit for each student in attendance which contains an adequate amount of facial supplies and implements.

(k) An adequate amount of skin care products to allow students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(l) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

10. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for nail technologists:

(a) Ten manicure tables with two chairs per table.

(b) Five pedicure chairs with foot basins.

(d) One desk or other fixed writing surface for each student in attendance.

(e) An adequate number of mannequin hands or fingers for each student in attendance.

(f) One mannequin hand clamp for each student in attendance.

(g) One kit for each student in attendance which contains an adequate amount of implements and nail care supplies for manicures and pedicures.

(h) An adequate amount of nail care products for each student in attendance.

(i) An adequate amount of wet disinfectants.

11. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for advanced estheticians:

(a) Five facial machines designed to perform esthetic services.

(b) At least one esthetic medical device of each modality, including, without limitation, a radial shockwave device, cryotherapy device, device that emits radio frequencies, plasma device, intense pulsed light device, ultrasound device and microwave device. The requirements of this paragraph may be satisfied by a device which performs the functions of multiple devices described by this paragraph.

(c) At least two different nonablative lasers which may include, without limitation, a diode laser, a pulsed dye laser, a neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser or an alexandrite laser.

(d) Five microneedling machines or pens.

(e) Five facial steamers.

(f) Five towel warmers.

(g) Five waxing units.

(h) Five sterilizers.

(i) One chair for each student in attendance.

(j) One desk or other fixed writing surface for each student in attendance.

(k) One mannequin for each student in attendance.

(l) One tripod or mannequin clamp for each student in attendance.

(m) One kit for each student in attendance which contains an adequate amount of facial supplies and implements.

(n) An adequate amount of skin care products to enable students to perform the tasks required by the curriculum.

(o) An adequate amount of wet disinfectant.

(p) An adequate amount of sharps containers.

(q) An adequate amount of personal protective equipment, including, without limitation, eye protection.

12. If the school provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for electrologists:

(a) One high-frequency generator or thermalysis machine, or one galvanic generator or electrolysis machine.

(b) Twelve needles ranging in size from 0.003 to 0.008 of an inch.

(d) One stool which is adjustable in height.

(e) One table or chair per patron.

(f) One utility stand per setup.

(g) One towel cabinet.

(h) One pair of fine-pointed epilation forceps.

(i) One set of magnifying glasses.

(j) Covered containers for lotions, creams, ointments, soaps, cleaning agents, disinfecting agents and cotton.

(k) Hospital-grade containers in which to immerse equipment for disinfection.

(l) Covered containers for keeping waste items such as instruments and needles clean.

(m) A covered receptacle for waste.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.9, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.085)

NAC 644A.605 Filing of standard contract, rules, financial forms, proposed curriculum and collaboration agreement with Board. (NRS 644A.275) With its initial application for licensure, when any change relating to the information on its license occurs and upon renewal of its license, a school of cosmetology must file with the Board:

1. A copy of its standard contract and its rules.

2. A notice of any changes made during the previous 12 months with respect to its contracts or rules.

3. A copy of all financial forms utilized by the school with respect to tuition, grants, scholarships and other methods of subsidizing tuition.

4. A copy of the proposed curriculum.

5. For a school providing instruction in advanced esthetics, the collaboration agreement required by NAC 644A.639.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.12, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.090)

NAC 644A.610 Registration of students with Board. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740) A school of cosmetology shall register each student with the Board within 30 days after the student has enrolled in school. To register a student, the school shall submit a completed form provided by the Board that includes:

1. The name of the student;

2. The number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled;

3. If the student has transferred to the school of cosmetology and is requesting to receive credit for courses taken at another school of cosmetology, a copy of the letter issued by the Board verifying the number of hours for which the student has previously earned credit;

4. The written or electronic signature of an authorized representative of the school;

5. A statement that the school has a record of information about the student, including:

(a) A copy of the student’s birth certificate, passport, driver’s license or identification card containing a picture of the student;

(b) An affidavit that the student has successfully completed at least the 10th grade in high school or its equivalent;

(d) If applicable, a copy of the approval of foreign documentation relating to the training of the student which must be issued by the Board before the student enrolls in the school; and

6. Any other information required by the Board.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.2, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.095)

NAC 644A.615 Registrar: Appointment; duties. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740) Each school of cosmetology shall appoint at least one of its employees to serve as registrar and shall file the name of the registrar with the Board. Each registrar shall:

1. Keep a daily record showing the attendance of each student.

2. Keep a record showing the training time for each student.

3. Ensure that the records are current, complete and accurate.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 644A.625, forward to the Board the final time record of a student within 15 days after the student’s withdrawal from or completion of a course of training. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 644A.625, if the student owes money to the school, the registrar may substitute a letter or an electronic form supplied on the Board’s Internet website, in lieu of the final time record, which states that the final time record is being held for nonpayment of tuition or any fee owed to the school by the student.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, provide any student who withdraws from the school copies of the final time record upon his or her request. These copies must be given to the student within 3 business days after the student’s withdrawal from the school.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.3, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.100)

NAC 644A.618 Instruction of students by licensed instructors; requirement for students to wear badges; limitation on practice by students; minimum number of hours of instruction in theory; ratio of students in advanced esthetics to instructors. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.735, 644A.745)

1. A school of cosmetology:

(a) Shall maintain a staff of licensed instructors who are competent to give instruction in all subjects of its curriculum, including, without limitation, the subjects required by regulation of the Board.

(b) Shall not use a licensed student instructor as a student operator on the clinic floor where services are provided to the public.

2. Each student in cosmetology, esthetics, advanced esthetics, nail technology, electrology or hair designing shall wear a badge with the word “student” inscribed on it. This badge must be worn at all times when the student is in attendance at the school. The student may not work on the public until the student has completed a preliminary training period of 300 hours for students in cosmetology, advanced esthetics or hair design, 150 hours for students in esthetics or electrology and 100 hours for students in nail technology.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, students shall not practice at home, in a cosmetological establishment or at any other location and shall not give demonstrations other than those required of them by the school of cosmetology at the location of the school or while on a field trip supervised by the instructors of the school.

4. During a state of emergency or declaration of disaster proclaimed by the Governor or by resolution of the Legislature pursuant to NRS 414.070, the Board may, by affirmative vote, authorize students to complete practical training at home. Such practical training must be limited to practice on a mannequin.

5. No instructor in a licensed school of cosmetology may, during the hours in which he or she is on duty as an instructor, devote his or her time to the public or to the private practice of cosmetology for compensation. Each instructor shall devote the instructor’s full time during the hours he or she is on duty as an instructor to instructing students.

6. In each week, a school of cosmetology shall provide students with a minimum of 5 hours of instruction in theory per 40 hours of instruction. A student who fails to attend the minimum 5 hours of instruction in theory in a week may:

(a) Continue to attend the school of cosmetology for the remainder of that week; and

(b) If the student has completed the number of hours required by subsection 2, complete practical training.

7. A program for training students to be advanced estheticians must have not fewer than one instructor present for every five students who are performing services on the public. For the purposes of this subsection, a person who holds a provisional license as an instructor granted pursuant to NRS 644A.415 shall be deemed to be an instructor.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.4, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A 3-26-82; 11-18-82; R099-97, 2-25-98; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R020-21, 6-13-2022; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.105)

NAC 644A.620 Administration and maintenance of time records. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. Each student shall register the time of day on a time record at the beginning of each day of training and at the completion of his or her training for the day. The student shall also document on a time record the period of each break that the student takes during the day. To record the period of his or her breaks, a student may use a time record which is separate from that which is used to record the beginning and ending of the student’s day.

2. A time record which contains any error may be changed only by authorization of the registrar and the instructor. The authorization must be evidenced by the initials of the registrar and instructor on the time record.

3. Original time records are the property of the school and must be maintained on school property at all times during the enrollment of the student to whom the time record pertains. A student, on request, is entitled to receive a copy of any of his or her time records from the school, unless the student owes money to the school for tuition or fees for the period covered by his or her time records. The school shall provide the requested time records for all the hours paid for by the student:

(a) Within 3 business days, if the request is made in connection with the withdrawal of the student from the school; or

(b) Within 10 business days after the request under any other circumstances.

4. All time records of a student must be maintained by the school for validation by the Board upon the completion of or withdrawal from the training by the student.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.11, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 6-18-91; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.110)

NAC 644A.625 Preparation, maintenance and provision of final time records. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A school of cosmetology shall:

(a) Prepare a final time record for each student not later than 15 days after the student completes or withdraws from a course of training. The final time record must:

(1) Be compiled from the student’s original time records;

(2) Show the number of hours that the student has completed in each subject of training; and

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, be signed by the registrar and the student.

(b) Provide each student an opportunity to review and sign the student’s final time record. If the student fails to sign his or her final time record or refuses to sign the final time record because the student believes it to be in error, the school shall maintain the student’s original time records for not less than 1 year after the student completes or withdraws from the course of study.

(c) Maintain each final time record for not less than 3 years after the student completes or withdraws from the course of study. The final time record must be readily available for inspection by the Board.

2. For the purposes of this section, a student shall be deemed to have withdrawn from a course of training if the school ceases to operate before the student completes the course of training.

3. If a school ceases to operate, the person to whom the license to operate the school was issued shall:

(a) Immediately provide to the Board and each student the final time record of the student, regardless of whether the student owes money to the school; and

(b) Maintain all final time records for at least 4 years after the date on which the school ceases to operate.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.112)

NAC 644A.630 Curriculum for cosmetologists; credit for attending field trips. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. Each school of cosmetology must offer the following subjects for training barbers and students to be cosmetologists:

(a) Chemical hair services.

(b) Cosmetology theory, with a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 13 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(d) Field trips and modeling, with a maximum of 5 percent of the total hours of training optional for all students.

(e) Hair design and care.

(f) Haircutting.

(g) Infection control and prevention, with a minimum of 3 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(h) Management of a cosmetological establishment.

(i) Nail technology services.

(j) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, with a minimum of 2 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

2. A student may, after completing 10 percent of the total hours of training, earn credit for up to 5 percent of the total hours of training by attending field trips that are approved by the school. A field trip must be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. The instructor shall accompany the student and be available to provide assistance or instruction to the student at all times during the field trip. The student must submit a time record, authenticated by the instructor, for each field trip.

3. As used in this section, “student” means a person receiving instruction in a school of cosmetology.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.5, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A 6-18-91; R099-97, 2-25-98; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.115)

NAC 644A.632 Curriculum for hair designers; credit for attending field trips. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. A school of cosmetology must offer the following subjects for training hair designers:

(a) Chemical hair services.

(b) Field trips and modeling, with a maximum of 5 percent of the total hours of training optional for all students.

(d) Hair design theory, with a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 13 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(e) Haircutting.

(f) Infection control and prevention, with a minimum of 3 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(g) Management of a cosmetological establishment.

(h) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, with a minimum of 2 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

2. A student may, after completing 10 percent of the total hours of training, earn credit for up to 5 percent of the total hours of training by attending field trips that are approved by the school. A field trip must be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. The instructor shall accompany the student and be available to provide assistance or instruction to the student at all times during the field trip. The student must submit to the school a time record, authenticated by the instructor, for each field trip.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.116)

NAC 644A.634 Curriculum for estheticians; credit for attending field trips. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. Each school of cosmetology shall offer the following subjects for training students to be estheticians:

(a) Esthetic theory, with a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 13 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(b) Facials.

(d) Field trips and modeling, with a maximum of 5 percent of the total hours of training optional for all students.

(e) Hair removal.

(f) Infection control and prevention, with a minimum of 3 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(g) Makeup and eyelash application.

(h) Management of a cosmetological establishment.

(i) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, with a minimum of 2 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(j) Superficial exfoliation.

2. A student may, after completing 10 percent of the total hours of training, earn credit for up to 5 percent of the total hours of training by attending field trips that are approved by the school. A field trip must be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. The instructor shall accompany the student and be available to provide assistance or instruction to the student at all times during the field trip. The student must submit to the school a time record, authenticated by the instructor, for each field trip.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 3-26-82; A 11-24-87; R099-97, 2-25-98; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.117)

NAC 644A.635 Curriculum for advanced estheticians; credit for attending field trips. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.277)

1. Each school of cosmetology must offer the following subjects in a program for training students to be advanced estheticians:

(a) Advanced esthetic theory, including, without limitation, the subjects listed in NRS 644A.277, with a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 13 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(b) Practical instruction in the following:

(1) Skin analysis, client consultation, pre- and post-treatment protocols, contraindications and patient recordkeeping.

(2) Facials and advanced facial treatments.

(3) Dermaplaning.

(4) Machine exfoliation service.

(5) Hair removal, including, without limitation, the use of depilatories, waxing, tweezers and lasers.

(6) Chemical exfoliation, including, without limitation, the use of alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acids and blended chemical peels.

(7) Advanced treatments and modalities for the face and body, including, without limitation, services using direct current, indirect current, cryotherapy, lasers, intense pulsed light, radio frequency, ultrasound, plasma and other energies.

(8) Extractions.

(9) Skin needling.

(10) Laser safety and device maintenance.

(11) Infection prevention and safety procedures.

(d) Infection control and prevention, with a minimum of 3 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(e) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, with a minimum of 2 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

2. A student may, after completing 10 percent of the total hours of training, earn credit for up to 5 percent of the total hours of training by attending field trips that are approved by the school. A field trip must be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. The instructor shall accompany the student and be available to provide assistance or instruction to the student at all times during the field trip. The student must submit to the school a time record, authenticated by the instructor, for each field trip.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.636 Curriculum for nail technologists; credit for attending field trips. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. The following subjects constitute the curriculum for nail technologists:

(a) Field trips and modeling, with a maximum of 5 percent of the total hours of training optional for all students.

(b) Infection control and prevention, with a minimum of 3 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(d) Nail services.

(e) Nail theory, with a minimum of 10 percent and a maximum of 13 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

(f) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, with a minimum of 2 percent of the total hours of training mandatory for all students.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.6, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A 11-24-87; R099-97, 2-25-98; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.120)

NAC 644A.637 Curriculum for electrologists. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740) Each school of cosmetology which provides instruction to prepare students for the examination for electrologists must offer to its students practical training and technical instruction in the subjects and for the hours shown below:

1. Electrology and thermology, 650 hours in the following subjects:

(a) Sanitation and sterilization;

(b) Protection of patrons, including draping;

(d) Insertion of instruments, single and multiple;

(e) Precautionary measures before and after treatment;

(f) Immediate aftercare;

(g) Home care;

(h) Destruction of the papilla;

(i) Observation of demonstrations; and

(j) Observation of results of work. (At least 60 percent of the hours in this subject must be spent in performing services on another person.)

2. Theoretical and practical training, 20 hours in the following subjects:

(a) Ethics;

(b) Conduct;

(d) Telephone etiquette; and

(e) Salesmanship.

3. Instruction in theory, 250 hours in the following subjects:

(a) Sanitation and sterilization;

(b) Electricity;

(d) Thermology;

(e) Dermatology;

(f) Trichology;

(g) Bacteriology;

(h) The peripheral vascular system (capillaries);

(i) The sensory nervous system (nerve endings); and

(j) The provisions of chapter 644A of NRS which are pertinent to the practice of electrology.

4. In modeling for electrology and thermology, 80 hours.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 22.5, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision in 2019 for NAC 644.235 and in 2024 for NAC 644A.683)

NAC 644A.638 Curriculum for provisional instructors and student instructors. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.740)

1. The following subjects constitute the curriculum for provisional instructors and student instructors:

(a) Teaching methods and techniques.

(b) Developing measurable objectives for performance.

(d) Use of teaching aids.

(e) Use of questioning and problem-solving strategies.

(f) Classroom management.

(g) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS.

2. A school of cosmetology shall organize its curriculum to enable:

(a) A provisional instructor to complete at least 350 hours of the 500 hours of training that are required for licensure as an instructor pursuant to NRS 644A.420 in the subject of teaching methods and techniques.

(b) A student instructor to complete at least 490 hours of the 700 hours of training that are required for licensure as an instructor pursuant to NRS 644A.420 in the subject of teaching methods and techniques.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.123)

NAC 644A.639 Instruction in advanced esthetics: Instruction must be part of program for training students to be advanced estheticians; collaboration agreement and supervision by health care professional required; provision of collaboration agreement to other regulatory bodies. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.277)

1. A school of cosmetology shall not provide any instruction in advanced esthetics unless the instruction is provided as part of a program for training students to be advanced estheticians that is supervised by a health care professional.

2. A school of cosmetology that wishes to offer a program for training students to be advanced estheticians shall enter into a collaboration agreement with the health care professional who will supervise the program and submit the collaboration agreement to the Board for its approval. A school of cosmetology shall not provide any instruction in advanced esthetics unless the Board has approved a collaboration agreement between the school of cosmetology and the health care professional who will supervise the program for training students to be advanced estheticians submitted pursuant to this subsection.

3. A collaboration agreement submitted pursuant to subsection 2 must not conflict with the laws and regulations governing the profession of the health care professional who is a party to the agreement. The Board will:

(a) Provide a copy of a collaboration agreement submitted pursuant to subsection 2 to the regulatory body which governs the profession of the health care professional who is a party to the collaboration agreement upon request of the regulatory body; and

(b) Not approve the collaboration agreement if the regulatory body objects to the collaboration agreement.

4. As used in this section, “regulatory body” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 622.060.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.6395 Supervision of program for training students to be advanced estheticians: Duties of supervising health care professional. (NRS 644A.275) For a program for training students to be advanced estheticians offered by a school of cosmetology to be supervised by a health care professional as required by subsection 1 of NAC 644A.639, the health care professional with whom a school has entered a collaboration agreement pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 644A.639 must:

1. Supervise any enrolled student or licensed instructor in the program in the performance of any nonablative esthetic medical procedure;

2. Cooperate with the school of cosmetology to ensure:

(a) The quality and safety of any advanced esthetic procedures performed by enrolled students and licensed instructors in the programs; and

(b) The maintenance of accurate records and documentation concerning the program, any protocols for initiating medical treatment relating to the program and any medical treatment provided pursuant to the program; and

3. At least quarterly, be physically present at the school of cosmetology for a sufficient amount of time to:

(a) Accurately assess the quality of advanced esthetic procedures being performed by enrolled students and licensed instructors in the program;

(b) Directly observe the equipment being used pursuant to the program, including, without limitation, any observation necessary to determine whether the equipment is properly calibrated;

(d) Consult with school personnel concerning medical treatment provided pursuant to the program.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.640 Transfer of credit hours. (NRS 644A.275)

1. The number of credit hours that may be transferred from one course of study of cosmetology to another will be determined as follows:

(a) A student in cosmetology who transfers to nail technology will receive credit for the number of actual hours taken in courses in nail technology, up to a maximum of 150 hours.

(b) A student in cosmetology who transfers to esthetics or advanced esthetics will receive credit for the number of actual hours taken in courses in esthetics, up to a maximum of 160 hours.

(c) A student in nail technology who transfers to cosmetology will receive credit for the actual number of hours taken, up to a maximum of 150 hours.

(d) A student in esthetics who transfers to cosmetology will receive credit for the actual number of hours taken, up to a maximum of 160 hours.

(e) A student in esthetics who transfers to advanced esthetics will receive credit for the actual number of hours taken, up to a maximum of 600 hours.

(f) A student in hair designing who transfers to cosmetology will receive credit for the actual number of hours taken.

(g) For a student in cosmetology who transfers to hair designing, the number of hours earned by that student for courses in nail technology and esthetics and 20 percent of all hours earned for courses involving theory only will be deducted from the total number of hours earned by the student. The student will receive credit for any remaining hours.

2. A student who receives credit for hours taken upon transferring to a different course of study and who subsequently returns to the student’s first course of study will receive credit for the original total number of hours earned in the first course of study.

3. Hours earned by a student while he or she is outside of this State, including, without limitation, hours earned by a student while he or she is outside of the United States, may be transferred only for credit for courses in cosmetology, electrology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics and nail technology. To receive credit for such hours, the student must provide the Board with complete current documentation of the enrolled hours per subject. Such hours must be properly validated by the appropriate regulatory entity for the jurisdiction in which the hours were earned, if that entity provides such validations, or such documentation is requested by the Board.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this section, hours earned by a student at a school of barbering will be accepted in their entirety as they apply to a desired field of cosmetology or hair design. The Board will not give credit for courses in shaving or tonic applications.

5. A student receiving credit under subsection 4 will not receive credit for more than 20 percent of the credits earned in theory classes.

6. To receive credit under subsection 4, a student must have training in permanent waving and wet hair sculpting.

7. To receive credit for hours under subsection 4, a student must provide the Board with complete current documentation of the enrolled hours per subject. Such hours must be properly validated by the appropriate regulatory entity for the jurisdiction in which the hours were earned, if that entity provides such validations, or such documentation is requested by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R099-97, eff. 2-25-98; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.124)

NAC 644A.642 Recesses, breaks and maximum daily and weekly attendance. (NRS 644A.275) Each school of cosmetology shall require every student in attendance to:

1. Take one mandatory 30-minute lunch recess for every 7 hours of training time;

2. Take one mandatory 15-minute break for every 3 1/2 hours of training time;

3. Perform not more than 7 hours of service on the public in a day; and

4. Attend school for not more than:

(a) Forty regularly scheduled school hours in each week;

(b) Ten regularly scheduled school hours in any day; or

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 20.15 & 20.16, eff. 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.125)

NAC 644A.644 Prohibition against requiring students to purchase supplies for use in course of study. (NRS 644A.275) A school of cosmetology shall not require students to purchase beauty supplies for use in the course of study, including, but not limited to, shampoos, conditioners, nail files, nail tips and any other consumable item.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.13, eff. 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.130)

NAC 644A.646 Prohibition against deducting earned credit as punishment. (NRS 644A.275) A school of cosmetology shall not deduct earned hours of school credit as a method of punishment for misbehavior.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.14, eff. 10-15-81]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.135)

NAC 644A.650 Advertising; display of sign stating services performed by students. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A school’s advertising of cosmetological services must not be false, misleading or deceptive.

2. No school may advertise that its students will earn commissions, salaries or pay of any other kind for services rendered and no school or clients of a school may pay a student for services delivered during his or her course of study at the school.

3. A sign must be posted within each school of cosmetology to read “School of Cosmetology, Work Done Exclusively by Students,” or words of similar substance. The sign must be displayed in the reception room and in full view of all patrons, students and instructors in the school.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 20.7, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.145)

NAC 644A.655 Schools located within the Department of Corrections. (NRS 644A.275)

1. The Board may grant a variance from the requirements of NAC 644A.600 to 644A.650, inclusive, to a school of cosmetology located within a facility of the Department of Corrections.

2. An application to operate a school of cosmetology located within a facility of the Department of Corrections must be accompanied by plans, operational processes and variance requests developed jointly with the Department and the Board.

3. An initial license to operate a school of cosmetology within a facility of the Department of Corrections may be granted by the Board only during a public hearing. The renewal of such a license may be approved by the staff of the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.079)

NAC 644A.683 Requirements for practical training and technical instruction. [Replaced in revision by NAC 644A.637.]

COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY: CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR PRACTICE

NAC 644A.705 Disposal of waste and sharp objects. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) In each cosmetological establishment and school of cosmetology:

1. All chemical waste material must be deposited in a closed container and disposed of in a fire-retardant container at the close of business each day.

2. All other waste must be deposited immediately in waste disposal containers which, unless they are located near a reception desk or in an office or restroom, must be covered at all times.

3. Waste disposal containers must be kept clean.

4. Any disposable material which comes into contact with blood or other bodily fluids, such as discharge from pustules, pimples and sebaceous glands, must be disposed of in a sealable plastic bag or in a manner that not only protects the licensee and the client but also others who may come into contact with the material in the future, such as sanitation workers.

5. To prevent the possible spread of any blood-borne disease or virus, any disposable sharp objects that come in contact with blood or other bodily fluids must be disposed of in a sealable rigid container that is strong enough to protect the licensee, clients and others who may come into contact with the materials in the future from accidental cuts or puncture wounds. Regardless of exposure to blood or other bodily fluids, disposable sharp objects, including, without limitation, blades, needles and lancets, must be disposed of in labeled sharps containers.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 5-15-92; A by R030-08, 9-18-2008; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.313)

NAC 644A.710 Exhaust systems. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) Each cosmetological establishment and school of cosmetology and each room or residence used as a cosmetological establishment must have a mechanical system for exhaust acceptable to the Board. The mechanical system for exhaust must comply with all applicable building codes, local ordinances and fire codes, the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.6, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.315)

NAC 644A.715 Restrooms. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. Each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must have fully operable toilets which are accessible to clients and employees. Each area in which a toilet is located must have a sink with an adequate and readily available supply of hot and cold running water at all times and a mechanical exhaust system for ventilation which completely circulates the air. If the restrooms for the cosmetological establishment are located outside of the cosmetological establishment, the restrooms must be:

(a) In plain view or clearly marked with appropriate signs, and

(b) Located within 100 feet of the entrance of the cosmetological establishment and under the same roof as the cosmetological establishment.

2. The floor covering in each restroom located in a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must be made of a material which is not porous or absorbent.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.16, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.320)

NAC 644A.720 Walls, floors, ceilings, furnishings, equipment and fixtures. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology:

1. All floors in restrooms and areas where hair is cut, shampooed or styled must be of a material which is not porous or absorbent. Carpeting is allowed in all other areas of the cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology, including, without limitation, reception areas and areas for manicuring and esthetics.

2. All walls within a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must be of a material which is not porous or absorbent.

3. All walls, floors, woodwork, ceilings, furnishings, equipment and fixtures must be kept clean and in good repair.

4. Clippings of hair must not be allowed to accumulate and must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after the hair is cut.

5. Refuse and waste must not be allowed to accumulate.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.17, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 3-26-82; 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.325)

NAC 644A.725 Plumbing; dispensary sink; portable sink; floor coverings. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. Each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must have suitable permanent plumbing which provides an adequate and readily available supply of hot and cold running water at all times and is permanently connected for drainage of sewage and potable water within the areas where work is performed and supplies dispensed.

2. Each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must contain a dispensary sink. Each dispensary sink within a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must:

(a) Have permanent plumbing;

(b) Provide hot and cold running water for cleaning and handwashing;

(d) Be accessible to licensees, registrants and students at all times while the cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology is open.

3. In addition to the permanent plumbing required by subsection 1, each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology may utilize a portable sink if:

(a) The portable sink is capable of producing hot and cold running water, has a freshwater tank with a capacity of not more than 15 gallons and has a grey-water tank with a capacity of not more than 20 gallons; and

(b) The contents of the portable sink’s grey-water tank are disposed of daily.

4. The floor coverings within a distance from all exposed sides of a sink, pedicure spa or dispensary sink that is the same distance as the width of the sink, pedicure spa or dispensary sink must be made of a material which is not porous or absorbent.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.18, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 5-13-82; 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.330)

NAC 644A.730 Headrests; shampoo bowls; towels and linens; neck strips; treatment tables; disposal of certain instruments and supplies; maintenance of instruments, implements and other nonporous tools in clean and disinfected condition. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology:

1. The headrest of each chair must be covered with a clean towel or paper sheet for each client.

2. The part of a shampoo bowl on which a client’s neck rests must be covered with a clean towel during each shampoo. The bowls must be carefully washed and be disinfected with a disinfectant that is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and all loose hair must be removed from the drains after each use.

3. After a towel or linen has been used once, it must be deposited in a receptacle provided for soiled towels and linens, must not be stored in any restroom, and must not be used again until properly laundered. All towels must be washed with detergent on the hot wash cycle and dried until hot to the touch after each use. After being washed, towels must be kept in closed, dust-free cabinets.

4. Sanitary neck strips or towels must be used between the neck of the client and the cape to prevent all coverings from coming into direct contact with the client. Proper draping of towels must be used for all services, except that single-use paper neck strips made specifically for such use may be used for dry services.

5. Treatment tables must be disinfected after each use with a disinfectant.

6. All single-use instruments and supplies, including, without limitation, neck strips, nail files and buffers, that come into direct contact with a client and cannot subsequently be disinfected must be disposed of in a waste receptacle immediately following their use.

7. All instruments, implements and other nonporous tools, including, without limitation, combs and brushes, used on a client must be maintained in a clean and disinfected condition.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 14.8, 14.11 & 14.15, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.335)

NAC 644A.735 Foot spas. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) A licensee who uses a foot spa for the delivery of cosmetology services must:

1. Before performing foot spa services:

(a) Check the condition of the client’s feet and legs and, if open sores or skin wounds are present, including, without limitation, insect bites, scratches, scabbed-over wounds or any condition that weakens the skin barrier, explain to the client why he or she should not use the foot spa; and

(b) Not perform any procedure that risks damage to a client’s skin, including, without limitation, pedicures or waxing, before soaking the client’s feet in the foot spa basin.

2. After performing foot spa services on a client, including, without limitation, after all foot spa services have been completed, between foot spa services or any other time after the client’s feet are out of the foot spa:

(a) Drain the water from the foot spa basin or bowl and remove any visible debris;

(b) Clean the surfaces of the foot spa with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water and drain;

(c) After cleaning the foot spa, disinfect the surfaces of the foot spa with a disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s directions on the label of the disinfectant and ensure that the surfaces remain wet with the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label of the disinfectant, whichever is shorter;

(d) For whirlpool foot spas, air-jet basins, “pipe-less” foot spas and other circulating spas, disinfect the foot spa by filling the basin with clean water, adding the appropriate amount of liquid disinfectant and turning the unit on to circulate the disinfectant for the entire contact time; and

(e) After disinfecting the foot spa, drain and rinse the foot spa with clean water.

3. Nightly:

(a) For whirlpool foot spas, air-jet basins, “pipe-less” foot spas and other circulating spas:

(1) Remove the filter screen, inlet jets and all other removable parts from the basin and clean out any debris trapped behind or in the removed parts;

(2) Using a brush, scrub the removed parts with soap or disinfectant following the appropriate cleaning directions for the soap or disinfectant;

(3) Rinse the removed parts with clean water and place the parts back into the basin;

(4) Fill the basin with clean water and add a disinfectant following the directions on the label of the disinfectant;

(5) Turn the unit on and circulate the system with the water and disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label of the disinfectant, whichever is shorter; and

(6) After disinfection, drain, rinse and air dry the foot spa.

(b) For simple basins with no circulation:

(1) Drain the basin and remove any visible debris;

(2) Using a clean brush, scrub the bowl with soap or disinfectant following the appropriate cleaning directions for the soap or disinfectant;

(3) Rinse and drain;

(4) Disinfect the basin surfaces with a disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s directions on the label of the disinfectant and ensure that the surfaces of the foot spa remain wet with the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label, whichever is shorter; and

(5) Drain the basin, rinse with clean water and let the foot spa air dry.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.337)

NAC 644A.740 Disinfectants; instruments, implements and other tools; sterilization equipment; disposable articles; single-use items. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology:

(a) Disinfectants must be available for immediate use at all times.

(b) All instruments, implements and other nonporous tools must be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner before each use:

(1) All hair and other adherent foreign material must be removed from the instrument, implement or other tool; and

(2) The instrument, implement or other tool must be:

(I) Thoroughly washed with soap and hot water;

(II) Rinsed in clear hot water;

(III) Thoroughly dried; and

(IV) Placed with a disinfectant that is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in a covered container which is large enough for complete immersion of the instrument, implement or other tool, and which contains a disinfectant other than alcohol which is prepared and used as instructed on the manufacturer’s label, including, without limitation, following safety precautions, requirements for dilution and contact time and requirements for proper disposal.

Ê Disinfectant solutions must be legibly labeled with the name of the disinfectant and the dilution of the disinfectant. Disinfectant solutions must be made daily and disposed of at the end of the day or immediately if visible debris is present. If concentrated disinfectants must be diluted with water, measuring devices must be readily available and used to ensure an effective solution is made. A concentrated disinfectant not in the original container must be legibly labeled with the name of the disinfectant and use instructions if the original container with instructions is not available.

(c) All disinfected instruments, implements and other tools that are not in use and not in the process of disinfection must be stored in a clean, dry, closed container, drawer or storage unit that contains only disinfected instruments, implements and other tools.

(d) Any instrument, implement or other tool dropped on the floor or otherwise made unsanitary by use or other contamination must be deposited in a separate labeled container for soiled articles only and must not be used until it has been thoroughly disinfected as specified in paragraph (b). An original container for the disinfectant used that includes the manufacturer’s label must be available at all times in the cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology.

(e) All electrolysis instruments and all applicable advanced esthetic instruments which are not disposed of after use must be cleaned in the following manner after each use:

(1) All foreign matter must be removed from the instrument; and

(2) The instrument must be:

(I) Washed in soap and hot water; and

(II) Rinsed in hot water.

(f) After cleaning, all electrolysis instruments must be sterilized by one of the following methods:

(1) Use of a steam sterilizer; or

(2) Use of a dry sterilizer,

Ê which is registered and listed with the United States Food and Drug Administration, and is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(g) Sterilization equipment must be checked daily to ensure that it is reaching the temperature required by the manufacturer’s instructions.

(h) All sterilized instruments and sanitary disposable articles must be stored in clean, closed containers, drawers or storage units which must be free of other articles.

(i) Single-use items must not be used on more than one client and must be disposed of after use on a client.

(j) All single-use items and other items that cannot be disinfected must be stored in closed containers at all times while not in use.

2. As used in this section, “single-use items” includes, without limitation, buffers, cotton balls, cotton strips and swabs, disposable gloves, emery boards, nail files, neck and muslin strips, paraffin liners, makeup applicators, mascara applicators, pedicure slippers, sleeves and sanders for electric files, foam buffer blocks, cushioned nail files, paper, sandpaper, wooden spatulas, cotton pads, gauze pads and toe separators or any other items made with paper, wood, foam or any porous materials.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 14.5, 14.13 & 14.14, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R035-08, 8-26-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.340)

NAC 644A.745 Clippers, vibrators and other electrical instruments. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) Clippers, vibrators and other electrical instruments must be disinfected in the following manner before use:

1. All foreign matter must be removed; and

2. The instrument must be disinfected with a disinfectant that is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. After the instrument is disinfected, the instrument may be stored on a clean towel and covered with a clean towel or hung on a hook. An electrical instrument with a cord may not be placed in a cabinet with disinfected nonelectrical instruments.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R029-02, eff. 7-19-2002; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.342)

NAC 644A.750 Wax pots. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. Wax pots must be kept covered and the exterior cleaned daily.

2. If debris is found in the wax pot or if the wax has been contaminated by contact with skin, unclean applicators or double-dipping, the wax pot must be emptied, the wax must be discarded and the pot must be disinfected.

3. Disposable spatulas and wooden sticks may be dipped into the wax only once and then must be discarded without using the other end.

4. Applicators may be dipped into the wax only once unless the wax is a single-service item and unused wax is discarded after each service.

5. Any surface touched by a used wax stick must be disinfected immediately after the service.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.343)

NAC 644A.755 Cosmetics and other preparations. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology:

1. Creams, lotions, cosmetics and other preparations used on clients must be kept in closed and labeled containers at all times when not in use.

2. Powder for the face must be kept in a closed and labeled container. The use of powder puffs is prohibited.

3. Lotions or liquids used on a client must be poured into a single-use or disinfected container and applied to the client using cotton or other type of applicator. The container must be labeled to adequately disclose its contents.

4. Creams or other semisolid substances must be dipped from the container with a single-use or disinfected instrument or spatula. Removing such substances with the fingers is prohibited.

5. Creams, lotions and other preparations must be removed by means of cotton, gauze, facial tissue or other single-use material.

6. Supplies used for service to clients must not be stored in any restroom.

7. Cosmetics used in the form of a pencil must be sharpened before each use. The sharpener must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

8. All bottles and containers must be distinctly and correctly marked with a label which discloses its contents. All articles containing poisonous substances must be distinctly marked as such.

9. Readily accessible safety data sheets for each product used in the cosmetological establishment containing hazardous substances must be available to all licensees within the establishment at all times.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 14.2 & 14.10, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.345)

NAC 644A.760 Hot steamed towels. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) A cosmetological establishment using hot steamed towels in services must:

1. Wash the towels with detergent and bleach and dry the towels on the “hot” setting.

2. Ensure that any person who prepares towels for the warmers first washes his or her hands.

3. Freshly prepare wet towels used in services each day and remove and launder unused wet towels at the end of each day.

4. Disinfect the towel warmers daily.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.347)

NAC 644A.765 Requirement for licensees and students to wash hands. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) Every licensee and student in a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology must thoroughly wash his or her hands with liquid soap before and after serving each client and after each use of the restroom. Hand sanitizer must be made available at each station for use by the client. The use of hand sanitizer or gloves is not an acceptable substitute for hand washing for a licensee.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.1, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.350)

NAC 644A.770 Requirement for clean outer garments and adequate footwear. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280, 644A.905)

1. In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology, all licensees must wear clean outer garments and adequate footwear at all times when serving a client. Instruments or supplies must not be carried in or on a garment.

2. For the purposes of this section, “outer garments” means one garment or a combination of garments which provides adequate protection at least of the torso of the wearer’s body from debris, infectious or communicable diseases, infestations of animal parasites and chemical hazards which may injure the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. The term includes, without limitation:

(a) Blouses;

(b) Shirts;

(d) Smocks;

(e) Dresses;

(f) Pants;

(g) Jeans;

(h) Bermuda, walking or jean shorts; and

(i) Tee shirts.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.3, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; 11-1-95)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.355)

NAC 644A.775 Infectious or communicable diseases; infestations of animal parasites. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. A person afflicted with an infectious or communicable disease which may be transmitted during the practice of cosmetology or with an infestation of animal parasites shall not work or train in a cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology.

2. A cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology shall not knowingly require, permit or allow a student or person licensed by the Board, to perform any service on a client who is afflicted with any infectious or communicable disease which may be transmitted to a person who is practicing cosmetology.

3. A cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology shall not require or allow a student or licensee of the Board to perform any service on a client who is afflicted with an infestation of animal parasites.

4. Infections, communicable diseases and infestations of animal parasites which may be transmitted during the practice of cosmetology include, without limitation:

(a) Cold, influenza or other respiratory illness accompanied by a fever until 24 hours after the fever subsides.

(b) Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as “strep throat,” until both 24 hours after treatment has started and 24 hours after the fever subsides.

(c) Purulent conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye,” until examined by a physician and approved for return to work.

(d) Varicella, commonly known as “chicken pox,” until the lesions have dried and crusted.

(e) Mumps, until 9 days after the onset of parotid gland swelling.

(f) Tuberculosis, until examined by a physician and declared noninfectious.

(g) Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment has begun.

(h) Pediculosis, commonly known as “head lice,” until the morning after the first treatment is received.

(i) Scabies, until after treatment has been completed.

Ê Blood-borne diseases, such as hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, are not considered infectious or communicable diseases for the purposes of this section.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.12 subsec. 2, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.360)

NAC 644A.780 Clients with inflamed, infected, broken or otherwise compromised skin or secretions of bodily fluids. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) In each cosmetological establishment or school of cosmetology:

1. A licensee shall not perform any service upon a surface of the skin or scalp of a client where such skin is inflamed, infected, broken or otherwise compromised.

2. Licensees shall not perform any service on a client whose skin shows signs of secretion of any bodily fluids.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.12 subsec. 1, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 10-16-87; 5-15-92; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.365)

NAC 644A.785 Restrictions on removal of skin by cosmetologist or esthetician. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A cosmetologist or an esthetician may remove any portion of the skin that is at or above the stratum corneum by any method or means if only skin that is at or above the stratum corneum is removed and the removal is for the purpose of beautification.

2. In removing the skin that is at or above the stratum corneum pursuant to this section, a cosmetologist or an esthetician:

(a) May only use products or implements that are intended for use by a practitioner of a branch of cosmetology for the removal of skin for beautification; and

(b) Shall not mix or combine any such products unless the mixing or combining is required pursuant to the manufacturer’s instructions for the products being mixed or combined.

3. A cosmetologist or an esthetician shall not use any techniques or practices for the removal of skin below the stratum corneum.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R029-02, eff. 7-19-2002; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.367)

NAC 644A.790 Prohibited invasive procedures; exceptions. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensee shall not perform any invasive procedure that includes, without limitation:

(a) The application of electricity for any purpose other than beautifying the skin;

(b) The application of a topical lotion, cream or other substance which is not intended for use by a practitioner of a branch of cosmetology for the purpose of beautifying the skin or which affects anything below the stratum corneum;

(d) The abrasion of the skin below the stratum corneum;

(e) The removal of a callus using an instrument, tool or other device that has a sharp edge, blade or point; or

(f) The injection or administration of any substance, including, without limitation, a controlled substance.

2. The provisions of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 do not apply to the use of electrolysis needles by a licensed electrologist.

3. The provisions of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 do not apply to the use of needles by a licensed advanced esthetician for the purpose of microneedling, microchanneling or dermarolling if:

(a) The gauge and penetration of the needles do not exceed 1.5 mm, unless the advanced esthetician is being directly supervised by a health care professional; and

(b) The needles are not used for an ablative esthetic medical procedure, to remove blood or to inject any substance, including, without limitation, a controlled substance.

4. The provisions of paragraph (d) of subsection 1 do not apply to a licensed advanced esthetician.

5. The provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 644A.545 which prohibit an advanced esthetician from performing any ablative esthetic medical procedure apply regardless of whether the advanced esthetician is under the supervision of a health care professional and regardless of the delivery method, device or technology used, including, without limitation, radio frequency dissection, laser, scarlet or ablative microneedling or skin tag removal.

6. As used in this section, “invasive procedure” means an act that affects the structure or function of the skin below the stratum corneum that:

(a) Is not within the scope of the licensee’s license to perform;

(b) Is not intended for the sole purpose of the beautification of the skin; and

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R029-02, eff. 7-19-2002; A by R030-08, 9-18-2008; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.368)

NAC 644A.795 Cleaning and disinfecting of wigs and hairpieces. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) Wigs and hairpieces must be cleaned with a disinfecting agent approved by the Board. A microwave oven used for wig styling may be used only for that purpose.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.19, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 5-15-92; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.370)

NAC 644A.800 Cosmetic products: Prohibited products and uses. (NRS 644A.275) A cosmetological establishment and a school of cosmetology shall not:

1. Have on its premises any cosmetic products that contain a hazardous substance which has been banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in cosmetic products; or

2. Use a cosmetic product in a manner that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R029-02, eff. 7-19-2002)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.372)

NAC 644A.805 Prohibited devices: Removal from premises; disciplinary action. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. Except for designated retail sales areas for the sale of products to the public, a licensed cosmetological establishment shall not have the following devices within the licensed areas of the cosmetological establishment:

(a) Skin cutting equipment, including razor-type callus shavers, credo blades or graters and other implements which are used to remove skin, including, without limitation, corns or calluses, by cutting below the skin surface;

(b) Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, also known as MMA, and fumigants, formalin tablets or formalin liquids; or

(c) Any device that allows a licensee to perform a service outside of the scope of services of a person licensed, certified or registered pursuant to this chapter or chapter 644A of NRS.

2. If any device described in subsection 1 is found in a cosmetological establishment upon inspection by the staff of the Board, the device must be removed:

(a) Immediately from the premises if the device is not permanently mounted and is small enough to fit within the vehicle of the licensee; or

(b) Within 48 hours from the premises if the device must be uninstalled or is too large to fit in the vehicle of the licensee.

3. If a device described in subsection 1 is found in a cosmetological establishment, the owner of the cosmetological establishment is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with NAC 644A.860.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.373)

NAC 644A.810 Place of practice: Licensed cosmetological establishment; exceptions for emergencies. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NAC 644A.812 and 644A.815, a person licensed to practice cosmetology may practice only in a currently licensed cosmetological establishment.

2. In the event of an emergency, a person so licensed may practice elsewhere as the circumstances warrant if the licensee notifies and receives approval from the Board before engaging in that practice. The notification to the Board must include:

(a) The name of the person to receive the service;

(b) A description of the type of service to be provided;

(d) The date and time when the service will be provided; and

(e) The name, type of license and number of the license of the licensee.

3. A person may engage in emergency practice only if he or she holds an active license in good standing to practice cosmetology in this State and regularly operates or is employed in a cosmetological establishment. A person who engages in an emergency practice shall indicate in the appointment book of the establishment that the appointment is an out-call service.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 16, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.380)

NAC 644A.812 Place of practice: Licensee who is employee of cosmetological establishment in resort hotel authorized to provide certain services in certain areas of resort hotel; duty of cosmetological establishment to maintain and make available to Board record of services provided. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.277)

1. A person who is licensed pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS to practice cosmetology and who is employed by a cosmetological establishment located within a resort hotel may provide any of the services described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NAC 644A.825 in any area of the resort hotel in which the resort hotel authorizes the person to perform those services.

2. A cosmetological establishment shall maintain and make available to the Board upon request a record of all services provided by an employee of the cosmetological establishment pursuant to subsection 1, including, without limitation:

(a) The name of each employee who provides a service;

(b) Each date on which the employee provides the service; and

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.815 Place of practice: Donated services. (NRS 644A.275) A cosmetologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer or nail technologist licensed in Nevada may perform services outside a cosmetological establishment if the services are being donated to a charitable organization and prior written approval has been given by the Board. Every possible effort must be made to ensure that proper sanitation is maintained.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 15, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 5-15-92; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.385)

NAC 644A.820 Place of practice: Private residences. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280)

1. Cosmetology may be practiced in private residences only when the rooms used for the practice are completely separate from any rooms used for living quarters. The rooms used for the practice must be completely and permanently sealed off from the living quarters so that the only entrances to and exits from that portion of the residence used for the practice of cosmetology are from the street. A room used in a private residence for the practice of cosmetology must meet all requirements for cosmetological establishments in NAC 644A.705 to 644A.825, inclusive, and must:

(a) Have a ceiling that is not less than 8 feet in height;

(b) Be equipped to give proper service to clients;

(d) Have a sign outside of the building denoting the name of the cosmetological establishment.

2. A private residence in which cosmetology is practiced must be located in a geographical area in which the practice of cosmetology is allowed by local zoning ordinances. If the private residence is not located in such an area, the owner must receive a variance from the appropriate local governing body before applying to the Board for a license for the cosmetological establishment.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.9, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A 5-15-92; R099-97, 2-25-98; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.375)

NAC 644A.825 Place of practice: Practice by holder of limited license; services offered; use of appointment book or system. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.455)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who holds a limited license issued pursuant to NRS 644A.455 shall not engage in the practice of cosmetology unless the services are performed in a licensed cosmetological establishment.

2. A person who holds a limited license issued pursuant to NRS 644A.455 may:

(a) Practice cosmetology only at:

(1) A resort hotel;

(2) A location at which a wedding is being officiated;

(3) The private home of the person receiving the cosmetology services;

(4) A convention center;

(5) A fair;

(6) A festival;

(7) A commercial, public or private building; or

(8) Any area that the Executive Director has preapproved.

(b) Offer only the following services:

(1) Techniques which result in tension on hair strands such as twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding of the hair by hand and which do not include the application of dyes, reactive chemicals or other preparations to alter the color or to straighten, curl or alter the structure of the hair;

(2) The nonpermanent manipulation of the hair, such as styling, wrapping, arranging, braiding, twisting, weaving, extending, fusing, dressing, curling, setting or straightening;

(3) The application of cosmetic products and hair-arranging services which:

(I) Do not include shampooing, haircutting, hair coloring, permanent waving of the hair, hair relaxing or the removal of hair; and

(II) Are provided using either disposable hair-arranging implements or a wet or dry disinfecting system approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

(4) Application of makeup to the skin;

(5) Application of false eyelashes; or

(6) Removal of existing nail polish from and application of nail polish to the nails.

3. A person who engages in the practice of cosmetology pursuant to subsection 2 shall record the name of the client and the address at which services are performed in an appointment book or system which must remain at the cosmetological establishment or permanent place of business and be made available upon request to any investigator or inspector of the Board.

4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person who holds a limited license issued pursuant to NRS 644A.455 from engaging in the practice of cosmetology within the scope of their valid license to practice cosmetology within a licensed cosmetological establishment.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015; A by R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.374)

PRACTICE OF THREADING

NAC 644A.830 Duty of natural persons engaged in practice of threading and owners and operators of facilities in which natural persons engage in practice of threading to comply with certain requirements for cosmetological establishment. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.280) Each person required to register with the Board pursuant to NRS 644A.550 shall ensure that each kiosk or other stand-alone facility in which the person practices threading or which the person owns or operates complies with the requirements of NAC 644A.705, 644A.720, 644A.730, 644A.740 and 644A.765 for a cosmetological establishment.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

ADVANCED ESTHETICIANS

NAC 644A.840 Requirement for supervision of performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure not satisfied by supervision by registered nurse. (NRS 644A.275) The requirement set forth in NRS 644A.545 requiring an advanced esthetician to be supervised by a health care professional in the performance of a nonablative esthetic medical procedure is not satisfied by the supervision of the advanced esthetician by a registered nurse.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.842 Esthetic medical devices appropriate for use in esthetic medical procedure; nonablative esthetic medical procedures advanced estheticians are authorized to perform. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Any device, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321, that is a laser, a radial shockwave device, a cryotherapy device or a device that emits radio frequencies, plasma, intense pulsed light, ultrasound, microwave or similar energies and which is considered a prescription device by the United States Food and Drug Administration is an esthetic medical device appropriate for use in an esthetic medical procedure.

2. An advanced esthetician may, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and chapter 644A of NRS, perform any nonablative esthetic medical procedure that is performed using an esthetic medical device described in subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.844 Collaboration agreement between advanced esthetician and supervising health care professional: Submission to and approval of Board required before performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure; Board to provide copy to regulatory body governing profession of health care professional; advanced esthetician to retain and provide copy to employees of Board; notice of change or termination. (NRS 644A.275)

1. An advanced esthetician shall, before performing any nonablative esthetic medical procedure under the supervision of a health care professional, enter into a collaboration agreement with the health care professional on a form prescribed by the Board and submit the collaboration agreement to the Board for its approval. An advanced esthetician shall not perform a nonablative esthetic medical procedure unless the Board has approved the collaboration agreement between the advanced esthetician and the health care professional who will supervise the performance of the procedure submitted pursuant to this subsection.

2. The Board will:

(a) Provide a copy of a collaboration agreement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 to the regulatory body which governs the profession of the health care professional who is a party to the collaboration agreement upon request of the regulatory body; and

(b) Not approve the collaboration agreement if the regulatory body objects to the collaboration agreement.

3. An advanced esthetician shall retain a copy of each collaboration agreement entered into by the advanced esthetician and provide a copy of any such collaboration agreement to an investigator, inspector or staff member of the Board upon request.

4. An advanced esthetician shall notify the Board within 72 hours after any change in a collaboration agreement entered into by the advanced esthetician, including, without limitation, the termination of the collaboration agreement.

5. As used in this section, “regulatory body” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 622.060.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

NAC 644A.846 Advanced esthetic procedures: Performance restricted to licensed cosmetological establishment; display of sign stating supervision of health care professional required for nonablative esthetic medical procedure; availability of supervising health care professional during performance of nonablative esthetic medical procedure; medical intervention. (NRS 644A.275)

1. An advanced esthetician may perform an advanced esthetic procedure only in a licensed cosmetological establishment that is licensed to offer services relating to the practice of advanced esthetics, regardless of whether the advanced esthetician is employed in a medical office or by a health care professional.

2. A holder of a license to operate a cosmetological establishment at which an advanced esthetician performs a nonablative esthetic medical procedure shall, in addition to the sign required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 644A.615, post in plain view a sign of sufficient size to be visible and legible to members of the general public stating that an advanced esthetician may only perform a nonablative esthetic medical procedure while under the supervision of a health care professional. Such signs may be posted in the room in which nonablative esthetic medical procedures are performed.

3. At all times during the performance of a nonablative esthetic medical procedure, the health care professional supervising the procedure must be readily available in accordance with NRS 644A.545 to provide care if medical intervention is required. The health care professional shall not direct the advanced esthetician performing the procedure to take any action that is outside the scope of practice, ability or expertise of the advanced esthetician. If medical intervention is required, the advanced esthetician may administer reasonable emergency services, including, without limitation, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, that are within his or her ability.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

NAC 644A.860 Schedule of fines; disciplinary hearings. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.850)

1. The Board adopts the following schedule of fines for any violation of the provisions listed:

	First	Second	Third
Violation	Offense	Offense	Offense

COSMETOLOGICAL ESTABLISHMENT
Operating an establishment without a license.................................	$1,000	$1,500	$2,000
Operating an establishment with an expired license.......................	200	500	1,000
Allowing a licensee to work with an expired license (per person).	200	500	1,000
Failure to display license in place of business................................	200	500	1,000
Allowing an unlicensed person to work in an establishment..........	1,000	1,500	2,000
Operating an establishment without supervision by a licensed person.........................................................................................	200	500	1,000
Operating an establishment with an animal on the premises..........	200	500	1,000
Refusal to allow staff of the Board to inspect any licensed space..	1,000	2,000	5,000
Failure to display a sign pursuant to NRS 644A.615 or NAC 644A.846....................................................................................	100	200	500
Having on the premises or using a cosmetic product in violation of NAC 644A.800...........................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000
Having on the premises a prohibited device in violation of NAC 644A.805....................................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000

COSMETOLOGIST OR OTHER LICENSED OR REGISTERED NATURAL PERSON
Practicing with an expired license or registration...........................	200	500	1,000
Failure to display license or registration at a work station.............	200	500	1,000
Failure to practice in a cosmetological establishment, except as authorized by the provisions of this chapter..............................	500	1,000	2,000
Failure to comply with NAC 644A.790..........................................	200	500	1,000
Using advertisements which contain knowingly false or deceptive statements or otherwise engaging in acts described in subsection 2 of NAC 644A.870.................................................	100	200	500
For an advanced esthetician, performing a nonablative esthetic medical procedure without the proper supervision of a health care professional.........................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000

APPRENTICE
Failure to display a certificate of registration in plain view...........	100	500	1,000
Failure to wear a badge while working...........................................	100	500	1,000
Working on the public without a supervising cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technologist or electrologist, as appropriate, present....................................................................	500	1,000	2,000

SUPERVISOR OF AN APPRENTICE
Allowing an apprentice to work if his or her certificate of registration is not displayed in plain view..................................	100	500	1,000
Allowing an apprentice to work on the public without being present to supervise the apprentice............................................	500	1,000	2,000
Failure to comply with NAC 644A.330..........................................	500	1,000

MAKEUP ARTIST
Failure to meet a requirement to engage in the practice of makeup artistry in this State.....................................................................	200	500	1,000

SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY
Failure to comply with NRS 644A.735, subsection 1 of NRS 644A.740, paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 644A.740 or NAC 644A.603...........................................................................	200	500	1,000
Failure to comply with NRS 644A.715..........................................	100
Providing instruction in a branch of cosmetology for which the school does not hold the appropriate license issued pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS.................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000
Having on the premises or using a cosmetic product in violation of NAC 644A.800...........................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000

ANY PERSON
Practicing without a license or certificate.......................................	1,000	1,500	2,000
Copying or altering a license or certificate for purposes of fraud, deception, misrepresentation or other illegal purpose................	200	500	1,000
Using a copied or altered license or certificate for purposes of fraud, deception, misrepresentation or other illegal purpose.....	1,000	2,000	5,000
Providing instruction in a branch of cosmetology for which the person does not hold the appropriate license issued pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS.................................................................	1,000	1,500	2,000

2. A licensee who violates a provision of NAC 644A.510, 644A.515 or 644A.705 to 644A.770, inclusive, will be fined $100 for each violation unless, in the judgment of the Executive Director, the violation warrants a disciplinary hearing before the Board.

3. A person who violates a provision of this chapter or chapter 644A of NRS for which this section does not provide a specific fine, including, without limitation, a second or subsequent violation, may be:

(a) Ordered to appear at a disciplinary hearing before the Board; and

(b) Punished by the Board as set forth in NRS 644A.850.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology, eff. 6-18-91; A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R030-08, 9-18-2008; R106-12, 10-24-2014; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.700)

NAC 644A.865 Acts constituting gross malpractice. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.850) For the purposes of NRS 644A.850:

1. A violation of any provision of NRS 644A.925 or NAC 644A.740, 644A.765, 644A.775 to 644A.790, inclusive, or 644A.800; or

2. Malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, skill or knowledge amounts to:

(a) A conscious indifference to the consequences which may result from the malpractice; and

(b) A disregard for and indifference to the safety and welfare of the client,

Ê constitutes gross malpractice.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 14.7, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R030-08, 9-18-2008; R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.705)

NAC 644A.870 Grounds for disciplinary action. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.850) A licensee is subject to disciplinary action if the licensee:

1. Engages in unfair or unjust practices, methods or dealings, including, without limitation:

(a) Copying or altering a license for the purposes of fraud, deception, misrepresentation or other illegal purpose in violation of NRS 644A.930.

(b) Using a license that has been copied or altered for the purposes of fraud, deception, misrepresentation or other illegal purpose.

(d) Performing or offering to perform the functions of a licensee under a false or assumed name or social security number.

(e) Selling or offering to sell his or her license.

(f) Failing to cooperate with an investigation conducted by the Board.

(g) Failing to respond to communications from the Board.

(h) Providing false information to the Board.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, uses advertisements which contain knowingly false or deceptive statements, including, without limitation, using the terms “expert,” “advanced” or “medical” in connection with any description of a licensee’s practice in any branch of cosmetology or otherwise holding the licensee out to the public as an expert, advanced or medical practitioner of any branch of cosmetology. This subsection does not prohibit a licensed advanced esthetician from using the term “advanced” in connection with his or her practice of advanced esthetics or from holding himself or herself out to the public as an advanced esthetician.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R030-08, eff. 9-18-2008; A by R106-12, 10-24-2014; R064-15, 12-21-2015; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.711)

NAC 644A.875 Additional grounds for disciplinary action for cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician or nail technologist who is supervising apprentice. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535, 644A.850) A licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician or nail technologist who is supervising and training an apprentice may be subject to discipline by the Board for any action or omission for which the apprentice is subject to discipline by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R175-99, eff. 1-14-2000; A by R064-15, 12-21-2015)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.181)

NAC 644A.880 Misleading advertising of services of apprentice prohibited; false or misleading advertising grounds for revocation or suspension of permit or license. (NRS 644A.275, 644A.535) Advertising of the services of a cosmetologist’s apprentice, hair designer’s apprentice, esthetician’s apprentice, electrologist’s apprentice or nail technologist’s apprentice must not mislead the public about the nature or extent of those services. A finding of false or misleading advertising regarding services of such an apprentice is sufficient cause to warrant revocation or suspension of the permit of the apprentice, the license of the supervisor or the license of the cosmetological establishment where the apprentice provides or is advertised to provide services.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R182-22, eff. 4-19-2024)

PRACTICE BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

General Provisions

NAC 644A.900 Scope. (NRS 644A.275) The provisions of NAC 644A.900 to 644A.990, inclusive, and, in a contested case, the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, govern practice before the Board.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 1.1, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R112-01, 12-17-2001, 1-1-2002; R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.388)

Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers

NAC 644A.910 Construction. (NRS 644A.275) All pleadings will be liberally construed to administer justice between the parties, and the Board or its presiding officer will at every stage of any proceeding disregard errors or defects in the pleadings or proceedings which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 5.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.420)

NAC 644A.915 Filing. (NRS 644A.275) The original of each pleading, motion, or other paper must be filed with the Board. The Board may direct that a copy of each pleading and motion be made available by the party filing it to any other person whom the Board determines may be affected by the proceeding or who desires a copy.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 7.1, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.445)

NAC 644A.920 Service of process. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, every notice, decision, advisory opinion, declaratory order or other document to be served by the Board will be served by mail or delivery in person at the last known address of the person on record with the Board. Service thereof by mail shall be deemed complete when a true copy of the document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States mail.

2. Every document required to be served by a party must be served by mail or delivery in person. Service thereof by mail shall be deemed complete when a true copy of the document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States mail.

3. Following the entry of an appearance by an attorney for a party, all notices, pleadings and orders to be served thereafter upon the party must be served upon his or her attorney and such service is, for all purposes, valid service upon the party represented.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 7.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.450)

NAC 644A.925 Proof of service. (NRS 644A.275) The Board will include with all documents which it serves an acknowledgment of service or the following certificate:

I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document upon all parties of record in this proceeding (by delivering a copy thereof in person to ................) (by mailing a copy thereof, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, to ...........).

Dated at ..................., this .........(day) of .................(month) of .........(year)

.......................................................................

Signature

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 7.3, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.455)

Complaints

NAC 644A.930 General requirements. (NRS 644A.275)

1. A complaint may be filed by any person, including, without limitation, another licensee, the Executive Director, the Board or any of the Board’s members, staff or investigators and must allege one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action set forth in NRS 644A.850.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5:

(a) Each complaint must contain a statement of facts showing that a provision of this chapter or chapter 644A of NRS has been violated;

(b) Each complaint must be sufficiently detailed to enable the respondent to prepare a defense; and

(c) All applicable statutes and regulations or orders of the Board must be cited in the complaint, together with the date on which the act or omission is alleged to have occurred.

3. If more than one cause of action is alleged, each cause of action must be stated and numbered separately. Two or more complainants may join in one complaint if their respective causes of action are against the same person and deal substantially with the same violation of law, or of a regulation or order of the Board.

4. A complaint must be filed with the Board, at the office of the Board, on a form prescribed by the Board and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, must be signed and verified by the complainant.

5. The Board may accept written anonymous complaints. If the Executive Director or his or her designee determines that an anonymous complaint filed with the Board contains sufficient information that indicates a violation of this chapter or chapter 644A of NRS has likely occurred, the complaint will be investigated pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 644A.935.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 5.5 & 5.6, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.460)

NAC 644A.935 Review by Executive Director or designee; investigation; administrative hearing; notice of determination. (NRS 644A.275)

1. Upon the receipt of a complaint submitted pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 644A.930, the Executive Director or his or her designee shall review the complaint to determine whether the matter is proper for administrative review and whether the complaint alleges sufficient information to warrant an investigation.

2. If the Executive Director or his or her designee determines pursuant to subsection 1 of this section or subsection 5 of NAC 644A.930 that a complaint should be investigated, the Executive Director or his or her designee shall assign the complaint to a staff investigator for a report on the allegations of the complaint. The Executive Director or his or her designee shall provide written notice of the complaint to the licensee identified in the complaint unless the Executive Director or his or her designee determines that such notice will impede or otherwise interfere with the investigation. The investigator shall investigate the complaint and report his or her findings, including, without limitation, whether the investigator recommends that the Board commence an administrative hearing on the complaint, to the Executive Director or his or her designee as quickly as feasible but not later than 90 days after receipt of the complaint.

3. After receiving the investigator’s report, the Executive Director or his or her designee shall determine whether there are sufficient facts to warrant an administrative hearing.

4. If the Executive Director or his or her designee determines that there are sufficient facts to warrant an administrative hearing, he or she shall notify the Board to set the matter for an administrative hearing.

5. If the Executive Director or his or her designee determines that there are not sufficient facts to warrant an administrative hearing, the complaint will be dismissed without further action.

6. The Executive Director or his or her designee shall notify the licensee identified in the complaint of the decision whether the Board has set the matter for an administrative hearing or whether the complaint is dismissed.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 5.7, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.470)

Hearings

NAC 644A.940 Petition to appear before the Board. (NRS 644A.275) A person may petition to appear and be heard on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board, as follows:

1. The petitioner must submit the petition to the Board in writing on a form prescribed by the Board. The petition must contain a brief summary of the subject matter and contain the reasons for bringing the matter before the Board.

2. The petition must be received by the Board at least 30 business days before the meeting at which the petitioner wishes to be heard, but the Executive Director may waive this time requirement.

3. Upon receipt of the petition, the Executive Director or his or her designee or any member of the Board may make an initial evaluation to determine whether the subject of the petition is within the jurisdiction of the Board.

4. If the Executive Director, his or her designee or a member of the Board determines that there is no possibility for a fine, the revocation or suspension of a license, or the probation of a licensee, and if the item is a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board, the matter stated in the petition will be placed on the agenda as an item of new business for discussion and action.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 13, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R029-02, 7-19-2002; R092-06, 9-18-2006; R106-12, 10-24-2014; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.485)

NAC 644A.945 Conduct at hearings. (NRS 644A.275) All parties to hearings, their counsel and spectators shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 8.4, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.505)

NAC 644A.950 Stipulations. (NRS 644A.275) With the approval of the presiding member, the parties may stipulate as to any fact at issue, either by a written stipulation introduced in evidence as an exhibit or by an oral statement shown upon the record. Any such stipulation is binding upon all parties to the stipulation, and it may be treated as evidence at the hearing. The presiding member may require evidential proof of the facts stipulated to, notwithstanding the stipulation.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 8.7, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.520)

NAC 644A.955 Official notice of Board. (NRS 644A.275) In addition to the facts mentioned in subsection 5 of NRS 233B.123, the Board may take official notice of regulations, official reports, decisions, orders, standards or records of the Board, of any other regulatory agency of the State of Nevada or of any court of record.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 8.9, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.525)

NAC 644A.960 Briefs. (NRS 644A.275) The Board may request briefs to be filed within a specified time. Briefs must be accompanied by proof of service.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 8.8, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.530)

NAC 644A.965 Records of hearings. (NRS 644A.275) Any person desiring a copy of the record of a hearing may obtain it from the office of the Board upon payment of an appropriate charge.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 8.10, eff. 12-3-80]—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.550)

Declaratory Orders and Advisory Opinions

NAC 644A.970 Petitions. (NRS 233B.120, 644A.275)

1. The Board will consider petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions as to the applicability of any statutory provision or any regulation or decision of the Board.

2. A petition for a declaratory order or an advisory opinion must be in writing on a form prescribed by the Board.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, Nos. 11.1 & 11.2, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.555)

NAC 644A.975 Procedure for consideration of petition; limitations. (NRS 233B.120, 644A.275)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, upon receiving a petition for a declaratory order or an advisory opinion, the Board will place the matter on the agenda for discussion at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

2. If the petition is received within 30 days before the next regularly scheduled meeting, the petition may be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting after that meeting.

3. The Board will not consider any petition concerning a decision of the Board which is received by the Board more than 30 days after the decision was issued.

4. At a meeting at which a petition has been placed on the agenda for discussion, the Board will consider any information relevant to the petition, including, without limitation:

(a) Oral or written testimony; and

(b) Any other evidence.

5. After consideration of the information relevant to the petition, the Board will grant or deny the petition.

6. If the Board denies the petition, no further action will be taken.

7. If a petition is granted or denied, the petitioner shall not petition the Board again on the same matter.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 11.3, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R099-97, 2-25-98; R106-12, 10-24-2014; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.560)

NAC 644A.980 Draft of declaratory order or advisory opinion by member of Board; notice to petitioner. (NRS 233B.120, 644A.275)

1. If the Board grants a petition pursuant to subsection 5 of NAC 644A.975, the Board will issue a declaratory order or advisory opinion. The President or other presiding officer shall assign one member of the Board to write the declaratory order or advisory opinion. The member so assigned has 30 days within which to submit to the Board the final draft, after reviewing comments by all members of the Board on the issue, researching the issue and seeking the assistance of the Attorney General, if necessary. Upon completing his or her draft of the declaratory order or advisory opinion, the assigned member shall submit it to the Board for final approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The declaratory order or advisory opinion must be approved by a majority of the members of the Board who are present at the meeting.

2. After the Board renders its declaratory order or advisory opinion, the Board will give notice of it to the petitioner.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 11.4, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014; R182-22, 4-19-2024)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.565)

NAC 644A.985 Compliance with declaratory order or advisory opinion required. (NRS 644A.275) A petitioner shall comply with the provisions of a declaratory order or advisory opinion issued by the Board.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 11.6, eff. 12-3-80]—(NAC A by R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.575)

Petitions for Adoption, Filing, Amendment or Repeal of Regulations

NAC 644A.990 Contents of petition; notification of decision by Board. (NRS 233B.100, 644A.275)

1. Pursuant to NRS 233B.100, any interested person may petition the Board for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of any regulation.

2. A petition for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation must be in writing on a form prescribed by the Board and must include:

(a) The name and address of the petitioner;

(b) The reason for petitioning for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation;

(d) The statutory authority for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation; and

(e) Any relevant data, views and arguments that support the petition for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation.

3. The Board may refuse to act upon a petition for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation if the petition does not include the information required by subsection 2.

4. The Board will notify the petitioner in writing of the Board’s decision regarding the petition within 30 days after the date on which the petitioner filed the petition. If the Board approves the petition for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation, the Board will initiate regulation-making proceedings concerning that regulation within 30 days after the date on which the petitioner filed the petition.

[Bd. of Cosmetology, No. 12, eff. 12-3-80; A 10-15-81]—(NAC A by R092-06, 9-18-2006; R106-12, 10-24-2014)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 644.580)