N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.4.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.34.4.10 - MANICURIST/ESTHETICIAN LICENSE (900 HOURS OR EQUIVALENT CREDIT)

A. A combined manicurist/esthetician license permits the practitioner to:

(1) trim the nails of a person, including the trimming of otherwise healthy ingrown toenails;

(2) reduce corns callouses by using softening preparations or abrasion in order to beautify the foot;

(3) use chemical substances on the nails for the purpose of strengthening, repairing or lengthening the nails using nail tips, wraps or acrylic nail products. Nail extensions may be applied only after the nails, cuticles and nail plate have been properly prepared for the service and applicable product;

(4) apply massage and manipulations to the hands, arms and feet for the purpose of stimulating and smoothing;

(5) apply polish, oils or other cosmetic preparations for the purpose of beautifying the hands and feet;

(6) use cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotion to any part of the body of a person;

(7) apply massage and manipulation techniques using the hands or mechanical apparatus;

(8) apply light therapy, high frequency and other types of facial treatments; and use specialized skin care and facial machines in applying facial treatments;

(9) apply cosmetic makeup preparations to contour and beautify the skin;

(10) application of product to eyelashes and eyebrows, including eyelash extensions and lash and brow tinting procedures; and

(11) remove superfluous or unwanted hair from the body of a person by any means except electrolysis or other invasive techniques and shaving.

B. A manicurist/esthetician shall not treat an obviously infected ingrown toenail or use any technique involving mechanical penetration of the skin beneath a callous or corn.

C. A manicurist/esthetician shall not perform facial services on any person with a communicable skin disease.

D. A manicurist/esthetician shall not perform any services other than those listed above. To do so may lead to revocation of the license or other disciplinary action by the board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.4.10

16.34.4.10 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 34.4.10, 06-16-01; Repealed, 07-16-04, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 16, August 29, 2023, eff. 8/29/2023