N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.5.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.34.5.11 - MANICURIST/ PEDICURIST LICENSE (400 HOURS OR EQUIVALENT CREDIT)

A. A manicurist/ pedicurist license permits the practitioner to:

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

(2) reduce corns or 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.

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

C. A manicurist/ pedicurist shall not perform any type of temporary or permanent hair removal techniques without first obtaining appropriate licensure.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.5.11

16.34.5.11 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 34.5.11, 06-16-01, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 22, November 30, 2015, eff. 12/17/2015