N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 162.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 162.5 - Waxing

(a) Scope of curriculum. The educational requirements for waxing shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:

Scope of Curriculum

Hours
(1) Professional Requirements	10
(2) Safety and Health	20
(3) Skin Structure, Disorders and Diseases	10
(4) Removal of Superfluous Hair	35
Total	75

(b) Subject matter. Each subject shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein:

Subject 1

Professional Requirements--10 Hours

* New York State License Requirements

* State and Federal Payroll Requirements

* New York State Sales Tax Requirements

* Career Opportunities and Placement

* Professional Ethics, Conduct and Attitude

* Professional Organizations, Trade Shows and Publications

* View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course

Subject 2

Safety and Health -- 20 Hours

* New York State Laws, Rules and Regulations

* OSHA Regulations Concerning Hazardous Materials Communications

* Types and Classification of Infectious Organisms

-- Bacteria

-- Viruses

-- Mold and Fungus

* Growth and Reproduction of Infectious Organisms

* Infections and Their Prevention

* Immunity and Body Defenses

* Decontamination and Infection Control

* Physical and Chemical Agents

Subject 3

Skin Structure, Disorders and Diseases -- 10 Hours

* Histology of the Skin and its Functions

* Skin Disorders and Diseases

* Hair Structure and Functions With Relation to Waxing

Subject 4

Removal of Superfluous Hair -- 35 Hours

* Theoretical Overview of Permanent Methods (Electrolysis, Thermolysis, Blend)

* Temporary Methods of Hair Removal

-- Manual tweezing

-- Depilatory lotion

-- Waxing (strip and non-strip)

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 162.5

Amended New York State Register November 10, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 45, eff. 11/10/2020