58-11a - Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act

Title 58 > 58-11a

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58-11a-302.10 - Practice of barbering — Barbering permit — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.10(1) The practice of barbering includes:cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;cutting, wet styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs and hairpieces on the human head;removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment, including an electric trimmer; andwhen providing other services described in this Subsection (1), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means. 58-11a-302.10(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of barbering unless the individual holds a barbering permit. 58-11a-302.10(3) An applicant for a barbering permit shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:hair safety requirements; andbarbering; andhas a minimum of 130 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved barber apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.10(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 130 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a barber in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 130 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.10(5) An individual with a barbering permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.11 - Practice of basic esthetics — Basic esthetics permit — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.11(1) The practice of basic esthetics means any one of the following skincare procedures done on the face or body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments:cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor; ormanual hair removal. 58-11a-302.11(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of basic esthetics unless the individual holds a basic esthetics permit. 58-11a-302.11(3) An applicant for a basic esthetics permit shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:basic esthetics; andmanual hair removal; andhas a minimum of 200 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved basic esthetics permit apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.11(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 200 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as an esthetician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 200 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.11(5) An individual with a basic esthetics permit is not considered an esthetician for purposes of Section 58-1-506. 58-11a-302.11(6) An individual with a basic esthetics permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.12 - Practice of chemical hair services — Chemical hair services permit — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.12(1) The practice of chemical hair services includes bleaching, tinting, coloring, relaxing, permanent waving, or similarly treating the hair of the head of an individual. 58-11a-302.12(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of chemical hair services unless the individual holds a chemical hair services permit. 58-11a-302.12(3) An applicant for a chemical hair service permit shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers chemical hair services; andhas a minimum of 260 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved chemical hair service apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.12(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 260 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a chemical hair service technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 260 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.12(5) An individual with a chemical hair services permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.13 - Practice of cosmetology — Cosmetology license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.13(1) The practice of cosmetology includes:styling, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleaning, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, permanent waving, or similarly treating the hair of the head of an individual;cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment;arching eyebrows by tweezing, tinting eyebrows or eyelashes, or perming eyelashes or eyebrows;manual hair removal;cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor;limited chemical exfoliation as defined by administrative rules made by the division;cutting, curling, styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs and hairpieces on the human head;practicing hair weaving or hair fusing or servicing previously medically implanted hair;trimming, cutting, cleaning, manicuring, shaping, massaging hands to elbows and feet to knees, or enhancing the appearance of the hands, feet, and nails of an individual by using the cosmetologist’s hands, mechanical or electrical preparation, antiseptic, lotion, or cream;natural nail manicures and pedicures;applying and removing sculptured or artificial nails; andusing blades, including corn or callus planer or rasp, for smoothing, shaving, or removing dead skin from the feet. 58-11a-302.13(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of cosmetology unless the individual holds a cosmetology license. 58-11a-302.13(3) An applicant for a cosmetology license shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:barbering;haircutting;chemical hair services;manual hair removal;eyelash and eyebrow technology, except for eyelash extensions;basic esthetics; andnail technology; andhas a minimum of 1,250 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved cosmetologist apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.13(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 1,250 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a cosmetologist in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 1,250 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.13(5) An individual with a cosmetology license may be known as a cosmetologist or a barber. 58-11a-302.13(6) An individual with a cosmetology license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.14 - Practice of electrology — Electrology license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.14(1) The practice of electrology includes removing superfluous hair:from the body and face of an individual by using electricity, waxing, shaving, or tweezing; andby using a laser pursuant to requirements described in Section 58-1-506. 58-11a-302.14(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of electrology unless the individual holds an electrology license. 58-11a-302.14(3) An applicant for an electrology license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:laser hair removal;electrolysis; andwaxing; andhas a minimum of 600 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved electrology technician apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.14(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 600 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a licensed electrologist in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 600 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.14(5) An individual with an electrology license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.15 - Practice of eyelash and eyebrow technology — Eyelash and eyebrow technology license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.15(1) The practice of eyelash and eyebrow technology includes arching eyebrows by tweezing or waxing, tinting eyelashes or eyebrows, facial waxing, perming eyelashes or eyebrows, and applying eyelash or eyebrow extensions. 58-11a-302.15(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of eyelash and eyebrow technology unless the individual holds an eyelash and eyebrow technology license. 58-11a-302.15(3) An applicant for an eyelash and eyebrow technology license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers eyelash and eyebrow technology; andhas a minimum of 270 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved eyelash and eyebrow apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.15(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 270 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a licensed eyelash and eyebrow technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 270 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.15(5) An individual with an eyelash and eyebrow technology license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.16 - Practice of facial hair removal — Facial hair removal permit — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.16(1) The practice of facial hair removal includes cleansing, applying oil and antiseptics, and manual hair removal on the face. 58-11a-302.16(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of facial hair removal unless the individual holds a facial hair removal permit. 58-11a-302.16(3) An applicant for a facial hair removal permit shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers facial hair removal; andhas a minimum of 50 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved facial hair removal apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.16(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 50 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a permitted facial hair removal technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 50 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.16(5) An individual with a facial hair removal permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.17 - Practice of haircutting — Haircutting permit — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.17(1) The practice of haircutting includes:cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;hair fusing and extensions; andwhen providing other services described in this Subsection (1), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means. 58-11a-302.17(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of haircutting unless the individual holds a haircutting permit. 58-11a-302.17(3) An applicant for a haircutting permit shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:hair safety requirements; andhaircutting; andhas a minimum of 150 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved haircutting apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.17(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 150 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a haircutting technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 150 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.17(5) An individual with a haircutting permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.18 - Practice of master esthetics — Master esthetics license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.18(1) The practice of master esthetics includes:body wraps, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;hydrotherapy, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;limited chemical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;callous removal by buffing or filing;sanding, including microdermabrasion;advanced extraction;dermaplaning;other esthetic preparations or procedures that use:the hands; ora mechanical or electrical apparatus that is approved for use by administrative rules made by the division;the use of a cosmetic medical device to perform nonablative procedures, including:laser hair removal;body contouring;anti-aging resurfacing enhancements; andphoto rejuvenation;lymphatic massage by manual or other means as defined by administrative rules made by the division;manual hair removal;cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor;natural nail manicures and pedicures; andeyelash and eyebrow technology.An individual with a master esthetics license may not perform any service described in Subsection (1)(a) for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments.An individual with a master esthetics license may perform:a procedure described in Subsections (1)(a)(ix)(A) through (D) pursuant to the requirements described in Section 58-1-506; andchemical exfoliation pursuant to the supervision requirements established by administrative rules made by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.Except as required in Subsection (1)(c), a procedure described in this section that is performed by an individual with a master esthetics license may be performed without supervision by a medical professional. 58-11a-302.18(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of master esthetics unless the individual holds a master esthetics license. 58-11a-302.18(3) An applicant for a master esthetics license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:eyelash and eyebrow technology;cosmetic medical procedures;body contouring and lymphatic massage; andadvanced skincare; andhas a minimum of 1,200 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved master esthetics apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.18(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 1,200 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as an esthetician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 1,200 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.18(5) An individual with a master esthetics license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.19 - Practice of master hair design and master barbering — Master hair design license and master barbering license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.19(1) The practice of master hair design and practice of master barbering includes:styling, arranging, dressing, curling, or waving the hair of the head of an individual;cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;hair fusing and extensions;removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment;cutting, curling, styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs, hairpieces, or both on the human head;practicing hair weaving, hair fusing, or servicing previously medically implanted hair;when providing other services described in this Subsection (1), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means; andpermanently waving, bleaching, tinting, coloring, relaxing, or similarly treating the hair of the head of an individual. 58-11a-302.19(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of master hair design or master barbering unless the individual holds a master hair design license or master barbering license. 58-11a-302.19(3) An applicant for a master hair design license or master barbering license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:hair safety requirements;haircutting and barbering; andchemical hair services; andhas a minimum of 1,000 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved master hair design or an approved master barbering apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.19(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 1,000 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a licensed master hair designer or master barber in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 1,000 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.19(5) An individual with a master hair design license or master barbering license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.20 - Practice of nail technology — Nail technology license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.20(1) The practice of nail technology includes:trimming, cutting, cleaning, manicuring, shaping, massaging hands to elbows and feet to knees, or enhancing the appearance of the hands, feet, and nails of an individual by using the nail technician’s hands, mechanical or electrical preparation, antiseptic, lotion, or cream;applying and removing sculptured or artificial nails; andusing blades, including corn or callus planer or rasp, for smoothing, shaving, or removing dead skin from the feet. 58-11a-302.20(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of nail technology unless the individual holds a nail technology license. 58-11a-302.20(3) An applicant for a nail technology license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:covers:manicures and pedicures; andartificial nails; andhas a minimum of 300 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; orcomplete an approved nail technology apprenticeship. 58-11a-302.20(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 300 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as a licensed nail technician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 300 total hours requirement. 58-11a-302.20(5) An individual with a nail technology license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.21 - Licensed instructor — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.21(1) An applicant for licensure as an instructor shall:submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;subject to Subsection (4), pay a fee determined by the division under Section 63J-1-504;provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant is currently licensed or permitted in the discipline that the applicant is seeking to instruct;provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant has completed six months of work experience in the discipline the applicant intends to instruct and:an instructor training program for the discipline for which the applicant is licensed, by a licensed or recognized school for a minimum of 35% of the minimum hours for the license or permit the applicant intends to instruct; oron-the-job instructor training for the discipline for which the applicant is licensed, by a licensed or recognized school for a minimum of 35% of the minimum hours for the license or permit the applicant intends to instruct; andmeet the examination requirement established by administrative rules made by the division. 58-11a-302.21(2) An applicant for an instructor license or permit under this chapter whose education in the discipline for which a license or permit is sought was completed at a foreign school may satisfy the educational requirement for licensure by demonstrating, to the satisfaction of the division, the educational equivalency of the foreign school education with a licensed school under this chapter. 58-11a-302.21(3) An individual may not instruct a discipline unless the individual has an instructor license that allows instruction of that discipline.The division shall make rules establishing which disciplines each type of instructor license may instruct. 58-11a-302.21(4) The division may not charge a fee to an individual applying for licensure as an instructor under this chapter if the individual is a licensed instructor in any other discipline under this chapter. 58-11a-302.21(5) The division may offer any required examination under this section, which is prepared by a national testing organization, in languages in addition to English. 58-11a-302.21(6) For purposes of a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, on-the-job instructor training described in this section is not considered a program.

58-11a-302.22 - Licensed school — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.22(1) An applicant for licensure as a licensed school shall:submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;pay a fee determined by the division under Section 63J-1-504; andprovide satisfactory documentation:of appropriate registration with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code;of business licensure from the municipality in which the school is located;that the applicant’s physical facilities comply with the requirements established by administrative rules made by the division; andthat the applicant meets the standards established by administrative rules made by the division, including staff, curriculum, and accreditation requirements. 58-11a-302.22(2) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a school licensed or applying for licensure under this chapter shall maintain recognition as an institution of postsecondary study by meeting the following conditions:the school shall admit as a regular student only an individual who has earned a recognized high school diploma or the equivalent of a recognized high school diploma, or who is beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance as prescribed by Title 53G, Chapter 6, Part 2, Compulsory Education; andthe school shall be licensed by name, or in the case of an applicant, shall apply for licensure by name, under this chapter to offer one or more training programs beyond the secondary level.In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall establish administrative rules for licensure for a local education agency, technical college, a degree-granting institution with a technical college mission, or private school that primarily serves secondary students.Nothing in this section precludes a local education agency, technical college, a degree-granting institution with a technical college mission, or private school from administering a licensed program for secondary students. 58-11a-302.22(3) A school licensed under this section shall accept credit hours towards graduation for documented, relevant, and substantially equivalent coursework previously completed by:a student that completed only a portion of the student’s education while attending a different school or apprenticeship; oran individual licensed or permitted under this chapter, based on the individual’s schooling, apprenticeship, or experience. 58-11a-302.22(4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and consistent with this section, the division may make rules governing the acceptance of credit hours.

58-11a-302.23 - Practice of esthetics — Esthetics license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.23(1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the division may not issue an esthetics license after January 1, 2026. 58-11a-302.23(2) An individual with an esthetics license may perform any of the following skincare procedures done on the face or body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments:cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays, or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor, depilatories, waxes, tweezing, the application of eyelash or eyebrow extensions, natural nail manicures or pedicures, or callous removal by buffing or filing;limited chemical exfoliation as defined by rule;manual hair removal;other esthetic preparations or procedures with the use of the hands, a high-frequency or galvanic electrical apparatus, or a heat lamp;arching eyebrows, tinting eyebrows or eyelashes, perming eyelashes or eyebrows, or applying eyelash or eyebrow extensions; orsubject to the requirements described in Section 58-1-506:laser hair removal;anti-aging resurfacing enhancements; orphoto rejuvenation. 58-11a-302.23(3) The division shall grant an esthetics license to an individual that completes the requirements described in Subsection (4) and:has registered an esthetics apprenticeship with the division on or before January 1, 2026; orhas enrolled and started an esthetics program with a licensed school on or before January 1, 2026. 58-11a-302.23(4) An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) shall complete at least 800 hours of apprenticeship training that is supervised by a licensed esthetics instructor who provides one-on-one supervision of the apprentice during the apprenticeship.An individual described in Subsection (3)(b) shall graduate from a licensed school with a minimum of 600 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours. 58-11a-302.23(5) An individual with an esthetics license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.24 - Practice of barbering — Barbering license — Qualifications.

58-11a-302.24(1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the division may not issue a barbering license after January 1, 2026. 58-11a-302.24(2) An individual with a barbering license may engage in the practice of barbering, which includes:cutting, clipping, or trimming the hair of the head of an individual by using scissors, shears, clippers, or other appliances;engaging in draping, shampooing, scalp treatments, basic wet styling, and blow drying;cutting, wet styling, fitting, measuring, or forming caps for wigs and hairpieces on the human head;removing hair from the face or neck of an individual by using shaving equipment; andwhen providing other services described in this Subsection (2), gently massaging the head, back of the neck, and shoulders by manual or mechanical means. 58-11a-302.24(3) The division shall grant a barbering license to an individual that completes the requirement described in Subsection (4) and:has registered a barbering apprenticeship with the division on or before January 1, 2026; orhas enrolled and started a barbering program with a licensed school on or before January 1, 2026. 58-11a-302.24(4) An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) shall complete at least 1,250 hours of apprenticeship training that is supervised by a licensed barbering instructor who provides one-on-one supervision of the apprentice during the apprenticeship.An individual described in Subsection (3)(b) shall graduate from a licensed school with a minimum of 1,000 hours or the equivalent number of credit hours. 58-11a-302.24(5) An individual with a barbering license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

58-11a-302.25 - License transitions.

58-11a-302.25(1) a cosmetology/barbering license shall be renewed as a cosmetology license; 58-11a-302.25(2) a master-level esthetics license shall be renewed as a master esthetics license; 58-11a-302.25(3) a hair design license shall be renewed as a master hair design license or a master barbering license; 58-11a-302.25(4) an individual with a barbering license may renew the license as a barbering license; and 58-11a-302.25(5) an individual with an esthetics license may renew the license as an esthetics license.