Nevada Cosmetology Law, Rules, and Regulations
What the exam tests
Nevada cosmetology law is tested as scope-of-practice and public-protection rules, not as legal trivia. The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology licenses individuals and establishments under NAC 644 and enforces sanitation, licensing, and professional conduct.
Core rules
- Practice only within the license held. A nail technologist does not perform hair color; an esthetician does not cut hair.
- Display your current license as required and work only in a licensed establishment or approved setting.
- Do not perform services on infected, inflamed, or parasitic skin; refer to a physician.
- Keep client records and consent forms confidential and available for inspection.
- Follow Board sanitation and safety rules; violations can bring fines, suspension, or revocation.
Worked example
A salon owner asks an unlicensed receptionist to apply a toner while the stylist is busy. The correct answer: the receptionist may not perform the service, even under supervision, because Nevada licensure is personal and service-specific. The stylist must perform or directly supervise only tasks allowed by law. Reasoning: supervision does not convert an unlicensed person into a licensee.
Traps
Assuming a license from another state automatically transfers; confusing salon licensure with individual licensure; letting assistants perform chemical services; and ignoring scope limits because “the client asked.” Hour requirements and license categories are set in Nevada rules, so do not substitute another state’s totals.