Nevada Cosmetology Law and Board Regulations
What the domain tests
Nevada law questions test licensing, scope of practice, establishment rules, sanitation enforcement, and Board authority. The exam expects you to know that esthetics is regulated under NRS 644 and NAC 644 by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
Core rules and concepts
- You must hold a valid Nevada license for the services you perform and work in a licensed establishment. Display your license as required and keep it current.
- Estheticians perform skin care, makeup, and hair-removal services within the defined scope. Do not diagnose, prescribe, or treat disease; refer medical conditions to a physician.
- The Board inspects establishments and can discipline licensees for unsanitary practices, unlicensed activity, or allowing unlicensed persons to perform services.
- Renewal requires the required continuing education and fees before expiration; practicing on an expired license is a violation.
- Advertising must be truthful and must not imply medical treatment or guaranteed results.
Worked example
A salon owner lets an unlicensed friend wax clients using an esthetician's station. Reasoning: waxing is a licensed service. The unlicensed person is practicing without a license, and the licensee or owner who permits it exposes the establishment to discipline. The correct action is to stop the service, document the incident, and report to the Board as required.
Traps that cost marks
Assuming a license from another state automatically transfers; believing supervision makes unlicensed practice acceptable; promising medical results; ignoring sanitation violations because the Board may not visit; letting an expired license ride.