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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 47-2853.81: Scope of practice for cosmetologists.

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  1. Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 28. General License Law.
  3. Subchapter I-B. Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure.
  4. Part E. Cosmetologists.

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of cosmetology” means providing or offering to the general public for a fee any of the following services solely for cosmetic purposes: bleaching, braiding, coloring, curling, cutting, dressing, eyebrow arching, the use of devices or chemicals to straighten, curl, or wave hair, shampooing, singeing, styling, weaving, or similar work performed upon the face, hair, hairpiece, or wig of a person; electrolysis; esthetics; and manicuring. The practice of cosmetology shall not include shaving or trimming the beard or moustache of a person.

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