{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.81","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 47-2853.81","heading":"Scope of practice for cosmetologists.","body":"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.","path":["Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]","Chapter 28. General License Law.","Subchapter I-B. Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure.","Part E. Cosmetologists."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/47-2853.81","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"f4ee5b1981af99dd3c94a43032de070ac62a4f6dbdebce3a8a123f112aee6686","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.78i","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-47-2853.82"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}