Barbering includes any one or any combination of the following practices when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes for the public generally, upon male or female:
A. shaving or trimming the beard or cutting the hair;
B. curling and waving, including permanent waving, the hair;
C. giving facial and scalp massage or treatments with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances;
D. shampooing, bleaching or dyeing the hair or applying tonics; or
E. applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotions to the scalp, face, neck or upper part of the body.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 171, § 3.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal, see 61-17A-25 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 17A - Barbers and Cosmetologists
Section 61-17A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-3 - Barbering defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-4 - Cosmetology defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-4.1 - Hairstyling defined. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-5 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-6 - Board created; membership. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-7 - Board powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-8 - Licensure requirements; barbers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-8.1 - Licensure requirements; hairstylists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-9 - Licensure requirements; cosmetologists. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-11 - Licensure of instructors. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-12 - Licensure of schools. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-14 - Barbers and cosmetologists fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-16 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-17 - Licensure under prior law; endorsement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-19 - License nontransferable. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-22 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-23 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-24 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)
Section 61-17A-25 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)