Cosmetology means the practice of those services that include:
A. arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, bleaching, coloring, straightening or similar work upon the hair of a person, whether by hand or through the use of chemistry or of mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances;
B. using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams or massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying or performing similar work on the body of a person;
C. manicuring and pedicuring the nails of a person;
D. caring for and servicing wigs and hair pieces; or
E. removing of unwanted hair except by means of electrology.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 171, § 4.
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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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 (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)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.)