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Board of Cosmetology

Board Position Statements
Clarifying Regulatory Issues
The following position statements are meant to clarify regulatory issues and have been adopted by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) and the Board of Cosmetology.
 
Unregulated Services in Licensed Facilities Allowed if Facility Follows Health and Safety Requirements 
January 12, 2009
 
Aqua-Chi Allowed But Not Endorsed as Effective
November 3, 2008
 
Ear Candling Prohibited, Not in Scope of Practice 
November 3, 2008
 
Fish Pedicures Prohibited Due to Potential for Cross Contamination 
November 3, 2008
 
Threading to Temporarily Remove Hair Allowed 
November 3, 2008
 
Storage Boxes Not Approved for Tool Disinfection
November 3, 2008
 
Estheticians May Not Remove Tattoos with Lasers
September 22, 2008
 
Reusable Roll-on Waxing Systems Prohibited for Use from Client to Client to Prevent Cross-Contamination
May 12, 2008
 
Esthetic Use of Lasers Require Proper Training, Safety Measures and Must Be in Scope of Practice
January 28, 2008
 
OHLA, Board of Cosmetology Work to Resolve Scope of Practice Issues through Recognition, Collaboration
November 6, 2006
 
Vacuum Massage within Esthetics Scope of Practice if Provided Specifically for Skin Care Services
May 8, 2006
 
Airbrush Tanning Poses Inhalation, Ingestion Risks that Require Regulation to Protect Consumers
May 8, 2006
 
Page updated: March 27, 2009

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