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Board of Cosmetology
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Health Licensing Agency, Oregon
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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 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: February 23, 2010
