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19 NYCRR 162.5

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Waxing

Compiled source label: current through Apr 15, 2022

Register checked through July 8, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 27 (2026-07-08) - no later Register activity found for this section

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Apr 15, 2022
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July 8, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 27 (2026-07-08)
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no later Register activity found
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DOS-34-20-00003-A
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Nov 10, 2020
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(a)Scope of curriculum.

The educational requirements for waxing shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each: Scope of Curriculum Hours

(1)Professional Requirements

10

(2)Safety and Health

20

(3)Skin Structure, Disorders and Diseases

10

(4)Removal of Superfluous Hair

35 Total 75

(b)Subject matter.

Each subject shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein: Subject 1 Professional Requirements-10 Hours • New York State License Requirements • State and Federal Payroll Requirements • New York State Sales Tax Requirements • Career Opportunities and Placement • Professional Ethics, Conduct and Attitude • Professional Organizations, Trade Shows and Publications • View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course Subject 2 Safety and Health - 20 Hours • New York State Laws, Rules and Regulations • OSHA Regulations Concerning Hazardous Materials Communications • Types and Classification of Infectious Organisms - Bacteria - Viruses - Mold and Fungus • Growth and Reproduction of Infectious Organisms • Infections and Their Prevention • Immunity and Body Defenses • Decontamination and Infection Control • Physical and Chemical Agents Subject 3 Skin Structure, Disorders and Diseases - 10 Hours • Histology of the Skin and its Functions • Skin Disorders and Diseases • Hair Structure and Functions With Relation to Waxing Subject 4 Removal of Superfluous Hair - 35 Hours • Theoretical Overview of Permanent Methods (Electrolysis, Thermolysis, Blend) • Temporary Methods of Hair Removal - Manual tweezing - Depilatory lotion - Waxing (strip and non-strip)

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