Utah § 11a-302.18 - Practice of master esthetics -- Master esthetics license -- Qualifications.
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§ 11a-302.18. Practice of master esthetics -- Master esthetics license -- Qualifications.
Effective 1/1/2026 58-11a-302.18.
Practice of master esthetics -- Master esthetics license -- Qualifications.
(1)
(a)
The practice of master esthetics includes:
(i)
body wraps, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;
(ii)
hydrotherapy, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;
(iii)
limited chemical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation, as defined by administrative rules made by the division;
(iv)
callous removal by buffing or filing;
(v)
sanding, including microdermabrasion;
(vi)
advanced extraction;
(vii)
dermaplaning;
(viii)
other esthetic preparations or procedures that use:
(A)
the hands; or
(B)
a mechanical or electrical apparatus that is approved for use by administrative rules made by the division;
(ix)
the use of a cosmetic medical device to perform nonablative procedures, including:
(A)
laser hair removal;
(B)
body contouring;
(C)
anti-aging resurfacing enhancements; and
(D)
photo rejuvenation;
(x)
lymphatic massage by manual or other means as defined by administrative rules made by the division;
(xi)
manual hair removal;
(xii)
cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor;
(xiii)
natural nail manicures and pedicures; and
(xiv)
eyelash and eyebrow technology.
(b)
An individual with a master esthetics license may not perform any service described in Subsection (1)(a) for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments.
(c)
An individual with a master esthetics license may perform:
(i)
a procedure described in Subsections (1)(a)(ix)(A) through (D) pursuant to the requirements described in Section 58-1-506; and
(ii)
chemical exfoliation pursuant to the supervision requirements established by administrative rules made by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(d)
Except as required in Subsection (1)(c), a procedure described in this section that is performed by an individual with a master esthetics license may be performed without supervision by a medical professional.
(2)
An individual may not engage in the practice of master esthetics unless the individual holds a master esthetics license.
(3)
An applicant for a master esthetics license shall comply with the requirements of Section 58-11a-302 and:
(a)
attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:
(i)
covers:
(A)
eyelash and eyebrow technology;
(B)
cosmetic medical procedures;
(C)
body contouring and lymphatic massage; and
(D)
advanced skincare; and
(ii)
has a minimum of 1,200 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; or
(b)
complete an approved master esthetics apprenticeship.
(4)
If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 1,200 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as an esthetician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 1,200 total hours requirement.
(5)
An individual with a master esthetics license may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).
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