§ 5124 — Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter:

(1) “Aesthetician” is person who practices any of the following:

a. Cleansing, stimulating, manipulating and beautifying skin by hand or mechanical or electric apparatus or appliance.

b. Application of lash extensions, additions or enhancements, including permanent waving and tinting.

c. Removal of superfluous hair.

d. Gives treatments to keep skin healthy and attractive.

An aesthetician is not authorized to prescribe medication or provide medical treatment in the same manner as a dermatologist.

(2) “Aesthetics shop” means any place or part thereof wherein aesthetics are performed for compensation, whether or not the establishment holds itself out as an aesthetic shop. This definition shall not apply to places where aesthetics are performed by licensed health care professionals acting within the scope of their licensed profession.

(3) “Apprentice in aesthetics” means any person who is engaged in the learning of any or all the practices of aesthetics from a practitioner licensed in the profession the apprentice is studying. The apprentice may perform or assist the licensed practitioner in any of the functions which the practitioner is certified to perform.

(4) “Board” means the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

(5) “School of aesthetics” shall mean any place or part thereof where aesthetics or any of the practices are taught, whether or not such place holds itself out as such.

Legislative History

69 Del. Laws, c. 178, § 1 ; 73 Del. Laws, c. 158, § 32 ; 77 Del. Laws, c. 65, § 1 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 4