§ 58-11a-302.11 — Practice of basic esthetics -- Basic esthetics permit -- Qualifications.

Utah § 58-11a-302.11

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 58: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 58-11a: Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act

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(1) The practice of basic esthetics means any one of the following skincare procedures done on the face or body for cosmetic purposes and not for the treatment of medical, physical, or mental ailments:
(1)(a) cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays or masks, and manual extraction, including a comedone extractor; or
(1)(b) manual hair removal.
(2) An individual may not engage in the practice of basic esthetics unless the individual holds a basic esthetics permit.
(3) An applicant for a basic esthetics permit shall comply with the requirements in Section 58-11a-302 and:
(3)(a) attend a licensed or recognized school and complete a curriculum that:
(3)(a)(i) covers:
(3)(a)(i)(A) basic esthetics; and
(3)(a)(i)(B) manual hair removal; and
(3)(a)(ii) has a minimum of 200 hours of instruction or the equivalent number of credit hours; or
(3)(b) complete an approved basic esthetics permit apprenticeship.
(4) If the applicant graduates from a recognized school with less than 200 hours of instruction, the applicant may count hours practiced as an esthetician in a jurisdiction other than Utah to satisfy the 200 total hours requirement.
(5) An individual with a basic esthetics permit is not considered an esthetician for purposes of Section 58-1-506.
(6) An individual with a basic esthetics permit may apply credit hours to another license or permit under this chapter, as allowed in Subsection 58-11a-302(2).

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 491, 2025 General Session