Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-13-30

  • Cosmetology: means engaging in any of these practices or a combination of these practices when done for compensation either directly or indirectly:

    (a) arranging, styling, thermal curling, chemical waving, pressing, shampooing, cutting, shaping, chemical bleaching, chemical coloring, chemical relaxing, or similar work, upon the hair, wig, or hairpiece of any person, by any means, with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances;

    (b) using cosmetic preparations, make-up, antiseptics, lotions, creams, chemical preparations on, or otherwise, or waxing, tweezing, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying, or similar work on the scalp, legs, feet, face, neck, arms, hands; or

    (c) manicuring or pedicuring the nails of a person or similar work. See South Carolina Code 40-13-20
  • school: means a place or part of a place in which cosmetology or any of its practices are taught. See South Carolina Code 40-13-20
It is unlawful to operate a cosmetology school without a license or to violate any of the provisions of this chapter relating to schools; however, a school may be operated in and as part of an accredited high school, trade school, or industrial school, and a school so operated must be licensed by the board; however, it is exempt from executing a bond and entering into contracts with its students.
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