2010 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 454. Barbering and cosmetology examining board.
454.02 Limitations and exceptions.

454.02

454.02 Limitations and exceptions.

454.02(1)

(1) Licenses to practice barbering or cosmetology do not confer the right to diagnose, prescribe for or treat diseases or conditions except as indicated in the definition of barbering or cosmetology in s. 454.01 (5) or under the direction of a licensed and practicing physician.

454.02(2)

(2) Barbering or cosmetology, aesthetics, electrology and manicuring do not include any of the following:

454.02(2)(a)

(a) Services performed by a person licensed, certified or registered under the laws of this state as a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical therapist, nurse or funeral director if those services are within the scope of the license, certificate or registration.

454.02(2)(b)

(b) Personal care services performed in correctional institutions, hospitals and licensed nursing homes under the supervision of a person responsible for inmate or patient care.

454.02(3)

(3) Barbering or cosmetology, aesthetics and manicuring do not include any of the following:

454.02(3)(a)

(a) Services performed by masseurs or masseuses.

454.02(3)(b)

(b) Applying cosmetics preparatory to a public performance.

454.02(3)(c)

(c) Aesthetics, if performed on the face to demonstrate a product without compensation from a patron other than the sale of the product.

454.02 - ANNOT.

History: 1987 a. 265; 1993 a. 105.