The bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Louisiana's cosmetology laws, particularly focusing on the practice of esthetics. It defines "esthetics" to include various facial and body treatments, such as massaging, hair removal, and beautifying techniques, while explicitly excluding the diagnosis or treatment of dermatological conditions and electrolysis. Additionally, the bill allows estheticians to provide blow-drying hair services when combined with other esthetic practices.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the qualifications required to obtain a certificate as a registered teacher of cosmetology. It removes the previous requirement that a person must have been actively engaged in the practice of cosmetology for at least twelve months before beginning the instructor's course. This change aims to streamline the process for aspiring cosmetology teachers while maintaining the necessity of passing the board's certification examination.

Statutes affected:
SB54 Original: 37:563(8)
SB54 Engrossed: 37:563(8)
SB54 Enrolled: 37:563(8), 37:583(C)(1)
SB54 Act 599: 37:563(8), 37:583(C)(1)