Ethics & California LawQuestion 113 of 484
A licensed esthetician is asked by a client to trim split ends on her hair while she is in the chair for a facial. What should the esthetician do?
a.Trim only a small amount as a courtesy
b.Trim the ends after the client signs a waiver
c.Decline because hair cutting is outside the esthetician scope of practice
d.Refer the client to a manicurist
Explanation
Under BPC §7316, an esthetician license covers skin care, waxing, and non-invasive facial treatments. Cutting or trimming hair is not within the esthetician scope and would constitute practicing outside the license.
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