Which procedure may a licensed cosmetologist NEVER perform?
a.Hair coloring
b.Botox injections
c.Eyebrow tinting (where allowed)
d.Pedicure
Explanation
Botox and other injectable treatments penetrate the skin and are medical procedures. Only licensed medical professionals may inject. Performing injectables under a BBC license is practicing outside scope and unauthorized practice of medicine.
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