Cos 4.07(2)
(2) Thoroughly wash the skin area to be pierced with soap and water or a waterless washing agent with alcohol as an active ingredient.
Cos 4.07(3)
(3) Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be pierced and allow the antiseptic to air dry.
Cos 4.07 Note
Note: Iodine and Betadyne® are acceptable antiseptics.
Cos 4.07(4)
(4) Sterilize earrings, needles, or any other piercing instruments prior to insertion. Pre-sterilized earrings may be utilized.
Cos 4.07(5)
(5) Prior to each use all other surfaces that come into contact with the skin of the patron shall be disinfected.
Cos 4.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (intro.), (1), (3), (4) and (5),
Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99;
CR 02-058: am. (3) to (5)
Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03;
CR 05-118: am. (intro.) and (2)
Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06.
Cos 4.08(1)(1)
Electrologists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of electrology or a school of cosmetology consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:
Cos 4.08(1)(d)
(d) Hair removal from legs and arms, bikini and underarm hair.
Cos 4.08(2)
(2) Manicurists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of cosmetology or a school of manicuring consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:
Cos 4.08(2)(d)
(d) Hair removal from the foot, lower leg, hand and forearm.
Cos 4.08(3)
(3) Licensees performing depilation by waxing shall do all of the following:
Cos 4.08(3)(a)
(a) Apply a topical antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be waxed and allow the antiseptic to air dry.
Cos 4.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (intro.), (1) and (2),
Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99;
CR 02-058: am. (1)
Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03;
CR 05-118: renum. (intro.) to (3) to be (3) and am. (3) (a), cr. (1) and (2)
Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; corrections in (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6.,
7., Stats.,
Register February 2013 No. 686.
Cos 4.09
Cos 4.09
Electrolysis. Licensees performing electrolysis shall:
Cos 4.09(1)
(1) Use sterilized needles, lancets and tweezers for each patron, in accordance with s.
Cos 4.03.
Cos 4.09(2)
(2) Wear disposable protective gloves when working on a patron. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of following use. Hands shall be washed after removal of gloves.
Cos 4.09(3)
(3) Thoroughly wash the skin area to be treated with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the patron and allow the antiseptic to air dry prior to commencing electrolysis.
Cos 4.09(4)
(4) Dispose of needles and lancets in a puncture resistant container specifically designed for disposal. Full sharps containers shall be disposed of appropriately.
Cos 4.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2), (3) and (4),
Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99;
CR 02-058: am. (1), (3) and (4), cr. (3m)
Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03;
CR 05-118: r. (3m)
Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; correction in (1) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2013 No. 686.
Cos 4.10(1)(1)
Prior to use, all reusable manicure instruments shall be disinfected.
Cos 4.10(2)
(2) Disinfectant used for decontamination shall be changed daily and shall be kept in a covered container.
Cos 4.10(4)
(4) Manicure instruments that cannot be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized shall be disposed of following each use.
Cos 4.10(5)
(5) Massaging by manicurists is limited to the hand, including the forearm and elbow, and the foot, including the lower leg and knee.
Cos 4.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; am. (1) (a) and (b),
Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99;
CR 02-058: r. (1) (intro.), renum. (1) (a) to (c) and (2) to be (1) to (4) and am. (1), cr. (5)
Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; correction in (3) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2013 No. 686.
