7.5 Lash & Brow Services and Arizona Eyelash Rules

Arizona Cosmetology Licensing Exam Study Guide Exam

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1 Chapter 1: Arizona Cosmetology Licensing & Board Regulations

1.1 The Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board & Licensing Routes 1.2 The Two Arizona Examinations, Scoring & Fees 1.3 License Renewal, Display, Inactive Status & Reactivation 1.4 Establishments, Inspections, Scope of Practice & Discipline

2 Chapter 2: Infection Control, Safety & First Aid Standards

2.1 Principles of Microbiology & Pathogens 2.2 Decontamination Levels: Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization 2.3 OSHA Safety Standards & SDS Compliance 2.4 Blood Exposure Protocols & First Aid Emergencies 2.5 Arizona Infection Control Standards in Daily Practice

3 Chapter 3: Human Anatomy, Physiology & Chemistry

3.1 Integumentary System & Skin Anatomy 3.2 Trichology: Hair Structure, Growth & Disorders 3.3 Nail Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3.4 Basics of Chemistry & pH Scale 3.5 Muscles of the Head, Face & Neck 3.6 Bones, Muscles & Joints of the Arms, Hands, Legs & Feet 3.7 The Nervous System in Cosmetology 3.8 The Circulatory & Lymphatic Systems

4 Chapter 4: Haircare, Haircutting & Styling Principles

4.1 Hair & Scalp Analysis 4.2 Principles of Haircutting & Elevation 4.3 Wet & Thermal Hair Styling 4.4 Wigs, Hair Additions & Natural Hair Styling 4.5 Hair Care Tools, Electrical Equipment & Safe Handling 4.6 Draping, Shampooing, Conditioning & Scalp Treatments 4.7 Haircutting Implements in Practice & Cutting Techniques 4.8 Hair Design Principles: Face Shapes, Balance & Proportion 4.9 Textured Hair: Curl Patterns, Care & Service Adaptations

5 Chapter 5: Chemical Texture Services

5.1 Chemistry of Perming & Disulfide Bonds 5.2 Permanent Waving Techniques & Wrap Patterns 5.3 Chemical Hair Relaxers & Hydroxide Chemistry 5.4 Keratin Smoothing & Chemical Reforming Procedures

6 Chapter 6: Haircolor & Hair Lightening Services

6.1 Color Theory & Natural Hair Pigment 6.2 Haircolor Classifications & Developers 6.3 Hair Lightening & Decolorizing Services 6.4 Consultation, Predisposition Testing & Color Corrections

7 Chapter 7: Skin Care, Facials & Hair Removal Services

7.1 Skin Analysis, Typing & Conditions 7.2 Facial Treatment Procedures & Cleansing 7.3 Hair Removal Services & Epilation Methods 7.4 Electrotherapy, Facial Machines & Cosmetic Makeup 7.5 Lash & Brow Services and Arizona Eyelash Rules

8 Chapter 8: Nail Care, Manicuring & Nail Enhancements

8.1 Basic Manicure & Pedicure Procedures 8.2 Nail Disorders, Diseases & Safety Contraindications 8.3 Monomer Liquid & Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements 8.4 Light-Cured Gels, Wraps & Electric Filing Safety 8.5 Nail Tools, Equipment & Arizona Foot Spa Disinfection

9 Chapter 9: Salon Business Management, Ethics & Career Practices

9.1 Salon Ownership, Business Structures & Regulations 9.2 Financial Management, Pricing & Retail Sales 9.3 Employment Classification & Tax Compliance 9.4 Professional Ethics, Communication & Client Retention

7.5 Lash & Brow Services and Arizona Eyelash Rules

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A.R.S. § 32-501 places arching eyebrows and tinting eyebrows and eyelashes inside the definitions of both cosmetology and aesthetics, so an Arizona cosmetology license authorizes brow and lash tinting.

A.R.S. § 32-501(11) defines eyelash extensions as applying, removing, and trimming threadlike natural or synthetic fibers to an eyelash including cleansing the eye area, and expressly excludes tattoos, color agents, straightening agents, permanent wave solutions, and bleaching agents.

An eyelash technician under A.R.S. § 32-501(12) is a person who is NOT a licensed cosmetologist or aesthetician and who performs services limited to eyelash extensions; registration and renewal are $45 each under A.A.C. R4-10-102(C).

A.A.C. R4-10-112(R) sets ten lash-specific duties, including a covered wet disinfectant container at the lashing workstation large enough to submerge tools completely and a ban on returning a dispensed lash to its original tray or jar.

A predisposition (patch) test 24 to 48 hours before any lash or brow tint is standard practice because aniline-derivative and vegetable tints can produce severe periocular allergic reactions.

Last updated: August 2026

What Your License Covers Around the Eye

A.R.S. § 32-501(8)(b) puts "arching eyebrows or tinting eyebrows and eyelashes" inside the definition of cosmetology , and § 32-501(2)(b) repeats it inside aesthetics . A licensed Arizona cosmetologist may therefore shape and tint brows and tint lashes. Eyelash extensions are defined separately at § 32-501(11) and may be performed by a licensed cosmetologist or aesthetician or by a registered eyelash technician .

Service Who May Perform It in Arizona

Brow shaping by tweezing, waxing, or other non-electrolysis, non-threading means Cosmetologist, aesthetician, barber (hair removal), hairstylist (neck up)

• Brow and lash tinting Cosmetologist, aesthetician
• Eyelash extensions Cosmetologist, aesthetician, or registered eyelash technician
• Threading No license required — § 32-501(20) excludes threading from regulation
• Electrolysis Excluded from these definitions; regulated separately

Scope trap. The eyelash-extension definition expressly excludes applying tattoos, color agents, straightening agents, permanent wave solutions, and bleaching agents to the eyebrow — so a lash lift using a permanent wave solution, or a brow tint using a color agent, is outside the eyelash technician registration even though it is inside the cosmetologist's scope.

The Arizona Eyelash Technician Registration

Created in the 2024 rule package, the registration lets a person who is not a cosmetologist or aesthetician perform eyelash extensions after Board-approved training.

• Item Amount / Rule
• Initial personal registration $45 — A.A.C. R4-10-102(C)(1)
• Registration renewal $45 — R4-10-102(C)(2)

Delinquent registration renewal $45 plus $30 for every two years or portion, to a maximum of five years — R4-10-102(C)(3)

Approval of an eyelash technician training program $250 — R4-10-102(C)(4)

An eyelash establishment is a licensed establishment type under R4-10-402, and R4-10-403(C)(3) requires at least one sink in addition to the restroom where eyelash technology services are performed. Registrants are covered by the same display rule as licensees: the registration is posted at the registrant's workstation (R4-10-111(C)(2)).

A.A.C. R4-10-112(R): The Ten Lash Duties

A cosmetology or aesthetics licensee or registrant performing lash services shall :

Have at the lashing workstation a covered, wet disinfectant container large enough to submerge tools completely .

Clean hands between clients.

Perform all lash services using clean or clean-gloved hands .

Store lashes in the original tray or jar inside a covered container free from debris or contaminants.

Dispense lashes from the original tray or jar using only a disinfected tool.

Never return a lash to the original tray or jar once it has been dispensed.

Spray and wipe the lash workstation with an EPA-registered disinfectant after each client.

Disinfect all cutting implements after use and store them in a covered container free from debris or contaminants.

Keep tape dispensers inside a labeled, clean, closed drawer .

Disinfect lash tweezers, adhesive stones, lash tiles, lash pallets, lash cases, and other items between clients.

Duties 5 and 6 are the ones most often missed: a lash touched by a tweezer and not used is discarded , never dropped back into the tray.

• Brow and Lash Tinting
• Chemistry

Professional lash and brow tints are either vegetable-based or oxidative (aniline-derivative) formulas developed with a very low-volume peroxide. Both can sensitize the delicate periocular skin, and oxidative tints containing paraphenylenediamine (PPD) or related aniline derivatives carry a genuine risk of severe allergic reaction. Never substitute a scalp haircolor for a product formulated and labeled for the eye area.

Predisposition (Patch) Test

Perform a predisposition test 24 to 48 hours before the service:

Cleanse a quarter-size area behind the ear or in the inner bend of the elbow.

Apply a small amount of the prepared tint.

Leave undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours.

Read the result. Redness, swelling, blistering, burning, or itching is a positive test — the service is not performed.

Document the test date, product, and result in the client record. The NIC outlines list establishing and maintaining client records under every consultation sub-domain.

Procedure Points

Client reclined, eyes closed, contact lenses removed .

Protect the lower lash line with pre-cut, damp under-eye shields or protective pads.

Apply tint from base to tip with a disposable applicator; discard the applicator after one use (R4-10-112(E)(1)).

Process for the manufacturer's time only; over-processing does not deepen color proportionally but does raise irritation risk.

Remove with damp cotton pads, wiping away from the eye ; flush immediately with water if tint enters the eye and refer if irritation persists.

Eyelash Extensions

Stage Key Points

Consultation Screen for eye conditions, recent eye surgery, adhesive allergy, and lash health; set expectations for retention

• Preparation Cleanse lashes with a lash-safe cleanser; isolate the natural lash; apply lower-lash pads
• Isolation Every extension bonds to one isolated natural lash — bonding to two lashes causes traction damage

Application Dispense the extension from the tray with a disinfected tweezer; dip in adhesive; place 0.5 to 1 mm from the lash base, never touching skin

Adhesive Cyanoacrylate-based; store per manufacturer instructions, use in a ventilated area, and never allow adhesive contact with skin or eye

Curing and aftercare Advise against water, steam, and oil-based products during the manufacturer's cure window; recommend gentle cleansing and no rubbing

Removal Professional gel or cream remover only — never pull or pick extensions off , which strips natural lashes

Fills Every two to three weeks as natural lashes shed

Adhesive safety. Cyanoacrylate vapors irritate eyes and airways. Work in a ventilated space, keep the adhesive off the eyelid margin, and keep an eye-flush available. Under R4-10-112(L) the adhesive container must be clean, labeled to identify contents, and — because it is a hazardous product — distinctly marked if it contains poisonous substances.

Contraindications and Referral

Do not perform lash or brow services when the client presents with:

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) , blepharitis, a stye (hordeolum), or any active eye infection.

Reddened, erupted, or open skin in the eye area — barred by A.A.C. R4-10-112(I)(2) .

Known allergy to the tint, adhesive, or a positive patch test.

Recent eye surgery, LASIK, or lash-line procedures without physician clearance.

Trichotillomania or unexplained lash loss — refer.

Active use of prescription lash-growth or retinoid products near the eye without physician guidance.

A.R.S. § 32-574(A)(7) makes the referral requirement statutory: no service may be provided to a person with a visible disease or open sores suggesting a communicable disease until the person furnishes a signed physician's statement that the condition is not in an infectious, contagious, or communicable stage. Use bracing whenever working around the eyes — A.A.C. R4-10-112(J)(3) requires it.