Sanitary Operations for Cosmetic Services
| Service | Regulatory Authority |
|---|---|
| Eyelash Extension (unlicensed individuals) | Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) |
| Eyelash Extension (licensed individuals) | Board of Cosmetology (BOC) |
| Tattoo (includes any services in which ink is deposited under the skin and scarification) | IDOH |
| Body Piercing | IDOH |
| Microneedling | No consensus |
| All hair salon and barber services | BOC |
| Other hair related services not provided in conjunction with traditional hair salon services (hair braiding/wig installation) |
Natural hair braiding is exempt from the cosmetologist practice and does not require a license from the BOC. Wig installation is not regulated by BOC however hair weaves/extensions are regulated by BOC. |
| Beauty culture salons | BOC |
| Nail salons | BOC |
| Hair and eyelash coloring, tinting, and color removal | BOC *Only licensed cosmetologists or barbers may apply or remove color from hair, including eyelashes |
| Lash Lift | BOC |
| Dermaplaning | BOC |
| Teeth whitening | Dental Board |
| Tanning/spray tanning | BOC |
| Skin resurfacing - laser | No consensus |
| Skin resurfacing - microdermabrasion | No consensus |
| Noninvasive liposuction (cool sculpting/cyro slimming) | No consensus |
| Laser tattoo removal | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency |
| Laser hair removal | No consensus |
| Makeup application (including temporary strip lashes) | BOC |
| Needleless injections (e.g., hyaluron pens) | No consensus |
| Botox injections | No consensus |
| IV therapy/IV hydration | No consensus |
Last Updated: May 2024
