§ 9-1. Definitions.

The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Attendant. Any barber, hairdresser, manicurist or other person working in a barbershop or beauty parlor, who comes in direct contact with the customers or patrons of such establishment.

Barbering. Any one (1) or any combination of the following acts, when done on the human body for pay or reward and not for the treatment of disease: Shaving, shaping and trimming the beard; cutting, singeing, shampooing or dyeing the hair or applying lotions thereto; or applications, treatment or massages of the face, neck or scalp with oils, creams, lotions, cosmetics, antiseptics, powders, clays or other preparations in connection with shaving, cutting, or trimming the hair or a beard. The term "barbering" shall not apply to such acts when performed by any person in such person's home if such service is not offered to the public.

Barbershop. Any establishment or place of business within which the practice of barbering is engaged in or carried on by one (1) or more barbers.

Beauty parlor. Any place or establishment within which the practice of hairdressing is engaged in or carried on by one (1) or more hairdressers.

Hairdressing. Any one (1) or any combination of the following acts, when done on the human body for pay or reward and not for the treatment of disease: The use of cosmetics or the administration of cosmetic treatments; cutting, curling or dressing hair; or applications, treatment or massages of the face, neck or scalp with oils, creams, lotions, cosmetics, antiseptics, powders, clays or other preparations in connection with cutting, curling, or dressing hair.

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54.1-700.

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 54.1-700.