§438-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter:

"Barber" is a person who is licensed to practice barbering.

"Barber apprentice" is a person who is engaged in learning or acquiring the practice of barbering within a barbering or beauty shop and while learning assists in any of the practices mentioned herein under the immediate direction and supervision of a barber or beauty operator with hairdresser qualifications.

"Barber shop" means any establishment or place of business wherein the practice of barbering is engaged or carried on and is the primary purpose of that establishment or business; provided that the practice of cosmetology is allowed in that establishment or place of business.

"Board" means the board of barbering and cosmetology as established pursuant to sections 438-3, 438-5, and 438-6.

"Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

"Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.

"Practice of barbering" means any combination of the following practices for remuneration: shaving, cutting, trimming, singeing, shampooing, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, or coloring the hair or beard or applying tonics or other preparation thereto; massaging, cleansing, or applying oils, creams, lotions, or other preparation to the face, scalp, or neck, either by hand or by mechanical appliances; provided that nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applicable to those persons licensed under chapter 439 to practice the occupations named therein.

"Student" is a person who is engaged in learning to be a barber in a barber school and while so doing assists in doing any act involved in the practice of barbering under the supervision of an instructor. [L 1947, c 194, §1; RL 1955, §58-1; HRS §438-1; am L 1986, c 138, §2; am L 1987, c 246, §1; am L 1997, c 87, §2]