New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-17A-4. Cosmetology defined

A. arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, bleaching, coloring, straightening or similar work upon the hair of a person, whether by hand or through the use of chemistry or of mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances;

B. using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams or massaging, cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, beautifying or performing similar work on the body of a person;

C. manicuring and pedicuring the nails of a person;

D. caring for and servicing wigs and hair pieces; or

E. removing of unwanted hair except by means of electrology.