Board denies Sunflower Massage probationary license after inspection finds apparent living quarters and unlicensed activity

The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology voted March 9 to deny a probationary establishment license for Sunflower Massage, whose applicant, Dirk Langer, asked the board to approve an establishment at 2605 South Decatur Boulevard in Las Vegas.

Board staff said inspections from December 2025 found an unlicensed employee inside the business, a room set up with a bed and toiletries and a refrigerator that appeared to show someone living on the property, and evidence of services being provided out of the location. Inspector Dana Lopez’s inspection notes — presented by staff — also described a discovery of a copied license and service menus found in treatment rooms. Staff said an investigation is ongoing and that the business had been cited for operating an unlicensed establishment and allowing unlicensed activity.

Langer told the board the person found inside was waiting for the air‑conditioning company to collect a payment and that his business partner had arranged temporary on‑site representation while he was out of town. Board members pressed him for details about who had keys, why a refrigerator and bed were present and why the business appeared to be listed as open in online searches even though Langer said it was closed.

Deputy Attorney General Joseph Osterio advised the board on the limits of its authority; members discussed prior court proceedings around the same location. After deliberation, the board found the evidence of habitation and apparent ongoing activity at the location persuasive and denied the application; it also upheld citations related to unlicensed operation. The applicant may pursue any administrative rehearing or legal remedies available to him, staff said.