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Senate approves hair-safety permit for blow-dry shops; sponsors say public-safety training, opponents warn of licensing erosion
Summary
The Utah Senate passed first substitute Senate Bill 87 on Jan. 29, 2021, creating a narrow 'hair safety' permit for blow-dry and styling-only services and subjecting those businesses to Department of Health sanitation oversight; the measure passed 21–8 amid debate about enforcement and impact on cosmetologists.
The Utah State Senate passed first substitute Senate Bill 87 on Jan. 29, 2021, creating a limited hair-safety permit for individuals who provide only shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying and styling. Sponsor Senator Curtis S. Bramble said the measure balances public-safety standards with reduced barriers to entry for limited services.
Supporters said the substitute addresses two primary concerns raised by the cosmetology industry: (1) blow-dry bars and similar limited-service facilities will be subject to the same sanitation…
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