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Committee approves bill to let shampooing and simple hairstyling be done without cosmetology license
Summary
Rep. Underwood’s bill to exempt shampooing, blow-drying and simple hairstyling from full cosmetology licensure passed the committee after testimony from industry representatives and advocates; the bill requires registration with Department of Health and supervision by a licensed cosmetologist.
The Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee advanced House Bill 17-46 after hearing supporters and opponents describe consumer-protection trade-offs and the bill’s goal of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Representative Underwood said the bill narrows exemptions already found in the Natural Hair Braiders Act to allow shampooing, drying and simple hairstyling…
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