Exempts natural hair braiders from barbering and cosmetology licensing requirements in Hawaii.

The bill exempts natural hair braiders from obtaining a barbering or cosmetology license in Hawaii, provided they do not perform or advertise services regulated under these licenses. Natural hair braiding includes practices such as twisting, locking, wrapping, weaving, cornrowing, extending, or braiding hair by hand or with braiding devices, and the minor trimming of hair extensions. The exemption does not apply if the braider performs or advertises services regulated under the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act.

Exempts natural hair braiders from barbering and cosmetology licensing requirements in Hawaii.

The bill exempts natural hair braiders from obtaining a barbering or cosmetology license in Hawaii, provided they do not perform or advertise services regulated under these licenses. Natural hair braiding includes practices such as twisting, locking, wrapping, weaving, cornrowing, extending, or braiding hair by hand or with braiding devices, and the minor trimming of hair extensions. The exemption does not apply if the braider performs or advertises services regulated under the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act.