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

This bill exempts natural hair braiders from obtaining a license under the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, provided they do not perform regulated services or mislead consumers. Natural hair braiding includes practices like twisting, locking, and braiding hair, but excludes the use of dyes, chemicals, or hair joining agents. Violators may face sanctions for unlicensed practice of cosmetology or barbering. The bill aims to alleviate the burden of unnecessary licensing on natural hair braiders.

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

This bill exempts natural hair braiders from obtaining a license under the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, provided they do not perform regulated services or mislead consumers. Natural hair braiding includes practices like twisting, locking, and braiding hair, but excludes the use of dyes, chemicals, or hair joining agents. Violators may face sanctions for unlicensed practice of cosmetology or barbering. The bill aims to alleviate the burden of unnecessary licensing on natural hair braiders.