S.2495

Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.

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New Jersey S2495 mandates training for cosmetologists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.

New Jersey S2495 requires the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to establish training requirements for students in cosmetology-hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding. This includes training on working with textured hair, defined as hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy. The training must cover working with various hair patterns, hair strand thickness, and hair volumes. Additionally, the licensing examination for these professions must include testing on textured hair as part of its written and practical portions.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 18, 2025

11:30 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

Nov 24, 2025

2:00 PM

Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Hearing

History

Jan 12

Senate

Approved P.L.2025, c.207.

Dec 22, 2025

Assembly

Substituted for A3882 (1R)

Dec 22, 2025

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (75-0-0)