S.656

Cosmetic Art Deregulation

Introduced·3/25/25

Exempts natural hair care, blow-dry styling, and makeup artistry from North Carolina's cosmetic art licensing requirements.

This bill exempts natural hair care, blow-dry styling, and makeup artistry from North Carolina's cosmetic art licensing requirements. It converts the mandatory natural hair care specialist license to a voluntary certificate. The bill allows licensed or certified individuals to provide these services in various settings, including residences of sick or disabled individuals and licensed barbershops. It also expands authorized practice settings for certain cosmetic art services and modifies licensing and renewal requirements for cosmetic art shops and practitioners.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed