Hair Braiding Exempt from Licensure in Maine
Maine SB 296, which was recently signed into law, provides that a person who provides only hair braiding services is not required to hold a state barbering or cosmetology license.
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Maryland Introduces Limited Barber-Stylist License
Recently enacted Maryland HB 587 establishes a new barber-stylist limited license for practitioners providing the services of "cutting, razor cutting, or styling hair; shaving or
Update to Arkansas Cosmetology Laws: Hair Braiding License
Hair braiding is now exempt from professional license requirements in Arkansas. Arkansas HB 1177 was signed into law by Governor Hutchinson on March 15, 2015.
New Alaska Law Affects Manicurists
Alaska House Bill 131 was signed into law by Governor Walker on May 29, 2015. This new law affects all professionals performing manicures in Alaska. The law changes the existing state law in several important ways, including:
Changes to Montana Barber License Requirements
HB 81, signed by Governor Bullock on February 17, 2015, creates a new mandatory state license in Montana for “barbering nonchemical.” The new law provides that a person may