Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts natural hair braiders from needing a cosmetology license, provided no chemicals or heat treatments are used in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Exempts natural hair braiders from needing a cosmetology license, provided no chemicals or heat treatments are used in Louisiana (Sec. 1-2).

• Defines “natural hair braiding” as twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding by hand or using tools like combs, crochet hooks or scissors (Sec. 1-2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning January 1, 2026 (Sec. 3).

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