Bill > SB1475

This bill makes several updates to the procedures for cosmetology and barbering licensing in Oklahoma. Key provisions include: - Expanding the definition of "barbering" to include blow-dry styling, and exempting individuals solely practicing blow-dry styling, makeup application, and hairbraiding from the licensing requirements of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act. - Establishing new specialty licenses and certificates for eyelash extension specialists and demonstrators, and exempting eyelash extension application services from establishment licensing and inspection requirements. - Reducing the required cosmetology and barbering school curriculum from 1,500 hours to 1,000 hours, and reducing the required apprenticeship training hours from 3,000 to 2,250 hours. - Increasing various licensing and registration fees, and transitioning all licenses to a 2-year renewal cycle starting in 2025. - Allowing licensed cosmetologists, barbers, and eyelash extension specialists to provide services in a patron's private residence without being subject to inspection or regulation by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The bill is intended to update cosmetology and barbering licensing procedures in Oklahoma, providing more flexibility for certain services while maintaining standards for core cosmetology and barbering practices.