Bill > A07924

This bill renames and expands the definition of "natural hair styling" to "natural hair care and braiding" within New York State's General Business Law, clarifying that this practice encompasses a wide range of services for all hair types and textures, including consulting, scalp analysis, shampooing, conditioning, and various styling techniques like twisting, coiling, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, and braiding, using a variety of tools and materials, while explicitly excluding chemical treatments or permanent structural alterations. The bill also introduces an apprenticeship program for natural hair care and braiding, allowing individuals with at least five years of experience to apply for a temporary license to work under supervision while completing required educational courses, and establishes a pathway for licensed barbers to obtain a natural hair care and braiding license. Furthermore, it defines terms such as "natural hair," "textured hair," "textured styles," "braid," "braiding," "African braiding," "locking," and "weaving" to provide a comprehensive framework for the practice and licensing of natural hair care and braiding professionals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7924