Bill > SB183

This bill amends Alabama law to exempt natural hair styling from regulation by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, meaning individuals performing natural hair styling, which involves cleansing, weaving, extending, locking, braiding, or arranging hair without chemical treatments or cutting, will no longer need a license from the board for this specific practice. The bill also clarifies that facilities where only natural hair styling is performed will not require a board license, though it allows for a voluntary natural hairstylist license to remain available for those who wish to obtain one, including students in public high school career and technical education cosmetology programs. This change is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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