Bill > SB183

This bill amends Alabama law to exempt natural hair styling from regulation by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Specifically, it updates the definition of "cosmetology" to remove references to "braiding" and "weaving" and adds a new exemption to the chapter's applicability, stating that the chapter does not apply to any person who practices natural hair styling, as defined in the law, or to facilities where only natural hair styling is performed. Natural hair styling is defined as cleansing, weaving or interweaving, extending, locking, braiding, or arranging hair without cutting, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, removing, or chemical treatments. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 34-7B-20, which previously outlined applicant qualifications for natural hair stylist examination or licensing, and will become effective on October 1, 2026.

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