As of 1 September, a new law in New York state requires hairdressers studying cosmetology to be trained to work with all hair types. Now, with the adoption of this legislation, they won’t have to.” The law, signed by Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, requires cosmetology and natural hair styling classes to include instruction on hair types from the kinkiest to the straightest. Additionally, the new training will require students to learn about hair and scalp properties, hair care and styling techniques associated with textured hair.
Students will have to demonstrate their proficiency on state licensing exams. The number of hours required to receive a license will not change. Schools have had three years to prepare for and comply with the new law, which was signed in 2023.
In January, New Jersey signed similar legislation into law, which likewise expanded textured hair education. New Jersey’s legislation requires students to receive training on textured hair, includes curly hair in written and practical testing on the state’s licensing exams and calls for schools to have appropriate training tools.
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