This bill mandates that the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling implement new training requirements for students in cosmetology-hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding programs. Specifically, the curriculum must include instruction on working with textured hair, which is defined as hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy. The training will cover various aspects such as hair with different coil, curl, or wave patterns, hair strand thickness, and volumes of hair. Importantly, this training will not increase the total hours required for licensure but will be integrated into the existing curriculum.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the licensure examination for cosmetology-hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding will include questions and practical assessments related to textured hair. This ensures that all applicants are adequately prepared to provide services to individuals with textured hair. The new requirements are set to take effect seven months after the bill's enactment, while the examination changes will be implemented 25 months post-enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5B-3