Updated: Bill Withdrawn. Indiana House Bill Outrageous. Act Now!
UPDATE: The bill has been withdrawn! Thanks to everyone for getting involved. Here’s an article about the withdrawal.
House Bill 1006, introduced by Rep. David Wolkins, R-Kosciusko, is set to be heard by the Employment Labor and Pensions Committee at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. In essence, licensing would be eliminated for everyone in the barbering and cosmetology fields in the state of Indiana.
Would you want a hairdresser using razors and dangerous chemicals without training or licensing? No!
If you’re in Indiana or value our industry, this is huge. Contact Indiana’s representatives and let them know this bill cannot pass as it is.
Contact Your Representative
If you’re in Indiana or care about the future of our industry, it’s important that you reach out to Indiana’s state representatives. Click here to find a list of representatives and their contact info. If you’re in Indiana, it’s important that you contact your representative directly.
Sign the Petition
A group of activists will deliver this petition to the Indiana House tomorrow. Make sure your name is on it.
Spread the Word
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79 Responses to Updated: Bill Withdrawn. Indiana House Bill Outrageous. Act Now!
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Jenn Harbour says:
this is an outrage!! whats next!! this woud be the worst thing that could happen to the industry!!
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I hope this does not pass. I would love to challenge any of the people who want to pass this bill to go out and get their hair done by someone with no training. I bet they would not be happy
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Seriously! We need licensed Cosmetologists!! in our industry some of us take our profession very series!!!
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Elspeth Hoover says:
Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention!! I am currently a cosmetology student in the state of Indiana and I find this insane!!
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Donna says:
Think about it. Would you really want someone with no training using all those chemicals on you ??
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Tabatha says:
Thanks everyone for the support keep spreading the word
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Bonnie says:
That is an out rage and as a student in va with all that I have learned… License need to stay put. The chemicals and products we use have to have education behind them. I think the stores shouldn’t be allowed to sell chemicals without the proper know how…
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This is not even smart who came out with this , But whoever this is let them get a none so called cosmetologist to work on there heads they than will have a different outlook. Iam against this for the very reason these real cosmetologist work very hard trying to get there Learning in and get there licsense, And I personally do not want anybody working on my head That does not have any learning to back them up. Also if they dont mix these chemicals together and not knowing what there doing Lord Help . Thats like saying you can go out here and fly a plane you dont need no learning .
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Sara says:
I'm not a stylist, or cosmetologist. But I've seen enough shoddy work that forever damages a persons scalp/hair by LICENSED people, that having it unlicensed scares the b'jeasus out of me!!! Keep this regulated!!!
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Hana says:
I rarely go to a hairstylist or cosmetologist because I have not had much luck in finding a hairdresser who would understand, know how to handle, cut, style my unruly hair, but I WILL definitely sign the petition. Maybe, just maybe one day a well educated and certified affordable hairstylist ( perhaps like Tabitha) will take care of my hair. Tabitha would you cut and style my hair ???
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Summer says:
This has to be one of THE dumbest idea’s I have ever heard of. Complete insult to all current stylists.
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Holly says:
Thank you Tabitha for shedding light on this to all the other states. We are doing rallies and petitions to keep us licensed. Please help support us in this cause. Let’s keep the industry professional!
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jennie says:
Have they never seen an early nineties People’s Court?? This is ridiculous. People have no idea how much training and chemistry knowledge we must have to do this work. We have continuing ed. all the time because products, chemicals, and techniques are changed constantly. Even after cosmetology school, it takes a couple years to really learn our business. Please, allow no untrained barbers or stylists out there!! Plus, it would be like taking a bachelors degree away from a junior collage.
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Angelina says:
I personally just finished school for esthetics and am currently going for nails… I learned more than just how to give a facial, wax, massage… I learned techniques, skin conditions and how they can be treated, what not to do! If there were no regulations people could be seriously harmed! For instance someone without knowledge and regulation could perform a facial using the machines on someone who has epilepsy, heart conditions, or other contraindications and because there was no regulation they have now put someone’s life at risk! There’s also diseases we in the beauty industry must learn as part of our education so that diseases are not spread, or simply sanitary guidelines we are under regulation to follow so we do not spread disease! Hence the reason regulation in this field is imperative to people’s health, safety, and well being!
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NO WAY GO TO SCHOOL AND PAY LIKE WE ALL DID I AM License FOR 37 YR AND DO NOT STOP GOING FOR NORE Indiana YOUR LADY ARE GOING TO LOOK LIKE S))))
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Heather Dawn says:
This is crazy!
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Shama says:
This is ridiculous, our industry is ever growing and changing, products change, hair changes, we need to constantly be educating ourselves! Knowledge is power!!! Why would they wanna take that away?
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Republicans are evil people!!! They r trying to do whatever they want just cause they have house majority.. I'm a union carpenter and they wanna take my bargaining rights away… people need to realise and get the vote out in november and vote democrat.. all these bills can be kille if the democratic party gets majority back.. its very important to spread the word!!!
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Robert Wright says:
It's another way the GOVERMENT can stick there nose where it should of never been. People go to school for years and spend a crap load of money to do it and now they want to pass Bill 1006 saying you don't need the lic to do it that's horse shit
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Sarah says:
keep them licensed!!!!!!
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Robin Jorgensen says:
People are assholes,I am a Registered Nurse and was amazed on the 1st day of Beauty School when I saw our textbooks….Hair design is a Science and an Art requiring knowledge of Chemistry,Math,Anatomy & Physiology,business….even Psychology. It's really quite the Slap in the Face…isn't it???
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Father of two stylists says:
I think this proposal is a great idea. Wouldn’t the cosmetology, hairstyling industry be the best judge as to who should be licensed? What makes the state or federal government good at it? The state of Indiana is NOT saying that these people should not be licensed, they’re just saying that the state isn’t going to do it because the cost of running the program outweighs the benefits and risks involved. Don’t believe me? Read the docs for yourself.
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Kyle says:
You can't trust an industry to self-regulate. It's that simple.
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Renee says:
And what is your basis for this statement? Prove it. Look at the scuba industry. In most cases, one cannot purchase all equipment necessary without presenting a certification card. The industry is very tight with their support of only business that comply with regulations set forth by PADI, for example.
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Agreed. Before acting on emotional ties to your license, please read all the facts. There are industries that have done quite well by regulating themselves. Anyone who already has a license will inherently become more valuable to the industry. At the same time, those who are currently in school or are in the limbo between graduation and receiving their license will not lose the education in which they invested. We are not the only industry being affected. It's time to take this industry into our own hands, rather than crying to the government to do it for us!
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Not that the two industries should be compared in any way, but the mortgage industry was basically self-regulated prior to our housing collapse and financial meltdown. I'm sure you can find a handful of home owners (or former home owners) in your neighborhood who can attest to how well that self-regulation worked!
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nikki says:
Yeah let’s have drop dead fred run around with scissors…
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Haha, that is the best way to sum it up! Good statement.
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Jesse knoth says:
This Shit right here it directly effects me. The fact that tabatha has broadcasted her opinion means the world to me. As much as I wish I had her in my daily life or having the privilege of her stepping into my salon will always just be a dream. This whole stupid ass idea makes me wanna barf in the first Prada I see….I am a single gay father who’s ambitions in life were always to open a salon. So I did. And with everything I have put myself and my son through to get here has been a blessing, but this has been a outrage. I mean come on How stupid could you be. Obviously pretty stupid if they want untrained, uneducated, careless people taking over what we as trained, educated, talented people have taken years to build. I grew up with the mine set that if you want something you have to work for it. IF you want to be someone of importance then you must work harder. I refuse to bring my son up any other way. But its Shit like this that will make him think that when times get hard the state will give give give to make it better. Not so much. What if one day I chose to move out of state. WHere would I go do hair and not have to go back to school to prove I am educated. I did it once and won’t do it again. I am better than that. I am Not saying I don’t support stimulating jobs here in Indiana. What I am saying though is don’t do it in a industry that a state normally requires education and training. If anything come up off some of the available land. Build more colleges, build more factories, build more housing something. If you need a job, go look for one. IF you can’t find one then take your ass to school. If you can’t go to school, get educated on How too. If you can’t get educated then find someone else to listen to your excuses. I have a future to think about you should too. I have a salon to keep open and operating. And I have a rally @ the statehouse to get ready for because I have rights and my right could be there wrong.
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Barb says:
I have been using licensed cosmotologist all my life – why is it the wave to do away with what has worked for so many years, we need to look at history and keep our standards high, if anything, these valuable cosmotologist handle so many chemicals maybe retesting there knowledge and skills every 5 or 10 years would be more apprepro or at least yearly classes that are registered and that would rid the bad ones out and make the good ones worth what is being charged. And yes I would love to have Tabitha come to a salon in my town and perform a valuable class and synopsis of skills. "Keep The Licensing"
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Tracey says:
Are you Crazy? I would never want anyone touching my head that’s unlicened This is OUTRAGEOUS!!
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Marco A. Alvarado says:
I am absolutely appalled by this outlandish bill. Would anyone in their right mind allow any untrained Barber shave them with a straight razor? Cosmetologists and Barbers alike need to be trained. We are trained not only in history, customer service and business, but also techniques. I would to thanks everyone from the bottom of my heart for fighting to protect our industry and our passion! Tabitha u are my hero!
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is outrageous! do not need many words is outrageous and shameful one and only!
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stacy schmitt says:
no way should this be passed! Why would they even consider this!
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Christian says:
I'm a cosmetology student right now here in Indiana, and it just upsets me that they don't see the need to have use licensed anymore! As much as I have learned so far in school for the 5 months I've been in there is unreal, and now they want anyone off the street to go and do hair!!!!! You know how much stuff can be passed around if it's not taken care of like it should be!! I e-mailed tabatha yesterday at Brovo.com to see what she would do, and I'm woundering how many more people did, because this is by far the best thing she could have ever done!! I have been waiting for the chance to go to school and do what I have always wanted to do and have a career! I work full time and go to school at night during the week and every Saturday leaving my children and my fiancee at home, and I'm doing that so I can have a career and make a better life for my family, and now this after everything that I've been doing they want to take that away from us! My belly is in knots over this! People will be out of jobs! My teachers at school will be out of a job.
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Alicia says:
This is stupid… Keep the licenses!!!! If this law is passed, I’d like the money back on what I paid for to get my lisence… Including school, driving to the test center and back and driving to and from school…..
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And then what, sue the state for trying to save money?
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Call HB1006's Rep Gutwein at 317-232-9509 to tell him that we must support the ROEC's alternative recommendation of STREAMLINING and COMBINING the licenses rather than ELIMINATING the licenses.
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Jess says:
I believe this is a AMAZING idea! Bravo, to whomever proposed it. I am the owner of a barbershop in Indianapolis. I am not only a licensed cosmetologist but I also have a bachelors degree in business. I understand the importance of educating yourself. However, some of the best haircuts, color, and styles I have seen have been from the hands of a non-licensed person. I have missed out on the opportunity of employing great people because they are missing a license. THAT is absurd. COme on be open minded people. Yes, maybe there should be a course or a certification, something similar to what a tattoo artist would receive. There is no need to spend $10,000 to pay a school for 2 years of teaching on something that is a God given talent. I believe many of you who oppose it are just sore because you had to pay and attend school and now many people will not have too.
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Agreed. Thank you for looking at this objectively. If anything, our industry needs CHANGE FROM THE INSIDE! Self-regulation/national regulatory board overseen by the industry, if anything.
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Tabatha please please please come . Rumor has it your in chicago
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I wonder if this "people" if you have dental problems will go to a dentist or neighbor to the second (irony)
Frankly, it's the last straw. Professionals can advise you as not all the same have the same skin type. Some people will have more delicate skin, drier, more fat. and they are prepared to advise you to choose the right product.
Sorry for the comparison but I would like to know if any of these senior officials will make the wrath vasetomia would go to the doctor or marine biologist me that I am the end of the day I know how an animal is castrated =) Joke apart. I hope not to go ahead the House Bill 1006. I'm with you all who are dedicated to the world of cosmetics and estilimo -
No way! I thought they were crazy when the continuing education was dropped!
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kandice white says:
As a qualified cosmetologist, I am shocked at this.
Through training, proper hair professionals are taught to sanitize and disinfect implements, and this prevents disease transmission. Chemicals used in this industry can cause burns, blindness, and skin rashes if misused by unskilled persons.
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Tammy Sensmeier says:
We don’t want people using bloodroot on people. Some of these chemicals and herbs are dangerous and people should be adequately trained.
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cora says:
One word stupid….
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THANKS TABITHA FOR ALL THE HELP, IT WORKED. I have been told that Indiana did NOT pass the 1006 HB!!
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Eytzen says:
There hasnt been anything definite yet, but they will for sure vote on Tuesday.
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Crystal Garcia says:
That is so ridiculous who ever is trying to pass this bill is an idiot and obviously knows nothing about hairdressing!
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Sandy says:
From what I understand , the state of Indiana just wants to get out of the business of regulating the hair fields, because it costs so much to run? Maybe it would make more sense to just double the fees you pay to the state boards. That way you can keep your licenses and the state won’t go broke.
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Maggie says:
Don’t let this pass, it’s a huge mistake!
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Danielle says:
As a stylist from Indiana I appreciate the concern and the awareness that you have spread through the community. It's extremely frustrating and this effects me in every which way! This industry is already so populated! Now were adding outsiders into the mix? There's simply not enough room, for one, secondly; If I wanted to take the time to apprentice someone and teach them the ropes I would have become a instructor not a hairstylist, and most importantly….school. Where will the cosmetology schools go? What will be left of them? There are so many things that my school taught me, like the basic fundamentals of a stylist, proper sanitation, and learning there is on going education. As an industry that is based off of knowledge and growth we need to keep this industry alive. And if this bill passes I believe that is would kill our industry. Don't get me wrong I think its awesome that there are people out there who have a passion for this world and want to be involved in it…. but I feel like if they really took it seriously they would still want to get education and not just work in a salon completely blind to everything at first. Indiana is making a big mistake if they think this is a good idea.
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Carol says:
I sit in agreement with this bill. Most licensing is not to protect the public, but instead to levy taxes through fees on an industry. It is also to limit competition. Bottom line if you do your job well… no problem… People will continue to refer others to you. If you are not equipped to do the job… the client would not be back and will go to someone else. If it is really bad… there is the legal system file a civil suit.
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Glad to know there are others who are able to look at it objectively as well.
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I was there, they won’t pass it. Those people who were there talkin got their asses educated, and those chamber member gladly challenged their knowledge. Two particularly stood out as not it favor from the beginning. The big dog in charge even make the statement that in all the years he has done his job this is the second dumbest bill he has ever seen …so when I left it was still lookin good… There were sooo many people that it started late and there was no room the lines on all the levels were never ending
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John says:
…..But I would still need a license to fish a pond in Indiana?!! ok. I'm a veteran Hair Dresser in Virginia, and I don't support this stupid Idea.
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Kayla Jones says:
There are plenty other licenses that can be taken away. Hairstylists need to learn how to use chemicals correctly and how and when to use.hot wax. Plenty of reasons why they shouldn’t ne taken away
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This Monday 1:00pm sharp rally protest gathering at the statehouse in Indianapolis it is open to everyone. Today was a emotional day but it will not stop us. I hear tabatha has already agreed to arrive. Spread the word … Address is Washington st and capital ave
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We are this close. Tabatha we need your word this is it. Vote is Tuesday….this is the last chance to change their minds…when I was there it was stated that if we do get to keep our licenses that they will be rewritten
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Tina Humphrey says:
THIS BILL CAN NOT ,CAN NOT,CAN NOT GET PASSED!!!!!!!!
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Tabatha, Thank you so much for your support. My school The Salon Professional Academy went to the state house today. The turn out was amazing, just hoping we really made an impact! They said they aren't going to "kill" the bill, but the final decision will be made Tuesday! Thank you everyone for all the support for Indiana Cosmetology, it means the world to all of us! Oh and we put up one hell of a fight, and will continue to fight until they realize what a stupid idea this is!
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Thats my school also! Hell ya we will! We've not worked this hard for nothing.
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Jordan says:
I am so appalled by this. I take what I do so seriously and have so much passion for this industry. I think it’s a huge mistake to do this to our profession.
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Bonnie Sanquenetti says:
It is saddening to know that hard work in school and 11 years of service can be taken away. Do you know the long days and nights so many of these cometologist spent building a clientele? To not think about the people making a living in this industry is the most unamerican thing I have ever heard. Why have licensed dentist, doctor, and etc if anyone can practice with the harmful chemical that we are knowledges in?
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Sammi says:
This is by far the most ridiculous thing the state of Indiana has ever tired to do. I have been licensed since 2010, and I do not believe just anyone off the streets could walk into a salon and do what we do. Cosmetology takes so much time, effort, and experience. People who are not licensed have no experience with the chemicals and the procedures that we work with, and i don't know anyone who would walk into a salon and pay for a service to be done by someone who is not licensed. We are the beauty industry. We are educated, certified, and licensed by the state for a reason! DO NOT TAKE THAT AWAY FROM US. This will destroy our industry more than they know.
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http://www.againstthegrainmag.com The Barbershop Lifestyle Publicatiion We must continue to unite and learn from this issue that we need to have a political voice to hold those who attempt to hurt this business accountable.
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emmie says:
From what I have heard the vote has been postponed
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Kelly Payton says:
Please don’t let something so senseless pass! I have worked way to hard for just “anybody” to come in & start doing what I love!
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marjiscott says:
I do not understand what the State of indiana would gain by elimating such a solid source of revenue for this State's budget ?? What sense does this make to lose income?
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newest info for today!!!!!!
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Sarah duff says:
This is ridiculous!! I am from Indiana stationed out in Virginia Beach,VA, and currently a cosmetology student! I take my education seriously, and to move back home after spending 17, at a Paul Mitchell school, this makes me SO ANGRY! we learn so much more than what people think! FIGHT TO END THIS! WE NEED LICENAED COSMETOLOGISTS!!!
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Lynn Paniccia says:
House bill 1006 sounds like something from a Woody Allen movie. This is a joke, right! Who is the moron that came up with this rediculous idea anyway? While we're at it, why don't we all become dentist and lawyers and teachers and policemen and just put an end to all licensing! If you can read and you like doing it, than start reading on any field you desire and than open a business doing just that! No licensing anywhere for anyone. Does anyone need a tooth extracted? I have the pliers! License to extract? They did away with that, take 2 aspirins and call me in the morning. Oh! that antibiotic did'nt work, try this one! etc…. why is my industry any less important than those? The trickle down effect would be devastating for our industry. While some may not take it serious as in any profession, most of us do in ours and do hold our profession in high esteem.
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If this law passes, I want a refund for all my education including, cosmetology school, all my college courses, college books, time spent studying, gas going back and forth to the schools, libraries, shows, private classes to specialize in all the different aspects of hair, weaves, foiling, multiple extension types, intergration hair pieces for those with unfortunate hair loss, color training, Hair cut design training, CLIC program, texture services, roller styling, iron styling, healthy hair concepts, and all the sciences behind those that I mentioned. I am licensed and certified in each and every one of those things and then some! Each certification cost money! Those of you that see no need for licensing must be suffering from sour grapes syndrome. What happened? Did you have trouble making the grade? Go back to school! leave the rest of us alone! Go after the illegal non licensed people and "fine" them so you can make some money for your state! Don't punish those of us that walked the straight and narrow and followed the rules!
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Toni Jackson says:
Tabitha, New Hampshire has 3 similar bills on their docket.
HB1265, HB1431, and HB1538 http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/…
(click on Bill Status Search at the top of the page to find out more about each bill)Looks like they are still in committee until February 23rd
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MARTIN says:
get a grip people. it's freaking hair! of course there should not be a requirement to be licensed! nanny state is how we have been indoctrinated to think. grow up. this industry is not important enough to warrant tax payer's dollars spent on regulating vanity with NO INHERENT DANGER TO ANYONE!
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