Why Washington legislators want to add textured hair care to beauty industry training
People with textured hair, especially in rural parts of Washington, often struggle to find local hair care that meets their needs and are sometimes forced to travel long distances for it as a result.
Lawmakers are hoping to change that with House Bill 1874, which would require people working in the hair care industry to receive training on textured hair during cosmetology school or apprenticeships. Textured hair is described in the bill as hair that has a distinct shape or pattern such as coils, curls, kinks, spirals, or waves.
“Textured hair has often been labeled as difficult to manage but that is furthest from the truth,” said its sponsor, Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland. “It’s not about difficulty, it’s about knowledge.”
The bill passed the House on a 92-5 vote. Five Republicans voted against the bill arguing the new requirements would create a bigger burden for people to obtain a license.
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