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New ‘hair texture inclusion’ law in New York requires all stylists to be trained in ALL hair types
American Thinker ^ | 12/11/2023 | Olivia Murray

Posted on 12/11/2023 8:44:29 PM PST by SeekAndFind

Here’s your daily (or hourly?) reminder that politicians have outlived their usefulness.

According to a new article out at The Grio, Democrat Jamaal Bailey, a New York state senator, introduced a bill to revamp the hair industry and advance “hair texture inclusion” so people with all different hair types can pop in for a haircut anywhere, and expect trained staff. From 

Democratic New York Senator Jamaal Bailey understands firsthand how challenging it is to find a hair stylist trained in his hair texture.

He told Allure magazine he often runs into scenarios where he’s not in his neighborhood but in need of a quick tape-up or shape-up — and left debating who around him might be qualified.

‘The struggle is real,’ he said.

This is partly why, in April, he introduced Bill S6528A, a new law in New York state that will require all hair stylists to be trained in all textures.

‘It’s not only common sense; [it’s] the right thing to do,’ Sen. Bailey told Allure when speaking about the new law. He added, ‘It’s personal.’

(I’ll add this: it aggravates me to no end to hear that elected officials consider government a vehicle for personal gratification and self-service. A law should never be based on “personal” desires and whims.)

From the law’s summary on the state senate’s website:

Requires the secretary of state to promulgate rules and regulations requiring that education and testing for cosmetologists or natural hair stylists include education and testing regarding the provision of services to individuals with all hair types and textures, including, but not limited to, various curl or wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair.


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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: blackracistsmatter; hairstyling; jamaalbailey; newyork; regulation; requirements
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more government is the exact opposite of common sense, it’s common nonsense (something we’re used to with the Democrats), and his little stunt is going to yield worse haircuts that cost more—after all, that’s exactly what’s going to happen. The state demanding additional “training” means more costs placed on the stylist to procure the necessary training and licensing, costs which then transfer to the consumer; and it also means that a stylist is now expected to be a “Jack of all trades” which precedes the reality that… they’re “a master of none.”
1 posted on 12/11/2023 8:44:29 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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2 posted on 12/11/2023 8:48:42 PM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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> people with all different hair types can pop in for a haircut anywhere, and expect trained staff <

This is just more government interference in private business.
But it’s good news for this guy, I guess.


3 posted on 12/11/2023 8:51:36 PM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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So lawyers and doctors and engineers can specialize but hairdressers can’t .

Unbelievable .

L.


4 posted on 12/11/2023 8:55:35 PM PST by Mears
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To: SeekAndFind

So freakin’ draconian.

Government out of control.


5 posted on 12/11/2023 8:56:58 PM PST by Allegra (Less propaganda would be appreciated. )
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“The struggle is real”


6 posted on 12/11/2023 9:03:14 PM PST by cabojoe ( 🇺🇸 Stop Ukie censorship. Release Gonzalo Lira)
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I can’t wait for New York to go bankrupt.

Its close. Real close.


7 posted on 12/11/2023 9:07:10 PM PST by PGR88
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Jamaal is a tard. Different types of hair are included in the trainin already.


8 posted on 12/11/2023 9:08:54 PM PST by ssfromla (All of this is to see how far they can push us and I have to tell)
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And once again I point out that there is NO reason (except for state revenue enhancement) for the government to be issuing licenses and permits for any of this.

We went for all of human history without the government regulating our hair care and somehow survived.

The difference between a good hair cut and a bad one is two weeks.

9 posted on 12/11/2023 9:09:19 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear ( In a quaint alleyway, they graciously signaled for a vehicle on the main road to lead the way. )
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Just when you think we’ve reached maximum insanity, something like this comes along


10 posted on 12/11/2023 9:25:41 PM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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Will I be able to finally sue when the lady cutting my hair says that I can’t have bangs just because my hairline is now around the midpoint of my head?


11 posted on 12/11/2023 9:53:33 PM PST by KarlInOhio (Democrats' version of MAGA: Making America the Gulag Archipelago. Now with "Formal Deprogramming")
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You notice he did not want to go back to “HIS” neighborhood to get hair cut.


12 posted on 12/11/2023 11:04:54 PM PST by Free Deplorable
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How about a law that requires all restaurants to serve all cuisines so people can go anywhere to eat what they want?

-PJ

13 posted on 12/11/2023 11:08:44 PM PST by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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Jamal - This clown went to the Bronx High School of Science. (Wikipedia)


14 posted on 12/11/2023 11:15:20 PM PST by dennisw (Be positive. Every day is another day.)
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He told Allure magazine he often runs into scenarios where he’s not in his neighborhood but in need of a quick tape-up or shape-up

I'm calling BS. Needing a barber or stylist isn't all of a sudden like having to find a bathroom. You look in the mirror and PLAN to go to your barber or stylist.

In any case it's total government overreach. Like passing a law requiring Ford mechanics to be trained on Teslas.

15 posted on 12/12/2023 3:49:08 AM PST by Lizavetta
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D###k head needs to be shaved and booted in his a@@


16 posted on 12/12/2023 4:11:47 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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Fans of Click and Clack’s NPR Car Talk may remember that “Urgent (desperate) need of a haircut” meant a need to find toilet facilities, and find them fast.


17 posted on 12/12/2023 4:51:23 AM PST by Sooth2222 (“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” /"Every nation has the government it deserves.” )
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Lice cut is now the style among African women who reside in the USA

It requires no special knowledge


18 posted on 12/12/2023 5:10:21 AM PST by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Hamascide is required in total)
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Introducing the $700 haircut -


19 posted on 12/12/2023 5:25:29 AM PST by trebb (So many fools - so little time...)
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Won’t this take away business from black-owned business who specialize in black hair types?


20 posted on 12/12/2023 5:26:46 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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