Personal Freedom
Blow Dry Bars: Another Successful Example for Licensure Reform
This legislation does not put customers in any danger, but it does create the ability for more individuals to become employed and avoid all of the challenges surrounding the lengthy licensing process.
2021 Bills
SB 87: Licensure Exemption for Blow Dry Bars
This bill creates an exemption from occupational licensure for "blow dry bars" or similar services that only wash, dry, and style hair.
2018 Bills
HB 335: More Access to Apprentices for an Occupational License
This bill reduces burdensome licensure requirements for apprentices looking to get involved in the hair care industry.
Free Market
Utah’s Hairbrained Scheme To Protect Special Interests Needs To Be Upbraided
A recent dust up in Utah courts pitted African hair braiding specialist, Jestina Clayton, against the State of Utah, over a current statute that requires 2000 hours of cosmetology coursework to become a licensed hair braider....