(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Mechanical device” means clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers, scissors, needles, thread, and hair binders; and(2) (A) “Natural hair braiding” means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with a mechanical device that includes without limitation:(i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.(B) Natural hair braiding does not include:(i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.(C) Natural hair braiding is commonly known as “African-style hair braiding” but is not limited to any particular cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious form of hairstyle.
(1) “Mechanical device” means clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers, scissors, needles, thread, and hair binders; and
(2) (A) “Natural hair braiding” means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with a mechanical device that includes without limitation:(i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.(B) Natural hair braiding does not include:(i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.(C) Natural hair braiding is commonly known as “African-style hair braiding” but is not limited to any particular cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious form of hairstyle.
(A) “Natural hair braiding” means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with a mechanical device that includes without limitation:(i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.
(i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;
(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;
(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and
(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.
(B) Natural hair braiding does not include:(i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.
(i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;
(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or
(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.
(C) Natural hair braiding is commonly known as “African-style hair braiding” but is not limited to any particular cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious form of hairstyle.