Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.

This New Jersey law (P.L.2023, c.231) permits licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and related professionals to rent individual chairs or booths within salons instead of requiring them to own or lease entire premises. Previously, practitioners needed full ownership or lease arrangements for their workspace. The change lowers startup costs for independent stylists and small businesses offering cosmetology, hairstyling, and ancillary services like nail care. It directly affects licensed practitioners seeking flexible workspace options without full business ownership.