Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.

This bill requires New Jersey cosmetology schools to include training on working with textured hair in their curricula for students preparing for licensure as cosmetologists, hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders. Textured hair is defined as hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy, and the training must cover working with various coil, curl, and wave patterns, hair strand thickness, and hair volume. The bill also mandates that the state's licensure examinations include textured hair as part of both written and practical testing components. These requirements will apply to all schools licensed under New Jersey's cosmetology regulations. The bill aims to ensure professionals receive appropriate training for serving clients with textured hair without expanding current training hour requirements.