Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners Amendments.

Added a new definition for 'Hair Braiding' that specifies it involves tension on hair strands via braiding, twisting, or wrapping, and permits the use of decorative elements like beads or thread as long as they do not permanently alter the hair or require chemicals and heat.

Replaced the term 'natural hair care' with 'hair braiding' in the list of practices included under the definition of 'Cosmetic Art'.

Removed the previous definition for 'Natural Hair Care' and renumbered subsequent definitions to fill the gap, effectively renaming the license category from 'Natural Hair Care Specialist' to 'Hair Braider'.

The bill edition was updated from Edition 3 to Edition 4, and the adoption date was changed from 4/28/26 to 5/5/26.

The internal bill identifier was updated from S808-v-3 to S808-v-4.

Removed the standalone definition for 'cosmetology' (previously item 8a), which described the act of arranging, dressing, curling, and styling hair.

Removed the standalone definition for 'esthetician' (previously item 10), which defined the role as practicing only the skin care part of cosmetic art.

Removed the standalone definition for 'manicuring' (previously item 12), which defined the care and treatment of fingernails, toenails, and hands/feet.

Reordered the remaining definitions to start with 'cosmetologist' as item (8), followed by a sequential renumbering of all subsequent terms like 'cosmetology teacher' and 'esthetician' to fill the gaps.

Adjusted the numbering for 'mobile cosmetic art shop' and 'natural hair care' from (14a) and (14b) to (14a) and (14b) respectively, reflecting the removal of the intervening definitions.

Added the definition of 'Mobile cosmetic art shop' to authorize cosmetology services in motor homes.

Updated the definition of 'Booth' and 'Booth renter' to include mobile cosmetic art shops alongside traditional shops.

Added new definitions for 'Natural hair care specialist' and 'Natural hair care teacher' to formalize these roles.

Expanded the definition of 'Natural hair care' to explicitly include the use of artificial or natural hair in services like twisting or wrapping.

New definitions were added for 'hair designer', 'natural hair care specialist', and 'natural hair care' to formally recognize these roles within the state's cosmetic art laws.

The bill establishes eligibility for a new 'hair designer' license, allowing individuals to practice specific hair services without holding a full cosmetologist license.

Training requirements for cosmetologists were reduced, and a new apprenticeship elimination clause was added to streamline entry into the profession.

The original amendment's specific deadline of December 31, 2026, was replaced with a broader legislative framework that includes effective dates for new sections.

Extended the effective date for specific licensing changes from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Extended the effective date for the bill's operative sections from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Updated the rule for pending apprentice license applications to grant them as cosmetologist licenses if submitted before December 31, 2026.