New Law in Minnesota Mandates Inclusive Hair Education for Cosmetology Licensing

Championed by the Texture Education Collective, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation requiring the Cosmetology State Board licensing to include training and testing on all hair types and textures.
Championed by the Texture Education Collective, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation requiring the Cosmetology State Board licensing to include training and testing on all hair types and textures.
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Minnesota became the third state in the nation to require training, education, and testing on all hair types and textures in order to earn a cosmetology license when Governor Tim Walz signed legislation into law on May 24, 2024. This monumental achievement for inclusive beauty in Minnesota will ensure hair stylists have the skills and knowledge to provide proper and safe hair services for all. Learn more about what the law entails and reactions its passing.

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