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The practice of "natural hair styling" means providing for a fee, or any consideration or exchange, whether direct or indirect, any of the following services to the hair of a human being: shampooing, arranging, dressing, twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking or braiding the hair or beard by either hand or mechanical appliances. Such practice shall not include cutting, shaving or trimming hair except that such activities are permissible to the extent that such activities are incidental to the practice of natural hair styling. Such practice shall not include the application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair. Techniques which result in tension on hair roots such as certain types of braiding, weaving, wrapping, locking and extending of the hair may only be performed by a natural hair styling or cosmetology licensee who has successfully completed an approved course of study in such techniques. It is the responsibility of licensees to understand the Appearance Enhancement Law. (pdf)

License Requirements

Fees and terms of licensure

Forms:

• Duplicate License/Registration Request
• Change Notice (Required when changing a name or address)
• Natural Hair Styling Application (pdf)
• Appearance Enhancement Business/Area Renter Application (pdf)   
• Appearance Enhancement Temporary License Extension Application (pdf)
• Credit Card Authorization Form (pdf)
• Experience Statement (pdf)
• Special Testing Arrangements Request (pdf)

Examination Information and Schedule:

• Written Exam:
  • January - June 2013
  • July - December 2013
• Practical Exam:
  • General Practical Exam Information and Supply List (pdf)
  • Practical Exam Excuse Policy (pdf)
  • Practical Exam Procedures (pdf)
  • List of Tasks Evaluated (pdf)

NYS Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee

Natural Hair Styling Endorsment Under a policy of endorsement, a state with higher educational requirements can accept licensees from a state with lesser standards by mandating experience to make up for the education deficiencies.

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