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chait1199 t1_j9t3xyf wrote

Overall, I welcome these changes. Some of the listed licenses are just unnecessarily bureaucratic and frankly pointless. However, I haven’t read much into the bill but on the cosmetology and barbering side, how the hell are we supposed to verify whether someone is a qualified barber??? Are they flat out eliminating those licenses or just revising the boards to make it easier for out of staters to reciprocate?

Honestly just glad they aren’t eliminating licenses for professions where real harm can be done to consumers. (Nurses, doctors, gas license, etc)

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Bassin-Jaysin t1_j9t8o6h wrote

Actually there is a lot to being a stylist. If your ok with them not being licensed then let them wax your eyebrows and color your hair and see how your experience goes. most stylist spend more time fixing at home haircuts and dye jobs then anything else. Working with hair/product chemicals and understanding how they work can be dangerous. This is why it pays to be licensed and not end up with a lawsuit.

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Lords_of_Lands t1_j9tjvol wrote

There's a big range between getting your hair cut and getting it styled.

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thisisntshakespeare t1_j9twko6 wrote

I was thinking about infections in regard to cosmetology. Nail fungi etc, I wouldn’t trust an unlicensed worker for practically anything. Isn’t the purpose of a professional license the fact that it’s a sign of professionalism and a guard against malpractice? A business screws up and their license to practice is in jeopardy.

An unlicensed cosmetologist uses unsterile materials and repeated customers get eye infections. What recourse do the customers have? Does the cosmetologist stay in business? There’s no license to lose.

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greenglasstree t1_j9yfazm wrote

Legit, this is only going to make affluent New Hampshirite women even more dependent on Massachusetts than before. Educated, rich New Hampshirite women already go to Massachusetts for luxury shopping, and other luxury services. Now they will also go to Massachusetts for haircuts, eyebrow microblading, eyebrow plucking, pubic hair removal, and to get their nails done.

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greenglasstree t1_j9yf412 wrote

There are so many infections that stem from low quality nail salons with shady hygienic practices.

Cosmetology done poorly can give you nail fungus, eye infections, accidental cuts on your skin, etc. I've heard of people who got 2nd degree burns because they got poorly done hair removal in Thailand.

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xcsler_returns t1_j9tcauq wrote

I've never checked if my barber is licensed. I've always relied on friends or have just taken my chances. It has not been a problem.

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