Utah: proposed changes to cosmetology licensing
Date postedAugust 28, 2024
Utah beauty professionals are protesting proposed legislative changes to cosmetology licensing, citing safety and business concerns. The proposed bill aims to eliminate broader cosmetology licenses, replacing them with more specialized technician licenses for specific services that require only 100 hours of training, compared to the current 1,200 hours. Opponents argue that reducing training could lead to inadequate knowledge of safety practices, such as infection control, and undermine businesses that rely on fully licensed professionals. Financial aid issues and concerns about the viability of small beauty businesses have also been raised. The legislature will continue reviewing the proposal.
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