Gross Announces Boutique Services Reform Signed into Law

Today, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law HB 238 which includes provisions removing barriers for those wanting to cut, clean, and braid hair and to thread and apply makeup, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R – West Chester).

Specifically, these provisions of HB 238 allow:  

The expansion of the scope of practice of the 450-hour natural-hair-styling license to allow for cutting, arranging, dressing, pressing, curling, or singeing hair. 
The expansion of boutique services to include shampooing and allowing hair rinsing. 
The removal of the affidavit requirement for boutique service registrants such as braiders, threaders, and makeup artists. Workers will no longer need to get permission from potential competitors saying they can safely perform their duties.  
These provisions in the bill stem from HB 58, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gross.

HB 238 makes it easier for boutique services practitioners, such as shampoo artists and natural hair braiders, to start working after registering their contact information with the State Cosmetology and Barber Board. 

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“The cosmetology field has long been overregulated in Ohio, pricing out many who wish to provide boutique services. Many states across the country have passed similar reforms which created thousands of opportunities for their citizens. Ohio is open for business,” said Gross.