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Institute for Justice: Massachusetts Exempts Hair Braiders From Occupational Licensing
January 16, 2021
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release:

Massachusetts became the to eliminate licensing for natural hair braiders, thanks to a bonding bill signed late Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker. With a rich heritage spanning millennia, natural hair braiding is a beauty practice common in many African American and African immigrant communities. Unlike cosmetologists, braiders do not cut hair or use any harsh chemicals or dyes in their work.

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