SB 183·AL·senate
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; natural hair styling exempt from regulation
EnactedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Coleman (M)
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Enacted
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The Senate passed SB 183 to remove the requirement that natural hair stylists hold a license from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. People who provide natural hair styling for pay can now work without a state license, though they may still choose to obtain a voluntary license. The change also allows high‑school cosmetology students to earn a voluntary natural hairstylist license.
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