As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Mechanical device' means clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers, scissors, needles, thread, and hair binders; and(2)(A) 'Natural hair braiding' means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with a mechanical device that includes without limitation: (i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.(B) Natural hair braiding does not include: (i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except r the structure of the hair;(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.(C) Natural hair braiding is commonly known as 'African-style hair braiding' but is not limited to any particular cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious form of hairstyle.Added by Act 2015, No. 409,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
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