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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 20. (a) “Natural hair braiding” means performing the act of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with mechanical devices that includes:
(1) the use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair and fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;
(2) minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;
(3) the making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions; and
(4) the use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos in performing the acts described in subdivisions (1) through (3).
(b) Natural hair braiding does not include:
(1) 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; or
(2) the use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin, bonds, or fusion bonds.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-8-2-20 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-8-2-20/
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