Select Program Select Region    
   

Archive for October, 2009

Review of Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”

October 27th, 2009 by BSD

Chris Rock’s three-year-old daughter Lola asked him, “Daddy, why don’t I have good hair?” This launched the comedian headfirst into the topic of ‘good hair’ - commonly thought of as straight, shiny, European-looking locks. This topic has fueled debates within the African American community for generations.
Rock records this search for truth in African American hair [...]

Address-Free Licenses for Florida Barbers and Cosmetologists

October 9th, 2009 by BSD

Florida cosmetology law requires barbers and cosmetologists to post their license and picture where customers can see it.  Until Tuesday, October 6, home addresses were also required to be posted. This change gives cosmetologists and barbers comfort knowing that their personal information is no longer easily accessible to the public.
According to this article, Florida’s Department [...]

Illinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws

August 20th, 2009 by BSD

Since 1985, Illinois has maintained that if you want to work in the cosmetology or beauty field, you must have a cosmetology license. In fact, all states require all cosmetologists be licensed to work on hair, nails and skin. But, when you offer such a niche service like hair braiding, that’s where the law becomes [...]