17-26-503. Definitions.

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17-26-503. Definitions.

17-26-503. Definitions. 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 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.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-26-503

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