Indiana gives language regulations an unusual cut and trim

As a business, barbershops are about as straightforward as they come. A service that mostly caters to male grooming, the industry is one of the more classic professions in the country. However, as a result of a bill that's moving through the political process, the state of Indiana is calling for an end to barbershops. Well, in name at least.

While there will be no stoppage or actual change in the way barbershops do business, the state legislature has called for the term "barber" to be taken out of official nomenclature. Instead, the term for the person who gives a haircut and a shave will be "beauty culturalist," who, incidentally will now train at a "beauty culture school." Also, instead of going to a barbershop, patrons will now be visiting "beauty culture salons."

The move, which goes into effect on July 1, is meant to simplify the language that the state uses when talking about businesses that deal with grooming and cosmetics, with "beauty culture" acting as an umbrella term of sorts for all companies and professionals in the industry.

According to the bill, "beauty culture professional" will be used "when referring to barber, cosmetology, esthetician, manicurist and electrology licenses collectively." Additionally, the new ruling "combines the barber and cosmetology school salon, and instructor licenses into beauty culture licenses."

State Rep. David Wolkins, who sponsored the bill, told The Wall Street Journal that he expects it to pass later this year. Originally, Wolkins and other officials wanted to eliminate the cumbersome requirements for licenses in barbershops and beauty salons. After their efforts were stymied, they agreed on this compromise, which will simplify the process for all such businesses looking to acquire licenses.

Local companies looking to ensure that they are in compliance with all Arizona laws should seek out the services of a Phoenix small business attorney.

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