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  • “The Document vs. The Narrative: Education Is Not Experience”

    New York law requires cosmetology education to address all hair types and textures—but does foundational education mean universal expertise? The statute specifically addresses education and testing regarding varying hair types and textures. Allen Y. Bird shares his perspective on the difference between education, experience, and specialization—and why he believes we should read beyond the headline. Respect should be universal. Expertise never will be. Let’s talk about it.  THE CULTURE CORNER  No Hierarchy. Just Styles.