Deregulation – The power of the licensed professional
Barbers & Stylists from around the US debate the importance of being a licensed professional and the reasons why some believe there is no need!
Upgrading the Industry ep 1. tackles the burning issue of DEREGULATION in the barber and beauty industries. Join us Feb 2nd on Facebook, YouTube and www.BARBERTIME.com/media for this LIVE townhall discussion. (See LIVE stream)
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We can Take Lemons and Make Lemonade! (But, We Must Do it Together!) 🏽
Imagine a dramatic movie with a political figure who submits a matched pair of bills to to be heard in congress… One, for the cosmetologists, and the other for the barbers: all, in hopes to reestablish the hair a beauty industry with NO TRAINING/NO LICENSING!!! … AND, THEN, THE PLOT THICKENS!!!!!!!!
I’ve seen and heard the fear IN THE HEARTS AND SOULS OF THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY, THEMSELVES, FEEL AS THOUGH THEY AND THEIR OWN WILL BE SUFFERING THE MOST.
It feels like the the energies have changed, greatly, and can’t EVER COME BACK!!! IS THIS MOVING TO THE EDGE OF THE COUNTRY? OH, No!!!
- Merging the cosmetology and barber boards
- Not allowing other Barbers to enter and work in Tennessee
- Not allowing Tennessee barbers to use Tennessee licenses to transfer into other states
Walters said Tuesday morning that the bills have been withdrawn.
“While these bills were intended to allow for greater freedom for Tennesseans to engage in the business of natural hair styling and to streamline the regulation of the professions of barbering and cosmetology, mounting opposition and confusion made it clear that it would be preferable to withdraw support for the legislation,” he said via email.
~ Kevin Walters, communications director for the Department of Commerce & Insurance. (Who was this guy?)
ENTANGLERMENT
We can Take Lemons and Make Lemonade! (But, We Must Do it Together!)
This was an AMZING episode of two hair and beauty professionals joining together a diverse line up of supporters joining others together from near and far, motivate them to travel and support the cause standing together, standing boldly on the to truth of the matters and saving the state. Hoping and praying the each of you can raise up and do the same, once you a appropriately called to do so. 🏾
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Blessings,
Christopher Burke
Barber Time Media Network
Christopher Burke
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Columbus, OH 43215
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