FK's Derrick Makes National News for Illegal Haircuts
Freeman faces fines and potentially jail time if police enforced the state law against him for snipping hair without a license.
“I’ve not harmed anyone. I have a growing list of satisfied customers. I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong,” Freeman said.
But licensees like Nashua cosmetologist Pam New say that their training protects the public which trusts the state to regulate the industry. New says hairdressers use powerful, caustic chemicals like bleach that can cause scars from burns if used incorrectly. Consumers assume cosmetologists are trained and licensed now, she said.
“God forbid if anything happens,” she said. “Literally, we could make bombs with these chemicals.”
The bill would deregulate occupations including landscape architects, court reporters and massage therapists. The bill also would repeal state regulation of hawkers, peddlers, itinerant vendors and athletic agents.
