African-style hair braiders sue over Missouri cosmetology licensing law

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

ST. LOUIS -- African-style hair braiders in Missouri, Arkansas and Washington are challenging state cosmetology licensing requirements as part of a coordinated legal campaign by a national foundation that opposes increased government regulation of street vendors, florists and other small businesses.

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