GA HB684

Schools of barbering, cosmetology, and hair design in Georgia must add trichology training to their required curriculum, with courses consisting of at least 30 hours of instruction

Teachers and instructors seeking certification at the master cosmetologist, barber, or hair designer level must complete 50 hours of trichology training as part of their 750 hours of instructor training

Trichology is defined as the science of the structure, function, and diseases of human hair, including alopecia, and training covers providing hair care services to individuals with hair diseases

Instructors holding current certification as of June 30, 2026, are exempt from the trichology training requirement to maintain their certification but must complete it before renewal

Trichology training must be completed at postsecondary institutions approved by the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission or the board