Long Overdue The recognition and formal training requirements for natural hair styling are considered long overdue for several reasons. Historically, beauty and cosmetology standards have often centered around Eurocentric ideals, leading to a lack of acknowledgment and education regarding the unique needs of diverse hair textures, particularly natural and textured hair common in Black and other communities. This oversight has perpetuated a gap in training, … Continue reading students in New York State required to learn how to style textured hair