As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Mechanical device” means clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers, scissors, needles, thread, and hair binders; and
(2)
(A) “Natural hair braiding” means a service of twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair by hand or with a mechanical device that includes without limitation:
(i) The use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, natural or synthetic hair fibers, decorative beads, and other hair accessories;
(ii) The minor trimming of natural hair or hair extensions incidental to twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding hair;
(iii) The use of topical agents such as conditioners, gels, moisturizers, oils, pomades, and shampoos; and
(iv) The making of wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and hair extensions.
(B) Natural hair braiding does not include:
(i) The application of dyes, reactive chemicals, or other preparations to alter the color of the hair or to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair;
(ii) The use of chemical hair joining agents such as synthetic tape, keratin bonds, or fusion bonds; or
(iii) Embellishing or beautifying hair by cutting or singeing except as needed in the braiding process.
(C) Natural hair braiding is commonly known as “African-style hair braiding” but is not limited to any particular cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious form of hairstyle.