Section 25-8-2-2.7 - "Barbering"(a) "Barbering" means performing one (1) or more of the following practices upon the head, face, or neck of a person: (1) Cutting, trimming, styling, arranging, dressing, curling, permanent waving, cleansing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, or similarly treating hair.(2) Shaving or trimming beards and mustaches, including the use of a straight razor.(3) Applying oils, creams, antiseptics, clays, powders, lotions, or other preparations, either by hand or by mechanical appliances, in the performance of facial or scalp massage.(b) "Barbering" does not include performing the act of natural hair braiding or any of the acts described in subsection (a) when done:(1) in treating illness or disease;(2) as a student in a beauty culture school; or(3) without compensation.Amended by P.L. 189-2017,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by P.L. 158-2016, SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Amended by P.L. 170-2013, SEC. 6, eff. 7/1/2013.As added by P.L. 84-2010, SEC.25.