Kansas Woman’s Lawsuit over “Sugaring” to Continue
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – A Shawnee County judge has denied the state cosmetology board’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over licensing requirements for a hair removal process called “sugaring.” Bryn Green, of Hays, is suing the board over a requirement that she go to cosmetology school before opening a sugaring business. Sugaring is a hair removal technique that involves using sugar, lemon juice and water. And the technique is not typically taught in cosmetology school. Sam MacRoberts with the Kansas Justice Institute is representing Green. “In our view, the Kansas Constitution prohibits unreasonable occupational licensing requirements, and in our view, that’s exactly what these sugaring requirements are,” he said. The state cosmetology board did not respond to a request for comment. State lawmakers attempted to deregulate sugaring last spring but Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the bill. She and other Democrats raised questions about safety and background checks.