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Category: Odd + Funny Author : Duncan Riley Posted: March 15, 2009
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Hairy stuff: New Jersey may ban Brazilian waxes


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Brazilian, and similar waxing styles could be banned in New Jersey under a proposal to be considered by the state’s Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

The ban on genital waxing comes after complaints to the board from two women who were injured and hospitalized after being waxed. New Jersey allows waxing of the face, neck, arms, legs and abdomen, but according to officials genital waxing has always been illegal, although not specifically spelled out.

Philly.com quoted salon owner Linda Orsuto saying that women would “go ballistic” if the proposal passed. “She said that some women would resort to waxing themselves, visiting unlicensed salons or traveling to other states, including Pennsylvania, in a quest to remain bare down there.”

Most salons in New Jersey currently offer the service, although some have stopped since it was disclosed that the practice may be illegal already. The board makes its decision in April











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3 Archived Responses to “ Hairy stuff: New Jersey may ban Brazilian waxes ”

  1. Feuza
    Mar 16, 2009

    There is a ban already, please read updated info
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    join us as we protest this silly ban…
    http://www.brazilianbikiniwax.org

  2. Sherry Butler
    Mar 16, 2009

    Well, the decision has been made! The NJ Board of Cosmetology met on 3/10 and Feuza Reis, Business Development Manager of Jaira’s Salons in South Amboy contacted the Association of Salon and Spa Professionals (ASSP) to educate the board on language, the socio-economic implications. A position paper was writtend and submitted for their closed meeting. The Board's decision…NO! Brazilian waxing still illegal in New Jersey!

    Feuza Reis contacted the ASSP again and now we have a form letter that can be downloaded and faxed to the Attorney General's office. Go to http://www.jairasbrazilianwax.com and help us get this overturned! Men, you also can't have your backs waxed either!

  3. PDFoxy
    Apr 6, 2009

    This is a silly ban