As a small business owner and barbershop operator in (City/District), I’m really worried about the proposed changes to Utah’s barbering license requirements. If this bill goes through, it’ll have serious consequences for my small barbershop, lower the standards in our industry, and even put public health in jeopardy.

If this bill passes, here's what will happen:

1. The industry will be flooded with undertrained workers, which means that shop owners like me will have to shoulder the extra training costs ourselves.

2. The value of the barber license will drop, making it tougher for licensed pros to earn a decent living.

3. Public health could take a hit by allowing unqualified people to work with sharp tools and interact directly with clients, leading to a higher chance of infections and unsanitary conditions.

4. My business could suffer as customers might lose confidence in the quality and professionalism of licensed barbers.

Barbering is a skilled trade that needs real training—not just a quick course. This bill will hurt small businesses, the workforce, and consumer trust in licensed professionals. It’s important to vote NO on this bill to support barbers and small businesses.

Thanks for taking the time to consider the impact of this situation!

I’m reaching out to share why I’m against the changes to Utah’s barbering license requirements. As someone who dreams of being a licensed barber, this bill really threatens my future job and financial security.

By lowering the training requirements, this bill will:

1. Take away financial aid eligibility for barbering programs, making it tougher for students like me to afford good education.

2. Decrease the value of a barber license, which means I’ll have a harder time making a decent living.

3. Limit my options to work in other states, since no state will recognize a barber license with less than 800 hours. If I ever move, I’ll end up paying more and needing to take extra courses to meet other states’ requirements.

4. Leave me unprepared, making it more difficult to stand out in the industry and serve my clients properly.

I want to start my career fully trained and ready to thrive. I’m not interested in a “micro-license” that could hold me back from reaching my earning potential and growing in my career.

Please vote NO on this bill and support the future of barbers in Utah.

I just wanted to drop a note as a concerned citizen and customer who really appreciates the skill and professionalism of our barbers here in Utah. I recently found out about a bill that’s looking to cut down on the training requirements for barbers, and it honestly shocked me.

If this bill goes through, it could really put people’s health at risk by letting undertrained folks handle sharp tools so close to our skin, scalp, and face. That’s pretty scary!

Plus, it could lower safety and sanitation standards, which means a higher chance of infections and cross-contamination. Nobody wants that!

This bill could also harm a profession that’s been around for ages, replacing it with something that’s just not as good for both customers and barbers. It could hurt small businesses too, since barbershops would need to train newcomers on skills they should have learned in school.

When I sit in that chair for a haircut, I want to know my barber is fully trained and skilled. This bill could open the door for people who aren’t up to par to pose as professionals, and that’s just not okay.

Let’s protect our barbers, our small businesses, and our community’s safety. Please vote NO on this bill!

I’m reaching out as a barber with [X] years of experience working in Utah. I truly care about providing great service, keeping people safe, and maintaining high standards in our field. I’m really worried about a proposed bill that would cut back on barber training requirements, and I’m asking you to vote NO on it to protect our industry and the clients we serve.

Barbering isn’t just about haircuts; it’s also about safety, sanitation, and skill. This bill would let undertrained people use sharp tools close to a client’s face, neck, and scalp, which could lead to serious injuries, infections, and cross-contamination. With real threats like antibiotic-resistant infections out there, lowering our training standards feels reckless.

This bill would also:

Undermine the profession I've worked hard to build, making it tougher for skilled barbers to earn a decent wage.

Impact small barbershops, forcing them to retrain unprepared workers instead of hiring qualified professionals.

Make it harder for Utah barbers to work in other states since no state accepts a license with fewer than 800 training hours.

Confuse consumers, who might assume all barbers are trained to the same high standard when, under this bill, that wouldn’t be true.

Clients trust us because they know we’re well-trained in using tools, keeping things clean, and spotting skin conditions. If this bill goes through, we could see a wave of unqualified barbers flood into the state, making it tough for everyone to succeed—including businesses and clients.

I love being a barber and take pride in my work. I’m asking you to support Utah’s barbers, small business owners, and the public by voting NO on this bill.

Thanks for taking the time to consider the voices of those who keep Utah looking sharp and safe.