Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology @cabarbercosmo, joins us this week to give a look at how the board operates, their role in licensing and enforcement, and how you can get involved in shaping the rules & regulations of our industry. This week's topics: • Realizing hairdressers thought state board was their advocate during COVID • How the board of cosmo is composed & how it works • SB 803 - The elimination of the practical exam and other changes • New personal service permits for home visits • The challenges of enforcing rules for home visits • How to stay involved in the shaping of rules & regulations  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner just won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic