PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR HAIRDRESSING SERVICES IN NORTH AMERICA AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM OF SERVICES

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-03-047

Keywords:

professional standards, hairdressers, hairdressing services, hairdressing profession, hairdressing industry, regulation, standardization

Abstract

The growth of the hairdressing industry in North America required regulation and the establishment of professional standards for hairdressing services. The article examines the practice of regulating and standardizing hairdressing services in the United S

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Published

2026-01-30

How to Cite

Полтавець, К. (2026). PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR HAIRDRESSING SERVICES IN NORTH AMERICA AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM OF SERVICES. SWorldJournal, 3(35-03), 242–250. https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-03-047

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