PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md (7News) — A new law starting Jan.1 in Maryland calls on workers in the cosmetology industry to help domestic violence victims.
Elijasha Hall, owner of Gorgeous Nail Couture in Forestville, tells us it’s the norm for cosmetology professionals to connect with their clients and for their clients to confide in them.
“People get so comfortable, we start to not become nail techs, barbers. We actually start to become friends,” said Hall from her business in Prince George’s County.
That’s a key reason Maryland lawmakers passed a bill requiring cosmetology professionals applying for or renewing their licenses to take a one-hour online course on domestic violence awareness. The training helps in recognizing the signs of domestic violence, learning how to navigate the topic, while making sure they get the proper resources to those in need…