The reduction in training hours is absolutely a terrible idea and plan. Not a single person graduates Hair School and knows everything already at 1500 hours. How can we set them up for future success by taking mandatory hours away? Also, if a certified cosmetologist did not sit in on this plan, or second this plan, then it absolutely should not be passed. If you are not in this industry, you should have no authority in how this industry is ran and its requirements. 

By reducing these hours, it puts more responsibility and pressure on salon owners, not just the stylist themselves. As of now, Va does not have continuing education requirements either. This plan will do a massive disservice to those who chose this career and the clients. If the hours get reduced, a plan for requiring continued education hours should then be put in place. This is the beauty industry, it is always evolving and changing. Getting proper and thorough education is an absolute must! If anything, they should add hours and courses that are more diverse and address different hair types and textures.