I don't mind the fee increase if it means the board regulating more to remove people and businesses that are dangerous to our industry. It would also force people not practicing hair to drop their license. If re-education was required, it would also help reduce risk to the public. Currently, people who are not practicing can purchase products and chemicals with their license, but they do not have the knowledge to do the service safely and are hurting the professionalism of our industry. Instead of purchasing from a salon, products that are recommended and safe, many get any old thing from someone with a license at cost. This should be reserved for those of us actively working with the appropriate knowledge. This is the problem and why there are increasing complaints and concerns surrounding the use of chemicals in our industry. Specifically, ppd reactions to color, smoothing treatments, product allergies, and other adverse reactions due to volatile chemical combinations, not to mention total disregard for sanitation. This industry should be competitive through the requirement for education and certifications to perform services, not how well you can learn from you tube, but if no one enforces it then it means nothing.