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What are the Requirements to Become a Barber?

Licensed barbers need to graduate from an accredited vocational or community college after completing a barbering program. Typically, a barber course is completed within a year and consists of instructional lectures, hands-on lab work and a certain amount of internship hours where students practice on volunteers. Barber students may also earn an associate's degree from community colleges where cosmetology programs are offered that include barber education.

Barber Course Subjects
  • Shaving, cutting and facial grooming techniques
  • Styling and coloring hair
  • Scalp health and treatment
  • Skin infections
  • Sanitation and barber shop management
  • Communications and customer relations
  • Knowledge of past and current hairstyles
Skills Useful For Succeeding as a Barber
  • Good people skills (ability to talk to customers, resolve issues and maintain relationships with returning customers)
  • Deep interest in making others feel good about their appearance
  • Creativity and a natural insight into innovative hairstyling methods
  • Business management skills
  • Motivation and dedication to providing customers with exceptional service
Licensing Requirements

To work as a barber in any state, you will need to pass an examination and receive a license to work as a barber. Barber exams can consist of written, oral and hands-on sections depending on state requirements. Some states may allow barbers to transfer their license from another state without needing to take another examination. Barber licenses must be renewed periodically (renewal times vary among states) by submitting an application to the appropriate state agency and paying a fee. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you must be at least 16 years old to obtain a barber license and already have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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