How to Become a Barber in Kansas: Hours, Cost & Schools
Kansas barber licensing: 1,200 to 1,500 school hours, the three-part exam with a demanding practical, the board kit list, fees, annual renewal, pay and schools.
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How to Become a Barber in Arizona: Hours, Cost & Schools
As an Amazon Associate, TrustedBarber earns from qualifying purchases. Arizona is one of the faster states to become a barber in. You need 1,200 hours of barber school, which is 300 fewer than many states, or a registered apprenticeship. Then…
How to Become a Barber in Massachusetts: Hours, Cost & Schools
Massachusetts barber guide: the 1,000-hour school program, cosmetologist credit, PSI written exam, fees, renewal, transfer rules, pay and three schools.
How to Become a Barber in Illinois: Hours, Cost & Schools
Illinois barber licensing: 1,500 hours over nine months, the NIC Barber Theory exam, the 2026 melanoma course, the 2027 apprenticeship, fees, renewal and schools.
How to Become a Barber in Ohio: Hours, Cost & Schools
As an Amazon Associate, TrustedBarber earns from qualifying purchases. Ohio asks more of new barbers than almost any other state. To become a barber in Ohio, you need 1,800 hours of barber school, or 1,000 if you already hold a…
How to Become a Barber in Maryland: Hours, Cost & Schools
Maryland barber guide: 1,200 school hours or a 2,250-hour apprenticeship, PSI exams, the 2026 domestic violence course, fees, reciprocity, pay and schools.
How to Become a Barber in Connecticut: Hours, Cost & Schools
Connecticut barber licensing: 1,000 school hours or a registered apprenticeship, one written Prometric exam, $100 license, renewal, endorsement and schools.
How to Become a Barber in Alaska: Hours, Cost & Schools
Alaska barber licensing: 1,650 school hours or a 2,000-hour apprenticeship, the NIC written exam through Prov, no state practical, fees, waiver rules and schools.
How to Become a Barber in California: Hours, Cost & Schools
As an Amazon Associate, TrustedBarber earns from qualifying purchases. If you want to know how to become a barber in California, the short version is better news than it used to be: since January 1, 2022 the state requires 1,000…
How to Become a Barber in Vermont: Hours, Exams & Fees (2026)
How to become a barber in Vermont: 750 school hours or a 1,125-hour apprenticeship, Prov exams, $120 application and $155 renewal, plus the one school.
