Barber

ArkansasActive
Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
None
Background check
Specific type of conviction prohibited

Licensed Barbers cut and style hair, trim beards and mustaches, do shaves, massages, facials, scalp treatments, permanent waving, hair coloring and fit hair pieces. They are skilled in the use of equipment such as scissors, razors, and clippers. They must be conscious of the condition of their tools and surroundings; keeping them clean and sanitized at all times to prevent the spread of disease. Licensed barbers may also sell grooming products. All working barbers must be currently licensed by the Board of Barber Examiners. Requirements: 1) Proof of eighth grade education or its equivalent. (12th grade for Post-Secondary) 2) Must be at least 16 ½ years of age. 3) Must be of good moral character and temperate habits. 4) Must have at least 1,500 hours of instruction from an approved school of barbering. 5) Must pass written and practical examination given by the Board. Written, oral, and practical examinations: $75.00, License fee: $50.00, Renewal fee: $50.00 per year, Restoration of expired license: $75.00 per year of delinquency (up to three years), then re-examination.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
Certification required
Experience
No experience
Background check
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Physical requirement
No physical requirements
Military and veterans
A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval

Issuing body

Department
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Board
Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners
Address
900 W. Capitol., Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201
Licence page
www.arbarber.com
Last updated
June 28, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Arkansas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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