Barber
- 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
- Phone
- (501) 682-4035
- Agency website
- https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/
- Licence page
- www.arbarber.com
- Last updated
- June 28, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber Instructor 25-1194.00
- Barber 39-5011.00
- Barber 39-5012.00
- Home Inspector 47-4011.00
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.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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