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# How to Become a Barber

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- [Young Barbershop Owner Speaks About Starting Local Shop](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/07/young-barbershop-owner-speaks-about-starting-local-shop/) - In middle school, Jamie Gutierrez was known as the neighborhood barber. People needed their hair cut, and since no one knew how to do it, Gutierrez learned how. That’s how his career began. Jamie Gutierrez runs a barbershop in Ellensburg, Washington, and while his career has roots in his childhood years, he walked down a
- [Barber Expands His Territory by Going Mobile](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/12/barber-expands-his-territory-by-going-mobile/) - A lot of people dread the typical 9 to 5 workday for fear of missing out on life. Emmanuel “E-Man” Azoro quickly realized that being cooped up in the walls of a building for most of the day was not for him. The “Shape-Up King” is well known by many as a charming, charismatic man
- [Young Traditional Barber Opens Second Shop After Success in Philadelphia](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/09/young-traditional-barber-opens-second-shop-after-success-in-philadelphia/) - New trends in fashion and beauty can often leave some classic institutions and traditions in the dust. Trends in business can do the same, but often have an even more devastating impact on tradition. In the case of barbershops, some businesses have the attitude that the more customers served the more successful the venture. They
- [Local Barber Celebrates 54 Years of Service by Giving Back to His Community](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/09/local-barber-celebrates-54-years-of-service-by-giving-back-to-his-community/) - At the end of August, Joe DeMario will be closing down his Westerly, Rhode Island barbershop after 54 years of business to enter into retirement. Joe DeMario is a child of Westerly, and his business is popular locally. Before opening the barbershop, he attended a barber school in Boston at the age of 16 and
- [Blood Pressure Screenings at Barbershops Promote Conversations About Health](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/10/blood-pressure-screenings-at-barbershops-promote-conversations-about-health/) - Dr. Joseph Ravenell, an assistant professor of population health and medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, has begun performing blood pressure tests at barbershops in his New York community. It all started at Ravenell's own barbershop. He started going to Harlem Masters Barbershop, currently owned by barber Polo Greene, with his father when he was
- [In the 21st Century, Barbering is No Longer a Male Dominated Profession](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/10/in-the-21st-century-barbering-is-no-longer-a-male-dominated-profession/) - If you walk into a barbershop in the Fargo-Moorhead area of North Dakota there’s a good chance your barber will be female. Mary Cannon owns Moler Barber College in Fargo and has been a barber for almost 30 years. When she first started, men would come into her shop and ask for a male barber.
- [Topeka Barbers Encourage Boys to Read by Offering Free Haircuts](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/10/topeka-barbers-encourage-boys-to-read-by-offering-free-haircuts/) - A few weeks ago, barbers across the country worked with a variety of different projects and organizations to help make sure that children in need would be able to have haircuts for the school year. Classes are now in session, but thanks to the work of a handful of barbers in Topeka, Kansas, boys are
- [Student Salon Provides Future Cosmetologists with Vital Real World Training While Offering $7 Haircuts](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/11/student-salon-provides-future-cosmetologists-with-vital-real-world-training-while-offering-7-haircuts/) - A cosmetology school in Herkimer, New York has incorporated real life experience with its cosmetology classes. Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton Otsego BOCES operates a salon and spa within the school to allow students to perform services for community residents during their senior year. Known as “Salon Illusions,” the student salon provides a variety of services to the community
- [New Trends See Boys Bringing Braids to Barbershops](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/12/new-trends-see-boys-bringing-braids-to-barbershops/) - While some barber shops are open to cutting men’s and women’s hair and many barbers have training in how to handle both men’s and women’s styles, the barber world has long been a boys club. Staying on top of men's modern hairstyles is an important part of staying competitive. Many shops strive to emulate classic
- [Unsterilized Equipment Contributing to African AIDS Epidemic](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/02/unsterilized-equipment-contributing-to-african-aids-epidemic/) - While unsterilized needles pose serious health risks, especially when it comes to the spreading of blood borne illnesses like HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, anything that could potentially come in contact with human blood poses the same risk. Barber equipment is particularly susceptible to this. Scissors, trimmers, and razor blades can all pierce the skin and be
- [The Barbershop: A Hipster’s Best Friend](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/02/1566/) - For a while it may have seemed like barbershops would become another antiquated relic of a bygone time, but no longer: Old is new, folk music is popular, Star Wars is in movie theaters again, and hipster men love barbershops. In an article recently published by The Art of Manliness, a website dedicated to “the
- [New York Barber Shops Helping to Save Clients’ Lives with Every Visit](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/04/new-york-barber-shops-helping-to-save-clients-lives-with-every-visit/) - Could your next haircut save your life? If Dr. Joseph Ravenell has anything to do with it, the answer is an astounding yes. In the last few years Ravenell has been slowly revolutionizing the way men in New York are becoming educated about the health risks of high blood pressure. According to the American Heart
- [Barbers Travel to Detroit to Compete in Expo](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/05/barbers-travel-to-detroit-to-compete-in-expo/) - More than ever, barbers are finding that the road to success is often paved with self-promotion. In fact, it’s almost impossible for barbers to nab high-end or celebrity clients without attracting thousands if not millions of followers on social and professional media outlets like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Of course, while self-promotion increases exposure, it
- [Traveling Barber Courts Global Clientele](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/07/traveling-barber-courts-global-clientele/) - When Liverpool native Miguel Gutierrez first began cutting hair at the age of sixteen, he probably never guessed that just ten short years later he would become internationally recognized as the “Nomad Barber.” It all began like this: After several years of hard work and tenacity working in venues throughout the London area, Gutierrez began
- [South Portland, Massachusetts Barber’s Clientele Propels Writing Career](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/09/south-portland-massachusetts-barbers-clientele-propels-writing-career/) - South Portland barber, Joe Souza, was destined to become a barber. The Massachusetts native grew up surrounded by siblings, uncles, and cousins that were all barbers. So it was only natural that his father, also a barber, felt compelled to enroll him into barber school at a young age. But for Souza, a career in
- [Georgia Homecoming is a Boon to Local Barbers](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/10/georgia-homecoming-is-a-boon-to-local-barbers/) - Who doesn’t want to look good for homecoming? Especially when homecoming is one of the city’s main events to be seen at. At Albany State University in Georgia, the celebration gets bigger year after year, and signs welcome alumni and friends for the festivities. Barber and beauty shops hum in the days leading up to
- [London Barber Honors Homeless with Free Haircuts](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/11/london-barber-honors-homeless-with-free-haircuts/) - Current barber and former musician Joshua Coombes considers himself part of a movement. Coombes gives free haircuts to homeless people on the streets of London. His vision encompasses a social goodwill movement that awakens other people’s compassionate sides. The barber hopes that his work will inspire other people to give back and document their kindness.
- [Barber School Owner Pleads Guilty to GI Bill Fraud](https://www.barber-license.com/2016/12/barber-school-owner-pleads-guilty-to-gi-bill-fraud/) - Anyone that visits the College of Beauty & Barber Culture’s website is sure to notice the greeting banner reading, “Where Dreams Become a Reality.” But considering the school’s owner, William Grobes IV, recently plead guilty to defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), it appears the establishment posed more of a nightmare for the
- [California Barbershop Gives Special Attention to Clients With Special Needs](https://www.barber-license.com/2017/01/california-barbershop-gives-special-attention-to-clients-with-special-needs/) - People will special needs such as autism may have a difficult time getting a haircut. Such individuals may be sensitive to light or vibration, so it may take a little extra time to make them comfortable. KGO-TV news described how a barbershop in San Mateo, California went well out of its way to help people
- [Top 3 Things You Can Do to Ensure the Success of Your Barber Business](https://www.barber-license.com/2017/12/top-3-things-you-can-do-to-ensure-the-success-of-your-barber-business/) - You’ve taken the leap and opened a barber shop of your own. It’s a nerve-wracking time and you’ve taken on more debt than you ever thought you would, but you’ve also never been more serious about anything in your life. It’s time to build your reputation and start stacking up some dough. This is going
- [San Jose Barbershop Sends Kids Back to School With Free Haircuts](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/08/san-jose-barbershop-sends-kids-back-to-school-with-free-haircuts/) - With the summer coming to a close and families across the country preparing for another year of carpooling and supply runs, kids are starting to worry about much more than just homework. Social life can be hard for students of every age, and looking as cool as possible often feels like a matter of life
- [Barbers in North Carolina Helping to Relieve Racial Tension](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/07/barbers-in-north-carolina-helping-to-relieve-racial-tension/) - The string of tragic shootings over the past year have sparked riots across the country and changed the way many communities discuss race. Government and law enforcement officials across the U.S. are all searching for ways to better train and educate police officers and to improve relationships with their communities. For Shaun Corbett, owner of
- [Ex-Convict Creates a “Buzz” With Free Barber Services and Training](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/07/ex-convict-creates-a-buzz-with-free-barber-services-and-training/) - A former prisoner has taken the time he served and is using it to give back to the community. Anthony Barton of Greenburgh, New York is giving free haircuts and training on how to cut hair. Barton’s barbering skills were a result of time served in prison. Though many people find prison to be a
- [Washington State Barber Builds His Business on a Solid Reputation and a Great Fade](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/06/washington-state-barber-builds-his-business-on-a-solid-reputation-and-a-great-fade/) - Lampton Lawrence has become a legend around Oak Harbor, Washingon within just two short years of opening his barber shop. His specialty is men’s haircuts and he is widely known for his high top fade, which became popular with black men during the 1980s. The haircut has made a comeback during the last several years
- [Barber at The Citadel Retires After Nearly Three Decades](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/05/barber-at-the-citadel-retires-after-nearly-three-decades/) - Willie Rivers, a barber at the Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC for nearly 30 years is hanging up his sheers. The James L. Rampsey III barbershop housed in the Citadel sees over 20,000 cadets and community members each year, and as one of the shop’s longest running employees, Rivers has performed more haircuts than
- [Spartanburg Barber Shop Becomes Home for Second Chances](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/05/spartanburg-barber-shop-becomes-home-for-second-chances/) - Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to Southside Barber Shop. While this may not seem important to most, the shop and its owner have had a life-changing impact on local resident, James Proctor. Proctor says that he has had many jobs over the years, but he didn’t feel any satisfaction from any of them until he
- [Family-owned Barber Shop Celebrates 101 Years](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/04/family-owned-barber-shop-celebrates-101-years/) - The South Carolina House of Representatives recently introduced and passed a resolution to recognize and honor Taylor’s Barbershop in Marion. The family-owned barbershop received this accolade one year after it celebrated its 100th birthday. The century old shop still has many original items from its opening in 1914 including a coatrack, back bar and mirrors
- [Oregon Barber Returns Home to Run His Father’s Barbershop After Teaching at Prestigious Beauty School](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/04/oregon-barber-returns-home-to-run-his-fathers-barbershop-after-teaching-at-prestigious-beauty-school/) - Being a barber is a calling for some people. This is true of Xavier Parra who dreamed of taking over his father’s barbershop in Woodburn, Oregon. Fate had other plans for him, though, and he put his dream on hold after his father’s death from a heart attack in 2010. Parra had the chance to
- [Vintage Barbershop Finds Home in the Recreated Town of Madison County, MS](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/03/vintage-barbershop-finds-home-in-the-recreated-town-of-madison-county-ms/) - Nothing evokes the spirit of nostalgia and reminiscence more than an old–time barbershop experience. The atmosphere and spirit of traditional barbershops has been sorely missing from contemporary establishments. One of the biggest advantages that old, iconic barbershops have always possessed was that they provided community members a place to congregate and talk (maybe even gossip)
- [Orlando Barbers Bringing Back Old-Fashioned Styles](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/02/orlando-men-use-barber-license-to-cut-old-fashioned-styles/) - Barber shops, visions of yesteryear, are quickly making a mainstream comeback. Or at least that seems to be the case in Orlando, Florida, where there are more than a few prominent barber shops offering classic, stylish cuts in a traditional barbershop setting. One such business is owned by John Duvoisin and can be found in
- [Local Barber Rocks the Web with His Bizarre Marketing Strategy](https://www.barber-license.com/2015/02/local-barber-rocks-the-web-with-his-bizarre-marketing-strategy/) - The Internet is abuzz since Master Barber, Rusty Fred, owner of A-1 Kutz in Snellville, Georgia, posted some Instagram photos of his witty alternative to corporal punishment for ill-mannered kids who like to act up when they should be listening. His solution is simple: “if you wanna act grown… well now you can look grown

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- [Home](https://www.barber-license.com/) - Neighborhood barbershops are, once again, gaining in popularity as men of all ages realize that there’s simply no substitute for a great cut from a great barber. Add a hot towel treatment followed by the closest shave of their lives, some great conversation, and a super cool, relaxing atmosphere, and men are flocking to barber
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- [What is a Barber](https://www.barber-license.com/what-is-a-barber/) - A barber is a professional in the trade of cutting and styling hair and shaping and shaving beards, as well as other general grooming and skincare procedures. Barbers are state-licensed and learn cutting, coloring, and straightening treatments through apprenticeships or certificate or associate-level programs. The barber profession here in the U.S., which is as old
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- [School Listing](https://www.barber-license.com/school-listing/) - Barbering has proven to be one of the most enduring trades in America, representing a tradition that goes back generations. Now modern barbershops dedicated to the classic art of masculine style cater to discriminating clients in the country’s hippest urban centers. By attending barber school you’ll learn the safety protocols you’ll need to become licensed,
- [Wyoming](https://www.barber-license.com/wyoming/) - In the western neck of the woods of Wyoming, hardworking men need their fair share of pampering and grooming. Barbers provide just that by specializing in the classic, American art of designing men’s hair, beards, and mustaches. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services states that personal appearance worker jobs, which include barbers, grew by over
- [Wisconsin](https://www.barber-license.com/wisconsin/) - As a barber, you get to participate in the long-standing art of men’s grooming and pampering. Wisconsin is a perfect place to begin your barbering career, since opportunities in personal appearance professions, include barbering, are growing in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development estimates that more than 600 personal appearance professional licenses will
- [West Virginia](https://www.barber-license.com/west-virginia/) - Barbers are licensed hair care professionals that specialize in sophistication and style. West Virginia is home to such classic modern shops such as Tops Off Barbershop Salon and Spa in Charleston, which embodies both the cutting-edge trends in the barber industry and the nostalgic, old world barbershop feel. This shop offers cuts, waxing, and even
- [Washington](https://www.barber-license.com/washington/) - As a barber, you will be an expert of classic masculine style, bringing class and sophistication to the art of men’s hair, beard, and moustache design. But barbers do more than give their clients a perfect cut, shave, and style. They create a communal atmosphere where men can come together, network, and walk out confident
- [Virginia](https://www.barber-license.com/virginia/) - As a barber in Virginia, you will get to join the licensed professionals dedicated to expertise in men’s style and sophistication. Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Arlington are all home to contemporary-classic traditional barbershops. Parkside Barbershop and Grooming Lounge, voted Richmond’s best barbershop, has been in operation for over 20 years, offering services dedicated to creating
- [Vermont](https://www.barber-license.com/vermont/) - Vermont is home to barbershops that are renewing the classic, American sense of masculine style and grooming. One of these barbershops, The Men’s Shop in Burlington, was voted one of America’s Best Salons and Barbershops by Men’s Health Magazine. Even further, the Vermont Department of Labor estimates that the number of jobs for hairdressers and
- [Utah](https://www.barber-license.com/utah/) - Barbershops embody classic American manly style and invoke a sense of community. Utah is a great place to begin your career as a barber, since there is a booming market for men’s grooming services services. For example, Rays’ Barbershop, which opened in 2005, expanded from a one-chair-operation to three locations with over 30 chairs as
- [Texas](https://www.barber-license.com/texas/) - Texas is home to two of the “Manliest Barbershops in America” according to Men’s Health Magazine. The first, Big Kat’s Tattoo and Barbershop in Houston, specializes in classic cuts form the ‘40s and ‘50s and offers an old-fashioned atmosphere, hot lather and hot towel shaves – and even tattoos! The second, Birds Barbershop, located in
- [Tennessee](https://www.barber-license.com/tennessee/) - Even though barbers may work with all types of hair, they traditionally focus on cutting, styling, and trimming men’s hair, beards, and moustaches. Now is a great time to start your barbering career in Tennessee, which is home to such traditional yet innovative barbershops as Frank’s Barbershop in Knoxville. Self Magazine voted Frank’s Barbershop one
- [South Dakota](https://www.barber-license.com/south-dakota/) - South Dakota is home to traditional barbershops with modern flare like The Man Salon, which was voted the number one barbershop in Sioux Falls by TheLocalBest.com. The Man Salon offers a traditionally masculine lounging area, filled with leather club chairs, big screen HDTVs, peanuts, drinks, hot towel treatments, and more. Review the steps in this
- [South Carolina](https://www.barber-license.com/south-carolina/) - Employment rates in South Carolina are higher than the national average, according to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Even further, South Carolina is home to old-fashioned barbershops that create the perfect atmosphere for styling hair, beards, and moustaches. Paul’s Barbershop, which is known for vintage Koken Triumph barber chairs, checker boards, pool
- [Rhode Island](https://www.barber-license.com/rhode-island/) - As a place that invokes classic style and traditional masculinity, Rhode Island is a wonderful place to start your career as a barber. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and training expects the number of hairstylist and barbering jobs to grow quickly between 2012 and 2022 to meet growing demand, with almost 1000 new barbers
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.barber-license.com/pennsylvania/) - Traditionally, barbershops are the stomping grounds of men and a place signifying manhood. Today, barbering is experiencing a renaissance, and barbers are finding employment in barbershops and salons, and often even opening their own shops. The salon and barbershop industry is one of the top 50 industries in Pennsylvania by employment, with more than 4,500
- [Oregon](https://www.barber-license.com/oregon/) - Barbers are known as the experts of men’s hairstyling and beard designing. Barbers create a relaxing environment of style and sophistication that caters to men. The Oregon Board of Cosmetology classifies barbers as a subcategory within the field of cosmetologists. The State of Oregon Employment Department estimates that the number of jobs within this field
- [Oklahoma](https://www.barber-license.com/oklahoma/) - As a barber, you get to practice the old, classic art of barbering to help your clients look and feel their best. As of 2013, over 200 barbers licensed in Oklahoma, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, not including shop owners or other independent proprietors. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission estimates that the
- [Ohio](https://www.barber-license.com/ohio/) - The Ohio Department of Family and Job Services indicates that Ohio is home to a large number of self-employed barbers, with 1,190 of the 1,480 barbers licensed in the state being self-employed as of 2012. This spells out amazing opportunity if you want to open your own barbershop, work on your own schedule, and create
- [North Dakota](https://www.barber-license.com/north-dakota/) - Based on lifestyle and economic factors, Moneyrates.com named North Dakota the number 1 place for young people to live in 2012. With large amounts of labor and housing available, people from all over the country are streaming into North Dakota, and to Minot, Fargo, and Bismarck specifically. The influx in jobs and population in this
- [North Carolina](https://www.barber-license.com/north-carolina/) - Barbers are experts at taming unruly hair and beards, helping any man find his inner classic, sophisticated sense of masculinity. North Carolina is a great place for barbers to create their own, unique brand of barbershop. If you are ready to add your originality to the creative barbering culture in North Carolina, you will need
- [New York](https://www.barber-license.com/new-york/) - Modern barbershops represent the classic ideal of masculinity, encapsulating men’s style and camaraderie in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. In 2013, New York had the second highest employment rate in the U.S. for barbers, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than that, New York is home to some of the most unique
- [New Mexico](https://www.barber-license.com/new-mexico/) - Whether a client wants a short, professional cut; or a lengthy, designed beard, professional barbers are able to make it happen with style and elegance. As a barber, you get to be the expert in men’s style, helping your clients look their very best. New Mexico is a great place to settle down into your
- [New Jersey](https://www.barber-license.com/new-jersey/) - Whether it’s a clean shave, short-trimmed stubble or a full, designed beard, every man faces the challenge of deciding what to do with his facial hair. Having well-styled facial hair is of the utmost importance for modern men’s style and sophistication. New Jersey is the perfect place to start your career in the art of
- [New Hampshire](https://www.barber-license.com/new-hampshire/) - Barbers are experts of masculine style who are able to tame and design the beard of even the most unkempt woodsman. New Hampshire is a great place to get started as a barber, with a community of licensed tonsorial professionals more than 500 barbers strong as of 2013. Further, the number of barber jobs throughout
- [Nevada](https://www.barber-license.com/nevada/) - As a barber, you get to be the expert in men’s sophistication and style. In prominent Nevada cities, such as Las Vegas and Reno, sophistication and style is key to standing out in the crowd. One of the best barbershops in Las Vegas according to Best of City Search Spa & Beauty, American Male, offers
- [Nebraska](https://www.barber-license.com/nebraska/) - There is a growing demand throughout the United States for expert male hair and beard care, a need that is reflected in the projected growth for the barber profession between 2012 and 2022. The Nebraska Department of Labor has projected a growth rate of about 3% in the field during this ten-year period. By becoming
- [Montana](https://www.barber-license.com/montana/) - A growing number of people in the United States have turned their backs on traditional corporate jobs and are looking for careers that will allow them to be creative, socially involved, and plot their own course in life. Barbers are able to express their creativity with their expertise in hair and facial hair care, while
- [Missouri](https://www.barber-license.com/missouri/) - The recent rise in demand for personalized men’s grooming has brought with it the desire for high quality hair and beard care. In response to this trend, barbershops have been enjoying a revival of sorts, the expert touch of a barber being sought after by many men. By becoming a barber, you will have the
- [Mississippi](https://www.barber-license.com/mississippi/) - Mississippi is home to upscale barbershops committed to classic style and sophistication through expert styling. One such barbershop is A-Plus Barber Shop, located in Tupelo, which takes a contemporary approach to classic barbering by offering fade, taper, and afro cuts, along with bald straight edge and hot towel shaves. As a barber, men will look
- [Minnesota](https://www.barber-license.com/minnesota/) - With the growing trend of men who desire high quality, expert hair and beard care, barbers have become a valuable commodity to any area. Minnesota is home to many fashionable areas, the largest being the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan region, which are perfect places for a progressive and innovative barber to set up shop. The Minnesota
- [Michigan](https://www.barber-license.com/michigan/) - The finest in men’s style is found in classic, American barbershops. As a barber, you get to specialize in the designing and styling of men’s hair, beards, and moustaches. Michigan is a great place to get started in your barbering career, offering barbershops such as Berkley Chop Shop in Detroit— which is one of the
- [Massachusetts](https://www.barber-license.com/massachusetts/) - Today’s barbers are expert stylists specifically trained in men’s grooming and hairstyling. As a barber in Massachusetts, you will join a community of barbers who are dedicated to the classic, sophisticated barbershop experience. Details Magazine recently voted Tweed Barbers in Boston one of the “Best Barbershops in America.” Tweed is known for its dedication to
- [Maryland](https://www.barber-license.com/maryland/) - As a barber, you get to be the authority on men’s style, sophistication, and class, and Maryland is a perfect place to start your career. As of 2012, the Maryland Department of Labor indicates that almost 700 barbers were employed in Maryland, not counting those who own their own shops or are otherwise self-employed. Maryland’s
- [Maine](https://www.barber-license.com/maine/) - As a barber, you get to step back to a simpler time to create the classic barbershop experience for your clients in the tradition of masculine style and grooming. Maine is a great place to start your barbering career since the number of personal care service jobs in the state is expected to grow 11%
- [Louisiana](https://www.barber-license.com/louisiana/) - Barbers are the specialists in masculine style, providing facial, shaving, and haircutting services to men. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana is among the top five highest paying states for barbers across the entire United States. Further, Louisiana is already a sweet spot for barbershops, as it is home to one of
- [Kentucky](https://www.barber-license.com/kentucky/) - Barbers are experts of men’s hair care and styling, specializing in hair, beard, and moustache design. Now is a great time to start your career as a barber in Kentucky. The number of licenses for personal appearance workers, which includes barbers, hairstylists, manicurists, and estheticians, is expected to increase by 14.6% between 2010 and 2020
- [Kansas](https://www.barber-license.com/kansas/) - Barbershops are traditionally known as the epitome of manhood. As a barber, you get to provide clients with the classic barbershop experience so many men long for. As of 2010, Kansas was home to almost 500 employed barbers according to the Kansas Labor Information Center – not including those who own their own shops as
- [Iowa](https://www.barber-license.com/iowa/) - Barbershops in Iowa consist mostly of small, local, individually owned shops, where the barber gets to control the atmosphere and culture of the shop. Based on a growing demand for barbering services in the state, The Iowa Workforce Development expects the number of licensed barbers to grow by 2.3% each year between 2012 and 2022,
- [Indiana](https://www.barber-license.com/indiana/) - Indiana is home to many unique barbershops, such as Red’s Classic Barbershop in Indianapolis. Red’s was voted as one of “The Manliest Barbershops in America” by Men’s Health Magazine for its ‘30s classic barbershop style, offering straight-razor shaves, shoe shining, and beverages from an old-time soda machine. Indiana is home to more than 350 barbers
- [Illinois](https://www.barber-license.com/illinois/) - Illinois is the perfect place for you to start your career as an expert in classic men’s style. Illinois is home to one of the “Manliest Barbershops in America,” according to Men’s Health Magazine. Gabby’s Barber Shop in Chicago is known for having the cheapest cuts around, not accepting credit cards, checks, or appointments. This
- [Idaho](https://www.barber-license.com/idaho/) - While the nation is expected to see a 10.8% increase in the number of jobs for men’s stylists between 2012 and 2022, the state of Idaho expects to see 16% growth over the decade, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. This type of state-wide growth indicates great opportunity for aspiring barbers, especially those who
- [Hawaii](https://www.barber-license.com/hawaii/) - Hawaii is home to top barbershops such as Mojo Barbershop, which has been mentioned in publications such as Haute Living, Start Advertiser, and Hawaii Business, among others. Further, Mojo was recognized as the 2011 Outstanding Minority-Owned Small Business by SCORE, a national nonprofit that focuses on small business development. Mojo is known for mixing old-school
- [Georgia](https://www.barber-license.com/georgia/) - Hair and facial hair are essential elements to men’s style and fashion. Georgia is home to one of America’s “Manliest Barbershops,” as declared by Men’s Health Magazine. This barbershop, Kutz Remix Barbershop in Suwanee, is known for being owned by the brother of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, Travis Daniels, and for being immersed in music,
- [Florida](https://www.barber-license.com/florida/) - To become a licensed barber in the State of Florida, complete the following steps: Complete a Program at One of Florida's Barber Schools Apply for a Florida Barber License Take and Pass the Required Barber Examinations Seek Professional Opportunities in Florida as a Licensed Barber Keep your Florida Barber License Current The Barber’s Board, part of
- [District of Columbia](https://www.barber-license.com/district-of-columbia/) - The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Labor Market Research and Information reported a total of 141 barbershop employees licensed in the District in 2012 – and this does not include the many shop owners and independent contractors. The Department projects there will be a 23 percent increase in the number of
- [Delaware](https://www.barber-license.com/delaware/) - The Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (part of the Division of Professional Regulation), is the state agency responsible for regulating and licensing barbers and defines the barber professional as a licensed person who: Shaves or trims the beard Cuts or dresses the hair Gives facial or scalp massages Treats beards or scalps If you
- [Connecticut](https://www.barber-license.com/connecticut/) - As of 2013, the Connecticut Department of Labor reported that there were a total of 1,693 active barber licenses in the state. To keep up with the growing demand for professional grooming services, the Department of Labor expects to issue about 40 new licenses every year for the foreseeable future. If you want to become
- [Colorado](https://www.barber-license.com/colorado/) - The Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure defines the art of barbering as encompassing practices that are done on the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes, including: Shaving or trimming the beard Cutting the hair Giving facial or scalp massage or treatment Dyeing the hair or applying hair tonic Applying cosmetic
- [California](https://www.barber-license.com/california/) - According to the California Employment Development Department, there were approximately 5,100 licensed barbers employed in California in 2012. By 2022, the Department projects there will be 6,100 employed barbers, representing an increase of nearly 20 percent – and this doesn’t even include shop owners and other self-employed barbers! This projected growth will open up 230
- [Arkansas](https://www.barber-license.com/arkansas/) - According to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, there were 143 barbers employed in the State in 2012. the Department projects there will be a nearly 10 percent increase in the number of licensed barbers in the state in the next few years just to keep pace with demand. Barbering is a profession in the
- [Arizona](https://www.barber-license.com/arizona/) - The Arizona Board of Barbers regulates and licenses barbers in the State of Arizona. The mission of the Board is to preserve the public welfare and health through rules and laws governing barbers and barbering and through the enforcement of sanitation procedures. The Board recognizes barbers as licensed professionals that perform the following procedures to
- [Alabama](https://www.barber-license.com/alabama/) - Barbers that are currently licensed and working in one of the below named counties are exempt from meeting licensing requirements at the state level through the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Further, as of June 2014, barbers who have been practicing for at least 10 years may be exempt from licensing. Other that those
- [Salaries](https://www.barber-license.com/salaries/) - Barber shops are slowing making a resurgence in America, and many say it’s because they are reinventing their services to appeal to today’s customers. According to the Small Business Development Center Network, the U.S. haircare services industry includes about 86,000 establishments with a combined revenue of about $20 billion. Of these establishments, about 4,000 are
- [Alaska](https://www.barber-license.com/alaska/) - The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported a total of 681 barbers working in Alaska in 2012. But, by 2022 the Department expects this number will increase considerably to meet the growing demand for barbering services throughout the state. The Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers defines barbering as: trimming, shaving, or cutting,
- [Student Barber Kit Essentials](https://www.barber-license.com/student-barber-kit-essentials/) - As an aspiring barber you probably already enjoy cutting hair and trimming beards with a preferred set of tools. Even if you've never held a detailer, the first real commitment you make to becoming a barber happens when you grasp your very own set of clippers or shears for the first time. Like a paintbrush
- [Schools By State](https://www.barber-license.com/schools-by-state/) - Barbering is an art form, according to many, so it’s no surprise that individuals interested in becoming a barber must become authorities on barbering before they can command a barber’s chair. And one of the best and most effective ways to do so is through a comprehensive educational program in barbering. Since the early 1880s,
- [Infection Control](https://www.barber-license.com/infection-control/) - We all know the scene – well, the many scenes – where yet another paying customer meets his gruesome demise at the hand of Sweeny Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. As queasy as you felt seeing Johnny Depp slay patrons with his straight razor, I think we can all agree it was a
- [Careers](https://www.barber-license.com/careers/) - Today’s barber shops are not the sad-looking establishments from our parents’ and grandparents’ time. Today’s barber shops, in fact, are some of the hottest tickets in town for men looking for a great cut, a close shave, and some great conversation. Talented, highly skilled barbers are in demand at barbershops where old-school traditions like comfy,
- [Barber License Requirements](https://www.barber-license.com/barber-license-requirements/) - Barbers are regulated and licensed in all 50 states (Alabama recently enacted licensure requirements for barbers; the last state to do so in the U.S.). Like other professions involving the health and beauty industry, barbers must be licensed because their work is directly related to public health. Although each state sets forth the professional scope
- [Scalp Massage](https://www.barber-license.com/scalp-massage/) - Anybody that has had a scalp massage at the barbershop will attest to what a truly relaxing and invigorating experience it can be. We can thank ancient India for popularizing the practice of head and scalp massages, and modern barbers have been incorporating similar techniques into their practices for years. Perfecting the art of a
- [Face Treatments](https://www.barber-license.com/face-treatments/) - Face treatments are not only a relaxing experience that many men are just now beginning to admit they enjoy, but they improve the health and appearance of skin. Long relegated to the list of things not manly enough for men to enjoy or benefit from, skin treatments are now being recognized as particularly beneficial to
- [Clipper Cutting](https://www.barber-license.com/clipper-cutting/) - Clipper cutting is the most traditional, tried-and-true method of barbering, and a standard technique that every barber must master. Being able to confidently wield a pair of clippers and create the most classic men’s cuts is essential to any barbering practice. With a pair of clippers, you can create almost any cut, from high and
- [Hot Towel Shave](https://www.barber-license.com/hot-towel-shave/) - If you have found that you want to offer a suite of services that includes more than just haircuts, you’ve probably already considered adding wet shaves to the menu. The classic face shave is definitely on the short list of traditional barber service that’s been revitalizing the modern barbershop. Although many men shave at home,
- [Head Shave](https://www.barber-license.com/head-shave/) - It’s a classic men’s look that will never go out of style: the fully shaved head. Some men prefer a shaved head for the ease and simplicity of the style, for some it’s the most practical option for an active lifestyle, while others simply prefer to go fully bald when the hair starts to thin.
- [Hair and Beard Coloring](https://www.barber-license.com/hair-and-beard-coloring/) - There are a variety of reasons that clients may come to you to get their hair colored. Some men may just need a quick root touch-up, and some might want to take some years off by covering their grey hair with something as close as possible to their natural color. Others might want a whole
- [Beard and Mustache Trim](https://www.barber-license.com/beard-and-mustache-trim/) - Most barbers not only offer full face shaves, but also beard and mustache trims. Your client may be growing his facial hair out for the first time and need some guidance on how to properly maintain it, or he may have been visiting barbers on a regular basis for years to keep his beard tight.
- [Barber Apprenticeships](https://www.barber-license.com/barber-apprenticeships/) - Many states offer two routes to earning a barber's license: through a barbering education program or through an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships can be amazing when the relationship between you – the student – and the barber sponsoring you for your apprenticeship – the master (a term that has stuck since the Middle Ages) – is constructive
- [What Every Barber Needs to Know About Opening an Independent Barbershop](https://www.barber-license.com/what-every-barber-needs-to-know-about-opening-an-independent-barbershop/) - For many barbers, opening an independent barbershop is the ultimate goal. This is the time when you can express your creative talent as a completely independent artist and craftsperson. You can set your own prices and potentially earn like the pros, go to international barbering events, give out your own business card, and develop a
- [The Chair Rental Business Model for Barbers](https://www.barber-license.com/the-chair-rental-business-model-for-barbers/) - As an experienced barber you are entitled to your own territory by way of renting a chair or booth. The barber chair has for centuries been the throne of masculine mystique, and has undoubtedly been the seat where revolutions have been born. The barber chair dates back to at least Bronze Age Egypt, where razors
- [Renting a Chair Vs Working on Commission as a Barber](https://www.barber-license.com/renting-a-chair-vs-working-on-commission-as-a-barber/) - As you approach the end of your barber school training program – or maybe long before – you’re going to find yourself thinking a lot about your compensation options as a professional barber. This generally comes down to two different models: Working as a commissioned employee - Paul McGregor, the barber who originally invented the
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