How to Get a Barber School License
Barbers offer a variety of hair, skin and nail care services for mostly male clients, which range from basic cuts to bleaching and permanent-wave services. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment within the barber industry is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. This is good news for someone looking to start their own barber school---each state requires barbers to hold a state license and training from an accredited barber school, which means that starting a barber school could prove highly lucrative.
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Secure commercial space for your hair school. Obtain a business license and liability insurance.
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Have a certified public accountant prepare a current statement about your financial health, which you will include with your application for a business permit. Failure to demonstrate sound financial health could preclude you from obtaining a barber school permit.
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Download the barber school permit application from your state's cosmetology board or licensing department. Submit the application and the fee at least 45 days before the expected school opening date to allow enough time for the application process.
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Get your school ready for inspection. Hire a teacher with a valid barber's certificate from the state in which your school will operate. Equip your school with the supplies and equipment required by your state's cosmetology board. Generally, this will include outfitting your barber school with clean, well-lit and ventilated bathrooms, hot- and cold-water faucets, clean uniforms, barber chairs for each student, mannequins, wigs and wig blocks, a bulletin board, a fire extinguisher, sterilizing equipment and a clock. Adhere to your state's health and safety standards.
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Establish a curriculum and rules of operation and conduct. Procure textbooks or manuals for students. Maintain logs for student attendance and performance. Then request an inspection and pay the inspection fee. Once you receive your license, renew as needed.
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