How to Become a Barber in Indiana

Being a barber doesn't mean you are a man and have the ability to pick up a pair of scissors or clippers. It takes several hours of training and instruction. According to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency; Sec 3, Page 5, "Barber means a person licensed under IC 25-7-10. Barbering means performing one or more of the following practices upon the head, face, or neck of a person: (1) Cutting, trimming, styling, arranging, dressing, curling, permanent waving, cleansing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, or similarly treating hair. (2) Shaving or trimming beards and mustaches. (3) Applying oils, creams, antiseptics, clays, powders, lotions, or other preparations, either by hand or by mechanical appliances, in the performance of facial or scalp massage."

Things You'll Need

• Barber school education
• 3 inch by 5 inch photograph
• Check or money order

Instructions

1. Attend barber school and obtain 1500 hours of training and 75 percent or higher in the practical exam. This is open to women as well as men.

2. Fill out a barber licensure examination application. You can find the application online from Indiana's official website (see Resources).

3. Send to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, State Board of Barber Examiners, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, your application, 3 inch by 5 inch photo of yourself, the current examination fee and conviction record if applicable.

4. Take and pass the examination. The test is given six times during the year in Indianapolis government center. You must have a gradating score of 75 percent or higher on the written exam.

5. Send examination pass notice, current licensure fee by either check or money order to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

References

• IN.gov: Barber Examiner Licensure Law and Regulations
• IN.gov: Examination Application
• IN.gov: Schedule of fees
• Beauty Schools Directory

Resources

• Beauty Schools Directory: Success Barber School
• Apply for Examination