How to Market Your Barber Shop

August 2, 2013

In the past a quick look through the Yellow Pages would produce the closest barbershop for your convenience. Those days, however, are long gone. Today any business in the marketplace, including an established barber, is wide open to the greatest potential of expanding revenue with the use of the internet. Because your business opponents will also […]

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How to Price Your Barbering Services

August 1, 2013

Your prices are going to vary based off your location and competition, so giving you an exact price for what your services should be is impossible. However, it’s quite simple to figure out how much you should be charging someone. These helpful tips will allow you to determine the rate at which you will want […]

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How to Open a Barbering Business

August 1, 2013

One of the most frustrating parts of working for someone else is that nagging feeling that nearly everyone gets at some time that says, “I could do a better job with a business like this than my boss can.” The truth is that if you think this you are probably right. If you are a […]

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The Differences Between Barbering and Cosmetology: Which to Choose?

July 29, 2013

If you are interested in barbering and cosmetology, you may be wondering how the two professions differ from one another. After all, from the consumer standpoint, it may all look the same. While barbering and cosmetology do share some common traits, the direction of your career can hinge on the differences. A Word Concerning Gender […]

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Wyoming Board of Barbering & Wyoming Barber License

February 22, 2013

Updated July 29, 2013 Currently all barber licensing in Wyoming falls under the WY State Board of Barber Examiners in Cheyenne. Wyoming Barber License Requirements – You must be a graduate of a state-recognized school and have taken and passed an associated board exam. – You must have at least 1000-hours work experience or 1-year […]

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Wisconsin Board of Barbering & Wisconsin Barber License

February 22, 2013

Currently all barber licensing in Wisconsin falls under the WI Barber and Cosmetology Examining Board in Madison. Wisconsin Licensing Requirements  In order to receive a barber license, you must have graduated high school, completed an equivalent program, or met the ability to benefit rule. Next, you have to complete 1,000 hours of training at a […]

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West Virginia Board of Barbering & West Virginia Barber License

February 22, 2013

Updated July 29, 2013 Currently all barber licensing in West Virginia falls under the WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists in Charleston. West Virginia Barber License Requirements 1200 training hours at an approved barber school Apply for and pass written and practical examination with third party examiner: DL Roope Administration, Inc.: http://www.dlroope.com/west_virginia.cfm?state=7 Up-to-date TB Test […]

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Washington Board of Barbering & Washington Barber License

February 22, 2013

Currently all barber licensing in Washington state falls under the WA State Dept. of Licensing: Barbering in Seattle. Washington Licensing Requirements In order to become a licensed barber in Washington, you will first need to enroll in and complete an appropriate course in a barber school. The prerequisites for entrance into the school may vary, […]

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Virginia Board of Barbering & Virginia Barber License

February 22, 2013

Currently, all barbers licensing in Virginia is done through the Virginia State board of Cosmetology. Before applying for a license, you must go to a licensed school and pass an exam. Virginia Barber License Requirements. 1500 hours of training at barber school or 3000 hours apprenticeship Must take licensing exam. Virginia Barber License Renewal. You […]

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Vermont Board of Barbering & Vermont Barber License

February 22, 2013

Updated July 29, 2013 Currently all barber licensing in Vermont falls under the VT Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists in Montpelier. Vermont Barber License Requirements 1,000 hours of study at an accredited barber school Written and Practical Barber Examination 12 month apprenticeship Exam Fee: $275 Re-Take Practical Exam: $140 Re-Take Theory Exam: $155 State Law […]

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