Idaho Board of Barbering & Idaho Barber License

February 19, 2013

Updated February 19, 2013 Currently all barber licensing in Idaho falls under the Idaho Board of Cosmetology – Bureau of Occupational Licenses in Boise. Idaho Barber License Requirements Barber Stylist License – 1800 Hours Barber License – 900 Hours Idaho Barber License Renewal Idaho requires barber license renewal every year by your birthday. The cost […]

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Hawaii Board of Barbering & Hawaii Barber License

February 19, 2013

Updated February 19, 2013 Currently all barber licensing in Hawaii falls under the Hawaii Board of Barbering & Cosmetology in Honolulu. Hawaii Barber License Requirements Barber – 1500 School Hours OR 1500 Hours Apprenticeship Hawaii Barber License Renewal Hawaii requires renewal of barber licenses every 2 years in odd-numbered years by December 31, and it […]

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VIDEO: Interview with Terrell “Cassius” Simpson of Rollercoaster Waves

February 19, 2013

Terrell “Cassius” Simpson is a celebrity barber out of Atlanta, Georgia, and CEO and owner of hair product line Rollercoaster Waves. He discusses his barber training that got him to where he is today, what it took for him to build the celebrity relationships that helped launch his business, and how he transitioned from just […]

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Tips for How to Cut Kids’ Hair in the Barbershop

December 14, 2012
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Many barbershops allow kids and are thrilled to do children’s haircuts. Even though they may not be the most adventurous or even profitable haircuts to offer in your shop, they can be a fun service to bring in a little extra dough and venture into a void that many shops just don’t fill. But that […]

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Illinois Board of Barbering & Illinois Barber License

December 14, 2012

Currently all barber licensing in Illinois falls under the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation in Springfield. Illinois Barber License Requirements Barber – 1500 Hours Barber Instructor – Barber License + 1000 Hours Illinois Barber License Renewal Illinois barber, barber instructor and barber school licenses must be renewed every 2 years by July 31 […]

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New Barber Job Supply & Demand Info from CareerBuilder!

December 7, 2012

If you are about to graduate from barber school or cosmetology school, you are probably thinking about next steps so you can get a job with your newly earned barbering license. You may have thought about posting your resume on CareerBuilder.com or other job-finding websites. Well we’ve gotten some information that we think could help you focus your […]

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Georgia Board of Barbering & Georgia Barber License

December 7, 2012

Currently all barber licensing in Georgia falls under the Georgia Board of Barbers. Georgia Barber License Requirements Master Barber – 1500 Hours OR 3000 Hours Apprenticeship (18+ Months) Barber Instructor – Barber License + 750 Hours Take the PSI-administered barber license examination, both written and practical sections. Georgia Barber License Renewal Georgia barber licenses must […]

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Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Barbers in 2012

December 4, 2012

The holiday season is upon us and Christmas is fast approaching. If you have a barber in your life and you’re not sure what to get them, we’ve put together a list of our top 5 recommendations for gifts to give the barbers and hairstylists in your life!  So stress no more and fear not, […]

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Men’s Grooming: Do Men Care About Beauty?

November 28, 2012
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Calling beauty and personal grooming “effeminate” is so passé (and sexist, for that matter). No longer is it “un-manly” for a man to care about the state of his hair, skin and nails. No longer is there a stigma attached to men who take the time to have clean, trimmed and well-maintained nails or visit […]

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Delaware Board of Barbering & Delaware Barber License

November 27, 2012

Updated November 27, 2012 Currently all barber licensing in Delaware falls under the Delaware Board of Cosmetology & Barbering. Delaware Barber License Requirements 1500 training hours at barber school OR 3000 hours apprenticeship in a barbershop Delaware Barber (Cosmetologist) License Renewal Delaware barbers must renew your licenses by March 31 of even-numbered years.  Renewal fees […]

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