Arizona Board of Barbering & Arizona Barber License

June 20, 2012

Updated June 20, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Arizona falls under the Arizona State Board of Barbers. Arizona Barber License Requirements 1200 hours training at barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. The initial license costs $140 to acquire. You must provide proof of graduation from a barber school, and […]

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Arkansas Board of Barbering & Arkansas Barber License

June 7, 2012

Updated June 7, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Arkansas falls under the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology. Arkansas Barber License Requirements 1500 training hours at barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. Arkansas Barber License Renewal Arkansas barber licenses must be renewed every two years in odd years by the […]

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Ivan Zoot Leaves Andis, Joins Marianna

June 5, 2012
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Marianna Industries announced last week that leading beauty educator Ivan Zoot, also a dual record-holder in the Guinness Book of World Records, will join the Marianna team as the new Director of Education Sales. Zoot is an internationally renowned barber, cosmetologist and salon owner. He has given numerous educational presentations in the industry, and also […]

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Alaska Board of Barbering & Alaska Barber License

May 31, 2012

Updated May 31, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Alaska falls under the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. Alaska Barber License Requirements 1650 training hours at barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. Alaska Barber License Renewal Alaska barber licensees must renew their licenses every odd-numbered year in the month […]

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The Rise of the Urban Barber Shop

May 29, 2012
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In cities nationwide, clients are now requesting cool designs, logos and words be emblazoned in their hair cuts. Rappers like Kanye West and Chris Brown can be seen with intricate geometric patterns on the back of their heads. The popularity of the urban barber shop continues to rise, and clients are flocking to these specialty […]

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Alabama Board of Barbering & Alabama Barber License

May 24, 2012

Alabama currently has no specific board of barbering to regulate barber licensing state-wide, and has no laws specific to barber licensing.  Barbers in Alabama are licensed on the county level. The information below about barber licensing in Alabama is from the Board of Cosmetology, which does not license barbers. Please be patient as we try to reach […]

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Bonner Hairgate: 12-Year-Old Student Forced to Shave Head for School

May 22, 2012
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A 12-year-old fan of Spurs basketball player Matt Bonner was forced to shave his head after being sent home from school last week. The boy had shaved an image of Bonner’s face into the bright red hair on the back of his head to show his support of the Spurs entering the playoffs. This story […]

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Barber Industry Record-Holders in the Guinness Book of World Records

May 15, 2012
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Since its original edition of records hit the shelves in 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records has been garnering attention and praise all over the globe. The only book of its kind, the Guinness Company is willing to travel the world to witness and verify records of all types of origin. Some of the […]

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History of the Barber Shop Quartet, a Time-Honored Tradition

May 8, 2012
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Few very few of the millions of youngsters that are currently plopped down in front of TV sets have heard of barbershop quartets, but the plain truth is that the singing foursomes are woven into the fabric of American culture. Barber shop quartets became popular in the mid-20th century, as the American male’s love affair […]

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How to Become a Barber for the Military

May 1, 2012
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The United States Military has a well-known certain set of guidelines that surround grooming of their male soldiers. These regulations help to maintain a uniform look among the soldiers. The conservative hairstyles of the Military aid soldiers in exercising self-discipline, and they help to give the men and women of the Military a sense of […]

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