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Barber
Exam: Yes
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1 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$125.00 ($75 exam + $50 license fee)
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
Yearly between July 1 and September 1
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
Proof of eighth grade education or its equivalent (12th grade for Post-Secondary)
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
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Total Training Hours
1 hours
Barber school
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
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Arkansas Barber Written Examination
Written and oral theory exam administered by the Board. $75 covers all exam components (written, oral, and practical).
Arkansas Barber Practical Examination
Practical demonstration of barbering skills.
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Overall licensing difficulty: 37/100
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Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee No separate application fee | N/A |
Exam Fee Covers written, oral, and practical exams combined | $75 |
License Fee Initial license fee | $50.00 |
Total Government Fees Exam ($75) + license ($50) | $125.00 ($75 exam + $50 license fee) |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
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Arkansas offers reciprocity for out-of-state barbers who hold a current, valid license and meet equivalent training requirements.
Additional Requirements: Reciprocity fee $150 (includes license fee through next renewal). Must provide license verification.
Arkansas maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under different boards (barbers under Dept. of Labor and Licensing, cosmetologists under Dept. of Health). Cosmetology crossover program: 100 hours initial study + 600 hours work-study under licensed barber.
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Initial License Term
1 year
Renewal Cycle
Yearly between July 1 and September 1
Renewal Fee
$50.00
Continuing Education
Not required
Late Renewal Fee
$25.00 penalty for renewal after September 1
Regulatory Board
Learn more about the renewal process in our barber license renewal requirements guide.
Shop License Fee: $100 (Shop permit fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health and safety inspections.
Arkansas is one of the states that does not offer an apprenticeship pathway for barber licensure - all training must be completed at a board-approved barber school. Programs must take at least 9 months to complete.
Arkansas is one of the few states with ANNUAL renewal (not biennial).
Renewal window: July 1 through September 1 each year.
Board does NOT provide study guides or content outlines for exams.
Barber technician certification available for students with 20+ working days of study.
Cosmetology crossover program: 100 hours initial study + 600 hours work-study under licensed barber.
If license expired 3+ years, must retake practical exam. Delinquency fee: $75/year.
Apprenticeship is NOT permitted — barber school is the only training pathway.
Separate board from cosmetology — barbers under Dept. of Labor and Licensing, cosmetologists under Dept. of Health.
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Official Sources
Barber requirements in Arkansas verified against Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners, April 2026.
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