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Barber
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians
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1,000 hrs
Training Hours
Written
Exam Type
$165
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
Varies
Education Level
8th grade or equivalent (GED accepted)
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
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Total Training Hours
1,000 hours
Barber school or apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
CT Dept. of Labor approved apprenticeship through CT Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).
Online Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
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Connecticut Barber Written Examination
Written exam covering barbering theory and Connecticut laws.
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Overall licensing difficulty: 26/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, scalp treatments, and facial massage for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee No separate application fee | N/A |
Exam Fee Written exam (Prometric) | $65 |
License Fee License fee | $100 |
Total Government Fees Exam ($65) + license ($100) | $165 |
Barber School Tuition: $8,000-$18,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
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Licensed barbers from other states who passed an exam can get CT license without re-examination ($100 fee). Barbers licensed 40+ years in another state get licensure without examination or additional requirements.
Additional Requirements: Must provide license verification from issuing state.
CT does NOT offer crossover licensing between cosmetology and barbering. Must complete full training for each license type.
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Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Renewal Fee
$100
Continuing Education
Not required
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Shop License Fee: $190 (Shop license fee)
Barbershops must be licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Connecticut has one of the lowest education prerequisites among states, requiring only completion of the 8th grade. The 1,000-hour training requirement is also relatively moderate.
CT issues a SINGLE barber license type (no master barber tier).
CT does NOT require a practical exam — written exam only.
CT does NOT offer crossover licensing between cosmetology and barbering.
Reciprocity: licensed barbers from other states who passed an exam can get CT license without re-examination ($100 fee).
Barbers licensed 40+ years in another state get licensure without examination or additional requirements.
2022 statute amendment added mandatory textured hair training to curriculum.
CT apprenticeship is through the CT Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).
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Barber requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $165 | 40–66 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $200 | 40–66 wks | → |
| New York | $70 | 26–46 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | — | — | → |
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Barber requirements in Connecticut verified against Connecticut Department of Public Health - Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians, April 2026.
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Training requirements
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