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Idaho barber license — 900 training hours, exam details, fees ($125), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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900 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$125
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
Annual (based on original licensure date)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
16.5 years old
Education Level
10th grade or equivalent
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
900 hours
Barber school
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
Idaho Barber Written Examination (NIC)
Written exam covering barbering theory and Idaho laws.
Idaho Barber Practical Examination (NIC)
Hands-on demonstration of barbering skills.
Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards, shampooing, styling, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation. Does not include chemical services (those require a barber-stylist license).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application + original license | $50 |
Exam Fee Exam fee (barber) | $75 |
License Fee Initial license fee | Included in $50 application |
Total Government Fees Exam ($75) + application/license ($50) | $125 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$12,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
Title: Barber-Stylist
Additional Hours: 600 hours beyond base barber license
Barber-Stylist license: 1,500 hours (includes chemical services like coloring, perms, relaxers). This is 600 additional hours beyond the basic 900-hour Barber license.
Endorsement fee $80 for barbers ($100 for cosmetology). Requires active license for 3 of last 5 years, or 1 year of work experience in last 3 years. Work experience credits: 200 hours per year of practice.
Additional Requirements: License verification and proof of equivalent hours required.
Cosmetologist-to-barber crossover: 100 additional hours of barber instruction.
Initial License Term
1 year
Renewal Cycle
Annual (based on original licensure date)
Renewal Fee
$25/year
Continuing Education
Not required
Regulatory Board
Shop License Fee: $40 (Shop license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Idaho uniquely separates barber licensing into two tiers: a basic Barber license (900 hours, no chemical services) and a Barber-Stylist license (1,800 hours, includes hair coloring and chemical treatments). This is one of the lowest hour requirements for a basic barber license in the country.
CRITICAL: Idaho has TWO distinct barber license types: Barber (900 hrs, no chemicals) and Barber-Stylist (1,500 hrs, includes chemical services).
Idaho requires an Idaho Jurisprudence exam in addition to the NIC exams.
Cosmetologist-to-barber crossover: 100 additional hours of barber instruction.
Annual renewal (not biennial) — one of the few states with annual renewal.
No apprenticeship available for barbers specifically (unlike cosmetology).
Endorsement requires active license for 3 of last 5 years, or 1 year work experience in last 3 years.
Board considering switch to biennial renewal during 2025 rulemaking.
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Idaho requires 900 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
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