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Kansas barber license — 1,200 training hours, exam details, fees ($235), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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1,200 hrs
Training Hours
Written + Practical
Exam Type
$235
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
Annual (quarter depends on last name initial: A-C,M-O = Q1; D-F,P-R = Q2; G-I,S-U = Q3; J-L,V-Z = Q4)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
1,200 hours
Board-approved barber college (1,200 to 1,500 hours, completed within nine months, no more than eight hours daily)
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Theory hours only; practical hours must be in-person
Curriculum Includes
NIC Barber Styling Theory Exam + Kansas Rules and Regulations Exam
Kansas requires three exams: the NIC Barber Styling Theory written exam, a practical examination, and a Kansas Rules and Regulations exam. A passing score of 80% or higher is required on each. The NIC written exam is computer-based and pre-registered by the Board through Prov testing company.
Kansas Barber Practical Examination
Hands-on demonstration of barbering skills. Must pass with 80% or higher.
Barbering in Kansas includes haircutting, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, and related grooming services for compensation. Kansas maintains a separate Board of Barbering from the Board of Cosmetology.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Initial barber license fee | $80 |
Exam Fee Covers all three exams (NIC written, practical, and Kansas Rules & Regulations) | $100 |
License Fee The $80 fee covers the license issuance | $80 |
Total Government Fees Student license ($55) + exam ($100) + license ($80) | $235 |
Barber School Tuition: $8,000–$18,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee.
Reciprocity with 32 states. Military barbers need only 500 hours. If license not renewed within 3 years, must retake exams.
Additional Requirements: Out-of-state applicants must provide verification of licensure and may need to pass the Kansas Rules and Regulations exam.
Kansas maintains entirely separate Board of Barbering and Board of Cosmetology. Barber and cosmetology licenses are completely separate with no crossover provisions. Each profession requires its own training, examination, and license.
Initial License Term
1 year
Renewal Cycle
Annual (quarter depends on last name initial: A-C,M-O = Q1; D-F,P-R = Q2; G-I,S-U = Q3; J-L,V-Z = Q4)
Renewal Fee
$80/year
Continuing Education
Not required
Regulatory Board
Shop License Fee: $80 (Initial barbershop license fee; annual renewal also required)
Barbershops must be separately licensed through the Kansas Board of Barbering. Both barbershops and chair leases must be renewed annually.
Kansas is one of the few states that requires three separate exams for barber licensure: the NIC written theory exam, a practical exam, and a state-specific Kansas Rules and Regulations exam. The 80% passing score requirement is also higher than the typical 70% threshold in most states. Kansas also maintains completely separate boards for barbering and cosmetology with no crossover provisions.
Kansas is one of the FEW states with an 80% passing score requirement (most states require 70–75%).
THREE separate exams required: NIC written, NIC practical, AND Kansas Rules & Regulations.
Annual renewal — quarter assigned by last name initial.
No apprenticeship pathway — school training only.
Reciprocity with 32 states. Military barbers need only 500 hours.
If license not renewed within 3 years, must retake exams.
Barbering and cosmetology are under SEPARATE boards (unlike many states).
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Exam scheduling information
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Annual shop and chair lease renewal requirement
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Separate cosmetology board
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Kansas requires 1,200 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
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