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Education - Barbers

Public/Private Barbers Schools

In Maryland, barber schools are regulated by other state entities. The role of the Board of Barbers in you opening your school is to review and approve the curriculum that you plan to teach.

You will need to start the process with MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Commission) 410-767-3300 to open a Private Career School.

Please use this Curriculum Review Checklist for Barber Schools as a guide.

There is no continuing education requirement to renew a barber license.

Apprenticeships

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Effective October 1, 2021, with the passage of House Bill 1021 - Business Occupations and Professions - Barbers - Additional Apprentices’- Three apprentices’ may work under the supervision of a licensed Master Barber. This change only affects the Board of Barbers.

  • Apprentice Barber: Sponsored by a Master Barber. Allowed to a two-year original license and one two-year renewal. Must complete 2,250 hours of training with at least 30 hours per week. The maximum number of hours accepted per month is 240 hours.
     
  • Apprentice Limited Barberstylist: Sponsored by a Master Barber. Allowed a two-year original license and one two-year renewal. Must complete 1,650 hours of training with at least 30 hours per week. The maximum number of hours accepted per month is 240 hours. 

The Board of Barbers supports two apprenticeships. The individual registering for the apprenticeship must be at least 16 years old. A sponsor, using their registration number and password, may certify monthly apprentice training below:

Sponsor Certifications for Apprentice Training

All apprentices must apply online for a permit to practice. Additionally,before an online application will be processed, sponsors must complete and return a sponsor jot form .