A training program approved by the MA Board of Registration of Barbers. Covers haircutting, shaving, sanitation, skin/scalp anatomy, and MA barber law over 1,000 hours.

Who needs it

Anyone who wants to sit for the MA barber licensing exam. The alternative is an apprentice permit (1,500 hours).

How to get it

Enroll in a Board-approved school. Programs run 6–12 months full-time. Check the Board's list of approved schools at mass.gov.

Cost

Tuition: $8,000–$18,000. Financial aid (FAFSA), VA benefits, and payment plans are common.

Where to start

MA Board of Registration of Barbers ↗