Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of barbering education does the State of Kansas require to become a licensed barber?
No less than 1,200 and no more than 1,500 hours.
Industry related minimum additional 500 hour curriculum breakdown
How often are the State of Kansas barber exams given?
The board shall conduct examinations for applicants for licensure to practice barbering at such times and
places as the board shall determine; but examinations shall be given not less than twice in each year. K.S.A. 65-1815
How do I become a barber instructor?
You must be a Kansas-licensed barber and you must sign up to take a separate exam to become an instructor.
The examination consists of the following:
- preparing one lesson plan to provide on examination day;
- presenting a lecture and demonstration that is assessed by board members;
- writing two 250-word essays, and;
- Kansas Rules and Regulations written examination.
*NOTE: The application for Instructors Exam can be found under the FORMS tab. Whereas the information for the instructor written and practical examinations and kit list can be found under the Exams tab under “Barber Instructor Examination Aids”
How do I go about opening a new barber shop?
You will need to send a new shop application along with the perscribed fee of $80 in to the Board office for processing. As stated on the barber shop license application, pictures of the shop will need to be emailed to KBOB@ks.gov for a virtual inspection to allow for the license to be made.
*NOTE: the Application for Barber Shop License can be found under the FORMS tab above.
How do I find information about Barber Schools in Kansas?
Click here to view a list of the approved Kansas Barber Schools.
How can I obtain a barber license if I am a licensed Kansas cosmetologist or a barber in one of our nation’s military services?
You will need to complete 500 hours of additional education at a licensed Kansas barber school. Then you will need to submit an application to take the next barbering examination.
Industry related minimum additional 500 hour curriculum breakdown
How do I file a complaint with the Board of Barbering?
Click here to visit our forms page and download the document for Filing a Formal Complaint. All complaints are required to be signed and notarized.
How do I start a barber school or barber college?
The application for opening a barber school or college can be found under the FORMS tab.
How many licensed barbers are in Kansas?
Approx. 1,700
How do I verify that a barber, shop or instructor holds a current Kansas License?
State of Kansas License Verification Portal : https://prolicenseverify.ks.gov/
License information will be updated at the end of every month.
You can also contact the office at 785-296-2211 or email KBOB@ks.gov .
If you need a certification letter verifying your Kansas license(s) to another state, please contact our office.