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Indiana Barber Licensing Examination

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Indiana Barber License License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Master Indiana Board Law and Facility Rules

Study IC 25-8-12.1 licensure requirements, the 820 IAC 8-2-8 curriculum, the four-year renewal term, IC 25-8-4-13 license display, and the 820 IAC 3-1 and 820 IAC 8-1 sanitation rules that supply the 10 Indiana state exam items.

8
hours
2

Learn Infection Control, Safety and First Aid

Review bacteriology, the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, hazard communication and Safety Data Sheets, and the 820 IAC 3-1-6 rule requiring tuberculocidal immersion for blood-contact implements.

10
hours
3

Cover Barbering Sciences, Hair and Scalp Care

Master head and neck osteology, cranial nerves, trichology, hair growth phases, scalp and hair disorders, skin histology, cosmetic chemistry, and shampooing, conditioning and scalp treatment services.

12
hours
4

Study Cutting, Fading, Styling and Shaving

Review shear and clipper mechanics, elevation angles from 0 to 180 degrees, fade progressions, wet and thermal styling, hairpieces, the 14 standard shaving areas, and the four straight-razor strokes.

12
hours
5

Master Chemical Services, Skin Care and Shop Management

Review permanent waving, lanthionization relaxers, the Law of Color, patch testing, facial products and electrotherapy contraindications, booth rental tax rules, and Indiana barbershop licensing under IC 25-8-7.

10
hours
6

Take Timed Full-Length Practice Exams

Complete timed practice exams matching the 110-scored-item, 120-minute Indiana Barber format and weighted to the official 30/10/15/25/10/10 content outline, reviewing every explanation.

8
hours
Estimated total study time
60 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

IN Barber-Specific Topics Covered

Barber licensure under IC 25-8-12.1820 IAC Article 8 barber schools, shops, examinations and fees1,500-hour barber curriculum split 635 theory / 865 practice (820 IAC 8-2-8)Four-year renewal term (IC 25-8-4-17) and $40 renewal fee (820 IAC 8-5-4)Workstation license display under IC 25-8-4-13Salon and sanitary requirements under 820 IAC 3-1 and 820 IAC 8-1

IN Barber Exam Details

Indiana Barber Licensing Examination

Administered by Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

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75% on both the written and practical examinations
Passing Score
110
Questions
120
Minutes
$40 barber license issuance fee and $40 quadrennial renewal fee (820 IAC 8-5); the written examination fee is set and collected directly by the testing service
Exam Fee
Study time: 3-6 weeks
Prerequisites: Graduation with not less than 1,500 hours of training in a barber program at a beauty culture school, and age 18 (or 17 with an accredited high school diploma)

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What's Next After the IN Barber?

After passing the IN Barber, you can pursue these career paths

Licensed Barber

Cut hair, perform straight razor shaves, and provide chemical texture and color services in licensed Indiana shops under an IPLA license.

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Barbershop Owner / Manager

Establish and operate a licensed Indiana barbershop, managing facility compliance, sanitation inspections, and booth rental or employee staff.

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Master Barber

Provide advanced haircutting, specialized straight-razor grooming, custom beard sculpting, and premium chemical texture treatments.

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Barber Instructor

Teach barbering theory, infection control, and clinical techniques at an accredited Indiana beauty culture or barbering school.

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