Barber / Louisiana
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Louisiana Barber License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Cuts and styles hair. Licensed in all 50 states and DC.

What the Louisiana data shows for Barbers

Louisiana's path to barber licensure runs through 1,365 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Barber Board Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Louisiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

Budget $126 to get started, plus $65 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Louisiana doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

On reciprocity, barbers should know: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
64/100
Barber · Louisiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,365 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$126
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$33/yr
$65 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,365 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$126
Renewal Fee
$65
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Louisiana? ▼
In Louisiana, the license path calls for 1365 education/training hours, a passing score on State Barber Board Exam, and a $126 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Louisiana? ▼
Certification as a barber in Louisiana means clearing the state's checklist: 1365 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Louisiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Barber licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Varies by state — check with state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Louisiana licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
Yes, Louisiana requires a criminal background check as part of the barber licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this barber license

Barber in Louisiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a barber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Louisiana's barber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Barber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state barber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Louisiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Louisiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Louisiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.