Barber in Georgia

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers

Georgia licenses barbers through the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, with the written theory exam delivered by PSI using NIC content. The exam is the NIC National Barber Theory test — 60 items (50 scored) in 90 minutes. The official board FAQ states the exam must be passed in English — Georgia does not offer the written barber exam in Spanish or other languages. A Master Barber license needs 1,500 school hours (a Barber II needs 1,140). NIC reports a scaled score rather than a published percentage, so we don't quote a pass %. Our multilingual practice questions are a study aid; the real Georgia exam is in English.

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Real Georgia exam administration — from the official source

Practice questions (this site): 452
Testing agency: PSI (NIC)
Real written-test languages: English
To pass: NIC National Barber Theory: 60 items (50 scored), 90 min; NIC scaled score (no fixed % published)
Fee: To confirm
Training hours: Master Barber 1,500 hours (Barber II 1,140)
Exam structure: Written theory exam + practical exam

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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-06

📄 Based on: GA State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers FAQ + GAC 240-14 (school hours) + NIC Barber Theory CIB, checked 2026-07-06

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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