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Indiana laws require 1,500 hours of training from an accredited beauty or barbering school. Once you meet this requirement, you can submit your application with payment of the $40 application fee. You must pass your licensing exams, which are administered by PSI, before receiving your initial license.

A barber certificate is a short program focusing on the basics of hairstyling and care. It includes courses on cutting and styling hair, hair care techniques, shaving beards and grooming facial hair. Barber certificate programs include courses in professional development and salon management.