A. An applicant for an instructor license shall file the following with the board:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-323

  • Barber: means a person who is licensed to practice barbering by the board. See Arizona Laws 32-301
  • Barbering: means any one or a combination of the following practices if they are performed on a person's head, face, neck or shoulders for cosmetic purposes:

    (a) Cutting, clipping or trimming hair. See Arizona Laws 32-301

  • Board: means the barbering and cosmetology board. See Arizona Laws 32-301
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Instructor: means a person who is licensed to teach barbering pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-301
  • School: means an establishment that is operated for the purpose of teaching barbering or cosmetology. See Arizona Laws 32-301

1. A written application on a form prescribed by the board.

2. Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications.

B. An applicant shall:

1. Be at least nineteen years of age.

2. Hold a diploma from a high school or its equivalent as prescribed by the board in its rules.

3. Pass an examination given under the direction of the board.

4. Pay the prescribed fees.

5. Have practiced barbering for at least two years.

C. An applicant who holds a valid instructor’s license to instruct barber students issued by another state which has, in the opinion of the board, licensure requirements which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state and which grants similar reciprocal privileges to barbers licensed by this state and who has at least one year’s experience as a licensed instructor is exempt from subsection B, paragraph 3.