What is a Barber Apprentice?

A barber apprentice is a person pursuing in good faith a course of study in the practice of barbering under the tutelage, supervision, and direction of a licensee and who assists such licensee in such practice.

After you have worked as a NYS-registered barber apprentice under the supervision of a NYS-licensed barber for two years you may apply for a barber license based on the apprenticeship.

Note: On and after January 1, 2000, all applicants must complete a one time course of study regarding “the transmission of contagious diseases and the proper methods of sanitation and sterilization to be employed in barber shops.” The course curricula must be approved by the Education Department and proof of course completion must be submitted with your application

HIV-AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Course Program Description:

Shear Ego is pleased to offer the approved Barbering HIV-AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Course that is required by New York State when you are applying for an apprentice license or renewing a barber license.

This program consists of 3 hours of training in sanitation, diseases and prevention.  The objective of this course is to provide the proper instruction on sanitization, diseases and their prevention.

The Enrollment Agreement must be completed and sent to the school along with a certified check, bank or postal money order for $69.95 made payable to Shear Ego International School.  Please note that personal checks are NOT acceptable.  Upon receipt of these materials, we will forward the correspondence packet including all pertinent study and testing material.