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South Carolina Board of Board Barber Examiners

Board News

Street Address

Synergy Business Park

Kingstree Building

110 Centerview Dr.

Columbia, S.C. 29210

Mailing Address

PO Box 11329

Columbia , S.C. 29211-1329

Directions/Map

Initial Licensing, Renewals and Compliance

Telephone: (803) 896-4501

Fax: (803) 896-4525

Initial Licensing for: Barber Shops, Barber Schools, Barber Students and Hair Braiders

Telephone: (803) 896-4490 or (803) 896 4491

Fax: (803) 896-4484

Eddie Jones, Administrator

For questions e-mail: hawseyl@llr.sc.gov


Board Purpose

The Board of Barber Examiners is responsible for licensing all barbers, barbershops, barber colleges and instructors. The Board is also responsible for conducting examinations of barbers and instructors. Regular inspections are made in every barbershop and barber school in South Carolina. In addition, the Board investigates complaints and provides discipline when necessary.


Disclaimer: The State Board of Barber Examiners makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in these documents. Every attempt is made to keep the information up-to-date and accurate, however, the Board of Barber Examiners makes no warranty, guarantee or promise, expressed or implied, concerning the content of the documents.

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