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Barber Training at City Barbers Academy
Earn the hours for Utah’s barbering permit inside a working, five-star shop: 130 hours of one-on-one training under a licensed master instructor, about 30 days start to finish.
Train on a working shop floor
130
hours of approved training
~30
days, start to finish
$4,995
per seat, all-in
1:1
with a licensed master instructor
The Utah barbering permit, plainly
What you’re actually earning.
Utah’s barbering permit took effect January 1, 2026.
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What it lets you do
Cut, clip, and trim with shears and clippers; shampoo and style; and shave facial and neck hair.
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How you qualify
130 hours of approved training, plus a passing score on the state barbering exam.
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Where you train
Inside City Barbers, registered with Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing, under a licensed master instructor.
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Where it leads
Your hours count toward a master barber license down the road. Chemical services like color and perms need a separate permit.
Program details follow Utah SB 330. The Academy confirms current DOPL requirements with you before you begin.
What’s included
Learn in the chairs, not a lecture hall.
Every seat includes:
- 130 hours on a working shop floor
- Real clients, real cuts, real shaves
- One-on-one supervision
- Exam prep for the Utah barbering permit
- A chair at City Barbers when you pass
Small intakes
Real mentorship, one seat at a time.
Training is one-on-one, so seats are limited. Apply on the Academy site and John, the owner, will personally reach out to walk you through the program.
Before you book
Academy questions.
Is the program approved by the state?
Training happens in-shop, registered with Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing, under a licensed master instructor. The program follows Utah SB 330, and the Academy confirms current DOPL requirements with you before you begin.
How much does it cost?
$4,995 per seat, all-in.
How long does it take?
130 hours, about 30 days.
What happens after I pass the exam?
Graduates who earn their permit are guaranteed a chair at City Barbers, in writing.
Does it cover color or perms?
No. Chemical services need a separate permit later. The Academy covers the full 130-hour barbering permit curriculum and exam prep.
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