How to Become a Barber in Texas: Barber School & Licensing Guide (Dallas–Mesquite)

If you are searching for a barber school near me in Dallas or Mesquite, this guide explains how to become a licensed barber in Texas and what to look for in a barber college.

Step 1: Enroll in a licensed Texas barber college

Texas barbers train at a licensed barber school before sitting for the state license exam. At a barber college you build hands-on hours in cutting, shaving, fades, sanitation, and shop management. Invictus Career College runs its Class A Barber Program in Dallas at 1515 S. Buckner Blvd, minutes from Mesquite and Garland.

Step 2: Complete your barber training hours

Your program prepares you for the Texas Class A Barber license examination. Program length, class schedules, and financial-aid options vary — call admissions at (214) 398-6416 for current details before you enroll.

Step 3: Pass the state exam and get licensed

After finishing your hours you take the Texas barber license exam. A licensed Class A Barber can work in barbershops, salons, or open their own shop across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Choosing a barber college near me in Dallas or Mesquite

Look for a licensed campus, real barbershop-floor practice, and a location you can commute to. Invictus Career College welcomes students from Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, and Balch Springs. Learn about the Class A Barber Program »