• Barbers may advance by becoming managers of large shops or by opening their own shops. About 71 percent of barbers are self-employed.*
• Between 2004 and 2009, this occupation is expected to increase 8.8%.*
• Make nearly all their decisions and set all their daily tasks and goals without consulting anyone first. Barbers work very independently.*
• May work part time or full time. Most self-employed work 40 hours or more a week.*

Online Resources

• Barbers International
  http://www.barbersinternational.com/
• National Accrediting Commission of  Cosmetology Arts & Sciences http://www.naccas.org
• State Board Licensing Information http://www.naccas.org/StateBoard/index.htm

*Source: WOIS, Occupation: Barbers, http://www.wois.org/use/occs/viewer.cfm?occnum=100018