by SCCBB Admin | Jul 15, 2026 | Blogs
Quick Summary To apply California barber crossover requirements successfully, you need a current cosmetology license, at least 1,200 completed training hours, and a passing score on the California state written exam. The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology...
by SCCBB Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Blogs
Quick Summary A barber crossover program in California requires 400 hours of specialized training. This pathway gives licensed cosmetologists the opportunity to add barbering skills to their professional qualifications. The curriculum focuses on shaving, clipper...
by SCCBB Admin | Jul 5, 2026 | Blogs
Quick Summary Licensed cosmetologists seeking a barber license can use a crossover program to reduce their training hours. California law permits this pathway for those who already hold a valid cosmetology license. The best crossover school offers an approved...
by SCCBB Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Blogs
Quick Summary California licensing standards for barbers and cosmetologists continue evolving under regulations introduced through Senate Bill 803. The 2026 guidelines affect training hours, written examinations, externships, mobile services, crossover education, and...
by SCCBB Admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Blogs
Quick Summary The barber crossover program gives licensed cosmetologists a path to expand into barbering through focused technical and practical training. California licensing requirements for 2026 continue to center on written examination completion, required...
