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We now discuss barber schools in Atlanta area in Georgia state. It is intended to give some basic information on becoming a licensed barber and the approved barber schools in Atlanta, Georgia. The information given here is expected to help aspiring barbers in the area find the right schools and launch successful careers in barbering.

Introduction

Atlanta, is the most populous city and capital of the state of Georgia. With the fourth largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, it accounts for more than two-thirds of Georgia’s Gross Domestic Product. The 2010 Census put Atlanta’s population at 420,003. This is composed of 54% blacks, 38.4% whites (including 2.5% hispanics) and 3.1% Asians and the rest others. Interestingly, this racial composition too is believed to have contributed to the personal care services industry’s growth.

Barbering career in Atlanta

More than 40% of Atlanta’s barbers and cosmetologists numbering nearly 8,000 are thought to be operating out of Atlanta. This is further evidence of the city’s high demand for beauty services. Those looking for a vocational career in Atlanta can certainly look at barbering for two reasons- the bright prospects for the occupation and the opportunity to get good quality training. There are several reputed barber schools in Atlanta area that give you the right knowledge and skills to be a successful barber.

Beauty services other than barbering too have excellent prospects here. Depending on one’s aptitude, one can also consider being a nail technician, cosmetologist or esthetician which are equally good in terms of earning potential and employment prospects.

The Georgia State Board of Barbers issues licenses to barbers in the state and to practice as a barber in Atlanta you need to obtain this license. You need to be at least sixteen years of age, have a minimum education of seventh grade or equivalent and completed a 1500 hours licensed barbering program from a Georgia vocational or trade school, to be eligible to sit for the licensing examination conducted by the Board.

Barber Schools in Atlanta

Prospective students of barbering have a reasonably wide choice of accredited barber schools in Atlanta. While selecting a school you must ensure that its program has the Board approval for the current year. Otherwise, you will not be eligible to be issued a license. Here is the list of accredited barber schools in Atlanta.

Brown’s Barber College
192 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta
(404) 523-9988

Aveda Institute of Atlanta
www.aveda.com/
3402 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta
(404) 649-7119

Atlanta Technical College
www.atlantatech.edu/
1560 Metropolitan PKWY, SW Atlanta , GA 30310
(404) 225-4400

Empire Beauty Schools
www.empire.edu/cosmetology-schools/georgia/atlanta-dunwoody
4719 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd Suite 205, Dunwoody
(877) 388-0245

Sam Verly College
samverlycollege.com
87 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta
(404) 522-4370

Atlanta Beauty Academy
www.atlantabeautyacademy.com/
6088 Buford Highway Northeast, Doraville

Roberts School of Cosmetology
rscbeautyschool.com/
2415 Fairburn Road Southwest, Atlanta
(404) 344-6890

Roffler-Moler Hairstyling Clg
www.roffler.net/
1355 Roswell Road # 150, Marietta
(770) 565-3285

Frank L Stanton School
1625 Martin Luther King Jr Dr,
Atlanta – (404) 802-7500

The above barber schools in Atlanta, GA were approved by the Board of Barbers as of writing this article. However, students should contact the Board and ascertain that the approval is valid for the current year.