Maryland · Barbering

Study Barbering in Maryland From Day One

Don't wait until two weeks before boards to panic. Shear Genius Society is built to work alongside your 1,200-hour barbering program from week one — chapter-indexed practice tests, games, flashcards, and video lessons tuned to the PSI exam.

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Maryland Barbering at a glance

Everything the Maryland Board of Barbers requires — before you even open a textbook.

Program Hours
1,200
Minimum Age
17
Exam Provider
PSI
Exam Type
written + practical
Renewal
Every 2 years
Reciprocity
Yes
Official Board
Maryland Board of Barbers →

What's actually on the Maryland exam

SGS content is weighted the same way the exam is — so you study the heaviest topics the most.

Scientific Concepts (Infection Control, Safety)30%
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Facial and Shaving Services20%
Chemical Services20%

Your study arc, week by week

SGS isn't a two-week cram kit. It's the study companion that rides shotgun through all 1,200 program hours.

Weeks 1 – 9

Foundations

Your first 9 weeks cover anatomy, chemistry, infection control, and barbering basics. Use SGS flashcards and Knowledge Chair chapter by chapter to make the vocabulary stick while it's fresh.

Weeks 10 – 20

Hands-On + Theory

You're in practicals now. Pair every kit check with a quick SGS Shear Squares round on that chapter — the repetition glues clinical skills to the theory behind them.

Weeks 21 – 27

Mid-Program Check

Take a Barbering practice test for Maryland every week. Your score trend tells you which chapters to loop through TheBoard before you forget material you learned in month 2.

Final 3 weeks

Exam Polish

The Maryland exam is PSI's written test. Run full-length Practice Tests in exam conditions, review state-law questions daily, and use ShearForce for quick recall drills between clinic shifts.

Try Maryland-specific questions

Three real state-law questions from the SGS bank. Click an answer to reveal the correct one.

MD · Barbering · Sample 1

How many training hours does Maryland require for a barbering license?

MD · Barbering · Sample 2

What is the minimum age to apply for a barbering license in Maryland?

MD · Barbering · Sample 3

How many CE hours are required for barbering license renewal in Maryland?

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Questions beauty students actually ask

How many hours does Maryland require for a barbering license?
Maryland requires 1,200 hours of barbering training before you can sit for the state board exam.
Who administers the Maryland barbering exam?
PSI administers the Maryland barbering exam. It's a written + practical.
What's the minimum age to get licensed in Maryland?
Maryland requires candidates to be at least 17 years old to apply for a barbering license.
When should I start studying for my barbering boards?
Day one of school. SGS is built to work alongside your curriculum from the first chapter — flashcards, games, and practice tests per chapter mean you're reinforcing material while it's still fresh, not cramming two weeks out. Students who study every week from day one walk into boards confident, not panicked.
Does Maryland have license reciprocity?
Yes — Maryland offers reciprocity for barbering licenses from other states, though specific requirements vary. Check with the Maryland Board of Barbers for the current reciprocity rules.
How often do I renew my Maryland barbering license?
Licenses in Maryland renew every 2 years, with 16 hours of continuing education required each cycle.
Can I use SGS if I'm only in week 3?
Yes — that's exactly what SGS was built for. The platform is chapter-indexed so you can jump to only the chapters you've covered in school. Don't save it for the end; the students who pass first-try use SGS from week 1.

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