The legal difference between a barber and a cosmetologist lies in the specific services they are authorized to provide and the training they receive. Here's a brief description of the legal distinctions:

Barber:

A barber is a professional trained in the art of cutting, styling, and grooming hair. They typically focus on men's haircuts and facial hair grooming. Barbers are licensed to provide services such as cutting and styling hair, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, and performing scalp and facial treatments, hair color and chemical services such as perms, texturizers, and relaxers.

Cosmetologist:

A cosmetologist is a broader term that encompasses professionals trained in various beauty and aesthetic services. Cosmetologists receive comprehensive training in areas such as hair, skin, nails, and makeup. They are authorized to provide services such as cutting, styling, coloring, perming, and treating hair. Additionally, cosmetologists may offer skincare treatments, apply makeup, perform nail services, and provide hair removal services. They typically work in salons, spas, or beauty establishments.

In short, the difference between a barber and a cosmetologist is a barber can use a straight razor while a cosmetologist cannot and a cosmetologist can do nails and a barber cannot.

Here at Borner’s Barber College, we strive to teach you the complete scope of barbering which includes, hair coloring, chemical services, haircutting including clippers, shears, and trimmers, and much more.