Welcome to National Association of Barber Boards of America

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Welcome from the President

ABOUT US

The National Association of Barber Boards of America (NABBA) was formed in 1926 for the purpose of maintaining professional standards and policies in the barbering industry. Membership in the NABBA is open to state barber boards and other entities responsible for licensure or other regulatory functions of the barbering profession.

Annual Membership Renewal forms are sent out by January 31st. Membership dues are due by June 30th of each year unless otherwise arranged with the CEO.

The mission of the National Association of Barber Boards of America is to support the barber boards in protecting the public by upholding and maintaining the professional health and safety standards and policies of the barbering industry.

The objectives of the NABBA are:

To promote the exchange of information between State Barber Boards and agencies examining, licensing and regulating the barber industry;
To develop standards and procedures for examining barbers;
To develop standards for licensing and policing the barber industry;
To develop curriculum for educating barbers;
To promote continuing education in the barber industry; and
To develop and promote procedures insuring that the consumer is informed and protected.

Annual Conference

The Association hosts a 5-day annual conference during the third week of September. State barber board administrators and delegates from member states attend for the purpose of engaging in discussion and information sharing that includes legislative and regulatory updates, education, and best practices. Each state is responsible for selecting a delegate to present a state report that includes the number of barber licenses, schools, and shops in the state.

Mid-Year Conference

The mid-year conference is a 3-day meeting led by the NABBA Executive Board officers that is open to past presidents and committee chairpersons. This working meeting generally focuses on the operational functions and duties of the Association, such as annual conference planning, scheduling, review of information important to the states and their delegates, etc.