Which license is required to legally manage a barber shop in Pennsylvania?

• A. Barber Manager license (Barber Manager Permit) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners
• B. Barber Shop Owner license
• C. Barber Operator license
• D. Barber Supervisor credential

Answer: (A)

To legally manage a barber shop in Pennsylvania, you need the Barber Manager license (Barber Manager Permit) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners. This credential is specifically designated for someone who oversees the shop’s operations, ensuring compliance with sanitation, safety, and Board rules, and for supervising the barbers working in the shop. It ties the shop’s management authority to a licensed individual who is officially approved by the Board.

This is distinct from simply owning a shop or performing barbering. The other titles listed aren’t the approved official license to supervise a shop, and they don’t convey the Board’s authorization to manage the establishment’s day-to-day operations.