Which of the following services is a barber NOT typically licensed to perform?

Barbers are trained and licensed to perform a variety of services focused primarily on men’s grooming, which typically includes shaving, hair cutting, and hair coloring. Shaving is a fundamental skill taught in barbering, as is general hair cutting. Hair coloring can also be part of a barber’s training, as they often provide color services to their clients.

Hair braiding, however, often falls outside the typical scope of barbering services and may not require the same licensure or training that barbers receive. In many jurisdictions, including Washington, hair braiding is sometimes categorized as a specialized skill that may require a different type of license or is performed in a different setting, such as a salon focusing on natural hair care or braiding. This distinction is crucial because the skills and techniques involved in braiding may not be covered in the standard barber training curriculum. Therefore, while barbers can provide extensive grooming services, they are generally not licensed specifically to perform hair braiding.