Nothing in this act shall prohibit any person from serving in such profession in this Commonwealth, as a student in any licensed barber school for the training of students in said profession under the training of a duly licensed teacher authorized to teach such profession in this Commonwealth or under a qualified and licensed barber-teacher in a licensed barber shop. Such student shall have his or her name registered with the barber school or shop: Provided, That the student has submitted to the barber school or shop proof that he or she has reached the age of sixteen and has completed the eighth grade in a secondary school or its equivalent. The barber school or shop shall keep a daily record of the attendance of each student. Students, upon graduation from a licensed barber school, or upon completion of training under a qualified and licensed barber-teacher shall make application for examination at the next regular period specified in this act.
63 P.S. § 555