Barber Program (1,500 Hours)

The basic Barber Program will prepare you for the state board licensing exam.
We offer training in barbering skills and their practical applications,
so you’ll be ready for entry-level employment in a barbershop.

The training encompasses all phases of haircutting, shaving or trimming the beard,
facials, scalp massage, manicuring, cutting and fitting hairpieces, hair coloring,
permanent waves and relaxers.

Opportunities for supervised practical work with the public are provided.

Your program hours will be divided as follows:

General Classes (240 Hours): History and fundamentals of barbering;
elementary chemistry relating to sterilization, bacteriology and hygiene;
shaving, honing and stropping skin, scalp and hair care; cutting and
styling men’s hairpieces (sales and service); chemical theory/permanent
waving, bleaching, hair color and straightening; nail anatomy, physiology
and systems structure of the head, face and neck, including the muscles
and nerves, makeup and skin care; theory of massage and facial treatments,
disorders of the skin, scalp and hair; barber law, rules and regulations,
salesmanship and preparation for seeking employment.

Chemical Classes (360 Hours): Permanent waving, hair relaxers, hair color,
bleaching, toning and manicures.

Physical Classes (900 Hours): Shampooing, rinses, hair care, scalp care,
haircutting (male and female), shaving (beards and moustaches),
hairpiece fitting, hairstyling, facials, makeup and manicures.

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