Master Barber
OVERVIEW
Master Barber Program
Barbering is one of the few recession-proof professions, as a haircare career is guaranteed as long as you desire to pursue it. Despite the economy's stability, your clients will always need haircuts and hair services. Over 1500 hours, you will learn how to render all haircare services with an intense focus on techniques for men’s haircare.
Practical Applications
| Courses | Required Hours |
| Theory | 250 |
| Hair and Scalp Treatments, Shampooing, and Conditioning | 25 |
| Shaving | 50 |
| Coloring of Hair | 25 |
| Hair Cutting and Styling | 70 |
| Facial Hair Design & Waxing | 30 |
| Permanent Waving, Relaxing, and Chemical Application | 335 |
| Hairstyling Techniques and Cutting | 500 |
| Shampooing | 5 |
| Scalp Treatment Techniques | 10 |
| Additional Instructions at the Discretion of The Instructor | 200 |
| Total Hours required | 1500 |
Objectives
1. To develop knowledge, understanding, skill, and appreciation in barbering arts & sciences theory and operation.
2. To develop habits of good workmanship and the orderly performance of various tasks in the work environment.
3. To engage in optimal sanitation routines during routine practice to protect clients from unnecessary exposure to harmful microorganisms
4. To master the arts of hair cutting and shaving, which are the hallmarks of the barbering industry.
5. To learn to select wisely, care for, and use properly commercial products that are related to the application of treatments.
6. To help the student prepare for the state board examinations and obtain a license to practice.
7. To prepare students for entry-level jobs in their professional careers.
Course Format/Instructional Methods
Our instructors use lectures, visual aids, games, guest speakers, competitions, etc., to present the course materials. This hybrid online/on-campus program consists of 450 online and 1050 physical contact hours. Once the student reaches 250 hours of instruction, he/she can begin working on live clients on the clinic floor. The program follows a strict week-by-week sequence of instruction. This course prepares the student to pass the state board and excel in the beauty industry.
Grading System
Student Academic Progress (i.e., evaluation on theory, practical, and clinical work will be evaluated throughout the program and reviewed at specific clock hour mid-points specific to each program. Each student is expected to achieve a minimum grade point and attendance average of 70%.
The grading system shall be:
100 - 90% A (Excellent)
89.9 - 80% B (Above Average)
79.9 – 70% C (Satisfactory)
69.9% D Below F (Failing).
Student grades will be calculated based on a combination of theory and practical exam scores earned in each unit of study.
Graduation Requirements
(i) documented attendance for the total hours of instruction contracted in the program under state law requirements.
(ii) have an overall GPA of 70% or above.
(iii)Tuition contract and course costs are fulfilled (payment plan established, if necessary.
Physical Demands
The physical demands consist of standing and using arms and hands for consistently long periods.
Safety Requirements
It consists of a need to read and follow all manufacturers’ directions regarding the use of chemicals. The Barber must also be aware of necessary electricity-use precautions and procedures. Prolonged exposure to some hair chemicals may irritate, so protective clothing must be worn.
Earnings Potential
According to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level stylists in a salon can earn an average of $48,000.00 per year. The industry also offers infinite opportunities for entrepreneurs who desire to be self-employed with unlimited income potential.
Licensing Requirements
Once the course is completed, you must have 2 picture IDs and a money order for $109.00 to be submitted to PSI, Inc. so that a test can be scheduled. The graduate is then sent a letter from the testing agency, which informs him or her of where and when the test is scheduled based on the noted preference when the form was submitted. Once the test is completed, the results are sent to the graduate, the board, and the school.
Required Courses
| Course Name | Hours | Chapters Covered |
| BAR 100 *ONLINE ONLY* Introduction to the Beauty Industry |
35 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| BAR 110 ONLINE ONLY (week 2) General Sciences |
35 | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| BAR 120 Barbering Sciences |
35 | 9, 10, 11 |
| BAR 130 Facial Hair Designs and Treatments |
55 | 12, 13 |
| BAR 140 Men's & Women's Haircutting |
120 | 14, 15, 16 |
| BAR 200 CLINIC FLOOR |
400 | Complete Credit Hour Sheet Applications |
| BAR 210 State Board Exam Introduction |
50 | N/A |
|
BAR 220 |
300 | 17, 18 |
| BAR 230 CLINIC FLOOR |
400 | Complete Credit Hour Sheet Applications |
| BAR 300 State Board Prep Business Skills (online only) |
70 | 19, 20, 21 (online only) |
Master Barber Curriculum
SOC Code: 39-5011 | CIP Code: 12.0402
Each school or licensed instructor shall require each student to obtain 280 total hours of theory training in the following curriculum before the student is allowed to render clinical services.
1. Classroom Theory - 50 hours:
(i) chemistry (the basics of physical and chemical changes);
(ii) cleansing and disinfection;
(iii) hygiene and good grooming;
(iv) laws and rules.
2. Hair and Scalp Treatments, Shampooing, and Conditioning - 25 hours
(i) hair analysis;
(ii) scalp condition;
(iii) treatments;
(iv) proper procedure of shampooing (towel application, draping);
(v) knowledge of shampoo formulas;
(vi) water temperatures.
3. Shaving - 25 hours
(i) shaving (proper handling technique of straight razor learning the fourteen (14) stroke process).
4. Coloring of Hair - 25 hours
(i) bleaching;
(ii) high and low lighting;
(iii) permanent color;
(iv) semi permanent color; and
(v) temporary rinse.
5. Hair Cutting and Styling - 70 hours
(i) proper handling of implements (razor, shears, clippers, trimmers, edgers); and
(ii) 35 hours of training on mannequins.
6. Facial Hair Design & Waxing - 20 hours
(i) theory of facial massage;
(ii) equipment; and
(iii) facial treatments.
7. Permanent Waving, Relaxing, and Chemical Application - 65 hours
(i) the chemistry of permanent wave solution;
(ii) technique of placing wave rods on client heads; and
When a student has completed 280 hours in the above curriculum, the licensed instructor shall complete a statement to be directed to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, signed by the licensed instructor, and the student (and properly notarized) stating the student is now prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on live subjects. After completion of the first 280 hours of training, the curriculum shall be as follows:
1. Theory - 200 hours
2. Hairstyling techniques and cutting - 500 hours = 500 applications
(i) proper handling of instruments;
(ii) improper handling of instruments;
(iii) training on mannequins and live models.
3. Shaving - 25 hours = 50 applications
(i) proper handling of instruments;
(ii) proper disposal of razor blades in sharps container;
(iii) improper handling of instruments;
(iv) training on mannequins and live models.
4. Shampooing - 5 hours = 40 applications
(i) proper procedure of shampooing;
(ii) knowledge of shampoo formulas;
(iii) water temperature.
5. Facial Hair Design and Waxing - 10 hours = 30 applications
6. Scalp Treatment Techniques - 10 hours:
(i) hair analysis;
(ii) scalp conditions;
(iii) treatments.
7. Permanent Waving, Relaxing and Chemical application - 270 hours = 66 applications
(i) the chemistry of cold wave solution relaxers and reaction;
(ii) techniques of placing cold wave rods on client's head;
(iii) chemistry of color, technique of color and chemical action of hair color.
8. Additional instructions at the discretion of the instructor - 200 hours.
Graduates in this industry have gone on to work as a barber in a shop. They can also become a platform artist, a school owner, a shop owner, industry representatives, etc. (Please note that no job can ever be guaranteed.)
