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Barber Course Overview

Barbering student giving a client a nice, close shave.
Barber students learn hands-on providing services to real clients in a working on-campus shop

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The Federico Barber program combines old world tradition with new school techniques. Strike a balance between contemporary trends and classic practices and get the skills to become a successful Barber.

Initial Hair Cutting Module

Full-Time: 6 weeks, 180 hours
Part-Time: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Hair Cutting Fundamentals
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Consultation
  • Social Media
  • Ladies Haircutting
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Caring for your tools

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

2nd Hair Cutting Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Men’s Haircutting (clippers & shears)
  • Combination Work (multiple tools)
  • Ladies Haircutting (advanced)
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Design/Styling

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Color Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Color theory & practical application
  • Color Correction
  • Consultation & Service Protocols
  • Microbiology
  • Product Knowledge
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Skin & Shaving Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Anatomy of Skin
  • Barbershop, Luxury & Electrical Facials
  • Facial Hair Design
  • Skin Disorders & Diseases
  • Consultation
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Barbershop Management

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Texture Module

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

  • Histology of The Hair
  • Permanent Waving
  • Chemical Relaxing
  • Soft Curl
  • Press & Curl
  • Scalp & Hair Treatments
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Razor Cutting Module

FT: 1 week, 30 hours
PT: 2 weeks, 40 hours

State Board Preparation Module

FT: 2 weeks, 60 hours
PT: 3 weeks 60 hours

  • State Board Review
  • Test Preparation

Student Barber Shop Experience

FT: 5 weeks, 150 hours
PT: Not Applicable