BARBERING
about barbering
Our Barbering program will give you hands-on experience with shaving, haircutting, scalp treatments, styling techniques, coloring, chemical texture services and more. We offer both full and part-time programs.
Plus, you’ll get the chance to practice and gain real-world experience working with clients at our on-site, fully student-run Emily’s Salon & Barbershop. You’ll learn the rules and regulations necessary to get your barbering license, as well as the skills you need to open and run your own barbershop.
More Information About the Program
You will be provided (these items are non-returnable):
- Books and kit are included and will be handed out in class. These items are non-returnable.
- Near the end of the program, students will be receiving a state board kit. That is included in tuition/fees.
- You must wear clothing provided in kit including:
- Smock
- You cannot wear:
- Low-cut shirts, sweatpants, short skirts/shorts (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee), open-toed shoes, sagging pants, torn jeans or clothing with holes, profanity or offensive wording; tops with midriff exposed or sunglasses indoors.
- Hair and nails must be kept clean and groomed at all times.
- Excessive odors from smoke, perfume, or other sources will not be tolerated.
- ID visible at all times during class and school events
This program has a strict attendance policy that will be reviewed at orientation.
- Missed hours cannot be made up. Students who exceed the attendance limit will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
- Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.
COS 1060 Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention
BAR 1003 Introduction to Hair & Scalp
BAR 1020 Introduction to Hair Cutting
BAR 1066 Introduction to Facial Massage & Skin Care
BAR 1007 Introduction to Shaving, Honing & Stropping
BAR 1010 Introduction to Hair Coloring
BAR 1040 Introduction to Permanent Waves & Chemical Relaxers
BAR 1030 Introduction to Hair Styling
BAR 1021 Intermediate Hair Cutting
BAR 1031 Intermediate Hair Styling
BAR 1011 Intermediate Hair Coloring
BAR 1008 Intermediate Shaving, Honing & Stropping
BAR 1067 Intermediate Facial Massage & Skin Care
BAR 1041 Intermediate Permanent Waves & Chemical
COS 1061 Relaxers Intermediate I: Infection Control & Prevention
COS 2060 Intermediate II: Infection Control & Prevention
COS 1050 Laws, Rules & Regulations
BAR 2003 Advanced Hair & Scalp
BAR 2020 Advanced Hair Cutting
BAR 2031 Advanced Hair Styling
BAR 2066 Advanced Facial Massage & Skin Care
BAR 2007 Advanced Shaving, Honing & Stropping
BAR 2011 Advanced Hair Coloring
BAR 2041 Advanced Permanent Waves & Chemical Relaxers
COS 2050 Business Management/Personal Skills/Ethics
COS 2061 Advanced Infection Control & Prevention
- $8,856 (eligible for financial aid)
- Full-time 11 months / Part-time 17 months
- Start Date: 6/16/2025, 10/13/2025, 2/2/2026, 5/11/2026 full-time
- Start Date: 8/18/2025 and 2/9/2026 part-time
- This program may have a waitlist.
Program Requirements
- Must be 16 years or older
By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.
- Ability and stamina to manage daily reading (20-30 pages per day), workbook assignments, and associated exams that occur several times per week, in preparation and completion of the state licensure exam.
- English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Use hands, arms, and legs to feel, control, manipulate and use objects, tools, and controls.
- Make repetitive movements, such as, bending, twisting or reaching.
- Hold arms and hands steady.
- Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients.
- Make quick and precise adjustments to controls.
- See details in objects less than a few feet away, including color, texture, shade, and brightness.
- Maintain safety protocols when working with sharp objects, excessive heat, and chemicals for treatments and sanitization.
- Differentiate between sounds.
- Must be 16 years of age to take the licensure exam upon completion of this program.
- Due to the delivery, this program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu.
- Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours.
- Do not plan vacations or elective surgery during the program as this program has specific hours requirements for program completion.