Barbering : Emily Griffith Technical College

Barbering

We have full-time and part-time start dates throughout the year! Give us a call at 720-423-4700 to find out when our next available start date is.

Get creative and help others feel great with a career in barbering!

At Emily Griffith, our Barbering program will give you hands-on experience with shaving, hair cutting, scalp treatments, styling techniques, coloring, chemical texture services and more. You’ll also 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. 

Plus, you’ll get the chance to practice and gain real-world experience working with clients at our on-site, fully student-run barber shop, Emily’s Salon & Barbershop.

Latest trends: Our barbering instructors are well-known in the community and at the top of their game, so you’ll learn about all of the latest styles and trends happening right now in barbering. 

Convenient classes: Our part-time program allows you to take classes in the evening that better fit your schedule. 

High-demand career: Enjoy a 95 percent job placement rate in the barbering field with your Emily Griffith Barbering certificate. We work with major names in the barbering industry to help connect you with a career. 

Want more information? Get the Barbering Program Flyer and the Barbering Program Checklist.

What Can I Do with an Emily Griffith Barbering Certificate?

Graduates from Emily Griffith’s Barbering program use their certificate to work in jobs such as the following:

  • Barber
  • Barber Shop Owner
  • Platform Artist/Educator
  • Color Specialist
  • Product Representative
  • Beard & Design Expert

Check out the classes you will take as a Barbering student at Emily Griffith. The Barbering program qualifies for federal financial aid.

Service Industries
$8,163
Approximate cost. Additional material and book fees may apply
10 Months
Full-time program length
11/11/2020
Next Start Date
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Course Information

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
BAR 103 Introduction to Hair and Scalp 1
BAR 107 Intro/Shaving/ Honing/Stropping 1
BAR 108 Inter/Shaving/Honing/Stropping 1
BAR 110 Introduction to Hair Coloring 3
BAR 111 Intermediate Hair Coloring 2
BAR 120 Introduction to Hair Cutting 3
BAR 121 Intermediate Hair Cutting 3
BAR 130 Introduction to Hair Styling 3
BAR 131 Intermediate Hair Styling 3
BAR 140 Intro Perm Waves/Chem Relxrs 3
BAR 141 Inter Perm Waves/Chem Relxrs 3
BAR 166 Intro to Facial Massage & Skin Care 1
BAR 167 Inter. Facial Massage & Skin Care 1
BAR 203 Advanced Hair and Scalp 1
BAR 207 Advanced Shaving, Honing & Stroppng 1
BAR 211 Advanced Hair Coloring 3
BAR 220 Advanced Hair Cutting 3
BAR 231 Advanced Hair Styling 3
BAR 241 Adv Perm. Waves &Chmcl Rlxrs 2
BAR 266 Advanced Facial Massage & Skin Care 1
BAR 103 Introduction to Hair and Scalp

Introduces various types of hair, scalp treatments and shampoos. Focuses on recognition and treatment of disorders of hair and scalp, product knowledge and proper massage techniques to help control these disorders and cleanse the hair and scalp. Covers terminology dealing with hair structure scalp and hair disorders. Training is provided in a lab or classroom setting

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 107 Intro/Shaving/ Honing/Stropping

Introduces the general principles of shaving to include hair texture, grain of the beard and analysis of the skin. Theory is combined with the practical application of proper shaving procedures and cutting strokes used on the face.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 107 Intro/Shaving/ Honing/Stropping

Introduces the general principles of shaving to include hair texture, grain of the beard and analysis of the skin. Theory is combined with the practical application of proper shaving procedures and cutting strokes used on the face.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 108 Inter/Shaving/Honing/Stropping

Focuses on theory and practical training related to mustache and beard designing and trimming. Practical applications are incorporated in specialized classes or in a supervised salon.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 108 Inter/Shaving/Honing/Stropping

Focuses on theory and practical training related to mustache and beard designing and trimming. Practical applications are incorporated in specialized classes or in a supervised salon.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 110 Introduction to Hair Coloring

Introduces theory pertaining to law of color, theory of color, chemistry of color, product knowledge, and analysis of hair and scalp. Focuses on basic techniques and procedures for the application of hair coloring

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 111 Intermediate Hair Coloring

Emphasizes theory and practical application of color products, formulations of color, and level and shades of color.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 120 Introduction to Hair Cutting

Introduces theory relevant to patron protection angles and degree and analysis of hair textures related to hair cutting. Covers proper use and care of hair cutting implements. Introduces basic hair cutting techniques using scissors, razor, clippers, and thinning shears. Training is provided in a classroom or lab setting with students training on mannequins or models.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 121 Intermediate Hair Cutting

Focuses on theory related to facial shapes and head and body forms to determine the appropriate haircut. Practical application of hair cutting techniques are explored in specialized classes or in a supervised salon setting.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 130 Introduction to Hair Styling

Combines theory with the practical application of airforming, curling iron, finger waving, soft pressing and hard pressing.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 131 Intermediate Hair Styling

Focuses on the accepted methods of styling hair, air forming, finger waves, and hair pressing.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 140 Intro Perm Waves/Chem Relxrs

Focuses on the analysis of hair and scalp, proper equipment and product knowledge. Covers basic techniques in permanent waving and chemical relaxing. Incorporates training in a classroom or lab setting on mannequins or models.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 141 Inter Perm Waves/Chem Relxrs

Focuses on theory and practical application of permanent waves and chemical relaxers in specialized classes or supervised salon setting. Students practice different wrapping techniques that are required by trend styles.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 166 Intro to Facial Massage & Skin Care

Emphasizes basic understanding of facial massage manipulations and the study of skin in both practical and theory applications. Covers the benefits derived from proper facial massage and a good skin care routine.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 167 Inter. Facial Massage & Skin Care

Focuses on practical application dealing with anatomy, skin disorders, skin types and facial shapes. Students help patrons select proper skin care treatments

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 203 Advanced Hair and Scalp

Focuses on advanced theory and practical training of hair, scalp treatments and shampooing in a supervised salon setting. Advanced techniques prepare the student for employment. Covers student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination on theory and practical procedures.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 207 Advanced Shaving, Honing & Stroppng

Focuses on advanced training in shaving, honing and stropping. Practical and theory application is completed in specialized classes or supervised clinical training. Student will be prepared for State Board license exam.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 207 Advanced Shaving, Honing & Stroppng

Focuses on advanced training in shaving, honing and stropping. Practical and theory application is completed in specialized classes or supervised clinical training. Student will be prepared for State Board license exam.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 211 Advanced Hair Coloring

Provides continued instruction in advanced practical techniques for hair coloring with emphasis on recognition of color problems and color correction procedures. Covers advanced techniques and product knowledge to prepare the student for employment. Provides instruction for the State Board Licensing Examination pertaining to hair coloring.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 220 Advanced Hair Cutting

Provides theory and advanced techniques in all phases of hair cutting to ready the student for employment. Covers student preparation for State Board licensing examination on theory and practical procedures. Training is a combination of supervised work and specialized classes

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 231 Advanced Hair Styling

Focuses on theory and advanced techniques in all phases of hair styling to prepare the student for employment. Training is a combination of supervised salon (clinical) work and specialized classes. Includes student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination relating to hairstyling.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 241 Adv Perm. Waves &Chmcl Rlxrs

Focuses on advanced techniques to prepare the student for employment and examines changes in current industry standards. Provides instruction in specialized classes or a supervised salon setting. Covers student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination pertaining to permanent waves and relaxers.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
BAR 266 Advanced Facial Massage & Skin Care

Emphasizes anatomy, skin disorders, skin types and facial shapes. Students guide patrons on selection of proper skin care treatments. Covers student preparation for State Board licensing examination on theory and pratical procedures.

Start Date: No upcoming starts available.
EMILY’S STORIES


"It has been my desire to succeed in life and I believe that having a good education is the foundation of good success."

Lillian is a graduate of our HSE program. Lillian is originally from Nigeria and came to Denver in 2016. She came to Emily Griffith to continue her education. The GED program was her starting point and her goal was to then continue to CNA and then LPN and from there additional training in nursing if she has the chance.

Lillian says her husband encouraged her and helped explain concepts. Laura Blom gave her textbooks to practice reading, Martha in the SSC was really helpful as well. Lilian used the SSC to get help with math questions and Martha would help her out, and Laura was always there and she approached her on breaks to ask questions. The encouragement she received was really important to staying positive and ultimately achieving her goal.

Lillian passed her GED and she is now preparing to apply to the CNA program! “It has been my desire to succeed in life and I believe that having a good education is the foundation of good success,” says Lillian. “I would like to thank Laura, and Emily Griffith for showing me the way and for providing me the opportunity to achieve one of my goals.”

Congratulations Lillian! 

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