Professional
Barbering Techniques
Course

This course is designed for students who want to venture into the world of Hair with Barbering techniques at a professional level. You will learn from how to take care of your professional tools to making haircuts and designs. All the techniques taught in our professional courses can be performed on a person as a client as long as you have a license as a barber granted through the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. This program does not lead to a state license.

Professional Barbering Techniques Course

  • Introduction to the world of barbering.

  • Disinfection and maintenance of professional barber tools and workstations.

  • Use of the clipper and scissors.

  • How to start a service. Client consultation

  • Start of a cut with clipper and trimmer set step by step.

  • Fading technique, demonstration, and application.

  • Haircuts with professional barber scissors.

  • How to position the hands, section, and use the scissors.

  • Tapper haircut (theory and demonstration)

  • Comb over cut (theory and demonstration).

  • Fade cut (theory and demonstration).

  • Slide back cut (theory and demonstration).

  • Crew cut (theory and demonstration).

  • Mohawk & Faux hawk cut (theory and demonstration).

  • How to styling a male haircut.

  • Beard shaving, shaping, and design, including trimming, outlining, and detailing for clean and well-defined results.

  • Application of basic designs in Haircutting.

  • Intro to straight razor beard work and afro-textured haircuts.

  • Perms application in Barbering step by step

  • Application of SPA Techniques in Barbering services.

Course Duration

12 weeks

48 Certified hours

Includes

Student kit with barber products

Tools, Clipper and Trimmer set to perform each haircut!

Small Groups

6 to 8 Students (Max)

Course Certificate

Students who complete the course will receive a diploma certifying their approval of the program

COURSE OVERVIEW / CLASS SCHEDULE

1 day per week of 4 hours per class:

  • Tue: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Sat: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Sun: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Payment Options

One-Time Payment

 

$2,450

 

Registration Fee: $ 200.00 (Non-refundable)

Tuition Cost: $ 2,250.00 (Student kit included)

 

The one-time payment is due at registration and includes a $200 non-refundable registration fee. The remaining balance is subject to the School’s cancellation and refund policy. An electronic receipt will be provided.

Solo Standard Plan

 

INITIAL PAYMENT: $ 650.00 (Registration fee included)

Then 12 WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF: $150.00

Total to pay: $2,450

 

The initial payment is due at registration and includes a $200 non-refundable registration fee and a kit deposit. (*) Weekly payments are automatically scheduled from the first day of class. Receipts are provided electronically.

Solo Low Entry Plan

 

INITIAL PAYMENT: $ 350.00 (Registration fee included)

Then 12 WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF: $175.00

Total to pay: $2,450

 

The initial payment is due at registration and includes a $200 non-refundable registration fee and a kit deposit. (*) Weekly payments are automatically scheduled from the first day of class. Receipts are provided electronically. 

Professional Course FAQs

No, to work in a professional barbershop or if you want to offer services on your own, you must have a barber license issued by the state of California or any other state where you live and provide services.

No, our courses do not include a state license. They are designed to help you develop professional skills and hands-on experience.

To work legally in California, you must complete a state-approved licensing program and pass the required exam.

Our certificate represents the hands-on skills and professional techniques you develop during the program.

While a state license is required to work legally, our courses focus on real-world training, helping you build confidence, master modern techniques, and prepare for a licensed career in the beauty industry.

You need to have a valid barber license issued by the state of California or by the state where you live and provide cutting services.

Yes, you will learn razor cutting and beard grooming techniques. Practice is mainly done on mannequins, with the possibility of working on live models in advanced classes if you hold a valid license.

No, you do not need insurance or U.S. documentation to take the course.

You can enroll with a valid ID, such as a passport or state-issued identification.

Yes, the kit we provide contains what is necessary to perform each technique during class. However, you will need to replenish materials that are used up from practicing with your kit and possibly purchase other products, mannequins and/or tools required by your instructor during the course.

To obtain a barber license, you must complete a state-approved training program (1,000 hours) and pass the required licensing exam.

We recommend visiting the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology website or contacting a state-approved school for detailed requirements and guidance.

Each state-accredited school has its own requirements. You should contact the school of your choice to get details on the requirements for their program.

A barber license covers all services related to haircuts (both long and short), hairstyles, straightening, perms, hair coloring, facial services, and beard grooming. It is also the only license that allows you to perform haircuts or beard trims using a professional barber’s razor.

You must be 16 years or older to enroll in any of our professional courses.