Personal & Public Services
At a Glance
- Program requires completion of another program of study prior to entry..
- Provides master cosmetologist the knowledge, practical skills, and training in barbering implements, sanitation, shaving, skin, scalp, and hair and haircutting/styling.
- Preparation for barbering licensure examination given by the Georgia State Board of Barbering.
- Program length is two quarters if full time.
Barbering for Cosmetologist
DESCRIPTION:
The Barbering for Cosmetologists is to provide master cosmetologists the knowledge, practical skills, and training in barbering implements, sanitation, shaving, skin, scalp, and hair and haircutting/styling. With the skills and knowledge, the master cosmetologists can take the barbering licensure examination given by the Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering for Cosmetologists Certificate and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Program graduates receive a Barbering for Cosmetologist TCC and are employable as a barber, salon/manager, or a salon/shop owner.
ADMISSION CRITERIA:
Attainment of 16 years or more of age; documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement; and student must hold a current Georgia cosmetologist license or be a graduate of a cosmetologist program at a technical college.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $864; Fees: $162; Books & Supplies: $125; Annual additional insurance fee: $11.50; Other program specific costs: $119; Total Program Costs: $1,296.50
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Two quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Introduction to Barber Styling is designed to give an overview of the barbering profession. Topics include: Barbering history, personality development, professional barbering ethics, and professional barbering image, safety, and reception and telephone techniques.
Students are taught the fundamentals of each barber/styling implement. Emphasis will be placed on the maintenance and care of each implement. Topics include: nomenclature, types and sizes, proper use and care, and maintenance.
Introduces fundamental theories and practices of bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, safety, and the welfare of the barber/stylist and patron. Topics include: sterilization, sanitation, safety, bacteriology, and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
Introduces the theory and skills necessary to prepare and shave a patron. Simulated shaving procedures will precede practice on live models. Topics include: patron preparation, beard preparation, shaving techniques, once-over shave techniques, and safety precautions.
Continues the theory and application of haircutting and styling techniques. Topics include: elevation and design cutting, introduction to hairpieces, blow-dry styling, thermal waving, curling, and non-chemical style.
Provides instruction on the theory and application of techniques in the treatment of the skin, scalp, and hair. Emphasis will be placed on work with live models. Topics include: implements, products and supplies, diseases and disorders, corrective hair and scalp treatments, facial procedures and manipulations, and safety precautions.
