Barbering Curriculum
Theory Instruction: 170 Hours
Practical: 1330 Hours
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1500 Hours
THEORY HOURS
History fundamentals of barbering………………………………………………………………5
Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization…………………………………………….25
(Sanitation, Bacteriology, and Hygiene)
Barber implements, shaving beard, haircutting, and styling …………………….5
Male hairpiece sales and service……………………………………………………………..5
Hair coloring-tinting, bleaching, straightening………………………………………………5
Hair structure and chemicals………………………………………………………………………..75
Theory of massage and facial treatment………………………………………………………5
Disorders of the skin, scalp, and hair…………………………………………………………..10
Barber laws, rules, and regulations………………………………………………………………5
Business management and salesmanship………………………………………………….10
General review……………………………………………………………………………………………20
Total Theory Hours……………………………………………………………………………170
Practical Hours
Hair cutting, tapered and long (male and female ………………………………………800
Shaving beard and mustaches…………………………………………………………………….10
Hair coloring…………………………………………………………………………………………………50
Scalp and hair treatment, shampoo, etc……………………………………………………..20
Facial treatments………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Permanent waxing, razor cutting and styling……………………………………………..120
Hairpieces-fitting (sales and services)…………………………………………………………10
Miscellaneous……………………………………………………………………………………………..315
Total Practical Hours……………………………….…...….………………....………..…….1330
Total Requirement.….……………………………………………………………….…………l5OO
A total of 170 hours in theory and 1330 hours of practical work are required, for a grand total of 1500 clock hours. Methods to be used for instruction include lecture, demonstration, and overhead projection of materials, CO-ROMs, PowerPoint, videos and activities that require student participation, discussion and review.
Grading Policy
Theory Work Grading Scale
100-95…………..Excellent
94-85…………….Good
84-75…………….Unsatisfactory
Below 75……….Failing
Practical and Laboratory Work Grading Scale
100-95…………..Excellent
94-85…………….Good
84-75…………….Unsatisfactory
Below 75……….Failing
Pass/Fail
Executive Barber College does not offer courses on a pass/fail basis.
Barbering Course – Program Objectives
Students completing this program should:
- Have knowledge of Mississippi State Laws concerning barbering.
- Develop the skills necessary for haircutting, shaping, and coloring.
- Know how to care for the scalp as well as the hair. Be aware of the hair and scalp structure and how to care for any disorders.
- Have the skill to perform a professional manicure.
- Have the skill to perform a professional shave.
- Be aware of all sanitary procedures and strictly abide by them.
- Be able to perform chemical solutions and coloring used on the hair.
- Perform professional permanent waving techniques and applied chemistry.
- Know the importance of projecting a professional image.
- Have a working knowledge of salesmanship techniques.
- Obtain sufficient knowledge to perform as a professional in the Barbering field.