Barbering

This course provides an understanding of the history and profession of barbering while helping students develop life skills and promote professional image. Students are instilled with an appreciation for one of the world's oldest professions and maintain the continuation of the historical perspective for future generations of barbers. Emphasis is on professionalism while students identify values and attitudes of goal setting, motivation, self-management and time management.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-112C. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course examines bacteriology including the growth, reproduction and relationship of bacteria to the spread of diseases. Infection control and safe work practices as they relate to the barbershop are discussed. Decontamination for the prevention and control of pathogen transmittal, demonstration of proper decontamination procedures for tools, equipment and surfaces are introduced. Universal precautions and responsibility of a professional barber are identified along with the principal tools and implements of barbering. The importance of anatomy and physiology to the professional are discussed along with chemistry, electricity and light therapy. Emphasis of safety precautions includes investigation of properties and disorders of the skin, hair and scalp.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-112C. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course introduces students to draping procedures, scalp and facial massage and scalp treatments. Students identify the muscles, nerves and arteries affected by facial massage as well as treatments for the skin and skin care products. Students are introduced to the facial shave procedure and the physiological structures and angles of the face using specific strokes of the shaving area. Students gain proficiency in men's haircutting, shampooing, styling, hair replacement measurements, construction, cutting, cleaning and alternative hair replacement methods.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-101, BAR-102 and BAR-112C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete BAR-113C. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course introduces students to women's haircutting and styling. Topics include texturizing, wet styling, blow-drying, thermal curling and straightening techniques. Additionally, students learn to complete chemical texture services while understanding the effects of the service on the hair. Principles of color theory including hair coloring and lightening procedures are discussed.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-101, BAR-102 and BAR-112C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete BAR-113C. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course prepares the student for the barbering career including topics such as barber shop management, job search skills and State Board licensing laws. Students learn about the functions of a barber shop owner or manager and the different types of business ownership. Topics include developing a business plan, advertising, designing floor plans, creating services and discussing retail sales techniques. Students review goal setting and discuss the different industry positions available for barbers. Resumes and portfolios are created. Preparation for State Board Examinations and State Barber Board Rules and Regulations are examined.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-103, BAR-104 and BAR-113C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Complete BAR-114C. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course provides supervised clinical practice of various Barber skills and techniques learned in Principles of Barbering 1 and Principles of Barbering 2. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-101, BAR-102. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course provides supervised clinical practice of various Barber skills and techniques learned in Principles of Barbering 1, Principles of Barbering 2, Principles of Barbering 3 and Principles of Barbering 4. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-103, BAR-104. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course provides supervised clinical practice of various Barber skills and techniques learned in Principles of Barbering 1, Principles of Barbering 2, Principles of Barbering 3, Principles of Barbering 4 and Principles of Barbering 5. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Prerequisites: Complete BAR-105. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. Complete BAR-103, BAR-104 and BAR-113C. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.