Barbering Career Curriculum
The 1500 clock hours Barber Career Program meets the state board requirements, All aspects of hair science, styling and cutting are taught using shears, razor and clippers. Students are taught permanent waving, hair coloring, client relations and professionalism, career and business management. Students begin with a 200 hour Orientation which consists of 150 hours of theory and training on mannequins followed by 50 hours live models. After these 200 hours are completed, The Barbering curriculum is as follow:
Theory
100 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of classroom instruction which will cover sterilization and sanitation, physiology, electricity, safety precautions, chemistry of products, actions and reactions, composition of tints, dyes and bleaches. Training will also include salon management, salesmanship and ethics.
Bacteriology
50 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of listing the classification and types of bacteria.
Haircutting and Styling
450 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of demonstrating the performance of the following cutting techniques- finger and shear, shear over comb, clipper over comb and razor cutting.
Permanent Waving and Setting
280 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of a process used to chemically restructure natural hair into a different wave pattern.
Hair Coloring and Highlighting
200 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of hair color consultation, applying color, bleaches, rinses and tints. Students see classifications of hair color, types of permanent hair color and special problems in hair coloring.
Beard and Mustache Trimming and Shaving
25 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of demonstrating a beard and mustache trim. Discuss general sanitation and safety precautions of shaving
Facials
20 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of basic treatments performed based on skin analysis will include cleansing, toning, massaging, towel steaming, applying masques, and moisturizing. Advanced facial treatment will incorporate the use of chemicals such as glycolic acid.
Hair and Scalp Treatment
50 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of brushing, manipulation, reconditioning and corrective treatments.
Hairpieces
100 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of discussion of why men may purchase hairpieces. Demonstrate fitting, cutting in and cleaning of hairpieces.
Career and Professional Development
10 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of the relationship between personality and attitudes and demonstrate professional behavior.
Sales Technique
15 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of demonstrating services and retail product sales and techniques.
Salon Management
40 Credit Hours
Subject will consists of understanding the functions of a barbershop owner or manager.
Testimonials:
Pro Way is hands down the best decision I could
have made. The teachers genuinely care about you
and your career. They really make sure you have all
the technique as well as knowledge to be
successful…. A.S.
Pro Way has an amazing Master Barber program
as well as an amazing staff who give their all from
day one. I received education, instruction as well
as tools that helped my think outside the box and
jump start and maintain, then elevate my new career!
Priceless... T.S.
I learned how to be a better person, to always
be professional, to interact with clients from all stand
points and how to remain humbled. Also,
Mr. Whitfield (Pro Way instructor), made me more
aware of who I am as a person (As a Man). That was
the most powerful thing I got from Pro Way… J.E.
Pro Way and their staff have motivated me to
become a great barber. I honestly wouldn't have
been able to complete the program if it wasn't for the
entire staff. Every one of them played a huge role in
helping me grow not only as a student but into a true
professional. I'm blessed to say I attended Pro Way
where learned from the best group of instructors and
staff. Thank you Pro Way…..S.N.
Pro Way is hands down the best decision I could
have made. The teachers genuinely care about you
and your career. They really make sure you have all
the technique as well as knowledge to be
successful…. A.S.
Pro Way has an amazing Master Barber program
as well as an amazing staff who give their all from
day one. I received education, instruction as well
as tools that helped my think outside the box and
jump start and maintain, then elevate my new career!
Priceless... T.S.
I learned how to be a better person, to always
be professional, to interact with clients from all stand
points and how to remain humbled. Also,
Mr. Whitfield (Pro Way instructor), made me more
aware of who I am as a person (As a Man). That was
the most powerful thing I got from Pro Way… J.E.
Pro Way and their staff have motivated me to
become a great barber. I honestly wouldn't have
been able to complete the program if it wasn't for the
entire staff. Every one of them played a huge role in
helping me grow not only as a student but into a true
professional. I'm blessed to say I attended Pro Way
where learned from the best group of instructors and
staff. Thank you Pro Way…..S.N.