Get the Skills to Become a Licensed Master Barber in Metro Atlanta, GA
1,500-Hour Hands-On Barbering Program at Metro Atlanta's Premier Barber School
Your Barbering Career Starts Here
Behind every great fade, clean line-up, and confident client is a skilled barber who trained the right way. If you've been searching for a barbering school in Atlanta that delivers real, hands-on training with experienced instructors, your search ends here.
Pro Way Hair School has been Metro Atlanta's premier cosmetology and barber school since 1989. Our 1,500-hour Master Barber program at our Rockbridge Road campus in Stone Mountain, Georgia, gives you the technical skills, professional foundation, and state board preparation to launch a rewarding career in the barbering industry.
Whether you're starting fresh or pivoting careers, our flexible day and evening class options make it easier than ever to get started. If you have a passion for the craft and the drive to build something real, Pro Way Hair School is the barber school in Atlanta built for you.
Build the Skills to Succeed as a Master Barber
Skills You Will Learn
How You'll Learn
- Structured Theory First: Before stepping onto the clinic floor, you'll complete 280 hours of theory training to build the knowledge behind your practical skills.
Progressive Hands-On Training: Move from foundational skills on mannequins to live model work to real client services in our working clinic — each phase building on the last.
Experienced Instructors: Learn from licensed barbers and industry professionals who know what Georgia employers and clients expect — and who bring that knowledge into every session.
Flexible Scheduling: Day classes run Tuesday through Friday; night classes run Monday through Thursday, so you can find a schedule that works around your life.
Program Objectives
- Master barbering techniques, including hair cutting, shaving, scalp treatments, and chemical services using industry-standard tools and methods
- Apply infection control and sanitation procedures that meet or exceed the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering standards
- Demonstrate professional client communication, consultation skills, and workplace conduct expected in today's barbershops and salons
- Complete all 1,500 required clock hours and preparatory coursework to sit for the Georgia State Board licensing examination
From Classroom to Clinic — A Program Built Around Real Experience
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What Can You Do with a Master Barber License?
Graduates can pursue careers in barbershops, grooming studios, salons, and men’s grooming businesses. When you complete a course with a premier cosmetology school like Pro Way, you leave with more than a diploma. You leave with a license and a career.
Positions you may pursue include:
- Licensed Master Barber
- Barbershop Owner / Booth Renter
- Platform Artist / Educator
- Salon Manager
- Educator or Barber School Instructor (with additional qualifications)
Graduate Ready to Get Licensed
Upon completing all 1,500 clock hours, you will receive your diploma and be eligible to apply for your Georgia Master Barber license.
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Financial Aid
Students may be eligible for:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
- Veteran Administration (VA) Educational Benefits
Tuition and fee information is available through our Admissions and Financial Aid Office. Contact us directly to get a clear picture of your options before you enroll.
Why Train at Pro Way Atlanta's Barber School
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Completion of a successful interview and campus visit
- $125 registration fee required upon acceptance
Transfer Students: Credit may be granted for hours completed at another accredited institution, based on standards set by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Official transcripts are required for evaluation.
Barbering Curriculum Overview
- Classroom Theory (50 Hours): Chemistry, disinfection, hygiene, and Georgia laws and rules
- Hair & Scalp Treatments, Shampooing & Conditioning (25 Hours): Hair analysis, scalp conditions, treatment procedures, shampoo product knowledge
- Shaving (25 Hours): Straight-razor technique, the fourteen-stroke shaving process
- Coloring of Hair (25 Hours): Bleaching, highlighting, permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary color
- Hair Cutting & Styling (70 Hours): Precision cutting, fading, tapering, and proper use of clippers, razors, shears, and trimmers
- Facial Hair Design & Waxing (20 Hours): theory of facial massage, equipment, and facial treatments
- Permanent Waving, Relaxing, and Chemical Application (65 Hours): Chemistry of permanent wave solution, technique of placing wave rods on the client's head
Upon completion of the first 280 hours, you will continue your studies to fully prepare for becoming a licensed barber.
- Theory (200 Hours)
- Hairstyling Techniques & Cutting (500 Hours): proper/improper handling of instruments and training on maniques/live models
- Shaving (25 Hours): proper/improper handling of instruments, training on mannequins/live models, proper disposal of razor blades
- Shampooing (5 Hours): proper shampooing procedures, knowledge of shampoo formulas, and water temperature
- Facial Hair Design & Waxing (10 Hours)
- Scalp Treatment Techniques (10 Hours): hair analysis, scalp conditions, and treatments
- Permanent Waving, Relaxation, and Chemical Application (270 Hours): chemistry of cold wave solution relaxers and reactions, techniques of placing cold wave rods, chemistry of color, technique, and chemical action of hair color
- Additional Instruction (200 Hours): At the discretion of the instructor
FAQs
Applicants to the barbering program at Pro Way Hair School’s campus must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a successful admissions interview, and visit the school prior to enrollment. A $125 registration fee is required, after which applicants are notified of their admittance. Pro Way Hair School does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Start Your Application TodayThe barbering program is offered at the Rockbridge Extension Campus in Stone Mountain, GA, with both day and night schedule options. Day classes run Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Night classes run Monday through Thursday: Monday 5:00–9:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday 5:00–10:00 p.m. The availability of an evening schedule makes the barbering program accessible for students who need flexibility around work or other commitments.
Learn More About Our Program TodayFinancial aid programs are available to students who qualify, including Pell Grants and Direct Education Loans. Grants do not need to be repaid. Students can start the process by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. For specific questions about how financial aid applies to the barbering program, contact Pro Way's financial aid office directly.
Contact the Financial Aid Office- Resume building — craft a professional profile that stands out
- Interview coaching — walk in confident, not nervous
- Live job board — updated regularly with current openings
- Direct employer connections — salons and shops come to us looking for graduates like you
- Verification services — transcripts and skills confirmation provided to prospective employers on request
- Referral network — personalized salon and student referrals to match you with the right fit
The barbering program is taught exclusively at Pro Way Hair School's Rockbridge Extension Campus at 3860 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. A campus visit is required as part of the admissions process.
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