Get the Skills to Become a Professional Barber

Student practices a high fade in the salon

34-Week* Barbering Training Program in

California and Texas

Do you have a passion for barbering and hair care? As a Barber, you can learn the knowledge and skills to make hair and beard care your career! Barbers are experts in the practice of hairstyling, beard shaving, and trimming.

The Barbering program at Milan Institute in California & Texas provides the technical and practical skills training you need to succeed in this exciting industry. Gain the skills needed to take the State Board examination for licensure in as few as 34 weeks*!

The best way to see if Milan Institute is the right fit for you is to come and tour the school. You can tour our facilities and meet with students and instructors. Schedule a tour now or Get more info.

Barbering training at Milan Institute

The Barbering program at Milan Institute provides students with the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to take the State Board examination and for entry-level positions as a barber or in a related career field. Students receive the practical training needed to provide hairdressing, hairstyling, and shaving services.

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In the Barbering program, students learn**:

Hairstyling Services – arranging, blow drying, cleansing, curling, dressing, hair analysis, shampooing, waving, and non-chemical straightening, and hair cutting, including the use of shears, razors, electrical clippers and trimmers, and thinning shears, for wet and dry cutting.
Chemical Hair Services – coloring, straightening, waving, bleaching, hair analysis, predisposition and strand tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, and the use of dye removers.
Shaving and Trimming of the Beard – preparing the client’s hair for shaving, assessing the condition of the client’s skin, performing shaving techniques, applying aftershave antiseptic following facial services, and massaging the face and rolling cream massages.
Professional Development – communication skills, personal and professional ethics, customer service skills, client communication, decorum, record keeping, client service records, rules and regulations, job readiness skills, and employment-seeking strategies.
Disinfection and Sanitation – procedures to protect the health and safety of clients as well as the technician and proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments.
Health and Safety Considerations – anatomy (hair/skin/nails), chemistry and chemical safety including, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, preventing communicable diseases, electricity and electrical safety, and State Board Laws and Regulations.

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the State Board examination for licensure, and qualify for entry-level positions as barbers or in a related career field.

I graduated from the Barbering program in September 2021. I decided to go back to school because I wanted to create a better future for myself and something that I could build off of. My overall experience at Milan Institute was good. Very thankful for the Milan Institute staff and how hard they push you to stay on task. I eventually would like to open up my own barbershop with nice structure but also give my barbers the freedom to be creative.
Julio, Barbering Graduate

Gain experience in our student salon

Not only will you learn Barbering techniques in the classroom, but you’ll also gain real-world experience working with real clients in our on-site student salon.

You’ll provide stylish cuts and other services under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Once you’ve completed your program, you will be prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and begin building your client base.

Employment opportunities

As a graduate of Barber school, you may find employment in:

Barber Shops
Beauty Salons
Resort Hotels
And more!

Many Barbers may choose to own their own Barbershop! Learn more about Barber training at Milan Institute and see if our program is the right fit for you.

Get barbering career training you feel good about

Are you ready to turn your passion for barbering into a career you’ll love? With Milan Institute, you can train to become a professional barber in as few as 34 weeks*! Gain the technical and practical skills training you need to take the state board examination for licensure and succeed in this career field.

Our admissions representatives will be happy to answer questions and schedule a tour of our classrooms and student salon where you can learn more about the path to your new career.

Call 1-888-207-9460 today!

*Program length varies by state; please contact Admissions for more information.
**Program content may vary by state; please contact Admissions for more information.
***Pending accreditation approval.

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