Learn the Skills to Become a Professional Barber

34-Week* Barbering Training Program in California, New Mexico, 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 hairstyling, beard shaving, and trimming.

The Barbering program at Milan Institute in California, New Mexico & 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*! Plus, evening classes are available in many locations!

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.

Two barbering students working together using clippers and shears to cut and style a young client's hair in a barber chair

What You’ll Learn in Barber Training at Milan Institute

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Is a Career in Barbering Right for You?

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Barbering Training at Milan Institute

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.

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.

Barbering student performing a straight razor shave on a seated client wearing a blue and white haircut cape

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

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 Job 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.

Barbering student styling and cutting a client's curly hair while client wears a pink camo haircut cape
Barbering student holding clippers near a client's hairline while client wears a pink patterned haircut cape
Barbering instructor with dreadlocks holding a red comb while demonstrating haircutting techniques on a mannequin head setup
Barbering student applying styling hairspray to a client's styled hair in a salon chair
Tattooed barbering student using a water spray bottle while sectioning a client's hair with styling clips in a barber chair

How Can You Become a Barber? Lets Talk!

If you’re interested in learning more about career training and exploring whether Milan Institute is right for you, fill out the form below to receive more information.

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Barbering student using hair clippers to carve a detailed crown hair design into the back of a client's faded haircut
Barbering student rinsing blue hair dye out of a client's hair at a shampoo bowl station
Barbering student wearing a backwards baseball cap using hair clippers on a mannequin head during class practice
Barbering student with reddish-brown hair applying purple lightener dye mixture to a client's short haircut in a salon setting