Barbering

Program Length: 1200 Hours

Career Opportunities:
Barber, Hairstylist, Platform Artist, Product Representative, Instructor, Board Member

A photo of the barber giving a professional haircut

**Employers of Our Graduates**
Haircutz
Renegade
Shear Image
Ambiance Beauty Salon
Haute Headz
Zack's In & Out Barbershop
Jerry's Barbershop
Stylish Shears
Changes Hair Salon
Toppers Salon

Program Content / Objectives

This program is designed to prepare a person for employment as a barber/stylist at job entry level and prepares one to sit for the Florida Barber License examination. This program requires full-time enrollment.

Graduates Are Qualified To:

Cut and style men’s and women’s hair
Hairpieces
Mustache and beard design
Color and highlight
Permanent waves
Straighteners
Facial Massage
Facial Shaving

To become a first time licensed Barber in the state of Florida, an individual must be at least 16 years of age, have completed a minimum of 1200 hours of training under rules established by the Barbers' Board, make application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and pay all test fees. Under certain circumstances, the Department permits testing for students who have completed 1000 hours of training.

For additional information on qualified training programs, testing for Barbers licensed in another state, test sites and fees, examination procedures and continuing education requirements, contact the Florida Barbers' Board at (850) 487-1395 or go online to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/barb/barb_index.shtml.