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What we do in the barber hybrid program:
The objective of the Barbering program is to prepare students for state licensing and gainful employment as a barbering. The courses are designed to facilitate students to meet the qualification to successfully pass the Florida Barber License Examination. The courses are strategically aligned with the Florida Barbers’ Board.
Description:
The objective of the Barbering program is to prepare students for state licensing and gainful employment as a barbering. The courses include the required education from the Florida Barbers’ Board. The program consists of 900 hours which includes a combination of theoretical and practical applications. The courses include but are not limited to safe and efficient work practices, human relations and employability skills, Florida barber laws and rules, knowledge of barbering and its relation to chemistry, bacteriology, haircutting, and the development of practical skills in performing the manipulative techniques required in the practice of barbering.
What you will learn:
FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES
Students will learn Florida barber board laws and sanitation guidelines, permitted barbershop services and requirements, inspections, disciplinary guidelines, signage requirements, regarding health and safety, HIV/AIDS education, and how to obtain and maintain a Florida barber license. Students will also learn about license display, fees related to various licenses/renewals/registrations, inactive licenses, DBPR general provisions, Florida Administrative Code chapter 61, board information (purpose, organization, meetings, determinations, procedures) and Barbers’ Act chapter476.
Additionally, students will be taught soft skills such as client greeting and consultation and proper station set-up.
SAFETY, SANITATION, STERILIZATION AND HIV/AIDS
Students will learn about standard precautions, handling exposure incidents, being able to differentiate between airborne and bloodborne pathogens, the levels of decontamination, the difference between disinfectants and antiseptics and protecting themselves and the public from unnecessary exposures. Students will also learn to be aware of the spread of infectious diseases, such as HIV and AIDS, and what measures can be taken to control infection.
HAIR STRUCTURE AND CHEMISTRY
Students will learn the different layers of the hair shaft, prevention of hair loss, the phases of the hair growth cycle, and common hair disorders. Students will learn about the pH levels of the hair and skin and the chemistry of the various shampoos and conditioners.
HAIRCUTTING AND STYLING
Students will learn about the different types of shampoos, how to select the appropriate shampoo based on each client’s need and the techniques and importance of shampooing and rinsing. The students will practice these techniques on mannequins and customers on the clinic floor under an instructor’s supervision.
SHAMPOOING
Students will learn about various types of shampoos, as well as understand how to select shampoos based on client’s needs, and the proper techniques of shampooing and rinsing. The student will practice these techniques on mannequins and clients on the clinic floor under an instructor’s supervision.
SHAVING, BEARD AND MUSTACHE TRIMMING
Students will practice all shaving techniques including softening of facial hair, along with the applications of massage creams and tonics. The students will learn all fourteen standard positions and strokes.
CHEMICAL SERVICES
Students will practice the application of chemical services, including but not limited to, permanent waving, coloring, bleaching, hair relaxing, and curling on mannequins and clients under the supervision of an instructor.
Students will learn all phases of permanent waving and relaxing techniques, including customer consultation on rod sizes and perm selection. Topics also covered in this course include an introduction to coloring, classifications of hair coloring, preparation and application of permanent, semi-permanent rinses and bleaches. Students will also learn cleansing with a suitable shampoo and massaging with hands or electrical appliance, which includes electric steamer, infrared lamp, ultraviolet lamp, and thermal lamp.
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*Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Contact Kaien Beauty Academy for further questions.