About the Program
Students proficient in cosmetology are provided training in barbering and prepares the student for the California State Board Barber Examination. Students are introduced to the theory and advanced techniques of preparing the client’s hair for shaving, assessing the condition of the client’s skin, performing shaving techniques, applying after-shave antiseptic following facial services, massaging the client’s face, Rolland cream massages. Students will spend 30 hours in a classroom setting and 210 hours in laboratory activities. Upon completing this course, students are expected to have a minimum of 1,800 hours of applied skill practice required by the State of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Barbering services can only be performed by licensed California Barbers. The demand for these services is increasing with wait lists or loss of business due to Salon's only providing Cosmetology services or limited by staff holding a California Barbering license. Individuals who want to meet the requirements for barber licensure must first satisfy the education or apprenticeship requirement set forth by California's department of barbering/cosmetology. The EDD expects the number of California-based barbers to increase to even higher levels during the ten-year period ending in 2022 just to keep pace with growing demand. This growth level of 19.6% is 1.5 times higher than the national rate of increase. The average salary for barbers in California was $25,397 in 2014 according to the state’s Employment Development Division (EDD). California’s barbers earning in the 75th percentile (top 25% percent) made $28,725 on average, which is nearly 1.5 times more than their colleagues in the 25th percentile (bottom 25%), who earned $19,302 on average.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Other
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: COSTOBARBERCROSS.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate proper tool and equipment use and care.
Perform straight razor-holding positions and cutting strokes.
Demonstrate honing and strapping techniques.
Discuss the evolution of barbering.
Explain the difference between a standard shave, a once-over shave and a close shave from a standard shave.
Explain the primary purpose of barber laws, rules and regulations.
List the rules of professional ethics in barbering.
List important characteristics used to determine a mustache design.
Demonstrate and perform the following cutting techniques: fingers-and-shear, shear-over-comb, clipper cutting, clipper-over-comb, and razor cutting.
Perform standard cutting positions and strokes with a straight razor.
Demonstrate a facial and neck shave.
Discuss the art and science of men's hair cutting and styling.
Discuss general sanitation and safety precautions of shaving.
Prerequisite(s): Students must supply a 1,600 hour completion of Cosmetology Proof of Training Certificate or have a current valid Cosmetology License
Unit(s): 5.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
30.00 hours Lecture
/ 210.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 240.00
This course provides training in barbering for students proficient in cosmetology training and prepares the student for the California State Board Barber examination. Students are introduced to the theory and advanced techniques of preparing the client's hair for shaving, assessing the condition of the client's skin, performing shaving techniques, applying after-shave antiseptic following facial services, massaging the client's face and rolling cream massages. Upon completing this course, students are required to have a minimum of 1,800 hours of applied skill practice required by the State of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
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Contacts
Kim Kirkwood, Chair
(530) 895-2294
Department Office: Cosmetology and Barbering Center
(530) 895-2202
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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