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This course is an introduction to barbering. Students will be introduced to all aspects of the barbering industry. The students will learn all safety and sanitation requirements for state licensure. Student will learn the basics in the following areas: workplace safety; health bacteriology, decontamination and infection control; anatomy and physiology; chemistry as applied to barbering; properties and disorders of the skin, scalp and hair; shampoos, rinses, conditioners and treatments; haircutting and shaping; shaving and facial massage; hairstyling; hair coloring; artificial hair; and procedures. Proper attendance is encouraged for all students considering licensure. Students are required to complete a total of 500 hours before they are allowed to take their NYS Barbering Exam.

Barbering students will continue their learning of the barbering industry. Students will continue improving their skills and techniques in haircutting and shaping, shaving and facial massage, and hairstyling procedures. Practice on customers and mannequins will be encouraged. Students are also introduced to state board procedures and business practices. Proper attendance is encouraged for all students considering licensure. Students are required to complete a total of 500 hours before they are allowed to take their NYS Barbering Exam. 

Students will train and drill on state board procedures. They are continuing the building skills in all aspects of the barbering industry. This portion of the pathway will have a focus on the career and financial management of the barbering business. Requirements include participation in work based learning opportunities with real customers in the barbering clinic, business within the community and the completion of a senior entrepreneurial project. Students are required to complete a total of 500 hours before they are allowed to take their NYS Barbering Exam.