Class “A” Barber
INSTRUCTION IN THEORY AND PRACTICAL CURRICULUM CLOCK


Core hours. Theory and related practice: anatomy and physiology; diseases and disorders of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails; chemistry (haircoloring, chemical waving, and relaxing);
bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, health, safety, first aid, laws and rules; tools and equipment; hair care and related theory; business skills and establishment management; skin care and related theory; hair removal; nail care and related theory; electricity; haircutting; hairstyling; hair and scalp treatments, scalp massage; hairweaving, extensions; chemical textures and applications; face and neck massage and treatments; facial hair removal; manicuring; waxing and removing body hair; customer service and professional ethics; makeup; pedicuring; artificial nails. 700 hours.
The standards for the class A barber curriculum must include Specialty Practice and related theory: shaving with any razor type and razor techniques; mustache and beard care; advanced hair care and men's haircutting; and related practices, including sanitation, health, and safety.
300 hours.