Barbering (BARB)
BARB 101
Introduction to Barbering
8.5 Units (AA/AS)
120 lecture hours, 120 lab hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This is the introductory course for students majoring in barbering. The course includes the theoretical exploration and basic practical application of a variety of subjects including shampooing, draping, hair and scalp analysis, long haircutting techniques, hairstyling, infection control, health and safety, rules and regulations, basic anatomy, and basic electricity.
BARB 102
Advanced Barbering
8.5 Units (AA/AS)
120 lecture hours, 120 lab hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): BARB 101.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course is a continuation of BARB 101 and focuses on men’s haircutting techniques using shears, razors, clippers and trimmers. The course will include fades, tapers, clipper-cuts, clipper-over-comb, and scissor-over-comb techniques for wet and dry hair as well as hairstyling, skin analysis, and an introduction to basic facial and shaving techniques.
BARB 103
Advanced Shaving and Facial Services
5 Units (AA/AS)
70 lecture hours, 70 lab hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): BARB 102.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course is a continuation of BARB 102 and includes advanced theoretical knowledge and techniques in shaving and trimming of the beard. Shaving shall include but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: 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. Trimming of the beard utilizes clippers, trimmers and shears while considering facial shapes.
BARB 104
Chemical Services
8.5 Units (AA/AS)
120 lecture hours, 120 lab hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): BARB 101, BARB 102, BARB 103.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course includes technical and practical lab application of haircoloring and chemical texture services. Haircolor services shall include but not be limited to hair analysis, predisposition test and strand tests, formulation and mixing, categories of haircolor, coloring, bleaching, color removers. Chemical texture services shall include but not be limited to hair analysis, chemical straightening using sodium hydroxide and thioglycolic solutions, and chemical waving using acidic and alkaline solutions.
BARB 105
Business and Licensing Preparation for Barbers
5 Units (AA/AS)
70 lecture hours, 70 lab hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Prerequisite(s): BARB 101, BARB 102, BARB 103, BARB 104.
Strongly recommended: ENGL C1000.
This course is designed to prepare students for licensure and employment. The topics include working in barbershops, interviewing, money management, selling, customer service, client consultation, building a clientele, types of businesses, building a business, and product knowledge and uses. It continues the exploration of professional ethics, public safety, state board rules and regulations, and health and safety.