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Mission Statement
Bladesmith Barber College’s mission and purpose is to educate students in the barbering field with hands-on techniques, classroom theory, and professional development skills so that our graduates will be prepared to pass the barber exams and begin successful careers as licensed barbers.
Eligibility information
Students will need to apply in person by completing a pre-enrollment form or online by completing the interest form via our website. Prior to enrollment, the institution will provide prospective students with a copy of the student handbook and conduct an orientation where the handbook contents are discussed. This will assist the student in making an educated selection of the programs of study offered by this institution and being aware of the school’s program offerings, hours, and fees before submitting any payments and completing the enrollment form for a student permit.
Prospective students must be at least 17 years old at the time of enrollment;
A. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent, as evidenced by any of the items on the following non-exhaustive list: copy of high school transcript showing high school completion, a GED, state certification of home school completion, a certificate from a state-authorized high school equivalency examination showing a passing score, an academic transcript showing successful completion of at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree, or a certificate of attainment (only applicable to non-Title IV recipients); or
B. Have evidence that verification of a foreign student’s high school diploma has been performed by an outside agency that is qualified to translate documents into English and to confirm the academic equivalence to a U.S. high school diploma; or
C. SECONDARY STUDENTS ONLY: Obtain written permission from the secondary school in which the student is enrolled and successfully complete a pre-enrollment evaluation, as established by the institution. Note: No more than 10% of the number of students enrolled can be secondary students.
Each student must also provide:
A. A valid copy of his/her driver’s license or government-issued photo ID (including passports). Secondary students with no ID may submit a valid birth certificate;
B. A copy of current social security card;
C. Proof of education from the list in item (A or B) above, or written permission as listed in item (C) above;
D. Signed Notice of Potential Ineligibility (provided by the school)
Students utilizing military education benefits must also provide:
- All military transcripts (does not apply to dependents)
- VA form DD-214
Program info/Curriculum
Course Description: Complete study of all areas of barbering and its related sciences
Textbooks: Milady’s Standard Barbering Textbook, Student Workbook for Milady Standard Barbering
Objectives:
1. To provide the students with knowledge of the sciences and skills to pass exams necessary to become skilled, licensed Barbers.
2. To provide the students with hands-on training and job-related skills necessary to succeed in the barbering industry.
Format Theory (lectures and discussion); Practical (demonstrations and hands-on practices) Some theory hours will be assigned online.
Evaluation: The student is evaluated daily throughout the course. Weekly quizzes and exams are given to help maintain the knowledge to ensure much success on the clinic floor and in the classroom. Practical applications will also be evaluated. Attendance will be evaluated at the end of each evaluation period.
Theory= 250 hours; Practical instruction= 750 hours
Theory topics: anatomy and physiology; disorders of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails; chemistry (hair coloring, chemical waving, and relaxing); bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation; safety, first aid, and sanitation; barber implements, tools, equipment and related theory; and history of barbering 150 hrs.
Practical applications: shaving; mustaches and beards; haircutting; hairstyling; hair and scalp treatments, scalp massage; safety, first aid, and sanitation; hair weaving, extensions, and wigs; face and neck massage and treatments; facial hair removal; manicuring; chemistry (hair coloring, chemical waving, and relaxing); and razor techniques, safety, first aid, and sanitation of 750 hrs.
Business basics: Texas barber laws and rules; customer service; barbershop management; professional ethics and image; safety, sanitation, related practices, and theory; and hygiene and good grooming of 100 hrs.
TOTAL 1,000
Course schedules
2026 Projected Class Beginning and end Dates (based on included school closure and student off dates) CLASS A MORNING Class Start Date Off/Closure Days Included Expected Grad Date Max Time Frame Mon, Jan 5, 2026 10 Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Fri, Aug 28, 2026 Mon, Feb 2, 2026 10 Mon, Sept 14, 2026 Fri, Sept 25, 2026 Mon, Mar 2, 2026 11 Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Fri, Oct 23, 2026 Wed, April 1, 2026 11 Thurs, Nov 12, 2026 Mon, Nov 23, 2026 Mon, May 4, 2026 15 Mon, Dec 21, 2026 Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Mon, June 1, 2026 16 Tue, Jan 19, 2027 Fri, Jan 22, 2027 Wed, July 1, 2026 15 Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Mon, Feb 22, 2027 Mon, Aug 3, 2026 16 Mon, Mar 22, 2027 Mon, Mar 29, 2027 Tue, Sept 1, 2026 16 Mon, April 19, 2027 Mon, Apr 26, 2027 Mon, Oct 5, 2026 17 Mon, May 24, 2027 Tue, June 1, 2027 Mon, Nov 2, 2026 15 Mon, June 21, 2027 Mon, June 28, 2027 Tue, Dec 1, 2026 12 Wed, June 16, 2027 Mon, July 26, 2027 CLASS A PM Mon, Jan 5, 2026 15 Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Tue, Mar 9, 2027 Mon, Feb 2, 2026 14 Thurs, Mar 11, 2027 Tue, April 6, 2027 Mon, Mar 2, 2026 14 Thurs, April 8, 2027 Tue, May 4, 2027 Wed, April 1, 2026 15 Mon, May 10, 2027 Thurs, June 3, 2027 Mon, May 4, 2026 15 Mon, June 14, 2027 Tue, July 6, 2027 Mon, June 1, 2026 14 Thurs, July 18, 2027 Tue, Aug 3, 2027 Wed, July 1, 2026 15 Mon, Aug 9, 2027 Thurs, Sept 2, 2027 Mon, Aug 3, 2026 15 Thurs, Sept 9, 2027 Tue, Oct 5, 2027 Tue, Sept 1, 2026 16 Tue, Oct 12, 2027 Wed, Nov 3, 2027 Mon, Oct 5, 2026 17 Mon, Nov 15, 2027 Tue, Dec 7, 2027 Mon, Nov 2, 2026 16 Mon, Dec 13, 2027 Tue, Jan 4, 2028 Tue, Dec 1, 2026 15 Mon, Jan 10, 2028 Wed, Feb 2, 2028
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