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 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 to be aware of the school’s program offerings, hours, and fees before submitting any payments and completing the enrollment form for a student permit.
The school requires that each student enrolling in the Class A 1000-hour or Crossover 300-hour Course must:
- Be at least 17 years old at the time of enrollment; and
- 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, a 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
- 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
- SECONDARY STUDENTS ONLY: Obtain written permission from the secondary school in which 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 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;
- A copy of current social security card;
- Proof of education from the list in item (2) above, or written permission as listed in item (4) above; all military transcripts (as applicable)
- Valid cosmetology license
- Signed Notice of Potential Ineligibility (provided by the school)
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.
- 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= 25 hours; Practical instruction= 275 hours
Theory topics: 25 hrs
History of Barbering; Barber Laws and Rules Review; Implements, Honing, and
Stropping; Shaving; Men’s Haircutting and tapering; Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design; Hair color Review; Permanent Waving and Relaxing Review; Manicuring and
Nail Care Review; Facial Treatments and Skin Care Review; Anatomy and Physiology Review;
Blow-dry Styling Review; Shampooing and Conditioning Review
Practical Applications: 275 hrs
Men’s Haircutting and tapering; Shaving, Mustache and Beard Trimming; Hair coloring;
Permanent Waving and Relaxing; Facial Treatments; Shampooing and Conditioning and
Blow-dry Styling; Manicuring Total: 300 hrs
Course Schedules
2025 Projected Crossover Beginning and end Dates (based on included school closure and student off dates)
CROSSOVER FT (Mon-Fri, weeks 1-5, 9 am – 1:30 pm; weeks 6 – completion, 10 am – 2:50 pm, 22.5 hrs/wk)
Class Start Date Off/Closure Days Included Expected Grad Date Max Time Frame
Mon, Jan 6, 2025 5 Mon, April 14, 2025 Wed, April 23, 2025
Mon, Feb 3, 2025 5 Mon, May 12, 2025 Wed, May 21, 2025
Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6 Tue, June 10, 2025 Wed, June 18, 2025
Tue, April 1 , 2025 8 Fri, July 11, 2025 Thur, July 17, 2025
Mon, May 5, 2025 7 Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Mon, June 2, 2025 7 Wed, Sept 19, 2025 Wed, Sept 17, 2025
Tue, July 1, 2025 6 Wed, Oct 8, 2025 Thur, Oct 16, 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 6 Tue, Nov 11, 2025 Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Tue, Sept 2, 2025 8 Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Thur, Dec 18, 2025
Wed, Oct 1, 2025 12 Wed, Jan 14, 2026 Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Mon, Nov 3, 2025 12 Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Wed, Feb 18, 2026
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 9 Fri, March 14, 2026 Wed, March 18, 2026
CROSSOVER PT Morning (M-W, 16.5 hrs/wk, 9 am -2:30 pm) (dates adjusted to reflect days of week in attendance)
Class Start Date Off/Closure Days Included Expected Grad Date Max Time Frame
Mon, Jan 6, 2025 5 Mon, May 19, 2025 Wed, May 28, 2025
Mon, Feb 3, 2025 5 Mon, June 16, 2025 Wed, June 25, 2025
Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6 Mon, July 14, 2025 Wed, July 23, 2025
Tue, April 1 , 2025 8 Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Mon, May 5, 2025 7 Mon, Sept 15, 2025 Wed, Sept 24, 2025
Mon, June 2, 2025 7 Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Tue, July 1, 2025 6 Tue, Nov11, 2025 Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 6 Tue, Dec 16, 2025 Mon, Dec 29, 2025
Tue, Sept 2, 2025 8 Wed, Jan 14, 2026 Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Wed, Oct 1, 2025 12 Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Mon, Feb 23, 2026
Mon, Nov 3, 2025 12 Tue, Mar 17, 2026 Wed, Mar 25, 2026
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 9 Mon, April 13, 2026 Wed, April 22, 2026
CROSSOVER PM PT Evening (M-TH, 18 hrs/wk, 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm) (Dates adjusted to reflect days of attendance)
Class Start Date Off/Closure Days Included Expected Grad Date Max Time Frame
Mon, Jan 6, 2025 5 Tue, May 6, 2025 Tue, May 20, 2025
Mon, Feb 3, 2025 5 Tue, June 3, 2025 Tue, June 17, 2025
Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6 Wed, July 2, 2025 Tue, July 15, 2025
Tue, April 1 , 2025 6 Thur, July 31, 2025 Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Mon, May 5, 2025 7 Thur, Sept 4, 2025 Tue, Sept 16, 2025
Mon, June 2, 2025 6 Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Tue, July 1, 2025 6 Thur, Oct 30, 2025 Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 8 Mon, Dec 8, 2025 Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Tue, Sept 2, 2025 9 Mon, Jan 5, 2026 Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Wed, Oct 1, 2025 11 Wed, Feb 4, 2026 Thur, Feb 12, 2026
Mon, Nov 3, 2025 10 Mon, March 9, 2026 Tue, March 17, 2026
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 8 Mon, April 6, 2026 Tue, April 14, 2026
Interest Form
Student Handbook
Course Schedules
