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 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
- Valid cosmetology license
- 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.
- 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
2026 Projected Crossover Beginning and end Dates (based on included school closure and student off dates)
CROSSOVER FT (Mon-Fri, weeks 1-5, 9 am – 2:30 pm; weeks 6 – completion, 10:20 am – 3:50 pm, 22.5 hrs/wk)
Class Start Date Off/Closure Days Included Expected Grad Date Max Time Frame
Mon, Jan 5, 2026 6 Tue, April 14, 2026 Fri, April 17, 2026
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 5 Mon, May 11, 2026 Fri, May 15, 2026
Mon, March 2, 2026 6 Tue, June 9, 2026 Fri, June 12, 2026
Wed, April 1, 2026 7 Fri, July 10, 2026 Mon, July 13, 2026
Mon, May 4, 2026 6 Tue, Aug 11, 2026 Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Mon, June 1, 2026 6 Tue, Sept 8, 2026 Fri, Sept 11, 2026
Wed, July 1, 2026 6 Thur, Oct 8, 2026 Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 6 Tue, Nov 10, 2026 Fri, Nov 13, 2026
Tue, Sept 1, 2026 9 Mon, Dec 14, 2026 Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 11 Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 11 Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 8 Fri, March 12, 2027 Mon, March 15, 2027
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 5, 2026 6 Mon, May 18, 2026 Tue, May 26, 2026
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 5 Mon, June 15, 2026 Mon, June 22, 2026
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 5 Mon, July 13, 2026 Mon, July 20, 2026
Mon, April 6, 2026 5 Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Mon, May 4, 2026 6 Mon, Sept 14, 2026 Mon, Sept 21, 2026
Mon, June 1, 2026 6 Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Mon, July 6, 2026 6 Mon, Nov 16, 2026 Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 7 Tue, Dec 15, 2026 Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Tue, Sept 1, 2026 8 Tue, Jan 19, 2027 Tue, Jan 19, 2027
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 7 Tue, Feb 16, 2027 Mon, Feb, 22, 2027
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 6 Mon, March 15, 2027 Mon, March 22, 2027
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 5 Mon, April 12, 2027 Tue, April 20, 2027
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 5, 2026 5 Tue, May 5, 2026 Wed, May 13, 2026
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 5 Tue, June 2, 2026 Wed, June 10, 2026
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 5 Tue, June 30, 2026 Wed, July 8, 2026
Wed, April 1, 2026 5 Thurs, July 30, 2026 Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Mon, May 4, 2026 6 Wed, Sept 2, 2026 Wed, Sept 9, 2026
Mon, June 1, 2026 5 Tue, Sept 29, 2026 Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wed, July 1, 2026 6 Mon, Nov 2, 2026 Mon, Nov 9, 2026
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 8 Mon, Dec 7, 2026 Wed, Dec 9, 2026
Tue, Sept 1, 2026 10 Mon, Jan 4, 2027 Thur, Jan 7, 2027
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 10 Mon, Feb 8, 2027 Wed, Feb 10, 2027
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 9 Mon, March 8, 2027 Wed, March 10, 2027
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 7 Fri, April 2, 2027 Thurs, April 8, 2027
Interest Form
Student Handbook
Course Schedules
