Hospitality & Tourism Studies

Barber Styling

Course Outline
Upon completion of this course you will be able to answer questions and solve problems in the barber styling profession. You will be familiar with all the tools, materials, equipment and machinery used and the technical, health, safety and esthetical aspects of the occupation. The knowledge covered by the course is used daily by hair and scalp care specialists and by professional barber stylists. This is a single stream course consisting of two parts. Each part contains different number of lessons as well as examinations.

Topics of study covered within this course includes the following:

• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control and Safe Work Practices
• Implements
• Tools and Equipment
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
• Electricity and Light Therapy Properties and Disorders of the Skin
• Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp
• Treatment of the Hair and Scalp
• Men's Facial Massage and Treatments
• Shaving and Facial Hair Design
• Men's Haircutting and Styling
• Men's Hairpieces
• Women's Haircutting and Styling
• Chemical Texture Services
• Haircoloring and Lightening
• Nails and Manicuring
• Barbershop Management
• The Job Search