Barber Program
Summit Salon Academy's barber students learn how to style their story. Barbering students obtain the necessary skills to offer exceptional experiences and relevant barbering techniques. Utilizing the education platform of Redken for Men and its custom looks for every man, our barber students enjoy a private barber section to boast their skills.
The 900-hour barber course curriculum is based on the barbering techniques prescribed by the State of Florida for a barber license. The course includes all facets of barbering techniques using clippers, razor, and shears, the applications of all chemical services, and the art of arranging the hair. Training includes both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to build the skills needed to be successful in the profession.
Program Objective
To prepare the student to become a barber, to prepare them to take the Florida licensing exam, and to prepare them to be successful in the field.
Program Schedules
Full-Time
Part-Time
Summit Salon Academy Global Platform
- Redken Premier School
- Access to the International Summit Salon™ Community
- Redken 5th Avenue NYC education and professional products
- Summit Salon™ career path
- Classes with National Performing artists
- Summit Salon™ business building skills
- Real-world salon experience
- Job placement services
- Scholarships available
Program Costs
| Registration Fee: | $100.00 |
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| Tuition: | $13,725.00 |
| Books & Kit: | $3,600.00 |
| Program length: | 7 Months - Full Time 12 Months - Part Time |
| Payment plan: | $3,600.00 down payment due 30 days before class starts $1,960.72 due each month after for 7 months - Full Time $1,143.75 due each month after for 12 months - Part Time |
| Registration Fee: | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $13,950.00 |
| Books & Kit: | $3,800.00 |
| Program length: | 7 Months - Full Time 12 Months - Part Time |
| Payment plan: | $3,800.00 down payment due 30 days before class starts $1,992.86 due each month after for 7 months - Full Time $1,162.50 due each month after for 12 months - Part Time |
**The above down payment and payment plan is for cash paying students. If a student uses financial assistance their payment plan will be customized to their unique situation on their finance plan.
For a detailed Cost of Attendance that includes direct costs (charged by the institution such as tuition, fees, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment) and indirect costs (costs that may be incurred outside the institution such as living expenses, miscellaneous personal expenses, loan fees, and transportation) please visit our Financial Need, Cost of Attendance, and Net Price Calculator page
Program Outline
B 101 HIV/AIDS
Modes of transmission and use of barriers.
B 102 Classroom Theory on Sanitation, Orientation, Client Protection, Florida Laws, Hair Structure and Chemistry, Anatomy, History of Barbering
Safety and sanitation techniques and requirements, orientation which outlines the policies of the Academy and the laws of Florida, in relation to consumer protection for both health and economic matters. Barber implements, chemistry including scalp and hair analysis, bacteriology, infection control and preparing students for State Boards.
B 103 Shampooing and Rinses/ Scalp Treatments and Hair styling
Selecting product analysis, procedures, and techniques, draping for wet and dry chemical services. The use of conditions that maintain, improve, and correct the condition of the hair. Blow drying, curling.
B 104 Hair Shaping
Hair cutting and shaping, implements and techniques, sectioning, scissors, clippers, razors, and client consultation. Training in freehand, shear-over-comb, clipper-over-comb, and men's, women's, and children's style cuts. The art of shaving, trimming mustaches, and beards.
B 105 Skin care, Facials and Hair removal
Skin care products, the manipulations for basic facial, Methods and techniques of hair removal utilizing a straight razor. Using the proper chemical for the protection of the skin.
B 106 Chemical Waving and Relaxing
History of permanent waving, permanent restructuring, and chemical relaxing. Chemistry of solutions and neutralizers. Pre-service analysis, wrapping selection, and chemical blowouts.
B 107 Hair Coloring
Color theory, classifications of hair color, product analysis, corrective coloring, contemporary techniques, one-dimensional and multi-dimensional, foils, bleach, and tone.
B 108 Retail & Marketing
Basic retail knowledge and marketing implementation.
B 109 Barber Shop Business, Resumes, Guest Handling and Professional Development:
The basic principles needed to plan and operate a successful business. Interview training, resume preparations and vocabulary building and guest handling.
Have a question? Call the admissions office directly at (813) 908-8020 or send us an email.
