Requires 1,100 hours of school training, or completion of a 2,000-hour registered apprenticeship in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220. The 1,100-hour program consists of the following curriculum items: air and scalp treatments, hair services, hair coloring (including tinting, temporary rinses, and semi-permanent color) and basic facial. 

Tuition Cost*: $7500 (Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)

*Additional $250 fee for online instruction

Requires an additional 400 hours of school training in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220. The 400-hour program consists of the “advanced” curriculum items: styling the hair with a hand dryer, thermal waving, permanent waving with chemicals, relaxing the hair, lightening or toning the hair, hairpieces and wigs, and waxing. Individuals who completed the 1,100-hour barber program can complete this training to be eligible for the master barber license.

Tuition Cost*: $2500 (Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)

*Additional $250 fee for online instruction

The 1,500-hour dual program covers all topics under barbering and master barbering. Students who complete the 1,500-hour program will be able to become master barbers after passing the examinations.

Individuals may complete the dual barber/master barber program in an approved barber school. This program requires 1,500 hours of training and allows the individual to apply directly for the master barber license. 

Tuition Cost*: $10,000 (Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)

*Additional $250 fee for online instruction