Campus
Barbering
Train to become a licensed barber at Francis Tuttle. Gain hands-on haircutting, shaving, and grooming skills to launch a rewarding career.
The Barbering program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center provides the training you need to succeed in this growing profession. You’ll learn the art and science of hair cutting, shaving, beard design, and men’s grooming while also gaining important safety, sanitation, and customer service skills.
Students practice in a professional lab setting that mirrors a real barbershop, giving you the confidence and experience to serve clients with skill and professionalism. When you complete the program, you’ll be prepared to take the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering licensing exam and step into a career with strong earning potential.
What You’ll Learn
- Hair cutting and styling techniques
- Shaving and beard design
- Sanitation and safety practices
- Client communication and customer service
- Business and shop management skills
Barbering Majors
Barber
About this Major
Our basic Barbering career major prepares you to enter the Barbering industry as a licensed Barber. You will study the basics, such as the history of Barbering, the sciences, and business. Through a comprehensive curriculum and project-based learning program, you will practice the basic foundational skills necessary to perform basic barbering services to clients in our on-campus salon.
Upon completion of your career major, you will be prepared for the Oklahoma State Board of Barbering exam.
Licensure / Certifications
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Exam*
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology ad Barbering Barber License*
Entrance Requirements
Before beginning classes, students enrolled in the Barbering career major must provide:
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- High School Transcript/proof of eight grade education or equivalency
- 2x3 inch face photograph taken within the last 6 months, without graphics or filters
- $10.00 Money order or Cashier’s check made payable to the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
- Social Security number
A Social Security number is required by the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering on the initial application and is required to obtain a barbering license from the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Courses
- Safety/Infection Control 75 hours
- Professional Development 100 hours
- General Sciences 100 hours
- Facial Treatment 30 hours
- Hair Design and Styling 475 hours
- Chemical Texture 45 hours
- Haircoloring 100 hours
- Facial Hair/Enhancements 45 hours
- Law 30 hours
Tuition & Costs
Costs for High School Students
Pending