Program offered is a Diploma.

Virginia College's Barber Stylist diploma program offers students the eligibility to take the Board of Barber Examiners licensing examination with a minimum of 1500 hours, which constitutes five continuous quarters of excellent attendance. The program is designed to provide a basic understanding of barbering and prepare the student to successfully pass the barber examination. Subjects and skills will provide an exceptional learning experience that prepares the student with a solid background of practical, hands-on training directly related to the barber industry.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to

• successfully interact with customers and build a clientele;
• communicate, analyze, and perform barbering services in a professional manner;
• understand and follow laws, rules, and regulations of the Board of Barber Examiners;
• perform hair care and styling services such as haircutting, shaving, styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, and male hairpieces;
• recognize skin, scalp, and hair disorders;
• safely and effectively perform basic massage techniques involving hair, scalp, and face; and
• use theory and practical barbering skills to complete a successful job search.

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