Curriculum

The Illinois Department for Financial and Professional Regulations requires that barber students complete 150 hours of general theory course work (book work). 

 

Our curriculum is comprised of the following subjects:

 

• Barber history

• 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

• Facial and scalp massage

• Shaving and facial hair design

• Haircutting and styling

• Chemical texture services

• Hair coloring and lightening

• Barbershop management

• Pertinent State and local laws and rules

• Workers' Compensation Act