How long is barber school?

Barber school's curriculum mostly breaks down into two categories, theoretical study, and practical barber techniques. Here are some topics that are covered in the theoretical study:

• Bacteriology

• Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization

• Health and safety

• Customer service

• Scalp and skin diseases

• State barber laws, rules, and regulations

And here are some practical barber techniques that are areas of focus in barber school:

• The cutting, trimming, and maintenance of men's hair

• Men's shaving and grooming methods, and safety protocols

• Honing and stropping razors and other sharp barber tools

• Shampooing men's hair

• Giving scalp massages to barber clients

• Hot towel treatments for post-haircuts