1,200-Hour Curriculum
AZ STATE BOARD BARBERING PROGRAM
Master classic cuts, modern fades, hot towel razor shaves, chemical treatments, and real-world barbershop business management. Finish in under a year.
Barber Program Curriculum
YOUR PATH TO
LICENSURE
1,200
Clock Hours
250
Theory Hours
950
Practical Hours
101
Fundamentals of Barbering
0 – 300 Hours
Topics Covered
- Barbering Fundamentals
- Barbering Tools
- Clipper Cutting
- Basic Fades
- Professionalism
- Sanitation & Infection Control
- Shear Cutting
- Basic Tapers
- Client Consultation
102
Intermediate Barbering
300 – 600 Hours
Topics Covered
- Intermediate Haircutting
- Shear-Over-Comb
- Beard Grooming
- Customer Service
- Clipper-Over-Comb
- Fades & Blending
- Razor Lineups
201
Advanced Barbering
600 – 900 Hours
Topics Covered
- Advanced Haircutting
- Straight Razor Shaving
- Advanced Beard Design
- Skin & Bald Fades
- Hot Towel Services
- Live Client Services
202
State Board Preparation
900 – 1,200 Hours
Topics Covered
- Arizona Barber Laws
- Business Fundamentals
- Mock Practical Exams
- Shop Management
- State Board Review
- Career Preparation
