Cosmetology Crossover Houston

Clock Hours/Program Length:

300 Clock Hours

8 Weeks Full-Time; 40 Hours Per Week

15 Weeks Part-Time; 20 Hours Per Week

Course Description:

The Cosmetology to Barber Crossover Program consist of 300 hours of instruction. The course includes a combination of theory classes, practical mannequin work, and actual hands on clientele practice. The program will ensure that basic skills to more advanced skills are gained as individuals proceed through the course. The course also ensures that students are also prepared for the State Board licensing applications and evaluations.

B.    Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber – 300 Hours Curriculum Standards

1.     Instruction in theory, consisting of: 25 hours

(A)  History of Barbering – 1 hour

(B)  Barber Laws and Rules Review – 1 hours

(C)  Implements, Honing and Stropping – 5 hours

(D)  Shaving – 5 hours

(E)  Men’s Haircutting and tapering  – 5 hours

(F)  Beards and Mustache Trimming and Design – 1 hour

(G)  Hair color review – 1 hour

(H) Permanent waving and relaxing review – 1 hour

(I)   Manicuring and nail care review – 1 hour

(J)   Facial treatments and skin care review – 1 hour

(K) Anatomy and Physiology Review  – 1 hour

(L)  Blow-dry Styling Review – 1 hour

(M)Shampooing and Conditioning Review – 1 hour

2.     Instruction in practical work, consisting of:  275 Hours

(A)  Men’s Haircutting and tapering – 165 hours

(B)  Shaving, Mustache and Bead Trimming – 85 hours

(C)  Hair coloring – 5 hours

(D)  Permanent Waving and Relaxing  – 5 hours

(E)  Facial Treatments – 5 hours

(F)   Shampooing and Conditioning and Blow-dry Styling – 5 hours

(G)  Manicuring – 5 hours