Introduction to Barbering / Cosmetology
Learn how to cut hair from a professional...while you earn high school credit. Introduction to Barbering / Cosmetology is an online course that focuses specifically on the art of cutting hair. Learn cutting skills that can be applied immediately or propel you for a successful career as a Barber/Cosmetologist
Learn online while cutting actual hair
The online course features professional hair cutting techniques that are used on popular haircuts of today. Practice cutting each haircut on individual manikins provided in the lab kit. Submit photos of your completed work for instructor review. Watch detailed demonstrations. Interact with each lesson as you practice and follow along on individual manikins. Review each lesson as much as needed as you learn at your own pace. Communicate with live expert instructors through web conferences and email.
Earn high school credit
Earn one semester credit equal to .5 credits toward high school graduation. Intro to Cosmetology/Barbering can also be applied toward a CTE credit. Home school and credit recovery options are available.
Learn how to cut with shears
This course is primarily a course involving the use of shears. Each of these sessions will teach you fundamental techniques that are used with both long and short hair. These techniques are also used with clipper cutting.
Learn how to perform popular haircuts.
This course will teach you many of the most popular haircuts of today.
- The Power of principle cutting
- How to section and prepare the hair prior to cutting
- Barbering vs. Cosmetology
- How to remove split ends like a pro
- History of Barbering
- The most universal haircut (AKA “the shag” or “Justin Bieber cut”)
- The deadly sins of a Barber
- The elegant A-line basic
- The elegant A-line medium
- The Elegant A-Line severe
- How to frame the face
- Learn point cutting & simple ways to trim the bangs
- Beard and Mustache design
Lesson Snapshots
Special Features
View detailed video segments demonstrating each technique
- Review "Test Your Knowledge" questions for increased mastery
- Perform what you have learned on individual manikin as you follow along
- Review each session as many times as needed
- Complete each session exam for increased skill understanding and course grade
- Access live skilled instructors with questions and increased instruction
Requirements
Students will need a minimum of four weeks to complete the course. Students will be required to purchase a lab kit.
- Computer access with high speed internet
- Ability to take photos of work and email them to instructor for evaluation. (cell phone cameras may be adequate)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us with any questions.
(801) 304-7000
info@ebarberschool.com