Programs of Study

Trendz Barber Academy currently offers 2 barber-centered programs. All programs of study are clock-hour based and are available in both full-time and part-time paths. The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state exam preparation, graduation and job entry-level skills. Clinical equipment, tools, and products are comparable to those used in the industry.  Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities.  Each course is presented through well-developed lesson plans which reflect current educational methods.  Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration and student participation.  

Class A Barber 1000 Hours

The 1000 clock hour Class A Barber Program consists of three types of training: 150 hours of ‘Basics’ training that includes anatomy and physiology; disorders of the skin, scalp, hair and nails; chemistry (haircoloring, chemical waving, and relaxing); bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation; safety, first aid, and sanitation; barber implements, tools, equipment and related theory; and history of barbering; 750 hours of ‘Practice’ training that includes shaving; mustaches and beards; haircutting; hairstyling; hair and scalp treatments, scalp massage; safety, first aid, and sanitation; hairweaving, extensions, and wigs; face and neck massage and treatments; facial hair removal; manicuring; chemistry (haircoloring, chemical waving, and relaxing); and razor techniques, safety, first aid, and sanitation; and 100 hours of ‘Business’ training that includes Texas barber laws and rules; customer service; barbershop management; professional ethics and image; safety, sanitation, related practices and theory; and hygiene and good grooming. Students are taught and assessed daily, except Saturdays, over the Basics and Business portion of the program. The Practice portion of the program is taught daily with Saturdays’ entire focus being the Practice portion only. All three portions are taught on a modular basis to accommodate monthly start dates. This course cannot be completed in less than 6 months.

The full-time path for this program runs approximately 10 months at approximately 25 hours per week. The part-time path for this program runs approximately 12 months at approximately 20 hours per week.

Cosmetologist Operator Crossover to Barber 300 Hours

The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Crossover course is to train individuals who hold a cosmetology operator license in the State of Texas to provide the services of a Barber. The course consists of a total of 300 hours broken into 25 hours in theory and 275 hours in practical training. The subjects covered include History of Barbering, Shaving, Men’s Haircutting and Tapering, Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design, and Hair Color Review. This course cannot be completed in less than 9 weeks.

The full-time path for this program runs approximately 4 months at approximately 20 hours per week. The part-time path for this program runs approximately 5 months at approximately 15 approximately hours per week.