Curriculum

For a quick guide on how to become a licensed barber in Ohio, follow these steps:

  • Complete 1800 Hours of Training in an Ohio Barber School

  • Submit an Application for Board Licensing Exams and Licensure

  • Pass the Ohio Board Written and Practical Licensing Exams

  • Start your Career as a Licensed Barber in Ohio and keep your License Current

Journey Barber School  

Barber

1800-Hour Curriculum 

Subject Area 

1. Theoretical Study – At Least 100 Hours Required 

  • Scientific Fundamentals of Barbering 

  • Hygiene and Bacteriology 

  • History of the Hair, Skin and Nerves 

  • Structure of the Head, Face and Neck (Anatomy and Physiology)  

  • Elementary Chemistry relating to barbering sterilization and Antiseptic 

  • Diseases of the Skin, Hair and Glands 

  • Barber History 

  • Law Pertaining to Barbering 

  • Salesmanship, Advertising, Public Relations and Human Relations 

  • Barber Ethics and Shop Management 

  • Human Trafficking Education (1-Hour) 

2. Scientific Barbering Practice – At Least 200 Hours Required 

  • Facial Treatments (Rolling cream, Rest Facial, Packs, Bleach, Clay) 

  • Shampoo Treatments (Plain Shampoo & Tonic, Hot Oil Shampoo) 

  • Tinting 

  • Bleaching  

  • Facial Shaving 

  • Haircutting I (Tapers); Haircutting II (Style/Trend Cuts); Haircutting III 

  • (Styling) 

  • Straightening and Relaxing 

  • Permanent Waving 

  • Hairpieces 

  • Barber Implements 

3. General Barber Practice – At Least 1200 Hours Required 

  • Facial Treatments 

  • Scalp Treatments 

  • Shampoo Treatments 

  • Tinting; Bleaching 

  • Facial Shaving  

  • Haircutting I (Tapers); Haircutting II (Style/Trend Cuts); Haircutting III 

  • (Styling) 

  • Hair Straightening and Relaxing 

  • Permanent Waving 

  • Shop Duties 

  • Shop Management 

  • Hairpieces

300 flexible hours with supervise instructor per student need 

Total Program Hours: 1800 

Journey Barber School 

Barber Teacher

500-Hour Curriculum 

Subject Area

1. Laws and Rules – 50 Hours 

  • Ohio Revised Code Statutes – O.R.C. 4709 

  • Ohio Administrative Code – OAC 4713 

  • License and Permit Policy and Procedures 

  • Inspection and Enforcement Policy and Procedures

2. Curriculum Development – 300 Hours 

  • Lesson Planning 

  • Presentation Skills 

  • Educational Aids 

  • Use of Technology 

  • Distance Learning 

  • Grading 

  • Assessment

3. Learning Styles – 50 Hours 

  • Learning Modalities 

  • Special Learning Needs 

  • Learner Accommodations

4. Classroom Management – 100 Hours 

  • Structuring the Learning Environment 

  • Communication Skills 

  • Professional Ethics 

  • Conflict Management

Total Program Hours 500

 Journey Barber School 

Barber w/Cosmetology license 

1000-Hour Curriculum 

Subject Area 

1. Theoretical Study – At Least 100 Hours Required 

  • Scientific Fundamentals of Barbering 

  • Hygiene and Bacteriology 

  • History of the Hair, Skin and Nerves 

  • Structure of the Head, Face and Neck (Anatomy and Physiology)  

  • Elementary Chemistry relating to barbering sterilization and Antiseptic 

  • Diseases of the Skin, Hair and Glands 

  • Barber History 

  • Law Pertaining to Barbering 

  • Salesmanship, Advertising, Public Relations and Human Relations 

  • Barber Ethics and Shop Management 

  • Human Trafficking Education (1-Hour) 


   2. Scientific Barbering Practice – At Least 200 Hours Required 

  • · Facial Treatments (Rolling cream, Rest Facial, Packs, Bleach, Clay) 

  • · Shampoo Treatments (Plain Shampoo & Tonic, Hot Oil Shampoo) 

  • · Tinting 

  • · Bleaching  

  • · Facial Shaving 

  • · Haircutting I (Tapers); Haircutting II (Style/Trend Cuts); Haircutting III 

  • (Styling) 

  • · Straightening and Relaxing 

  • · Permanent Waving 

  • · Hairpieces 

  • · Barber Implements 

3. General Barber Practice – At Least 1200 Hours Required 

  • Facial Treatments 

  • Scalp Treatments 

  • Shampoo Treatments 

  • Tinting; Bleaching 

  • Facial Shaving  

  • Haircutting I (Tapers); Haircutting II (Style/Trend Cuts); Haircutting III 

  • (Styling) 

  • Hair Straightening and Relaxing 

  •  Permanent Waving 

  • Shop Duties 

  • Shop Management 

  • Hairpieces

300 flexible hours with supervise instructor per student need 

Total Program Hours 1800