In barber school, cutting hair isn’t your initial task. You’ll begin by mastering the fundamentals: studying from textbooks, workbooks, and exam guides. It might take one to two months before you receive your first live client.

Initially, you’ll delve into the history of barbering, maintaining a professional image, understanding tools and implements, studying bacteriology, sterilization techniques, sanitation practices, and skin disorders. Given the extensive content, weekly tests will be conducted.

Active participation in class is mandatory, and strict adherence to program rules and guidelines is expected. Beyond hair cutting, our curriculum focuses on refining your professional skills and fostering a sense of accountability.

• Student Permit: $25 (due at registration, payable by credit/debit card to NC Board of Barber Examiners)
• Tuition: $190 per course ($760 projected total across 4 courses)
• Insurance: $15 (due each fiscal year at registration)
• Barber Student Kit: Approximately $1,094 (contains professional tools you will take to your first job; must be purchased prior to day one)
• Books (CIMA Access Card): $367 (must be purchased prior to day one)

The initial estimated cost for books, kit, permit, tuition, and insurance totals approximately $1,685.99. Total estimated cost for the entire program is approximately $2,300.

• Upload a copy of your High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number
• Complete the 2-step online application process:
  • Pay the $25 Student Permit Fee (non-refundable)
  • Pay the $200 College Registration Fee

BOTH STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE OFFICIALLY REGISTERED.

Please note: Students must satisfy any unpaid balances or flags on their CFCC account prior to registration. Outstanding flags will cause the registration to be denied.

Students are required to wear a white collared shirt paired with black or navy blue pants, a skirt, or a dress on a daily basis. Neckties should be in shades of blue, red, or a combination of both colors. Footwear options include all-black or brown dress shoes. Sneakers are allowed only if they are completely black, without visible writing, designs, logos, or colored soles.

Shirts must be neatly tucked in, and neckties must be worn in a tidy manner. Large dangling earrings and headgear are not permitted. Skirts must reach the knee when sitting. Strapless tops, halter tops, or spaghetti strap tops are not allowed. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toe shoes, and Crocs are strictly prohibited. Pants must be securely fastened at the waist.

Earrings must not exceed quarter-size, and no other body piercings should be visible for safety reasons. Long necklaces must be secured inside your shirt. A maximum of two rings, one bracelet, and one watch are permitted.

Students must practice good hygiene, maintain a neat appearance, and keep hair and beards trimmed. Strong perfumes or fragrances that could be disruptive are prohibited.

Barber jackets must be clean and worn as a top garment, fully zipped or buttoned at all times while clocked in. Students failing to meet dress code requirements will be dismissed to rectify their attire.

CFCC Barber School utilizes instructional materials approved by the NCBBE. Students purchase CIMA Access codes from the CFCC Bookstore to present to the instructor on the first day of class for digital curriculum access.

Required: This is a hybrid course. Students must have a laptop or home desktop computer with the Google Chrome browser installed.

Laptops are available for checkout through the CFCC Library. Consult your instructor for checkout procedures.

• Students must purchase program kits through the authorized school vendor to guarantee tools meet state board instruction standards. Kits must be acquired prior to your scheduled start date.
• Students will require a laptop or tablet for online modules. Chromebooks and tablets can be purchased through the CFCC Bookstore .

At the start of every course, students receive a formal policy packet that must be signed and filed. CFCC Barber School enforces a strict no-excuse policy reflecting the serious responsibilities of licensed public service professionals. The following standards are non-negotiable:

• Student ID cards must be visible and worn at all times on school grounds.
• Smocks must be fully zipped while on premises.
• Profanity and disrespectful conduct are strictly prohibited.
• Students may not leave premises during breaks or lunch without clocking out (violating NCBBE logging rules).
• Phone calls must be conducted exclusively during authorized clocked-out breaks.
• CFCC is a 100% tobacco-free institution. Smoking on campus or inside vehicles on college property is prohibited.

The North Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners conducts unannounced facility inspections. Any regulatory fines assessed due to an individual student’s failure to adhere to board rules will remain the sole financial responsibility of that student.

Regular attendance and active participation are mandatory. Students are responsible for all coursework covered regardless of absence. There are no excused absences in state-clocked instruction; once a student exceeds the maximum absence threshold, they are subject to administrative withdrawal from the program.

To be successful in this course, students must be able to meet the following standards with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm motions necessary for haircutting, shaving, and grooming services while safely operating professional shears and clippers.
• Demonstrate sufficient visual and auditory ability to communicate effectively with clients, instructors, and peers during consultations.
• Maintain professionalism, dependability, and positive receptivity to constructive feedback in both lab and clinical settings.
• Adhere strictly to infection control, sanitation, and safety protocols, and maintain reliable computer access to complete online coursework modules.