Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size20–25 studentsCredits0 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionFirst of four courses introducing basic shaving, hairstyling, permanent waving and chemical straightening, scalp treatments, hair cutting, hair coloring and bleaching. Covers the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Acts and Rules and Regulations including proper health and safety as well as disinfection and sanitation procedures. Both theory and practical applications required by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be covered. Students will be introduced to the clinic floor doing client services. The 1,000-hour program is designed to prepare students for the Barbering examination and as an entry-level Barber. This is an open-entry/open-exit class with a required minimum number of combined lecture/lab hours per week. 