COSM 0114 - The Business of Barbering and Skills Review

    Recent Professors
    BLAR Staff, Valarie E. Guillen, Marie Hedges, Larina M. Racobs, Melissa R. Staggs, Karl Kumpin
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    0
    Prerequisite
    COSM-0113
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of COSM 0114
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The Business of Barbering & Skills Review is the fifth course in a six-part barbering program. This course provides a comprehensive overview of barbering principles and practices in hairstyling, haircutting, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Business of Barbering & Skills Review methods build on the barbering fundamentals learned in previous sections and will prepare students for a career in barbering. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hair coloring, permanent waving, curl re-formation, hair lightening, relaxing techniques, straight razor shaves, basic facial techniques and shaping of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 248 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5:30pm–7:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5:50pm–9:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7:20pm–9:45pm