Barbering

The Cosmetology Department is an exciting place to learn about the barbering industry. We welcome you to join our program where you can obtain the practical and technical skills necessary for optimal success. The classrooms are similar to a salon/barbershop atmosphere, with the latest technology creating a positive learning environment for students. Students will have the opportunity to provide services for members of the community, students, faculty and staff of Santa Monica College, including family and friends.

This well-established department will prepare you for a barbering license from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  After successful completion of the program and passing the state board exam, a  career in barbering offers multiple employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, such as: platform artist, educator,  barber, colorist, salon owner, sales representative, cruise ships, television and film industries.  

Information regarding the barbering program is available at the Cosmetology Department, (310) 434-4294, and through the SMC website (www.smc.edu).

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The Barbering Certificate is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers within the beauty and barbering  industry. The curriculum offers theoretical and practical instruction. Through interactive demonstrations and an experiential learning environment with a hands-on approach, students learn practical and theoretical  knowledge in: haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical services and facial hair design.  This prepares the student for a career in the barbering industry, marketing and entrepreneurship. Students will learn the importance of professionalism and artistic endeavors in this diverse career. The college mission and planning emphasizes the importance of a seamless transition from career education to gainful employment and a successful career in barbering. 

The Barbering Certificate is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers within the beauty and barbering industry. The curriculum offers theoretical and practical instruction. Through interactive demonstrations and an experiential learning environment with a hands-on approach, students learn practical and theoretical knowledge in: haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical services and facial hair design. This prepares the student for a career in the barbering industry, marketing and entrepreneurship. Students will learn the importance of professionalism and artistic endeavors in this diverse career. The college mission and planning emphasizes the importance of a seamless transition from career education to gainful employment and a successful career in barbering.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Cosm 10A	Related Science 1A	1	S1
Cosm 10B	Related Science 1B	1	S1
Cosm 20	Related Science  2	1	S1
Cosm 30	Related Science 3	1	S1
Cosm 11A	Haircutting 1	1	S1
Cosm 11B	Hairstyling 1	1	S1
Cosm 11C	Hair Coloring 1	1	S1
Cosm 11D	Permanent Waving	1	S1
Cosm 21A	Haircutting 2	1	S1
Cosm 21B	Hairstyling 2	1	S1
Cosm 21C	Hair Coloring 2	1	S1
Cosm 21E	Curly Hair Techniques 2	1	S1
Cosm 42	Short hairstyling	1	S1
Cosm 31A	Haircutting 3	1	S2
Cosm 31C	Hair Coloring 3	1	S2
Cosm 31E	Curly hairstyling 3	1	S2
Cosm 77	Barbering 1	2	S1
Cosm 78	Barbering 2	2	S2
Cosm 64	Salon Management	1	S2
Cosm 50R	Written Preparation for Barbering State Board Exam	2	S2
Cosm 95A	Salon Experience	1	S2
Cosm 95B	Salon Experience	2	S2
Cosm 95C	Salon Experience	3	S2
Cosm 95D	Salon Experience	4	S2

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