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| Go Old-School at Barber School |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
 Forget about nails, color, and perms. At barber school , you'll learn how to cut hair, and do it with the best of 'em. But just because Barbering is centuries old doesn't mean it's an outdated profession. At barber school, you'll learn the latest skills and techniques that are redefining the art of barbering.
The art of barbering
It may come as a surprise, but there's more to men's haircutting than buzz cutting. At barber school, you'll also master tapering, side and back fading, razor cutting, flat tops, military style, spikes, and more. You'll perfect the fine art of men's grooming, including beard, mustache, and other facial hair trimming, as well as facial shaving. After all, men just can't resist the good, close shave a professional barber provides. And don't forget about facial and scalp treatments, including scalp and facial massage, and shampooing and hair care.
Committed to their roots
Of course, traditional technical skills are not left at the doorstep of barber schools. Aspiring barbers learn the modern use of clipper blades, but also gain experience in the time-honored tradition of putting clipper guards to the side. Traditional skills such as these allow for a more precise, customized haircut for each client's head and face shape - which leads to greater satisfaction for the client and a committed client base for you.
The business of barbering
At barber school, you'll be trained by the finest master barbers around, ones who own their own barbershops and know what it takes to succeed in the business. These same instructors are available for career mentoring long after you graduate. They will help you gain critical networking, interviewing, and career placement skills, in addition to guiding you in lots of client interaction.
Becoming a professional barber
When you graduate from barber school with a diploma, certificate, or associate degree - in as few as nine months - you will be fully prepared for your state board licensing exams. (Find your state barber board here: http://nationalbarberboards.com/STATE%20BARBER%20BOARDS_10_08.pdf.) Plus, barber schools have strong relationships with area barbershops and salons, so you'll have a foot in the career door before you even complete your training.
With top-notch training from barber school, you'll be equipped to integrate the basics of the old-style barbershop into our modern, high-speed society.
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