The Barbering Program
Barber School in Dallas, TX
The modern-day barbershop trend is evolving. More and more consumers want a comfortable space where they can get the full, traditional barber experience by a professional, state-licensed barber. Students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) are guided by our Learning Leaders through the barbering program’s three levels—Core, Adaptive and Creative—taking on more advanced techniques and building real-world skills and confidence as they move through each stage.
Our Program Levels
LEVEL 1: CORE
LEVEL 2: ADAPTIVE
LEVEL 3: CREATIVE
LEVEL 1: CORE
A foundation course focusing on the fundamentals of both the theory and technical foundations of hair, skin, men’s grooming, facial shaves and an introduction to our Paul Mitchell Schools culture. Future Professionals learn the fundamentals in theory, then practice them hands-on in the safe environment of the classroom. You’ll work on mannequin heads and receive close, personal attention from a Learning Leader guiding you every step of the way.
Technical Areas Covered Include:
- Haircutting
- Chemical work (including coloring and perms)
- Men’s shaving and grooming
- Basic skin and grooming
- Basic skin care
- Hairpiece design, fitting, and maintenance
- And much more
LEVEL 2: ADAPTIVE
The learning continues in the classroom and on the clinic floor, where Future Professionals practice and perfect the fundamental skills learned in Core. Adaptive-level students work on live models in a barbershop-like environment with the oversight and support of their Learning Leaders. You will work with professional products and learn how to conduct client consultations and create extraordinary guest-service experiences.
Areas Covered Include:
- Practice on real people in a barbershop-like environment
- Perfect your skills with help from Learning Leaders
LEVEL 3: CREATIVE
The Creative phase is where Future Professionals begin to expand their skills and learn more advanced and creative techniques. At the Creative level, students prepare to become barbershop-ready by working more independently. The pace and conditions are similar to those in a barbershop. You will develop your speed, build a résumé and portfolio and prepare to pass the state board test.
Areas Covered Include:
- Work independently (under the supervision of a Learning Leader)
- Prepare a career portfolio
- Prepare to pass the State Board test
- Develop speed and prepare to start your career
Student Kit
We want you to be prepared. That’s why our Future Professionals receive their own professional kit packed with all the essentials—mannequin heads, shears, clippers and trimmers, a straight-edge razor, combs, clips, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.
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Our Barbering Programs
We offer varying barbering program options. See below for more details on each of them.
Class A Barber
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| TUITION – Class A Barber | Day School | Night School |
| Tuition | $14,835.00 | $12,335.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| TDLR Student Permit Fee (non-refundable) | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 2,001.85 | 2,001.85 |
| Textbook (non-refundable) | 372.60 | 372.60 |
| Sales Tax (non-refundable) | 195.89 | 195.89 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $17,530.34 | $15,030.34 |
Students have the option to purchase the iPad for an additional $336.18 + $27.73 sales tax, for a total of $363.91.
In the case a student has completed a Cosmetology Operator program, and enrolled as a transfer student into the Class A Barber program, the student will be required to purchase the dual license technical kit and textbooks.
Technical Kit w/ Sales Tax: $2,167.00 or $230.31 (Final kit items determined during education meeting; based on tools needed to complete 300 hours for Dual Licensure)
Textbooks with Sales Tax $499.79
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Class A Barber Day School | $14.84 |
| Class A Barber Night School | $12.34 |
How long will it take?
Commitment to Complete Program: 1000 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- 05/18/2026 - Barber Night CORE (flex)
- 07/20/2026 - Barber Night CORE (flex)
- 09/21/2026 - Barber Night CORE (flex)
- 11/16/2026 - Barber Night CORE (flex)
Program Schedule Options
| DALLAS CLASS A BARBER SCHEDULE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE OPTION | DAYS | TIMES | HOURS PER WEEK |
| 4- Day Night | Monday-Thursday | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | 18 hrs per week |
| MANDATORY CLASS DAY AFTER CORE | DAYS | TIMES | |
| Each week’s hours must include attendance of the mandatory class session listed. |
Monday | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | |
| AFTER CORE FLEX OPTION | DAYS | TIMES | HOURS PER WEEK |
| 18- Hour Flex Schedule 22- Hour Flex Schedule 32- Hour Flex Schedule |
Students may complete their required weekly hours anytime during operational hours. Each week’s hours must include attendance at one of the mandatory class sessions listed. |
Monday – Thursday 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
18 hrs per week 22 hrs per week 32 hrs per week |
| Additional Flex Schedule Rules | Students may attend at any time within their selected Flex schedule; however, attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 hours per day. |
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Student educational materials
- The Cutting System App
- The Color System App
- The Style and Texture System App
- The Barber and Short Hair System App
- The Skill Cards App
- Plugged In App
- Connecting to My Future App
- Be Nice or Else iBook
- Edular
Required textbooks
- 1 Pivot Point Barber eBook & Digital App Two-Year Subscription $294.30
- 1 Qnity $58.00; Qnity is a digital curriculum that is a financial literacy program specifically designed for students in the beauty industry.
This cost does not reflect sales tax.
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