The Barbering Program
Barber School - Fort Myers, FL
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.
Digital Support
When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. Future Professionals have on-the-go access to schoolwork, advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.
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Our Barbering Programs
Barbering Program
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition: $12,042.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $25.00
Registration Fee: $75.00
Kit, Supplies, Equipment, Textbook (nonrefundable): $3,350.00
Kit Sales Tax (6.5% state tax): $217.75
TOTAL COSTS: $15,709-75
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 900 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- Jan 13th FTD Barber
- Jan 13th 2 Day Barber
- Jan 15th 3 Day Barber
- Feb 17th 2 Day Barber
- Feb 24th FTD Barber
- Mar 24th 2 Day Barber
- Mar 26th 3 Day Barber
- April 7th FTD Barber
- April 28th 2 Day Barber
- May 19th FTD Barber
- June 2nd 2 Day Barber
- June 4th 3 Day Barber
- June 30th FTD Barber
- July 7th 2 Day Barber
- Aug 11th FTD Barber
- Aug 11th 2 Day Barber
- Aug 13th 3 Day Barber
- Sep 15th 2 Day Barber
- Sep 22nd FTD Barber
- Oct 20th 2 Day Barber
- Oct 22nd 3 Day Barber
- Nov 3rd FTD Barber
Student educational materials
1 Cutting App
1 Men’s Cutting System DVD
1 Color App
1 Makeup App
1 The Skill Cards
1 Paul Mitchell Hair Color Pocket Guid
1 Connecting to My Future Book
1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book
1 Plugged In membership
(includes access to the MASTER library)
1 Business Fundamentals
Required textbooks
1 Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering,
6th Edition, Textbook, ISBN-13: 9781305100558 (Hardcover), $138.95
1 Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering Student Workbook,
ISBN-13: 97813051000664, $66.95
1 Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering Exam Review,
ISBN-13: 9781305100671, $45.95
1 Apple Ipad $399.00
1 Apple Care (2 years) $75.00
1 $25.00 Itunes card (to purchase required programs)
Distance Education
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers offers two options for its Barbering program, one which provides 10% of the course via distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.
Barbering Program Restricted
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
This Program Is not offered at this time
Tuition: $12,042.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $25.00
Registration Fee: $75.00
Kit, Supplies, Equipment, Textbook (nonrefundable): $3,350.00
Kit Sales Tax (6.5% state tax): $217.75
TOTAL COSTS: $15,709.75
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 900 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- Jan 13th FTD Barber
- Jan 13th 2 Day Barber
- Jan 15th 3 Day Barber
- Feb 17th 2 Day Barber
- Feb 24th FTD Barber
- Mar 24th 2 Day Barber
- Mar 26th 3 Day Barber
- April 7th FTD Barber
- April 28th 2 Day Barber
- May 19th FTD Barber
- June 2nd 2 Day Barber
- June 4th 3 Day Barber
- June 30th FTD Barber
- July 7th 2 Day Barber
- Aug 11th FTD Barber
- Aug 11th 2 Day Barber
- Aug 13th 3 Day Barber
- Sep 15th 2 Day Barber
- Sep 22nd FTD Barber
- Oct 20th 2 Day Barber
- Oct 22nd 3 Day Barber
- Nov 3rd FTD Barber
Student educational materials
Required textbooks
Distance Education
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers offers two options for its Restricted Barbering program, one which provides 10% of the course via distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.
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