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The Barbering Program

Barber School - San Antonio, 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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Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.

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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* 2,216.86 2,216.86
Textbook (non-refundable) 461.70 461.70
Sales Tax (non-refundable) 220.98 220.98
TOTAL COSTS $17,859.54 $15,359.54

Students have the option to purchase the iPad for an additional $297.51 + $24.54 sales tax, for a total of $322.05.

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:

  • 07/7/2025- CLASS A BARBER 4 & 5 DAY (NIGHT)
  • 07/08/2025- CLASS A BARBER DAY
  • 08/19/2025- CLASS A BARBER DAY
  • 08/25/2025- CLASS A BARBER 4 & 5 DAY (NIGHT)
  • 09/30/2025- CLASS A BARBER DAY
  • 10/14/2025- CLASS A BARBER 4 & 5 DAY (NIGHT)
  • 11/11/2025- CLASS A BARBER DAY
  • 11/17/2025- CLASS A BARBER 4 & 5 DAY (NIGHT)

Program Schedule Options

SAN ANTONIO CLASS A BARBER SCHEDULE
5- Day Monday – Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM 32.5 hrs per week
Night Monday-Thursday 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm 18 hrs per week
Night (Core)
(After Core)
Monday-Thursday
Monday-Thursday
Friday
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
18 hrs per week
24.5 hrs per week

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 ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7
  • CourseKey Skills Tracker

Required textbooks

  • 1 Pivot Point Barber eBook & Digital Set ISBN 978-1-948482-68-4 $383.40
  • 1 Qnity $78.30

A digital curriculum that is a financial literacy program specifically designed for students in the beauty industry.

Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

TUITION – Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber 300 ALUMNI
Tuition $4,452.00 $3,788.00
Registration Fee 100.00 100.00
TDLR Student Permit Fee (non-refundable) 25.00 25.00
Technical Kit* 662.37 662.37
Textbook (non-refundable) 568.00 568.00
Sales Tax (non-refundable) 101.51 101.51
TOTAL COSTS $5,908.88 $5,244.88

Students have the option to purchase the iPad for an additional $297.51 + $24.54 sales tax, for a total of $322.05.

How long will it take?

Commitment to Complete Program: 300 hours

When can I get started?

Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:

Please check back later for class start dates.

Program Schedule
SAN ANTONIO COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 SCHEDULE
3- Day Monday – Wednesday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM 19.5 hrs per week
Student educational materials
  • The Barber and Short Hair System App
  • CourseKey Skills Tracker

Transfer students are responsible to purchase the education kit at an additional cost from the tuition.    The cost of the education kit is $95.48.

Required textbooks

1 Pivot Point eBook & Digital Set ISBN 978-1-948482-68-4 $568.00

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Funding Your Education

There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful San Antonio Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School San Antonio
ADDRESS

18402 us highway 281, suite 124 , san antonio, TX 78259

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Esthetics Programs, Manicure (600)

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Paul Mitchell The School San Antonio
FAFSA CODE

012483

ADDRESS

18402 US Highway 281, Suite 124,
San Antonio, TX 78259

Main

210-523-8333

Fax

210-681-6764

Address - Barber Program Location

1723 N. Loop 1604 E, Suite 113
San Antonio, TX 78232

Phone - Barber Program Location

210-625-5034

ENTITY NAME

Turnage Beauty Institute, LLC, dba Paul Mitchell The School San Antonio

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