“When I was deployed in Iraq, we had no barbers. I had clippers, so I cut people’s hair. I couldn’t be too free—but now I know color, designs, everything; it’s way more free and creative.”
The hot modern-day barbershop trend is exploding. More and more men are wanting a comfortable space where they can get where they can get the full barber experience of grooming, a classic taper or fade style haircut and a relaxing shave performed by a trained, professional barber. Our three-level program gives you hands-on training in everything from precision haircutting, color and texture to skincare, shaving and grooming, plus the personal and business skills you need to build a career.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
“When I was deployed in Iraq, we had no barbers. I had clippers, so I cut people’s hair. I couldn’t be too free—but now I know color, designs, everything; it’s way more free and creative.”
Cosmetology Programs
When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. That’s why every Future Professional at Paul Mitchell The School San Diego receives an iPad with their student kit, giving them on-the-go access to schoolwork, career advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.
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School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition: $18,388.45
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $100.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (nonrefundable): $10.00
Technical Kit: $1,524.06
Textbook (nonrefundable): $238.80
Digital Kit (nonrefundable): $439.56
Sales Tax (nonrefundable): $118.11
Total Cost: $20,818.98
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 1500 hours
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Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School San Diego offers two options for its Barbering program, one which provides 11.75% 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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Launch CalculatorCurious about your future as a barber? 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 Diego Financial Aid Leader.
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