
The Barbering Program
Barber School - Sarasota, FL
The hot modern-day barbershop trend is exploding. More and more guests are wanting a comfortable space 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.
Our Program Levels
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 in the clinic classroom, 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 Barbering Future Professionals receive their own professional barbering 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
Future Professionals have on-the-go access to schoolwork, 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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Our Barbering Programs
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 (7.0% state tax) 234.50
TOTAL COSTS $15,726.50
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 900 hours
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
Please check back later for class start dates.
- 1 Cutting App
- 1 Short Hair App
- 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!) iBook
- 1 Plugged In membership (includes access to the MASTER library)
- 1 Business Fundamentals
- 1 Qnity App
- 1 MindTap Digital Learning Solution, Printed Access Card – ISBN-13: 9781305664005, $255.95
- 1 Apple Ipad $478.00
- 1 Apple Care (2 years) $53.00
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota 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.
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How can I find out more?
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