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The Barbering Program

Barber School - Tampa, 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 Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.

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Our Barbering Programs

See below for more details on our Barbering Program.

 

Barbering Program
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

TUITION – Barbering COST
Tuition $10,800.00
Application fee (non-refundable) 25.00
Kit, Textbook, and Supplies (non-refundable) 3,295.00
TOTAL COSTS $14,120.00

Any student may upgrade his or her cosmetology makeup kit by paying the upgrade difference.

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:

 

  • 2025-05-20 (900 Barbering) DAY
  • 2025-06-24 (900 Barbering) DAY
  • 2025-08-11 (900 Barbering) NIGHT
  • 2025-08-12 (900 Barbering) DAY
  • 2025-09-23 (900 Barbering) DAY
  • 2025-10-20 (900 Barbering) NIGHT
  • 2025-11-04 (900 Barbering) DAY

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
  • The Mini-Color Swatch Book
  • CourseKey Skills Tracker
Required textbooks
  • 1 Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering, 6th Edition, CIMA Seat, ISBN-9780357812587
    1 Apple iPad

    For veterans or eligible person, the cost of the “Textbook and Supplies” may not be paid by the VA;  the Veteran or eligible person will be responsible for payment.

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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 Tampa Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School Tampa is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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