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Our instructor program uses various methodologies to teach instructors how to facilitate theory and practical lessons, along with the necessary skill sets to evaluate student performance with proper coaching and feedback, and to prepare students for their cosmetology, barbering, or esthetician state board examination.

Instructor

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Learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills.

Cosmetology

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Students in our master barber programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting.

 They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.

Master Barber

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COURSE CURRICULUM

COURSE FORMAT


Course Materials

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

General Hours:

Chemical Hours:

Physical Hours:

Total Hours – 300



Total Hours - 600


Total Hours - 600

Total Curriculum Hours - 1500

The Cosmetology program is a comprehensive course consisting of a minimum of 1500 clock hours of training as required by the State of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.

Our program prepares students for licensure as professional cosmetologists through industry-aligned instruction, hands-on clinic experience, and foundational business training. Instruction includes hair, skin, nail, makeup, sanitation, safety, client communication, and salon operations in a modern salon environment.


  • On-campus instruction
  • Instructor-led theory and demonstrations
  • Supervised practical training
  • Student clinic floor services
  • Pivot Point digital learning modules
  • Live instructor demonstrations
  • Mannequins and live models
  • Practical tools and professional equipment

Graduates may pursue employment as:
  • Cosmetologist / Stylist
  • Salon Owner
  • Color Specialist
  • Platform Artist or Educator
  • Makeup Artist
  • Brand Representative
  • Nail Technician
  • Bridal or Event Stylist


  • Sterilization, sanitation, bacteriology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Shop ethics, professionalism, salesmanship
  • Tennessee state law

  • Permanent waving
  • Hair relaxing
  • Hair coloring, bleaching, toning
  • Hair structure and chemistry
  • Sculptured nails


  • Shampooing and hair/scalp care
  • Hair shaping and styling
  • Facials and basic esthetics
  • Manicuring and pedicuring




COURSE CURRICULUM

COURSE FORMAT


Course Materials

Course DescriptioN

General Hours:

Chemical Hours:

Physical Hours:

Total Hours – 240


Total Hours - 360


Total Hours - 900

Total Curriculum Hours - 1500

Master Barber is a comprehensive course consisting of a minimum of 1500 clock hours of
training as required by the State of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.

A student who completes this course and successfully passes a state board examination will be
prepared for a career in the beauty industry with an entry level position in a barber shop or
beauty salon.

Instructional techniques include written material, printed textbook information, workbook
assignments, written tests, lectures, hands on demonstration, videos, podcasts, and students
will perform skills on clients, other students and/or mannequins.

Milady Standard
Barbering student text 6th Edition

Training incorporates all phases of hair cutting, styling, coloring, permanent waves, shampooing and scalp massage, relaxers, shaving and trimming of beards, cutting/fitting
hairpieces, noninvasive skincare, waxing, pedicures and manicuring. Theory and practical applications are taught by staff and
supplemented with enhanced classes.

Fundamentals of Barbering
Barbering tools and implements
Chemistry related to sanitation, sterilization, bacteriology, hygiene
Skin, scalp, and hair
Chemical theory as related to hair bleaching and coloring, relaxing, and permanent waving
Hair cutting, styling, and setting
Extensions and hairpieces
Nail care, manicures, and pedicures
Shaving
Anatomy, physiology, and system structures of head, face, neck, muscles, and nerves
Makeup
Skin Care
Skin, scalp, and hair disorders
Massage and facial treatment theory
Barbering laws, rules, and regulations
Basic business management, product knowledge, and sales
Soft skills and employment prep

Relaxers and permanent waving
Hair coloring, toning, and bleaching
Manicures



Hair and Scalp care
Shampooing
Hair cutting and styling, women
Hair cutting and styling, men
Shaving
Beard and mustache trimming
Extension application and removal
Hairpiece selection and fitting
Facials and skin care
Make-up application
Manicures and Pedicures




INSTRUCTOR COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Instructional
Materials

Lesson Planning



General




Physical






Required Total:
100 Hours

Required Total:
100 Hours

Required Total:
100 Hours

Total Curriculum Hours - 300

The instructor training course is a 300-hour course designed to prepare licensed beauty professionals for the State Board licensing exam. The course consists of 3 phases, preparing the student for an entry level instructor position.

Milady’s Master Educator Course Book

Course outlining and development
Lesson planning and motivation
Record keeping
Testing
Grading




Book Knowledge
Teaching Techniques
Visual Aid Equipment
Classroom Management
Student Motivation
Product Knowledge
State Laws





Permanent Waving
Relaxers
Shampooing
Nail Care
Facials
Hair Coloring/Lightening
Haircutting
Clinic Floor Management