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ABC SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY INC

Barber Program


ABC is proud to offer the 1500 and 500 hour Barber Programs.  

The 1500 Barber Program includes courses topics required for State Licensure through the llinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation .

If you are already a licensed in Cosmetology may qualify for the 500 hour add-on program for Barbering.  This is a wonderful option for increasing your income and knowledge.  Upon completion of this add-on program you will have the opportunity to sit for the Barbering State of Illinois Board.


Today's Barbers must study various aspects of hair, shaving, trimming, styling, fading, curling, perminent waves, straightening, shampooing and other chemical services.  Once trained and licensed your clients will enjoy such treatments as  facial and/or scalp massage alsong with other treatments with oils, creams or other preparations either by hand or by mechanical appliances.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THE BARBER PROGRAM...

Please call us at (847) 458-6500 and then Press 3 or you can fill out our New Student

Form by CLICKING HERE



What is the Job Outlook after completion of license?

Employment of barbers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. The need for barbers will stem primarily from anincreasing population, which will lead to greater demand for basic hair care services.

The median annual Barber salary for this area is $31991 without tips as of February 27, 2021, with a range usually between $20076 to $44477 wthout tips.


Source: www.salary.com and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics




Below is the Basic Curriculum of the Barber Program

1)         Basic Training:

     A)        barber history;

B)        bacteriology;

               C)       Infection control and safe work practices;

               D)       implements, tools and equipment;

               E)       Anatomy and physiology;

                F)      Chemistry;

                G)        Electricity and light therapy;

                H)        Properties and disorders of the skin;

                 I)         Properties and disorders of the hair and scalp;

                 J)         Treatment of the hair and scalp;

                 K)        Facial and scalp massage; and

                 L)        The Act and this Part, including sanitary standards.


2)        Shaving and facial hair design.


3)        Haircutting and styling:

A)       Cutting;

     B)        Thinning;

               C)        Shaping;

               D)        Trimming;

               E)        Application of electrical/mechanical equipment;

               F)         Curling;

               G)        Hair treatments; and

                H)        blow drying.


                      







4)       Chemical texture services:


              A)        Hair coloring and lightening;

    B)        Chemical safety;

    C)        OSHA standards relating to chemical use;

     D)        Permanet waving

          E)        Hair relaxing;

F)         Hair and scalp conditioning; and

               G)        shampooing, toning and rinsing.


    5)      Barbershop management:

A)        State and local laws and rules;

     B)       Workers' Compensation Act;  

               C)      Labor law;

     D)        Client relations;

E)        Bookkeeping; and

      F)         business ethics.


6)     Workers' Compensation Act:


                      A)        Labor                    

                      B)        Client relations

                      C)        Bookkeeping; and

                       D)        business ethics.