About the Program
Do you dream of opening up your own barbershop? Do you want to provide your customers with the full barbershop experience? The barbering courses at Otero College will teach you the fundamental skills of the trade and take you all the way to advanced techniques and practices that your clients will seek out.
A subdiscipline of cosmetology, barbering focuses primarily on haircutting, hairstyling and shaving for men. Although as a barber you may cut women and children’s hair, the discipline has generally focused on men. Your tools of the trade will include clippers and shears, shavers and razors, disinfectants and hair styling products, and of course, the barbershop chair.
Otero’s barbering program will also allow you to practice your classroom skills in a real-world working environment. During the public salon hours, you will be able to apply what you learn, including haircutting, hair styling, shaving and skin care techniques.
The Cosmetology Salon is open in the fall, summer, and spring. Walk-in appointments are accepted; however, appointments are encouraged. For dates or to make an appointment with students at the salon, contact 384-6990. All work is supervised by instructors.
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Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students are advised to review the information on the Professional Licensure Disclosure page BEFORE beginning a program that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado. Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program. While CCCS colleges endeavor to ensure this information is up to date, changes in licensure requirements of any state can change at any time. Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm the CCCS college program meets those requirements.
Program Information
Courses Offered:
In Person
Certificate Length:
Barbering (3 semesters)
Program Credits:
50
Knowledge & Skills
- Haircutting & styling
- Hair coloring
- Shaving, honing & stropping
- Facial massage
- Skin care training
- Permanent waves
- Chemical relaxers
- Business management
- Communication skills