Barbering
Barbering
Barbering Class starts August 2026, Apply Now!
Withlacoochee Technical College’s New Barbering Program prepares you to turn your passion for style and grooming into a rewarding career. Through hands-on, real-world training and industry-aligned instruction, you will build the technical expertise and professional skills needed to succeed in today’s barbering industry.
This program blends classroom learning with practical experience, covering essential topics such as barbering techniques, sanitation and safety, Florida barbering laws, and the science behind the profession, including basic chemistry, bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology. You will also develop strong communication, customer service, and leadership skills to help you stand out in the workplace.
Designed with your future in mind, the program focuses on career readiness, helping you gain the confidence and competence needed for entry-level employment. Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the Florida Barber License Examination and begin your career as a licensed barber.
Start building your future in a high-demand, people-focused field with training that sets you apart from day one.
Program Information
Services Taught:
- Haircutting & shaping
- Beard shaping, shaving, & styling
- Permanent waves & chemical relaxers
- Scalp treatments
- Foiling/highlights
- Facial treatments
- Massage of scalp, neck, & shoulders·
- Safety, sanitation, hygiene, & bacteriology
- Customer relations
- Entrepreneurship
- Salon management/record-keeping
- Barbering law
- Employability skills

State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Barbers Board
Length of Program
- 900 Hours
Start Date: August-June
Time: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs Evenings 5-10 pm, and Saturdays as needed

