​Cut, Clip And Create.

Barber Styling

This program is designed to prepare students to work efficiently in the industry of Barber-Styling. This competency-based program includes classroom instruction and practical/lab experience under supervision of the instructor. Practical skills are developed through experience in a school-based, on-site shop which is equipped and managed according to industry standards by the students with instructor supervision

Program Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, and other areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper safety procedures in the barber shop. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control, decontamination and sanitation of tools. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of shaving, hair cutting, styling, coloring, permanent waving and relaxing techniques. 
• Demonstrate ability to provide quality customer service to patrons. 
• Demonstrate shop management skills.

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Restricted Barber
(Classes Start in September, 2022)

​This program instructs the student in barber practices and state law related to the profession. In addition to classroom theory, the student performs specific barber services. (No chemical services.)

Be Your Own Boss

“I’m sorry, I can’t afford to give you that .50 cent raise”…”You can’t have that day off!”…”Sorry, I gave that promotion to Bob”…or “Hey, I’m sorry, your services are no longer required.”  Does any of this sound familiar?  As a professional barber you will enjoy the freedom of being your own boss.  No one else will decide the level of your success.  You will control the level of your income by your work ethic.

What will you learn?

During your education at Bene's you will learn both Theory and Practical skill sets. Your studies will include:

• Sterilization and Sanitation
• Hair Styling
• Straight Edge Shaving
• Mustaches and Beards
• Clipper over comb

• Hair Coloring
• Permanent Waving
• Scalp Treatments
• Shop Management
• Job Search
• and much more!

This two-step barbering program includes the 1,200 hours of training required to take the Florida state board exam.  The first section includes the basics: Cutting, hair design, and barber training. Step two is spent hands-on in our
​Salon/ Barbershop for real-world experience to help you excel in the day-to-day basics of your career.  

Completion Time -  How long does it take to Graduate?

Full time days* - 30 hours per week for 40 weeks
Part time day* - 18 hours per week for 66.66 weeks
     *Day schedules are only offered on the Brooksville campus
Full time nights - 25 hours per week for 48 weeks
Part time nights - 15 hours per week for 80 weeks

Full time Schedules:
​Monday -Friday 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. 
Monday -Friday 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm. 

Part Time Schedules:
M-T-W 9:00am-3:00pm or M-Th-F 9:00am-3:00pm
M-T-W 5:00pm-10:00pm or M-Th-F 5:00pm-10:00pm

The course is broken up into chapters usually lasting one or two weeks.  The teachers utilize a combination of  hands on assignment, computer activities, practices, games, and various multi-media exercises catered for each student.  Progress tests evaluates each student on theory, services completed and practical application of their work. Students are notified prior to these progress tests as to their needs in order to be prepared. An 80% average in each skill must be achieved.

A barbering license can provide you with a variety of opportunities. Bringing your passion and desire to the workplace is the ultimate goal of barber professions.

Your employment options:

Examples of Career Opportunities:

• Salon Owner
  
• Salon Coordinator
  
• Barber
  
• Fashion Show Stylist
  
• Beauty Care Magazine Writer
  
• Tradeshow Exhibitor
  
• Beauty Care Product Distributor
  

Hairstylist

• Salon Sales Consultant
• Photo and Movie Stylist
• Beauty Product Designer
• Beauty School Owner
• Platform Artist
• Beauty School Instructor

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      Our students come from: New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Spring Hill, Hernando County, Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Weeki Wachee, Aripeka, Brooksville, Land O' Lakes and Lutz