Barbering Program

Barbering Program

• Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)

• Registration Fee: $100

• Barbering Kit Fee: $2500

• Tuition: $13,200

Monthly Payment: $1200 (11 months)

*Please note tuition, kit items and kit prices are subject to change in this compactly growing industry.

 

Our barbering program provides 1100 hours of extensive hands on learning as required for the Montana State Board of Barbers and Cosmetology. At Aveda Institute Montana, we offer this course in two convenient schedules. The schedule depends on the start date.

 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Monday and Wednesday (8:30am-6:00pm) and Friday (8:00am-5:00pm) 25 Hours per week with 60 minute lunch break.

 

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Tuesday and Thursday (8:30am-6:00pm) and Saturday (8:00am-5:00pm) 25 Hours per week with 60 minute lunch break.

 

Program Objectives

Aveda Institute's program provides you with a complete understanding of the beauty and barber industry. Upon program completion, you will be prepared to take the Montana State Board practical and written examinations of barbering and be ready to succeed as a licensed barber. Each graduate will receive an Aveda Institute Montana diploma and official transcript.

 

Barbering Course Timeline

Phase 1 - Grounding

In this phase students will learn the fundamentals of consultation, haircutting, shampoo, conditioning, shaving, sanitation, disinfection, safe practices and state board preparation.  Students will not be on the clinic floor at this time. 

 

Phase 2- Nourish

In this phase students will learn scalp treatments at the beginning and then transition into color and chemical services. Students will then learn the fundamentals of color application, consultation, color theory, and perm services. Students will also learn state board preparation and after reaching 225 hours, students will start taking guests who schedule for shampoo styles, haircuts, and shave treatments.

 

Phase 3 - Intention

 In this phase students will learn the fundamentals of skin care. They will learn basic facials, microbiology, anatomy, wigs, and hair additions. Students will now be accepting chemical services and scalp treatments on the clinic floor.

 

Phase 4 - Harmony

In this phase students will advance their styling skills. Students will learn about the different textures of hair and how to style appropriately for each guest including protective styles, comb coils, braiding, and updos. Students will learn more about the business side of the industry as they begin to think about life as a barber after completing school. Students will also go through the sections of their State Board Practical Test to prepare to take their exam  Students will now be accepting facials on the clinic floor.

 

Phase 5 - Expressive

In this phase students will practice salon life! Students will get signed up to take their written and practical exams as they work to complete the remainder of the 1100 hours. 

 

Schedule Start Dates

November 7, 2023 (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 25 Hours per week)

May 29, 2024 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 25 Hours per week)

January 7, 2025 (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 25 Hours per week)

July 21, 2025 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 25 Hours per week