Lexington, Kentucky barber school

Yourcareerinbarberingstartshere.

Step onto the training floor, build real-world barbering skills, and prepare for the Kentucky board with veteran instructors.

1500

Barbering hours

400

Instructor cert hours

$5

Student haircuts

Specialized barber training

Learn the trade by doing the work.

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1500 Hours of Training

From veteran barbers and instructors in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Hands-On Experience

From mannequins to first clients, students get into the action quickly.

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Business Knowledge

Learn the practical side of starting and sustaining a career in barbering.

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Exam Preparation

Focused preparation for the Kentucky Probationary Barber Examination.

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Job Enactment

Support for career readiness before graduation.

1500

hours of training

400

hour instructor program

3

veteran instructors

Programs

Two paths into the trade.

Start with the 1500-hour barbering program, or step into the 400-hour instructor certification path if you are ready to teach the next generation.

1500 Hours / about 11 months

Barbering Program

Hands-on training in haircutting, shaving, hair coloring, sterilization, anatomy, professional ethics, business knowledge, exam preparation, and job placement assistance.

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400 Hours / Kentucky certification

Instructor Certification Program

A state-certified program that equips experienced barbers with advanced teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and credentials to lead in barber education.

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Curriculum

The training map.

The old site showed the curriculum as stacked bars. This version keeps that idea, but turns it into a scroll-drawn board students can scan by module, focus area, and practice weight.

01InstrumentsKnow the tools, stations, and habits that make technical work repeatable.Tools
02Shaving InstructionsStraight-razor preparation, technique, safety, and client comfort.Core skill
03Haircutting for Men/Women/ChildrenClipper, shear, sectioning, consultation, and shape control across clients.Core skill
04ShampooingClient prep, product knowledge, scalp care, and service professionalism.Service flow
05Permanent WavingTexture services, chemical awareness, timing, and healthy hair outcomes.Texture
06Hair ColoringColor theory, application, correction basics, and safety practices.Chemical services
07Hair Straightening/RelaxingRelaxing services, product handling, strand assessment, and client protection.Chemical services
08MassagingService comfort, scalp work, and professional client experience.Client care
09Scalp/Skin DiseasesRecognition, sanitation decisions, and when to pause or refer.Health
10Physiology/AnatomyFoundational anatomy and physiology for safe barbering practice.Science
11Sterilization/SanitationDisinfection, infection control, station reset, and board-ready routines.Safety
12HygienePersonal and shop hygiene standards that protect students and clients.Safety
13BacteriologyMicrobiology basics behind infection control and safe practice.Science
14ElectricityElectrical safety and awareness around barbering tools and equipment.Technical
15PharmacologyProduct and chemical awareness for responsible service decisions.Science
16PsychologyCommunication, client trust, confidence, and shop professionalism.Professional practice
Students training on the BBI barbering floor

Reviews

What students say.

From the moment my son and I met these wonderful people, they made us feel at home. This business is a new level of barbering. My son loves this place and I can't wait to watch him become a successful barber.
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