Barber & Hair School in Utah: Skills Taught

Skills & Services Taught at The Barber School

The Barber School curriculum was developed by Master Barber Tim Hite, with over 60 years in the industry and training from Vidal Sassoon in Europe. Every skill taught here is tied directly to what clients ask for in a professional barbershop. Here is what students learn throughout the program.

What you’ll learn at The Barber School

The Barber School teaches the secrets of Master Barber, Tim Hite. He was one of the most experienced Master Barber instructors in the world having spent over 60 years in the industry. At The Barber School, you will be taught the correct principles and skills of the art of barbering. Haircuts and trends will change, but the principles do not, and it is the school’s intention to educate and empower students to be successful for decades to come.

Classic Barbering Skills

Mr. Hite’s classic methods focus on freehand artistry.  The techniques you’ll learn prepare you to cut hair efficiently with outstanding results using time-tested, old-world methods that produce amazing results in a shorter amount of time. Graduates of The Barber School enter the workforce ready to meet the needs of a fast growing profession with confidence and skill.

Test Preparations

The Barber School is dedicated to adequately preparing students to pass their State Board Exams in order to complete the steps for licensure. It is the school’s desire that students pass their exam on the first try. Our modern classroom facilities and effective teaching methods create an environment that fosters student learning and exam preparedness. Currently, 98% of our students pass the State Board Exams on the first attempt.

Barber Techniques

The techniques taught at The Barber School are designed to help students start their journey to becoming successful Master Barbers.  The Barber School teaches a wide variety of skills and barber techniques, many of which are listed below.

Barber Techniques

The techniques taught at The Barber School are designed to help students start their journey to becoming successful Master Barbers.  The Barber School teaches a wide variety of skills and barber techniques, many of which are listed below.

Services & Skills Taught for Barber Program

Men’s Hair Cutting

  • Taper
  • Fade
  • Gentleman’s cut
  • Pompadour
  • High and Tight
  • Flat Top
  • Buzz
  • Military
  • Business Professional
  • Spiky
  • Shag
  • Curly
  • Other Styles

Men’s Grooming

  • Hot Lather Shave
  • Beard & Mustache Trim
  • Other Facial Hair Trim

Scalp Treatments

  • Scalp & Facial Massage
  • Shampoo

Women’s Basic Haircutting

  • Basic Styles

Other Skills Taught

  • Business skills
  • Building a Clientele
  • Maximizing Profits
  • Financial Literacy
  • Client Interaction
  • Product Support
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Hiring Skills
  • Barbering Theory

Clipper Technique and Skin Fades

  • Clipper movement, blade angles, and guard management
  • Skin fades: bald, low, mid, and high fade variations
  • Freehand fading without guard dependence
  • Blending guard lengths for seamless transitions
  • Detailing around ears, neckline, and sideburns

Shears and Scissor-Over-Comb

  • Proper grip, tension, and movement
  • Scissor-over-comb technique for texture and length
  • Point cutting and slide cutting for softer results
  • Shear maintenance and blade care

Hot Towel Shave Service

  • Towel preparation and skin softening
  • Pre-shave oil and lather application
  • Straight razor blade handling and safety
  • Facial mapping and shaving angles
  • Grain direction, with-grain and against-grain passes
  • Cool towel finish and aftercare product application

Neck Cleanup and Edge Work

  • Straight razor neckline cleanup
  • Edge design: natural, round, and square lines
  • Sideburn shaping and definition

Services & Skills Taught for Hair Design Program

Chemical Services and Color

  • Hair coloring: single-process, multi-tonal, and corrective
  • Grey blending and coverage techniques
  • Highlights and balayage for male clients
  • Permanent waving and chemical relaxers
  • Thermal treatments and smoothing services
  • Color theory and formula selection
  • Chemical service safety and product chemistry

Client Consultation and Communication

  • Needs assessment and listening techniques
  • Using visual references effectively
  • Managing expectations before and during a service
  • Handling client concerns and feedback

Sanitation and Safety

  • State and federal sanitation standards for barbershops
  • Tool disinfection protocols
  • Bloodborne pathogen awareness
  • Infection control procedures

Hair and Skin Science

  • Anatomy of hair and scalp
  • Hair growth cycles and growth patterns
  • Common scalp and skin conditions barbers encounter
  • How products and chemicals affect hair structure

Business and Financial Literacy

  • Income structures: employment, booth rental, ownership
  • Managing self-employment income and taxes
  • Basics of building and retaining a clientele
  • Professional reputation and word-of-mouth marketing

Job Placement

The Barber School empowers each student with the necessary skills to find employment after graduation. Our relationships with barbershops and salons throughout the state give students numerous employment opportunities after graduation.

State Board Preparation

Every skill in the curriculum is tied to either the written or practical component of the Utah state board exam. Students graduate prepared, not surprised. The school maintains a 98% first-time state board pass rate.

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