21 NCAC 06F .0120 BARBER SCHOOL CURRICULA
(a) The following categories and courses shall comprise the minimum course work for all students at barber schools:
Hours
Classroom Lecture and Study Periods:
Hygiene and Good Grooming, Professional Ethics 25
Bacteriology, Sterilization, Sanitation 50
Implements, Honing, Stropping, and Shaving 30
Men's Haircutting 20
Cutting and Styling Curly Hair, Mustaches, and Beards 10
Shampooing and Rinsing, Scalp and Hair Treatments 10
Theory of Massage and Facial Treatments 5
Men's Razor Cutting, Women's Razor, and Shear Cutting 30
Finger Waving Men's Hair, Air Waving, and Curling Iron Techniques 5
Permanent Waving For Men, Chemical Hair Relaxing, and Blow Drying 25
Hair Coloring 10
Men's Hair Pieces 5
The Skin, Scalp, and Hair 30
Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair 15
Anatomy and Physiology 10
Electricity Therapy, Light Therapy, and Chemistry 10
Barber Styling, Shop Management, and Product Knowledge 70
Licensing Laws and Rules and History of Barbering 20
Supervised Practice in Barbering:
Shampooing and Scientific Hair and Scalp Treatments 55
Shaving 50
Tapered Hair Cutting 250
Hair Styling of Men and Women 400
Facials, Massages, and Packs 10
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring, and Body Permanents 90
Cutting and Fitting Hair Pieces 5
Hair Straightening 5
The Analyzing and Treatment of Hair and Skin Disorders 10
Lectures and Demonstrations on Practical Work:
Shampooing and Scientific Hair and Scalp Treatments 15
Shaving 20
Tapered Hair Cutting 70
Hair Styling of Men and Women 100
Facials, Massages, and Packs 5
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring, and Permanent Waving 30
Cutting and Fitting Hair Pieces 5
Hair Straightening 3
The Analyzing and Treating of Hair and Skin Disorders 10
Men's and Women's Razor Cutting 15
Total Hours 1528
(b) Barber schools shall offer no more than the following hours through online classes based on the curriculum set forth in Paragraph (a) of this Rule:
Hours
Classroom Lecture and Study Periods: 380
Supervised Practice in Barbering:
Tapered Hair Cutting 25
Hair Styling of Men and Women 34
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring, and Body Permanents 35
Lectures and Demonstrations on Practical Work:
Shampooing and Scientific Hair and Scalp Treatments 8
Shaving 5
Tapered Hair Cutting 20
Hair Styling of Men and Women 50
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring, and Permanent Waving 5
The Analyzing and Treating of Hair and Skin Disorders 7
Men's and Women's Razor Cutting 7
Total Online Hours 576
(c) All barber schools shall use course books and training materials specifically created for the purpose of teaching barbering skills. Unless the course book or training material has separate and distinct sections covering the practice of barbering, cosmetology course books and training materials are not acceptable.
(d) Through December 31, 2021, barber schools may offer all hours listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule through online classes, Paragraph (b) of this Rule notwithstanding.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22(1); 86A-22(4);
Eff. March 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989;
Readopted Eff. July 1, 2016;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2021;
Temporary Amendment Eff. May 2, 2023;
Temporary Amendment Exp. Eff. February 9, 2024.