Barbering Program

Students in the Barber Program at the Institute undergo 1,800 hours of progressive barber training and business development coaching. All directives are carried out by accomplished instructors while using state of the art tools. Upon graduation, our students have a full toolbox of expert skill sets, as well as a diploma recognizing their completion of the 1,800 hours required for Ohio’s Barber exam.
Our Barber Program empowers you to be your own boss and build your own brand.



Programs and Tuition

Open Enrollment. We are open 6 days a week.

Start Dates – Barbers

Aug. 20, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

Barber Program

$18,500

1800 HOURS

Items included in cost of program -Student kit $774, Milady’s Professional Textbook and 2 years access to Mind Tap $224, Enrollment Fee to Ohio State Board $40, Registration Fee $175, Exam Fee Ohio State Board $90 and Smock $30

Students enrolled in the Barber Program needing additional tools may purchase the tools through the school

Barber Program w/ Cosmetology License

$10,000

1000 HOURS

Cost of Program includes Student Kit $774, Milady’s Professional Textbook and 2 years access to Mind Tap $224, Enrollment Fee to Ohio State Board $40, Registration Fee $175, Exam Fee Ohio State Board $90 and Smock $30

Students enrolled in the Barber Program w/Cosmetology License needing additional tools may purchase the tools through the school. If you already have a previous cosmetology license — then this will be a crossover program to get a barber license.

Barber Refresher Program

$2,000

200 Hours

Cost of Program includes Milady’s Professional Textbook and 2 years access to Mind Tap $224, Enrollment Fee to Ohio State Board $40, Registration Fee $175 and Smock $30

Tools will not be provided to students enrolled in the Barber Refresher Program. Students enrolled in the Barber Refresher Program needing tools may purchase their tools through the school

Cost of Ohio State Board Exam Fee is not included in cost of program ($90)