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Barbering

Course Description

Lu Ross Academy is proud to launch the first Barbering program in Ventura County. The Barbering program emphasizes the importance of hands-on training. We know you will make mistakes – we expect you to make mistakes. That is how people learn – from correcting their mistakes.

When a student encounters any difficulty or is not sure what to do, our talented instructors are there to step in and assist. It’s at that point that the maximum education takes place. We know our system works – that’s why Lu Ross Academy was voted Best Haircut under $20 by the readers of the Ventura County Reporter for three years in a row! Our State Board classes have set the standard in the industry.

We want all our graduates to pass their exam the first time. If you don’t pass the first time, you can attend additional Board classes at no extra charge. We’ll discuss with you how to solve whatever problem you had the first time. The curriculum goes far beyond the State Board requirements. Learn advanced techniques and use your creativity. Barbering students receive additional classes from the Cosmetology Department in hair color, bleaching and hair-cutting. Continuous practical applications, lectures, testing and evaluations are used to meet the course objectives. The goal is to make our Barbering graduates world class professionals who can perform great men’s services as well as women’s.

The Lu Ross Academy Barbering program is located in a newly remodeled building in downtown Ventura which is 2 blocks distance from the main campus. The address of the Barbering School is 93 South Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA 93001.

Course outline:

A. 1100 hours in technical instruction and practical training in hair dressing

1) 65 hours in technical instruction and 240 practical operations in hair styling, including but not limited to

Hair analysis
Shampooing
Pin curling
Comb out styling of hair
Blow drying
Thermal styling
Thermal tools
Waving and curling
Straightening
Pressing
Scalp care
Treatments
Hair care
Massage

2) 40 hours of technical instruction and 105 practical operations in Perm Waves and Chemical Relaxers, including but not limited to

Permanent waving of the hair
Alkaline perms
Acid perms
Perm wave procedures
Perm wave techniques
Chemical straightening of the hair
Sodium hydroxide relaxers
Thio relaxers
Soft perm wave procedures
Products and procedure
Client protection and safety

3) 60 hours of technical instruction and 50 practical operations in hair color and bleaching, including but not limited to

Hair color
Permanent, demi & semi-permanent color
Allergy tests
Formulating color
Safety
Hair color techniques
Bleaching
Highlighting and low lighting
Weaving
Weaving techniques
Toning
Color correction
Color removal
Color neutralizing
Fillers

4) 20 hours of instruction and 80 practical operations in haircutting, including but not limited to

Proper use of cutting tools
Scissors
Razors
Thinning shears
Texturizing tools and techniques
Combs
Various comb styles and their purposes
Use of electrical clippers
The ergonomics of clipper cuts
Clipper styles
Fitting clipper sizes and shapes
Trimmers
Fitting the Trimmer shape and size
Clipper techniques on wet or dry hair
Cleaning and disinfection of clippers
Elevation cuts
Basic elevation cuts
Layer cuts
Angles and degrees
Safety in hair cutting
Blood spill precautions

5) 200 hours of technical instruction and practical operation in Shaving, including but not limited to 100 hours of technical instruction and 40 hours practical operation in the following

Preparation and performance
Preparing clients for shaving
Skin analysis
Shaving techniques
Facial massage
Post facial product application
Rolling cream massage

6) 200 hours of technical instruction in Health and Safety, including but not limited to 20 hours of technical instruction in Laws and Regulations

Barbering and Cosmetology Act
Boards Rules and Regulation

45 hours of technical instruction on Health and Safety

Chemicals in the work place
Material safety data sheets
Hazardous chemicals
Preventing injuries
Bacteriology
Communicable diseases
HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis

20 hours of technical instruction in Disinfection and Sanitation

Proper disinfection procedures non electrical tools
Proper disinfection of electrical tools
Proper disposal of cutting blades
Universal precautions
Personal Safety and Protections

Disinfection will be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of any and all instruments or equipment
15 hours of technical instruction in Anatomy and Physiology

Human Anatomy
Physiology
Physiology of the skin
Skin disorders and diseases

7) Students will also be educated in salon related subjects such as

Salon business
Professional ethics
Record keeping
Basic tax information

If you would like more information on our school or barbering program, please contact us or fill out the form on the side of the page. We will be happy to provide with the latest course information and answer any questions you have.

For a complete set of BBC (State of California) Rules and Regulations check out this link.

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