Barbering

Learn the art of barbering and prepare for the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners certification exam and apprentice license.

Barbering involves not only executing a precise haircut, but also performing any number of techniques to the face, scalp, beard and mustache. Barbers trim, cut, shape and taper hair using scissors, razors, clippers and combs. They also often provide facial hair maintenance, custom shaves and a number of grooming services, such as coloring hair, applying hair tonics and permanent waving. They massage the face and scalp and treat hair with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations.

• Day and evening classes are available for the one-year program (1,728 hours).
• Classes are held at Wake Tech's Public Safety Education Campus.
• After a minimum of one year of on-the-job training, the student is eligible to take the Registered Barber License examination.

Before signing up for Wake Tech's Barbering program, you must attend an online information session to learn about registration fees, admission requirements, books, kits, uniforms and the program schedule.

Email William Graham at [email protected] to reserve your spot for an online information session. Include your preferred date and the best email address where you can be reached. A link will be emailed to you before the information session begins.

All information sessions on the following dates are scheduled from 12 to 1 p.m.:

• December 1
• December 15
• January 5
• January 20
• February 2
• February 9
• February 26

Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.