Program Overview
Our students have the unique opportunity to learn from the best in the beauty industry, Our Barber educator leaders use cutting-edge hair care and technology in a real-world salon environment. See The Elaine Sterling difference for yourself! Creativity meets design. We want to foster your talent to develop the next generation of rock star Barberists!
Total Program Length
1500 total hours
Full-time day: 10 months
Part-time day: 15.6 months
Part-time evening: 18.75 months
Full-Time Day Program
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Part-Time Day Program
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
Part-Time Evening Program
Monday – Thursday 6pm-10pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 4:30pm
Full-Time HYBRID Day Program
On campus & Online:
Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:30pm plus 15.5 hours online weekly. Click here to learn more about our Hybrid program.
Tuition: $18,600
Kit, Book and Supplies: $1,775
Total: $20,375
ESI offers tuition payment plans and offer federal financial aid. Tuition and registration payments can be made online in our tuition payment section of our website. More information can be found about financial aid and tuition on our Financial Aid page.
Curriculum
Intro to barbering
- Innovative Artistry (sciences, haircutting and styling)
- Barbering including hair design, facial treatments, waxing, tweezing, makeup and more
- Nail Care
- Salon & Barbering Business
Hair Cutting & Shaping
Shampooing & Conditioning
Men’s & Women’s Hair Designs
Hairstyling
Texture Styling
Layering
Chemical Waving
& Relaxing
Tools (shears, clippers, razor, curling iron, blow dryer, etc.)
Hair Coloring
Color Retouch
Highlighting with Foils
Relaxers
Weaving and Slicing
Balayage Techniques
Chemical Waving
Basic Barbering
Nail Care (manicure, pedicure, acrylics etc.)
Makeup
Hair Removal
Basic Facials
Waxing
Massage Techniques
Portfolio Building
State Board Prep
CPR/AED Certification
And Much More
Program Objectives
The objective of the Barbering program is to develop in the student the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary for success in the Barbering industry and profession. To provide a content-rich curriculum that meets State, National and International requirements in theory, lab, and clinical experience, and that prepares students to confidently enter the industry ready to work. To train students to critically think as they assess and address the individual needs of each client. The goal of this program is to qualify and equip the student with the tools, experience, and confidence necessary to pass the State of Georgia Licensing Examination and to assure the student is the top candidate for future employers or business opportunities.
Student Kit
Students will receive the following:
- Apple iPad
- Milady Barbering textbooks
- CIMA online learning platform access
- CanvasMe access
- Qnity platform access
- Barbering kit
- ESI Jacket
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
State Board Requirements
The curriculum for students in a school of barbering for a complete course of at least nine (9) Months totaling fifteen hundred (1500) hours of training shall be as follows:
| (b) | When a student has completed 280 hours in the above curriculum, the licensed instructor shall complete a statement to be directed to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, signed by the licensed instructor, and the student (and properly notarized) stating the student is now prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on live subjects. After completion of the first 280 hours of training, the curriculum shall be as follows:
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Barbering Student Kit
Students will receive the following:
- Apple iPad
- Milady Barbering textbooks
- CIMA online learning platform access
- CanvasMe access
- Qnity platform access
- Barbering kit
- ESI Jacket
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
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