Barbering Program
For barbers seeking both technical and business training, and eventually shop ownership
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Shore is more than just a beauty school
We’re not just about learning — we’re about having fun building a career and making memories we hope you’ll never forget!
Our goal is to prepare students for professional licensing and fulfilling careers in barbering or any of the various disciplines covered in their program. No matter what your experience level is, our instructors guide you step-by-step through your education.
Learn the art & business of barbering
- 1,000 hours of instruction in the art, science and business of barbering.
- Learn haircutting and styling using scissors, clippers and razors.
- Learn techniques for shaving, hot towel treatments, fades, and honing and stropping a razor.
- First 500 hours: learn barbering fundamentals through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice with mannequins and one another.
- Second 500 hours: transition to the clinic floor where you’ll continue building on basic skills while performing barbering services on live patrons.
- The barbering clinic is where theory meets practice, further developing your technical skills, speed, confidence, salesmanship, customer relations skills and professionalism.
After completing 500 hours of education, the NJ State Board will provide you a Student Work Permit, allowing you to work as a barber through your graduation.
Why Choose Shore Beauty School
Qualified
Instructors
Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through your education. They care about their students and want to help prepare you for life-long careers.
Fun &
Engaging
Our education is designed to be fun and engaging, with activities such as styling competitions, awards for exceptional performance and an annual themed charity hair show.
Hands-On
Experience
Working on live patrons in our clinic and learning salon business fundamentals will help put you on a path to long-term employment.
Possible Career Paths
Exciting job opportunities are available to barbering professionals in both good and bad economic times. While Shore cannot guarantee you employment, Shore has a strong track record of placing its graduates in a variety of barbering careers, including:
- Barber
- Hairstylist
- Barber shop owner
- Barbering instructor (with further education & licensing)
What you’ll learn
Your Barbering courses specialize in education, including techniques in:
- Haircutting and styling using scissors, clippers and razors
- Shaving
- Hot towel treatments
- Honing and stropping a razor
- Barbering business and shop ownership fundamentals
- New Jersey State Board barbering regulations
- Demonstrations from experienced barbers
Real World Experience
Part of Shore Beauty School’s mission is to prepare our barbering students for entry-level employment in barbering or related fields. Shore’s barbering courses and active student clinic provides our students the opportunity to practice and build their skills while performing services on live patrons. The school also encourages students, while training in the clinic, to build a book of business that can be taken with them to a job after graduating.
Additionally, you will learn Shear Success Business Fundamental, which Shore created as a practical supplement to the Barbering program. Shear Success teaches techniques in building a book of business, networking, marketing, client management and maximizing earnings.
- Experienced barbers may visit your class to demonstrate barbering techniques and to discuss barber shop management. Shore’s Barbering program is designed for those most serious about building a long-term barbering career and potentially owning their own shop.
- It’s not just about learning here. It’s about building a career in a fun and engaging manner that we hope you will never forget!
- The school also encourages students, while training in the clinic, to build a book of business that can be taken with them to a job after graduation.