Barbering
Welcome to your Master Barber Career
As a leader in the industry Lily Gray Academy has developed an innovative hybrid program is like no other, this program is designed for those who want to start their career one step further with this highly in depth, high impact course. This hybrid program focuses on mastering and perfecting shear cuts, clipper cuts, advanced fades, beard design, hot shaves and other skills that will help you become a professionally trained Alberta Licensed Journeymen Barber. Being a hybrid program you have the flexibility on training on campus as well as in a barbershop with practical training with highly educated professionals.
Once your seat is secured, a tool bag will be put together for you that includes all the tools you need. A tripod mannequin holder and grooming products are also included to complete workshops.
The Program’s duration for Term One is four weeks, completed Monday – Saturday
In Term One students performances are evaluated in theory work by means of completing your study guide, quizzes, and exams. Once successfully completing Term One, you will be able to move forward and complete the term two.
Once successfully completing both term one and two of the Program you will leave Lily Gray Academy with a fully recognized certificate the fundamentals of Barbering.
You will have the confidence and advanced skills to become an Alberta Licensed Journeyman Barber.
Students can expect to learn a variety of hands-on technical skills as well as an extensive coverage of the following topics:
1. The History of Barbering
2. Life Skills – Human Relations
3. Infection Control, First Aid and Microbiology
4. Hair Theory
5. Cutting tools and Essentials
6. Treatment of the Hair and Scalp
7. Shampoo and Condition guest experience
8. Hair Care Product Knowledge
9. Styling tools and essentials
10. Texturizing Techniques
11. Cutting guest experience
12. Barbershop Experience
13. Cutting Guest Experience
14. Hair Theory
15. Hair Care
16. Hair Care Product Knowledge
17. Men’s Facial Treatments
18. Straight Razor Shaving
19. Beard Design and grooming
20. Foundational Hair cutting and Styling
21. Tapered Cuts and Fades
22. Styling guest experience
23. Shaving and beard design service
24. Hair Tattooing
17. The Business of Barbering
Program Outline - Term 1
Barber Fundamentals – 2 weeks
The Theory portion is done independently and can be on campus or off. You will have a study guide in which you will fill out to help you master your knowledge on all the technical lingo. A test will be given at the end of each module and a passing mark of 70% will be needed to go on.
Total Hour Credits – 80
Program Outline - Term 2
Barber Internship – 5 weeks
This will take place on and off campus. You will review the fundamentals with a focus on hands on practical training, with a mannequin then moving into learning on live models provided by yourself as well as Lily Gray Academy.
For this portion you will need to gather as many models as you can. The model fee is $15.00 per model
On site Schedule
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00pm
Total Hour Credits – 240
Program Outline - Term 3
ADVANCED Fundamentals – 2 weeks
After completing Term One and Term Two, you will be heading back to the books on or off campus for more theory including advanced cutting focusing on fades, hot shaves, and beard trims.
Total Hour Credits – 80
Program Outline - Term 4
ADVANCED Internship – 5 weeks
The Final Term of this program is comprised with the majority of hands on practical training with live models and theory review. During the last term you will be advancing the skills you have learned in the previous tiers to become confident and ready for your government practical and theoretical exams.
On campus Schedule
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Total Hour Credits – 240
Masters of Barbering course
Enrolment dates: 650 hours
Pay in 4 Plan
1st Payment of $3495.00 due 2 weeks before Term 1 start date
2nd Payment of $1233.00 due 1st day of Term 2
3rd Payment of $1233.00 due 1st day of Term 3
4th Payment of $1233.00 due 1st day of Term 4
Please contact the admissions advisor for details
Tuition Breakdown
Enrollment Fee – $500
The Barber Tool Bag – $1,695
Tuition – $5,500
Total – $7,194
Enrollment Fee is Non-Refundable.
Due 2 weeks before class starts
We accept E- Transfer and Credit Card payments.
Do I get a Certificate?
Upon completion of the full Masters in Barbering Program, you will receive a certificate from Lily Gray Academy
Reprinting of certificate is available for $25.00
Will I obtain my Journeymen license upon completion of the Masters in Barbering program?
After successfully completing the Masters in Barbering program along with completing 1000hours of on-the-job training as a registered apprentice and passing Government theoretical and practical exams you will become an Alberta Licensed Journeyman Barber.
I have absolutely NO Experience in Barbering, I have never cut anyone’s hair, can I still take the Masters in Barbering?
Yes, this program is designed for complete beginners wishing to become employable barbers. There are no entry requirements. To take this program you must be over the age of 17 and have a basic understanding of English in order to communicate with your educator and to read and write in English.
CLASS AVAILABILITY – CLASSES WILL FILL UP QUICKLY, RESERVE YOUR SEAT
$7,194
14 Weeks
BARBER TOOL BAG INCLUDED