The Elite Academy of Beauty Arts provides several courses through distance learning along with its in-class training in hairdressing, nail technology and cosmetology. Instruction is delivered through audio and video technologies. Barber course topics include blow drying techniques, permanent waving, finger waving, hair relaxing, hair coloring, blunt cuts, uniform cuts, shampooing and conditioning, hair and scalp physiology, hair design principles and curling techniques. An examination preparation course for state licensing in cosmetology also is available.
Elite Academy of Beauty Arts
426 Kings Hwy.
Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-998-9387
beautysalonschool.com
The Stratford Career Institute offers a career diploma in cosmetology and aesthetics that includes barber training. Coursework is delivered through correspondence print materials, DVDs and online examinations. The cost of tuition covers all materials as well as shipping and handling fees. Course topics include infection control, scalp and hair properties, shampooing and conditioning, hair cutting, wet hairstyling, finger waving, braiding, hair extensions, wigs, chemical texture methods, hair coloring, hair enhancements and business skills. This program also includes training in skin care, nail technology, massage therapy, and professional development.
Stratford Career Institute
1 Champlain Commons, Unit 3
P.O. Box 1560
St. Albans, VT 05478-5560
800-363-0058
scitraining.com
Modern Salon Learning provides a wide range of barber courses through online learning. Courses are tailored to basic, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Coursework is delivered through web-based streaming video and audio as well as worksheet materials that are downloaded online. Students have up to three months to complete the course from the date of enrollment. Course options include hair coloring, hair cutting techniques and various hair styling methods, such as bangs, braids, weaves, and formal designs.
Modern Salon Learning
400 Knightbridge Pkwy.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-634-4379
modernsalonlearning.com