PURPOSE: This rule establishes general requirements for barber school curriculum and teaching (instructor) requirements.

1. (1) Missouri barber schools shall provide a minimum of one thousand (1,000) hours of training over a period of not less than six (6) months. Apprenticeship training in Missouri shall provide a minimum of two thousand (2,000) hours of training for a period not to exceed five (5) years. The subjects and the minimum hours in each are listed in Columns A and B in this section. Column A Column B Minimum Hours Minimum Hours Subject Student Apprentice

   1. (A) History 5 10
   2. (B) Professional Image 5 10
   3. (C) Bacteriology 5 10
   4. (D) Sterilization, Sanitation, and Safe Work Practices 20 40
   5. (E) Implements, Tools, and Equipment 15 30
   6. (F) Properties and Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair 15 30
   7. (G) Treatment of Hair and Scalp 20 40
   8. (H) Facial Massage and Treatments 5 10
   9. (I) Shaving 35 70
   10. (J) Haircutting 425 850
   11. (K) Hairstyling 325 650
   12. (L) Mustache and Beard Design 5 10
   13. (M) Permanent Waving 30 60
   14. (N) Chemical Hair Relaxing and Soft Curl Permanents 30 60
   15. (O) Hair Coloring 30 60
   16. (P) Hairpieces 5 10
   17. (Q) Chemistry 5 10 20 CSR 2085-12
   18. (R) Anatomy and Physiology 5 10
   19. (S) Salesmanship and Establishment Management 5 10
   20. (T) State Law 10 20
2. (2) All barber students shall receive not less than one (1) hour of combined lectures and demonstrations each business day, excluding Saturday.

AUTHORITY: sections 328.090, 328.120 and 329.025(1), RSMo Supp. 2006.* Original rule filed Aug. 1, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008.

*Original authority: 328.090, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1949, 1951, 1981, 2005; 328.120, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1951, 1959, 1981, 1993, 1995, 2005; and 329.025, RSMo 2005.