(1) introduction consisting of:
- (a) history of barbering; and
- (b) an overview of the barber curriculum;
(2) personal, client, and shop safety including:
- (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;
- (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and
- (c) health risks to the barber;
(3) business and shop management including:
- (a) developing a clientele;
- (b) professional image;
- (c) professional ethics;
- (d) professional associations;
- (e) public relations; and
- (f) advertising;
(4) legal issues including:
- (a) malpractice liability;
- (b) regulatory agencies; and
- (c) tax laws;
- (5) human immune system;
(6) diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp including:
- (a) bacteriology;
- (b) sanitation;
- (c) sterilization;
- (d) decontamination; and
- (e) infection control;
- (7) implements, tools, and equipment for barbering;
- (8) first aid;
- (9) anatomy;
- (10) science of barbering;
- (11) chemistry for barbering;
- (12) analysis of the hair and scalp;
- (13) properties of the hair, skin, and scalp;
(14) basic hairstyling and hair cutting including:
- (a) draping;
- (b) clipper variations;
- (c) scissor cutting; and
- (d) wet and thermal styling;
- (15) shaving and razor cutting;
- (16) mustache and beard design;
- (17) elective topics; and
- (18) Barber Examination review.
Under Subsection 58-11a-302(3)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a barber school shall consist of 1,000 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:
KEY: barber, cosmetologist, cosmetologist/barber, esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, nail technician, eyelash and eyebrow technician
Date of Last Change: March 24, 2025
Notice of Continuation: January 10, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-11a-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)