Higher Image Hair Studio
Course Curriculum
The curriculum below reflects the official paperwork for Higher Image's barber apprenticeship, including Milady coursework and approved shop training.
Three Milady coursework phases plus one on-the-job training phase.
- 150 official Milady contact hours
- Orientation, science, and hair care topics
- State licensing preparation included
- 2,000 total minimum work-process hours
- Client services, sanitation, records, and payments
- Shop operations and chemical work included
Phase Breakdown
Official learning outline by phase
Expand each phase to review the official topics, contact hours, work processes, and documentation standards.
Phase 1 Milady Orientation Official related instruction covering orientation and professional readiness from the Milady coursework outline.
Objectives
- Study barbering history and professional development
- Build life skills and communication habits
- Strengthen professional image expectations
- Document the first 40 related instruction hours
Official Topics
- Barbering History and Professional Development
- Life Skills
- Your Professional Image
- Communicating for Success
Practice / Documentation
- Professional communication exercises
- Image and workplace conduct review
- Orientation documentation
Hours & Review
40 hours
Related instruction review covering orientation topics and professional expectations.
Phase 2 Milady General Science Official related instruction in infection control, anatomy, hair and scalp science, chemistry, and electricity.
Objectives
- Apply infection-control principles and practices
- Understand anatomy, physiology, and skin structure
- Learn the properties of the hair and scalp
- Review the chemistry and electricity basics used in barbering
Official Topics
- Infection Control: Principles and Practices
- General Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin Structure and Growth
- Properties of the Hair and Scalp
- Basics of Chemistry
- Basics of Electricity
Practice / Documentation
- Sanitation and infection-control workflow
- Hair and scalp observation
- Science fundamentals review
Hours & Review
72 hours
Knowledge check on sanitation, science, and foundational barber theory.
Phase 3 Milady Hair Care Official related instruction in hair design, shampoo services, conditioning, and state licensing preparation.
Objectives
- Understand principles of hair design
- Perform shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning correctly
- Prepare for the state licensing examination
- Complete the final related instruction segment
Official Topics
- Principles of Hair Design
- Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning
- Preparation for State Licensing Examination
Practice / Documentation
- Design consultation review
- Shampoo and conditioning procedure
- Licensing exam study preparation
Hours & Review
38 hours
Final related instruction review and licensing preparation check.
Phase 4 On-The-Job Training Official work-process schedule for barber apprenticeship services and shop operations.
Objectives
- Complete the approved work-process schedule in a live shop setting
- Build service skill under supervision
- Document practical experience across technical and shop duties
- Reach the official 2,000 on-the-job training hour minimum
Official Topics
- Haircutting, beard work, and razor services
- Sanitation, setup, and workstation maintenance
- Client consultation, records, and payments
- Shop operations, supplies, and business support
- Hair care, chemical work, and massage services
Practice / Documentation
- Supervised client services
- Daily sanitation and shop operations
- Work-process hour tracking
Hours & Review
2,000 hours
Supervisor review of documented work processes, service performance, and completed hours.