Rule 47.
TABLE 47
Barber Training Curriculum
Topic | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
(a) Orientation: (i) History of barbering profession. (ii) Implements of barbering profession. | 10 | 0 |
(b) Safety and sanitation: (i) General, including and work stations. (ii) Infection control and diseases of hair, scalp, skin, nails, and glands. (iii) Implements, including sanitation, maintenance, and care. (iv) Laws and rules governing safety and sanitation. | 60 | 50 |
(c) Client services: (i) Composition, structure, and function of skin, hair, head, face, and neck. (ii) Analysis of bone structure, skin, and hair. (iii) Determination of services desired by client. (iv) Examination of client, including identification of potential disorders and diseases of the head, neck, and face and recommendation of appropriate follow up for medical evaluation. (v) Recommendation of services and follow-up maintenance. | 30 | These activities must be performed as part of the activities specified in subdivisions (d), (e), and (f) of this subrule. |
(d) Haircut and shave: (i) Hair cutting. (ii) Hair styling. (iii) Shaving, including the use of a clipper and a straight razor. (iv) Beard trimming. | 60 | 1,000 |
(e) Chemical services: (i) Shampooing and conditioning hair. (ii) Hair waving and relaxing. (iii) Hair coloring and lightening. | 15 | 125 |
(f) Additional services: (i) Skin care, including facials, massage, and therapy. (ii) Hair and scalp treatments, including preparations, massage, and therapy. (iii) Selling and servicing hairpieces. (iv) Eyebrow razor shaping. | 25 | 275 |
(g) Laws, rules, and regulations: (i) Governing the barber. (ii) Governing the barbershop. | 10 | 0 |
(h) Business management: (i) Ethics. (ii) Merchandising. (iii) Bookkeeping. (iv) Taxes. (v) Insurances. | 10 | 100 |
(i) Licensure examination preparation. | 5 | 25 |
225 | 1,575 |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.6047