Barber school in Maryland · Bel Air
Creativity, expression & entrepreneurship.
Enter the world of barbering and styling at our Maryland barber school, from clean fades to finished looks, and learn the business of running a chair or a shop.
Request info about barber school.
Just fill this out, and then admissions will reach out about barber/stylist, start dates, financial aid and a virtual tour.
Built for the barber chair.
At our barber school, the Barber/Stylist program blends barbering and hairstyling skills so you can serve a wide range of guests with confidence.
Training is hands-on in our salon, while theory happens online, so you’ll be ready to sit for the state board.
Your hybrid week
Foundations · Months 1–3
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In the building Wed & Thu · 21 DE hours at home (Sun–Sat)
Experience · Months 3–6
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In the building Tue, Fri & Sat · 14 DE hours at home (Sun–Thu)
In the building, 8:45am–4:30pm DE (Distance Education) at home, on your schedule
At a glance
Curriculum
What you’ll learn in barber school.
- Clipper & shear cutting
- Fades, tapers & detailing
- Beard, neckline & brow trims
- Men’s styling with Aveda Men
- Guest care & consultation
- Shop business & entrepreneurship
- State board preparation
Careers
Where barber school can take you.
After graduation, industry days, job placement assistance and a strong local salon network help you take the next step. Although we can’t guarantee employment, we’ll always be in your corner.
- Barber/stylist
- Barber shop manager or owner
- Salon manager or owner
- Platform artist
- Instructor
- Educational director for a product manufacturer
- Consultant / trainer
- State board member or inspector
Tuition & costs
What it costs.
Ways to pay
Invest in your future.
Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify. File your FAFSA with our school code 016012, or spread your cost out with a monthly payment plan.
Monthly payment plan
Pay as you go instead of all at once:
You can also ask admissions about combining a payment plan with financial aid.
Start dates
Pick your first day.
December 22, 2026Graduates Jun 27, 2027
May 11, 2027Graduates Nov 5, 2027
September 28, 2027Graduates Apr 4, 2028
Day program, hybrid format. Graduation dates are estimates based on full-time attendance.
Your chair is waiting.
First, talk with admissions. Then take a virtual tour and find the start date that fits your life.