Barber Stylist
Master of Modern Grooming & Classic Craftsmanship
Wondering whether to focus on traditional barbering skills or modern trends? Our barber stylist program combines the best of both worlds! Learn traditional barbering techniques and master the latest trends to deliver sharp, sophisticated results. Become a highly skilled, client-focused grooming expert with a passion for precision, style, and helping people look and feel their best.
As a barber stylist student, you’ll specialize in tailored haircuts, razor-sharp fades, beard sculpting, and luxury grooming experiences (like coloring and perming hair) that go beyond traditional barbering. Whether it’s a classic cut or a bold new look, barbering stylists provide confidence-building transformations that enhance every client’s personal style.
Barber Stylist Program Overview
Gain traditional barbering skills and master modern techniques through our 1500 course hour barbering stylist program (completed within 55 weeks). As a student at our barber school in Idaho, you’ll learn:
- Classic barbering practices like haircuts and shaving
- Facial hair grooming and beard sculpting
- Modern hair cutting, styling and chemical treatments
- Hair color application and chemistry
- Safety and sanitation
- Beauty-related laws and ethics
Through a combination of classroom instructions and hands-on experience, you’ll have the opportunity to both build your own grooming and styling expertise while gaining confidence as a teacher — all while helping your students develop the foundational skills they need to succeed in the industry.
Build Your Own Brand As A Barber Stylist
Through Nathan Layne Barbershop Academy’s barber stylist program, you’ll gain so much more than a basic education in barbering and styling. You’ll learn the expert grooming and styling techniques AND business management skills necessary for success.
In addition preparing students for the licensing exam, students also learn skills like:
- Financial management
- Business planning
- Business management
- Professional networking
- Branding and marketing promotion
- Growing a customer base
- Effective communication
After completing your education at our barber school in Twin Falls, you’ll be prepared to tackle the challenges of barbering and styling, business management or ownership, and create your own future.
Barber Stylist Career Paths After Graduation
As a student in our barber stylist program, you’ll benefit from our connections to an extensive professional network of salons, spas, and industry partners. Your future job opportunities could include:
- Barber stylist
- Barbershop/hair salon owner or manager
- Barbering and hairstyling instructor
- Brand representative or sales person
- Retail sales
- Industry writer, blogger, or social media influencer in barbering and hairstyling
With our salon-based education, you aren’t just practicing techniques — you’re gaining valuable customer service skills and beginning to build your client base during barber school. You’ll graduate ready to hit the ground running with your own starter book of business.
Find Yourself With A Career That’s Always in Style
Becoming a barber stylist is a versatile, high-demand career you can be truly excited about. If you’ve got a strong sense of aesthetics, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to helping others look and feel their best — you owe it to yourself to find out what this career path could look like for you. Reach out to learn more about our barber stylist program and see how Nathan Layne Barbershop Academy can help you find a community and career where you can thrive!
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