Stewart’s Barber Academy

2024-2025
55 Wintonbury mall, Park Ave Bloomfield, CT

Mission Statement

Stewart’s Barber Academy (SBA) mission is to:
● Prepare students for the Connecticut State Licensing Board.
● To provide a complete educational and training program that includes all services that may be requested by the clientele of professional barbershops.
● To provide an educational and training program designed to attain occupational
competency, which will lead to gainful employment.
● To provide an early introduction to the fundamentals of the student’s chosen field. This will enhance the opportunity for occupational competency.
● To provide practical experience whenever possible through cooperative programs
with business, industry, and government, so students will have maximum advantages of a viable learning experience.

School Staff and Title

Everton L. Stewart

CEO, Owner Operator/Instructor

Description of Faculty

The barbershop spans 1,870 square feet and includes four suites, one break room, and one bathroom. The
main floor is equipped with seven barber chairs and two washing sinks.

PROGRAMS

Program Objectives: To teach the fundamentals of the barber curriculum under the State of
Connecticut Occupations Code.

Licensing Requirements: Students must complete state-mandated hours and pass required
state licensing exams (written and practical). This program is 1000 clock hours- 34 weeks in
length based upon a 30-hour week. The actual length of calendar months depends on each
student’s ability to attain these hours promptly

BARBERCOLLEGE/BARBERSCHOOL CURRICULUM

The following curriculum will be required for a Registered Barber:

1. Hygiene and Sanitation: Sanitation, sterilization, hygiene, lighting, and ventilation……………….10hours (classroom) 

2. Related Sciences: Study of the basic sciences including the physiology of the hand, arm, head, and face, applying to areas in which barber work is done. Structure of hair and nails, anatomy, osteology, neurology, myology, and skin histology, recognition of conditions and abnormalities, sterilization, bacteriology, sanitation……………….50hours (classroom)

3. Shaving: Students learn the fundamentals of shaving, positions, and strokes. The application of these fundamentals is practiced through the preparation of the patron’s face…………………50hours(clinical)

4. Barber Chemistry: Specialized subject in the chemistry of cosmetic products used in the
barber field. Includes studying the basic theory of molecular structure, simple organic
chemistry, and the application of various compounds to cold waving, hair relaxers, chemical
processing, shampoos, rinses, dyes, and various hair preparations………50hours (classroom)

5. Shop Management: Designed for people interested in managing and owning a salon.
Topics included are local, state, and federal regulations, mathematics, accounting and taxes,
inventory control, customer relations, salesmanship, advertising, record-keeping, and
equipment and time management utilization……………………………..20hours (classroom)

6. Salesmanship and Product Knowledge……………………………10hours (classroom)

7. Hairstyling: Study in styling hair, shampooing, hair design, scalp massage, curling,
brushing, combing, reconditioning hair, thermal pressing, iron curling, and hairpiece fitting
and care………………………………………………..400hours(clinical)

8. Haircutting: Fundamentals in haircutting for both males and females. Important steps for
a complete basic haircut. Procedures for cutting hair with clippers, shears, and razors.
Manipulative skills are developed in correct methods of razor and scissor hair
shaping………………………………………………400 hours (clinical)

9. Shop Department: This course will teach the manner of conducting oneself or behavior in
the shop. Also, dramatization of situations, that will come up in a shop, will be discussed.
Finally, conversational English for the shop will be reviewed as well as telephone techniques
and proper greeting of patrons…………10 hours (classroom)

Classroom Hours: 150 hours
Clinical Hours: 850 hours
Total Number of Hours: 1000 hours

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and PROCEDURES

The Admissions Department at SBA is tasked with ensuring that qualified potential students are
admitted to SBA while meeting the mission of SBA.

Requirements

● At least 18 years of age or beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance.
● Government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or state photo i.d.) and
social security card.
● Completion of Enrollment Application, participation in an entrance interview, and
provision of accurate and current contact information.
● Disclosing a criminal background and physical limitations may be a barrier to
employment.

Procedures

The Admissions, Student Services, Financial Aid, and Education Department are available upon
reasonable notice to any prospective or enrolled student during SBA’s normal administrative
working hours to assist in obtaining information about SBA, including its barber program,
Financial assistance, percentages for completion, licensure, placement, security policies, and
crime statistics. Before admitting a prospective student to SBA, all prospective students may take
a tour of the SBA campus. In addition, Admissions Representatives have individual meetings
with the prospect, during which the representatives conduct an interview and share information
about the barber program and its costs.