Question 1

1. HOW MANY HOURS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE BARBER COURSE?

Accepted Answer

Class A Barbering requires that you attend a minimum of 1000 hours.

Question 2

2. APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG MUST I ATTEND IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE COURSE?

Accepted Answer

You can complete the barber course in 11 months if you attend full time. You have the option of attending full time as well as part time. The time that it will take you in order to complete the course is calculated by how many hours you are able to attend per week in order to reach the required 1000 class hours. School hours are available 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday-Thursday

Question 3

3. WHEN CAN I ENROLL?

Accepted Answer

Bronx Barber College has open enrollment. You can begin classes on any Monday of the month.

Question 4

4. WILL I HAVE TO PAY THE ENTIRE TUITION TO START?

Accepted Answer

You may start classes with a payment of $1000, and make monthly payments thereafter.

Question 5

5. AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE, WHERE DO I TAKE THE EXAM?

Accepted Answer

There is a written as well as a practical exam, and you can take them at the following locations:

Written Exam at
THE ATRIUM
1155 Westmreland, Suite 110
El Paso TX 79925

Practical Exam at
4171 N. Mesa, Suite 104A
El Paso TX 79902

Question 6

6. IF I FAIL THE EXAM, DO I HAVE TO RETURN TO A BARBER COLLEGE?

Accepted Answer

At Bronx Barber College, if you fail the exam, you must take the exam again. You can immediately apply for re-examination. Going back to school for a refresher course is also an option.

Question 7

7. WHAT WILL THE EXAM ENTAIL?

Accepted Answer

You will perform the following procedures: Shave, Facial, Shampoo, and Haircut.

Additionally, you will need to demonstrate your chemical knowledge by performing certain procedures on a mannequin.

There will also be a written portion of the exam. It is a timed 90 minute, 85 question written exam that requires a 70% to pass successfully.

Question 8

8. CAN I CUT HAIR FOR A DONATION OR TIPS WHILE I WAIT TO TAKE MY EXAM?

Accepted Answer

The law specifically states that you cannot perform acts of barbering in a licensed establishment without a barbers license.

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