Program · Connecticut
A 1,000-hour hands-on barbering program — master cuts, fades, shape-ups, straight-razor and hot-towel shaves, and shop business — taught by experienced master barbers, with financial aid for those who qualify.
Overview
The Academy Di Capelli Barbering program is a 1,000-hour curriculum designed to prepare you to graduate confident, obtain your license, and excel as a barber. You'll learn every aspect of the craft — hair cutting, shape-ups, hair designs, straight razor and hot towel shaves, chemical procedures, shop ownership, and business relations — all under the close instruction of highly experienced master barbers.
Curriculum
| Content | Theory Hours | Clinic Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitation & Hygiene | 15 | 20 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 15 | 0 |
| Hair Care & Treatments | 10 | 50 |
| Hair Cutting, Styling & Shaving | 50 | 640 |
| Chemical Procedures | 30 | 100 |
| Skin Care, Facials & Manicuring | 15 | 30 |
| Business & Professional Relations | 10 | 10 |
| State Laws | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 150 | 850 |
Class Schedules
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuition & Cost
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $100 |
| Registration Fee | $400 |
| State Board Exam Fee (one-time) | $65 |
| Tuition | $15,700 |
| Books & Supplies (non-refundable) | $1,350 |
| Total | $17,615 |
Full Tuition Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Veteran Education Benefits also available for those who qualify.
Learn more about financial aid →Accreditation & Benefits
Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences — an independent accrediting commission.
Learn under highly experienced master barbers in a real, working barbershop setting.
Graduate ready not just to barber, but to run your own shop and build a client base.
We support every graduate with lifetime job placement assistance.
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