Barbering vs. Cosmetology: Choosing the Right Career Path
Train for Your Career in Barbering or Cosmetology, With IBMC College
Are you interested in training for a career in cosmetology or barbering? If you are interested in pursuing one of these great career paths, IBMC College, with three Colorado campus locations, has the training programs you need. IBMC College offers programs for both cosmetology and barbering, and programs are designed to be completed in less than a year! Choose the path that’s right for you – barbering or cosmetology – and IBMC College will provide you with the hands-on training to get started in your chosen career path. Train for your career in Barbering or Cosmetology, with training from IBMC College!
What Does a Barber Do?
Barbers specialize in the practice of hairstyling, beard shaving, and trimming. Barbers offer hairstyling services such as haircuts and blow drying, as well as shaving and trimming of the beard.
What Does a Cosmetologist Do?
Cosmetologists are specialists in the art and science of hair care, skincare and nails. Cosmetologists style and color all types of hair, provide manicures and pedicures, apply makeup, and perform skin care services
What Will I Learn in a Barbering Program?
At IBMC College, our Barbering program provides the practical training needed to provide hairdressing, hairstyling, and shaving services. IBMC’s program is designed to provide students with the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary for entry-level positions as a Barber or in a related career field.
Students in the Barbering program at IBMC College learn:
- Treatment of Hair & Scalp
- Haircutting
- Hairstyling
- Chemical Hair Services
- Hair Coloring & Hair Tinting
- Facial Massage & Treatments
- Shaving
- Salon and Business Skills
- Proper disinfection, cleaning, and safe working practices
- Management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship
What Will I Learn in a Cosmetology Program?
The Cosmetology Program at IBMC College provides comprehensive training in haircutting, hair coloring, hairstyling, makeup artistry, and manicuring techniques. Every student enrolled in IBMC’s Cosmetology program receives a stocked starter kit, loaded with premium tools and materials for hair, nail, makeup, and skincare training. Cosmetology students receive hands-on practice in our Student Beauty Services Clinic; work experience which is invaluable in preparing students for the State Board Examination and a successful career in the beauty industry.
Students in the Cosmetology program at IBMC College learn:
- Haircoloring
- Haircutting & Styling
- Chemical Texture
- Hair Care & Treatments
- Makeup Application
- Facials and Skin Care
- Nail Technology
- Application of Artificial Nails
- Salon and Business Skills
- Proper disinfection, cleaning, and safe working practices
- Management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship
Cosmetology or Barbering: Which One Is Right for You?
Whether you choose to pursue a barbering career, or a career in cosmetology, IBMC College is here to help you find the right path for you. IBMC College’s Cosmetology and Barbering programs provide you with the hands-on, technical skills training and professional instruction you need to enter these great career paths. With locations in Longmont, Greeley, and Fort Collins, Colorado, IBMC College is designed for students just like you. IBMC’s Cosmetology and Barbering programs are enrolling now – Call us at (800) 495-2669 or click here to get started today!
