Students are expected to complete 1500 hours of training in various areas of study required by state in order to obtain their license. It requires hard work, dedication, creativity, and talent. Together, all of these aspects will teach the student how to work and fulfill the needs of their clients once they have entered the real world. In Freshman year in HBC consists of a 3 phase exploratory program.
Students receive an introduction to skin and hair care.
They will have the opportunity to practice on mannequins as well as each other. After completing a rotation of all shops, the student will then select the trade of their choice. In Sophomore year is much more involved. Hair shaping, scalp massage, sanitation, pedicuring, and manicuring are just a few of the things they will experience. In Junior year , students will begin the production phase of their program.