The F.A.D.E.D Foundation provides
industry-recognized barber training programs designed to help individuals affected by incarceration gain skills, stability, and long-term employment.
Barber I
750 hours of training
Includes hair/scalp treatments
Hair coloring and temporary rinses
Basic facial + foundational haircutting techniques
Meets state requirements under 18VAC41-20-220
Tuition Cost*:
$10,000 (Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)
*Additional $250 fee for online instruction
Master Barber Program
Requires an additional 250 hours of school training in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220.
Covers “advanced” curriculum items, including:
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Styling hair with a hand dryer
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Thermal waving
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Permanent waving with chemicals
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Relaxing the hair
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Lightening or toning the hair
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Hairpieces and wigs
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Waxing Available to individuals who have already completed the 1,100-hour Barber I program.
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Completion of this training makes students eligible for the Master Barber license.
Tuition Cost*:
$2,500
(Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)
*Additional $250 fee for online instruction
Dual Barber Program
The 1,000-hour dual program covers all topics in both barbering and master barbering.
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Students who complete the program are eligible to become
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Master Barbers after passing the state examinations.
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Must be completed through an approved barber school.
Provides a direct pathway to apply for the Master Barber license upon completion of all 1,500 training hours.
Tuition Cost*:
$12,500 (Includes application fee, student barber kit, textbook & CD)
*Additional $250 fee for online instruction