Student Program
A tradition at Himmy’s Barbershop is our Student Program. Since the beginning, we have given opportunities to young ladies and gentlemen that want to learn the Art of Barbering and become licensed professionals in the State of Pennsylvania. We have been able to give opportunities to many barbers in Central PA who have went on to become barbers, barber managers, as well as shop owners all throughout Lebanon and surrounding areas.
The program teaches students a multitude of skills, including barber techniques in cutting, fading, shears, razors/shaving, clippers/trimming, beard work, and many other skills that pertain to the service of barbering. Quality customer service is one of the most important characteristics we hope to teach along the way. Furthermore, communication, booking appointments, clientele building, clientele comfortability, social media and word of mouth advertising are very important tools in the industry.
The program follows state guidelines through the State Board of Barber Examiners. Their guidelines are that the student must complete 1250 hours within nine months. After the hours are complete, the student must pass two state tests. One is a Practical or “hands on”, the other is a theory which is a “written” test. After passing these two tests, you will become professionally licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
Through the time spent in the program, you will prepare yourself for the testing using the Milady Barbering Standard textbook. The textbook, workbook, and test book will be provided with your student kit, which will include everything that a barber would need on and in their station, listed in the Code of the State Board of Barber Examiners. Students will be given all the latest technology such as tools and supplies to have for day to day use. The Milady Barbering Standard has all the information needed to pass the test and prepare you to start your career.
For more information please email us at himmysbarbershop@gmail.com or contact us on one of our social media accounts with Facebook or Instagram.