Barber Crossover Program in Escondido & San Diego County
Already a licensed California cosmetologist? Add clipper work, fades and straight-razor shaving to your skills and earn your barber license in as little as 5 weeks.
- 200hours required
- 5 wksas little as
- 33 schedule options
- 2017Founded, family-owned
- 5–10 PMEvening classes, Monday to Friday
- 4.6From 100+ Google reviews
- 40+ yrsCombined instructor experience
How long does barber crossover school take?
California requires 200 hours of training before you can take the state board exam. Pick a schedule and a start month to see roughly when you could be exam-ready.
Estimate based on the published schedule. Exact start dates and calendars are confirmed with admissions.
What you will learn
A balanced mix of theory, live demos and hands-on practice, first on mannequins and then on real clients in our student salon.
- 01
Clipper cutting & fades
Tapers, skin fades and blends that set barbers apart.
- 02
The art of shaving
Straight-razor shaves, hot towels and beard design.
- 03
Skin care for men
Facials and grooming services that round out your menu.
- 04
Health, safety & barber laws
Sanitation and the California rules specific to barbering.
- 05
Professionalism & service
Building a barber clientele alongside your salon guests.
- 06
State board prep
Get ready for the California barber written exam.
Double your skills. Double your book.
- 100% hands-on training with real clients
- Instructors with 40+ years of combined experience
- Day, part-time and night schedules
- Written state board exam prep built in
- Job placement help through our salon & shop network
- Family-owned, with financial aid for those who qualify
Where this license can take you
- $47,720mean yearly wage for barbers in California
- 200hours to cross over from cosmetology
- 5 wksas little as, full time at SCCBB
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Earnings vary with experience, location, tips and clientele.
- Barbershops
- Salons offering barbering
- Booth rental
- Your own shop
- Men's grooming lounges
- Education
Enrollment requirements
Tap each one you already have. That is your checklist for enrollment day.
What students & guests say
Best barber school in San Diego!... Organized school, instructors always professional, they teach you how to obtain your barber license without failure.Oliver W.Barbering graduate
He fully explained the process and went over my needs in detail. Any questions he had were answered promptly by the instructors on the floor.Kenny H.Salon guest
As a student here I love SCCBB... The teachers are attentive, the work is good and everybody is working every day to be a better stylist.Javier M.Student
Barber crossover questions, answered
Barber Crossover program FAQs
Have a question we did not cover? Call (442) 277-5847 or book a campus tour.
Who is the Barber Crossover program for?
Licensed California cosmetologists who want to add a barber license so they can offer shaving, clipper work and other barber services.
How long is the crossover program?
The crossover is 200 hours. At SCCBB that is about 5 weeks full time or 8 weeks part time or at night.
What do I need to bring?
A copy of your valid California cosmetology license, a photo ID and your Social Security card.
Is there an exam?
Yes. After the program you take the California barber written exam, and our training includes exam prep.
Do you offer night classes for the crossover?
Yes. Our night schedule runs Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 PM, so you can keep working in the salon while you add your barber license.
Can I tour the school before I enroll?
Yes. Visit our Escondido campus, see the barber floor, meet the instructors and ask anything. Call or book a tour online.
Is SCCBB a good option if I live in San Diego?
Many of our students commute from San Diego and North County along the I-15. See drive times and routes on our Barber School Near San Diego page.
Start your barber crossover career this season.
Tour the campus, meet the instructors and get your schedule and financial aid questions answered in one visit.