Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet

Director:

Lawrence J. Avara, is following the family footsteps. Lawrence is a master barber and an accredited platform artist who has conducted workshops and seminars throughout the East Coast, including the New York hair show. Because of his teaching skills, Mr. Avara was selected from twenty six applicants to represent American Crew Product line and was trained in Colorado. Mr. Avara still conducts seminars for American Crew and the Andis companies.

Founder:

Simon V. Avara, CEO, former president of Maryland State Barber Board and National President of Barbers Examiner - First Marylander elected to that office - Secretary Treasurer of International Barbers School Association - Founder/Chairman of Maryland Hair Designers Association - Charter Member of International Guess Artists. Mr. Avara has demonstrated his cutting and hair styling skills and conducted seminars from Vermont to Las Vegas for America's leading hair care companies such as Clairol, Oster, and Roffler-Framesi of Italy.

Dundalk Avenue Location:

Mr. Simon V. Avara purchased this existing school in Dundalk in 1970. In April 1990 we changed the name of this school to "Avara's Academy of Hair Design".

Convenient Location:

Our school is conveniently located in East Baltimore off of I-95, very accessible by car and public transportation via the number 10 bus. We provide free parking in our lot for our students. Please call for details.

Staff:

All of our teachers are licensed master barbers and have shop experiences besides their credentials. They are required to attend seminars yearly to keep abreast of the latest trends and styles.

Graduates:

Many of our graduates have gone on to own and operate shops all over the United States. As well, many of our graduates represent the industry's largest product manufacturers as instructional educators. Avara’s Academy of Hair Design students and graduates have won more State and National Hair Styling Competitions than any Barber Styling School in the Tri-State area. Starting in 1965 John Scordo won The United States Student Competition, this was the first time a Marylander achieved this honor. Since then our students have gone on to win many other competitions.

BARBER SHOW WASHINGTON, DC

Harry White 1^st prize

Mike Buckmaster 2^nd prize

Robert Dozier 3^rd prize

NATIONAL BARBER SHOW NEW YORK CITY

World Wide Student Haircutting Competition

Paul Micholiski 3^rd prize

Albert N. Cook 4^th runner-up

HAIR CUTTING CHAMPION

Washington – Maryland – Virginia Barbarama

June Rossmeier 1^st prize

WORLD WIDE MEN’S HAIRPIECE CONTEST

Sam Lamantia 3^rd prize

Our graduate who has won the most competitions is Giuseppe Castellano. His awards include United States Championship for five consecutive years. He owns Giuseppe’s Hair Studio, Inc., 2616 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234.

These are just a few of our student’s who have gone on to win awards throughout the United States.

Educational Programs:

All students are required to complete 1200 hours of training as designated by the Maryland State laws. Our courses include a complete basic barbering program, hair cutting/styling for male and female clients, color and perming, and theory under our prescribed text book. Our student/teacher ratio is 6-1. We have trained more Barber Stylists than any school in the tri-state area.

The Professional Barbers:

There are a variety of professional and personal benefits available to young men and women who choose to enter the barbering profession. Basically, the potential in earnings depends on individual initative. Barbering is one of the oldest professions known to man but it was only within the last 300 years that barbers stopped performing surgical and dental services. Today's barber is a trained specialist who may often own a shop, thus being an independent businessman or businesswoman. A barber contacts customers from all walks of life and people with interest and aptitude will find pleasant, profitable work in the barbering profession.

Learn Barbering:

Day and evening classes arranged to suit your needs

Easy payment plans

Programs are available to those who qualify

Best grade of professional tools supplied

100% cooperation in job placement of graduates

Approved By:

Maryland State Board of Barber Examiners

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Veterans Administration

United States Immigration Department

Why Be A Barber?

Business opportunies are unlimited

Assure your financial security

Barbers are in demand all year round

Be a respected member of your community

Age or sex is no barrier

Questions Most Asked By Potential Students:

1.) Requirements for License:

In the majority of states a barber must be licensed by a State Board of Examiners, be at least 16 years old, and a graduate of an unaccredited barber college.

2.) Employment Prospects:

In one word, good. There are also excellent chances for advancement by opening up a shop.

3.) Salaries and Employment Conditions:

If a man or woman starts training immediately after high school, his or her trade can be established within a few years. Salary potential is what each Barber makes it through offering a variety of services.

There are three(3) ways Barber's earn their salary:

1.)Barbers are paid on a commission basis, with or without a guaranteed salary; for example: starting around 60% and up. On this program the owner takes out withholding taxes and pays his share.

2.) A fixed weekly or monthly salary. This is done by some shops, but also shops located in Military Reservations, such as the Naval Academy where some of our students are presently working.

3.)Chair Rental - is often done on a % basis, such as 30% to 35% of your income, or a fixed rental amount of $100.00 per week, and up. I would not advise a student, just out of school to consider this program, because if you don't have a good following it could be a financial disadvantage to you. This usually works well for established Barbers looking to change their location. Remember you will be required to pay your own Federal and State Taxes.

4.)Salary Potential depends on your skills and ability to provide more than just haircutting for male or female patrons. A Barber who provides services such as hairstyling, coloring, hair and scalp treatments, facials, shaves, beard and mustache trimming. All of these services are taught at our school.

You will learn a complete course in shop management, how to own and operate your own shop successfully.

Footnote: If you enjoy working with people and have a pleasing personality, that is your first step to success.

The Barbers Work

A barber is often thought of as a person who just cuts hair. But with the rapidly increasing interest in total male & female grooming as well as changes in State Laws, many contemporary barbers now provide a wide variety of services for customers. These services include: hairstyling, hair coloring, hair-lighting, shampoos, facials, shaves, perms and trimming beards and mustaches. Through specialized knowledge and an up to date awareness of current trends, a barber can suggest hair styles to suit individual customers.

Schedule:

Full & Part time classes

Tuesday - Friday ... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday .................8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

40, 32, 30, 24, & 16 Hours Weekly

Location:

16 North Dundalk Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21222

410-285-7820

Prerequisites::

Applicants must complete an application for admission, signature of parent or guardian required for persons between 16 & 18 years of age, achieve an acceptable score on the admissions examination and have a satisfactory interview with an admission counselor. Proof of at least a 9th grade education is required.

Curriculum:

The 1200 hour curriculum follows the requirements of the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland State Board of Barber Examiners.

750 Hours = Hair Cutting

100 Hours = Barber Science

100 Hours = Shaving

75 Hours = Shampooing, Managing, Applications of Toners & Creams

50 Hours = Hair Relaxing

40 Hours = Hair Coloring

30 Hours = Cleaning, Coloring, and Styling of Hairpieces

30 Hours = Review of Maryland State Board Laws, Rules & Regulations

15 Hours = Barber Shop Management

10 Hours = Body Waving

Length Of Course:

State laws require 1200 hours of school training to be eligible for testing for your barber license.

Course Objective:

The course is designed to prepare participants for the Maryland Licensing Examination as Barber/Stylist and for entry level employment in Barbering and Hairstyling. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment. However, Avara's Academy provides an on going "Job Placement" assistance for its graduates.

Course Description:

Barber/Stylist Students receive instruction and skill development experience in Haircutting, Hairpieces, Thermal Waving & Curling, Hair Coloring, Mustaches & Beards, Shaving, Facial Massages, Physiology, Shampooing & Rinses, Hair & Scalp Treatments, Sanitation & Sterilization, Professional Ethics & Standards and State Rules & Regulations. Course includes both classroom instruction and hands on training experiences.

Upon Completion:

You will be scheduled for the Maryland State Board Examination (fee $76.00 included in tuition). After successfully completing your training and passing the Maryland State Board Examination, you will be ready to practice barber-styling services.

Job Opportunities:

Many career opportunities exist in the field of barber styling for the well trained individual. A review of the following career specialities will present some option within this dynamic and fascinating field. Barber-Stylist, Barber-Stylist Shop Manager, Shop Owner, Sales and Marketing, Competition and Platform Specialist, State Barber Board Members are all among the variety of positions possible within your new career.

Purchase Of Tools:

Three tool kits are available and may be purchased when you begin classes. A list of tool kit contents is available in our office during your interview.

*Payment programs and loans available for those who Qualify*

Basic Barbering Course:

Tuition 1200 hours x $5.95........... $ 7,140.00

Registration Fee: ...................................$150.00

Text Books(3): .................................... $190.00

Total ........................................ $ 7,480.00

Down Payment $ 800.00 at Registration Payment plans are available.

40 hours per week = 30 weeks = 08 months - 8 monthly payments of $835.00 per month.

32 hours per week = 37 weeks = 09 months - 9 monthly payments of $742.25 per month.

30 hours per week = 40 weeks = 10 months – 10 monthly payments of $668.00 per month.

25 hours per week = 48 weeks = 11 months – 11 monthly payments of $607.30 per month.

20 hours per week = 60 weeks = 15 months – 15 monthly payments of $445.35 per month.

16 hours per week = 75 weeks = 19 months – 19 monthly payments of $351.60 per month.

Credit For Previous Training:

Licensed Cosmetologist may enroll for half the required time (600 hours) in accordance with the Maryland Law. However, the license must be current and in good standing to receive the 600 hours credit.

Tuition: 600 hours x $5.95 per hour........... $3,570.00

Registration Fees ....................................... $150.00

Text Books .................................................. $190.00

Total ....................................................... $3,910.00

(Breakdown for Cosmetologist Payment)

Down Payment of $ 910.00 at Registration, Textbooks included in Down Payment.

Full Time 4 months......... $ 750.00

Part Time 8 months ........ $ 375.00

Cost For Refresher Course:

Tuition: 160 hours x $ 4.95 per hour .......$792.00

Registration Fees: ....................................$75.00

Textbooks(if needed) .............................$190.00