Barber Crossover
Massachusetts also offers barber crossover curriculum (350 hours)
The primary mission of the barber crossover curriculum is to train barbers in both theory and practical experience, which will prepare them for immediate employment opportunities as a cosmetologist. Massachusetts mandates the number of hours we are to teach in each subject area for the period of 350 hours. They are:
| Minimum Practice Services | Hours | |
| Chemicals (Color, Perms & Relaxing) | 30 | 225 |
| Make-Up Application | 5 | 25 |
| Hairstyling, Pincurls, Rollers & Finger Waves | 25 | 50 |
| Manicuring | 20 | 50 |
| Total Hours | 350 | |

