Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber is a Diploma program offered by Mystros Barber Academy in Missouri City, TX. The program takes 300 clock hours — 10 weeks full time (30 hrs/week) or 15 weeks part time (20 hrs/week) to complete, with a total tuition of $1,500.
Program Overview
The objective of the Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber Crossover program is to develop, in each student, an advanced knowledge of barbering. Students must be licensed Cosmetology Operators and will learn techniques in men’s hair cutting, shaving, mustache and beard trimming services.
The purpose of this program is to develop the knowledge and skills in the practice of barbering necessary for success on the state board exam and to gain entry and continual employment in the barber industry.
300 clock hours. A person holding the cosmetology operator license who seeks to also obtain the Class A Barber license must complete the standards for the Class A barber curriculum: Specialty Practice and related theory, including shaving with any razor type and razor techniques; mustache and beard care; advanced hair care and men’s haircutting; and related practices, including sanitation, health, and safety.
Length. The approximate time for completion of the full time program is ten (10) weeks, and fifteen (15) weeks for part time students. Course completion dates are subject to attending 30 hours per week for full time students or 20 hours per week for part time students.
What sets this Program apart
100% state board pass rate. Mystros Barber Academy proudly announces we achieved 100% passing for the Texas State Board exam for 2025 graduates of the Class A Barber program.
Since 2012, on both sides of Houston. Mystros Barber Academy is a barber school serving both the north Houston and Missouri City areas. It is a subsidiary of the International Skills Inc. 501C3 non-profit organization. The school opened in 2012 on the Northside of Houston at 1434 Cypress Creek Parkway, Suite B, in a suite of approximately 4000 square feet; its branch in Missouri City, on the Southside of Houston, opened in 2023 and offers the same courses.
Theory, practical and clinical work. The school is designed to accommodate the best three areas of instruction: Theory, Practical, and Clinical work. All areas are fully equipped with modern barbering stations and equipment to serve the public.
A tradition of excellence. Mystros Barber Academy maintains a tradition of excellence in preparing its undergraduates for creative work in the barber industry. Its curriculum prepares an individual for entry, development, and promotion in the barber field. The school has developed a curriculum that enables each student to reach their full learning potential within the required time while maintaining high educational standards.
Mission. The mission of Mystros Barber Academy is to produce the best-licensed graduates in the field of barbering. The ultimate mission is to ensure that its graduates are prepared to finish school, get licensed, enter the job market, and succeed.
Admission Requirements and Process
Eligibility. Candidates for enrollment into the Mystros Barber Academy’s programs need a High School Diploma or a GED (or equivalent), and must be a minimum age of 17. Students interested in Crossover (Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber) must have a current Cosmetology license.
Proof of education. A high school diploma (not from a diploma mill) can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma; the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a general educational development (GED) certificate or other state sanctioned test or diploma-equivalency certificate, or completed homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law, also qualify. The institution does not accept “ATB” (ability to benefit) students at this time.
Enrollment schedules. A candidate for enrollment may register at any time. Potential students are encouraged to set up an appointment with the Admissions Department for a tour of the Academy. Classes begin twice each month.
Enrollment agreement. The student must sign an enrollment agreement agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations in effect or which may become effective in the school during any period of enrollment. The student will be eligible to take the State examinations as a Class “A” Barber when he/she has satisfied all monetary obligations to the school and has received a completion certificate or diploma of graduation from the school.
TDLR student permit. All Barber program students are required to submit an application for a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Student Permit, accompanied by an application fee of $25.00. The school requests that students bring two (2) small pictures, or a school picture will be taken to place on the permit. The application and fee are submitted to TDLR by Mystros Barber Academy.
Transfer students. Mystros Barber Academy does not accept any transfer hours for the Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber Crossover program. Students in this program must complete all 300 hours at Mystros Barber Academy.
Students with disabilities. Those students with handicaps wishing to pursue training in the field of barbering will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine if they can benefit from the training offered by the school, and if the instructional and physical facilities are accessible to them. The Academy complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a High School Diploma or a GED (or its equivalent).
- At least 17 years oldCandidates for enrollment must be a minimum age of 17.
- Valid state-issued identificationPresent a valid state-issued identification.
- Current Cosmetology Operator licenseCandidates for the Cosmetology Operator Crossover program must have a current Cosmetology Operator’s license.
- TDLR student permitSubmit an application for a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Student Permit with its $25.00 application fee, and bring two small pictures for the permit.
- Enrollment agreementSign an enrollment agreement agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations of the school during any period of enrollment.
Application Process
- 1Request more informationLearn more about our two campus locations and schedule a tour, and explore the program that’s right for you: Class A Barber or Cosmetology to Class A Barber (Cross-Over).
- 2Tour the AcademyPotential students are encouraged to set up an appointment with the Admissions Department for a tour of the Academy. A candidate for enrollment may register at any time.
- 3Sign the enrollment agreementSign an enrollment agreement agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations in effect at the school during any period of enrollment.
- 4Start classClasses begin twice each month. All tuition, registration, kit, book, smock, t-shirt and supply fees are due and payable on the first day of attendance; payment plans may be arranged.
Program Schedule
Full, part-time and evening schedules. Mystros Barber Academy offers full and part time schedules. Lunch is 1 hour, subject to assignments and instructor direction.
| Schedule | Minimum hours | Tuesday – Friday | Saturday |
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| Full-time classes | 30 hours per week | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Part-time classes | 20 hours per week | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Evening classes | 20 hours per week | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Tuesday – Thursday) | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
Program length. Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber is 300 clock hours: approximately 10 weeks (2.5 months) full time and 15 weeks (4 months) part time. The maximum time allowed is 399 scheduled clock hours, or 22 weeks.
Start dates. Classes begin twice each month, and a candidate for enrollment may register at any time.
Attendance. All classes begin at 10:00am. If a student arrives more than 15 minutes late, the student cannot clock in for theory class and must wait until that class is over before they can clock in. Academic weeks are defined as actual weeks in attendance excluding holidays, school breaks, and inclement weather days.
2026 school holidays. New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Holiday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Fourth of July; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday – Saturday, November 26-28); Christmas Holiday (December 24 – 31). The school may be closed at management’s discretion, for example due to inclement weather or the safety of students.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Mystros Barber Academy is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It is approved under the U.S. Department of Education Title IV HEA funding division and approved to train Veteran’s Assistance eligible persons. The Academy is applying for reaffirmation of its COE accreditation.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. The catalog lists the following costs for the 300-hour Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber course (2.5 months full time, 4 months part time).
| Description | Amount |
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| Enrollment / Permit Fee | $275 |
| Tuition | $1,500 |
| Books / Smock / T-Shirt | $350 |
| Kit | $750 |
| Total Cost | $2,875 |
Financial aid. The Class “A” Barber program (1000 clock hours) is the only course currently eligible for enrolled students to receive Title IV, HEA funding; in order to receive Title IV financial aid payments, a student must be enrolled in the Class “A” Barber program. The Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber course is therefore not eligible for federal student aid.
Methods of payment. Cash paying students will have scheduled interest-free payments. Credit cards accepted are Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover. The Academy works with Texas Workforce Department of Rehabilitative Services to help individuals with physical, emotional or vocational handicaps, who may be eligible for funds for tuition, fees, books and, in some cases, maintenance and transportation allowances. Mystros Academy does not prohibit attendance or impose penalties while waiting on VA payments. All tuition, registration, kit, book, smock, t-shirt, and supply fees are due and payable on the first day of attendance (payment plans may be arranged).
Extra-instructional charges. Any student that does not graduate by the contract completion date will be allowed to continue school on the current hourly rate, $10 per hour for this course, multiplied by the number of remaining hours needed to graduate. The maximum time frame to finish a program is 133% of the normal length of the program.
Refunds. An applicant rejected by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, and a student who cancels in writing or in person by midnight of the third day after signing the enrollment agreement (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays), before entering classes, receives a refund of all monies. After that, refunds follow the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation guidelines and the school’s refund chart, based on scheduled hours as of the last day of attendance. The TDLR permit fee and textbooks are not refundable; kits, smocks, and school issued outer wear are not refundable or returnable due to sanitary precautions. Refunds, when due, are made within 45 days of the last day of attendance.
Curriculum
The Cosmetology Operator to Class “A” Barber curriculum is 300 clock hours of Class A Barber specialty practice and related theory, as listed below.
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Career Outcomes
A license to work. All students who meet the Academy graduation criteria will be qualified to take the state board examinations. After passing the written and practical exams and paying the state required fees, they will be licensed and eligible to work in their field.
Job placement. Job Placement and Career skills are taught to all students to prepare them for job placement, if needed. Although no school can guarantee employment for its graduates, Mystros Barber Academy assists graduates in obtaining employment. As part of the curriculum, students work on interviewing and resume writing skills, as well as current job search methods and techniques; business and entrepreneurial skills are stressed to ensure that students will work and use their skills to secure a good future for themselves. The school assists graduates whenever they seek employment or change employment, and follows up with students and employers to measure the success rate of its students.
Where barbering leads. The barbering profession provides many opportunities, including: Class “A” Barber; educator; inspector; platform artist; board member; barber school owner; barber school director; barber hair technician; state license examiner; public school instructor; barber school instructor; state barber commission; barber salon/shop owner; barber salon/shop manager; and manufacturer’s representative.
Graduates. The curriculum offered by the college allows successful barber students to embark on a career that can provide job placement opportunities throughout their lives. The belief in the equal opportunity of all students, reinforced with excellence in training, and placement assistance in secure, productive positions, has enabled the graduates to become enterprising professionals and business owners.
What to expect as a Mystros Barber Academy student
What to expect when you attend. The equal opportunity for all students. A staff dedicated to the success of every student. Instructors that are equipped with techniques to provide different teaching styles to assist students in meeting course objectives. To develop the skills needed to elevate and progress toward becoming a barber professional. The tools to become the best-licensed graduate in the field of barbering.
Satisfactory academic progress. All students are regularly evaluated on a cumulative 75% attendance and “C” academic average in order to remain at Mystros Barber Academy. Theory work (test grades, homework), practical work (mannequin, live model and clinic floor customers) and sanitation grades are measured, on a scale of 90-100% A Excellent, 80-89% B Good, 75-79% C Average and below 74% F Failing. Students are encouraged to retake tests or quizzes to replace a failing grade; the highest grade is the official grade.
On the clinic floor. Customers come here for the benefit of students’ practical experiences. All services must be checked and graded by an instructor and recorded on the student requirement sheets, and only Instructors or Student Instructors may assign customers.
Our professional image is important. Students are training to become professionals. School uniforms for Class “A” Barbers consist of solid black shirts (blouses); men should wear solid colored ties; shoes must be covered with no holes or designs on the top. An identification badge and Mystros Barber Academy jacket must be worn at all times.
Graduation. In all courses, students must complete all theory and practical assignments with a passing grade of 75 or above and complete all theory, practical and financial obligations in order to graduate. The Academy also allows impromptu celebrations when a student clocks their final hour in their program of study; once hours are completed and posted with TDLR, state board examinations can be scheduled. Each student is awarded a certificate or a diploma certifying that the school’s requirements were met.
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