The Ridge View High School Career and Technology Education Department has a new member. Mr. Terex Smalls is a master barbering instructor with the responsibility of opening Richland School District Two's first barbering program. Students, both male and female, are eligible to begin the 3-year program after completing the ninth grade. Mr. Smalls will be in and out of the classrooms as he works to build the program.
The Master Hair Care Specialist Program is designed to prepare students to become registered barbers or master hair care specialists. Students will perform techniques and arts such as hair cutting and styling, facial treatments, trimming and shaving of facial hair, chemical hair relaxing, tinting, coloring, shampooing, and rinsing. On completion of the 1,500 course hours, students will be eligible to take the state board exam to receive licensure. Barbering/Master Hair Care is in the Human Services Cluster. To review the South Carolina standards for the program, click Mr. Smalls' picture.
