Currently I am a student at The Bakersfield Barber College. I have my cosmetology license and have been a working stylist for over 15 years. I've been working and educating myself in my trade in Los Angeles, Boston, and now Bakersfield. I have worked and trained with a lot of influential people. I feel qualified to present The Bakersfield Barber College with a 5 star rating, and this is why. The training at The BBC is LEGIT! When I walked through the doors on my first day, I was treated with the highest respect. I was given the opportunity to learn, and to work on my craftsmanship. They don't expect any level of training at all, but they do expect passion and love for the craft. To give it your best, because that is what the owners and the instructors, and entire management and staff are giving to you! If you have a passion for barbering, this is The Barber College for You! I stand proud when I introduce my school to my friends, to my family, because it has been an amazing life changing experience for me. Plus in barbering it's all about the experience! I am forever grateful to be a student at The BBC! read more

I've attended this institute in the past with excellent results. The great learning environment and approach that that the instructors did provide (John, George, Fred, Adriana and not Gilbert M.) makes this experience a once in a lifetime. The instructors focus in everything you need/have to know for a state board exam and successful completion of training to acquired barber license. I'm really surprised at one of the previous comments I read, which accuses the college of unethical behavior, student intimidation and wrongful termination. In my opinion, it is really hard to get kicked out/terminated from this easy and friendly learning institute unless the student is not a willing to work type of individual and/or creates a hostile environment which affects the ability of other students to learn the barber methodology. Attending Bakersfield Barber College has been a life changing experience which I will never regret and will continue to recommend to friends and family. read more

I am currently attending Bakersfield Barber College the 6 months that I have been here have been good. I really haven't had any problems here even tho I am not from Bakersfield. I drive approximately 35 to 45 mins a day to get to school. The atmosphere around the school is a friendly environment to be around and I enjoy it. Every person that walks into the school to try and learn how to cut hair learn how to cut it. They prepare u for everything u need to know at state board so u can successfully complete ur training and get your barber license. The school does its job in preparing you and you get hand on experience while u are being prepared. I enjoy the school and who ever wants to be part of this environment you are welcomed and will be received with open hands. read more

When I came to Bakersfield Barber College I was at a crossroad in my life. I was making a huge change in my life and staring here was just the beginning. At the beginning of my schooling here it was a little bit difficult for me adapting to a new way of life but with the school's tough love approach they helped me turn my life around. Throughout my experience at the school they took me under their wings and helped me become a better person and barber. I came into this school as some lost and confused man and now I am leaving here a better person and more determined person and I owe a lot to this school and their staff. read more

I was a student there 9 years ago and learned alot from that school and its instructors like pride, integrity ,honor and i laugh at disgrunteld students who are not forced to be there who quit or get expelled on there own .For what ever reasons that school is known for its elite barbers who have come out of that awsome facility.That school has been there over 20 years and from what i know is at 100% state board passing rate no school in califorina can say that but they can if they were military they would be special forces of the barber schools..take it from an alumni, they are that damn good! read more

I'm a student currently attending bakersfield barber college, full time i have to say its one of the best barber school, everyone here treats everyone like family its a friendly atmosphere. Not only that, but the school has a 98% passing grade, everyone that walks thru the door as a student will learn how to cut hair plus every morning we are always practicing state board procedures, such as steps to a shave, procedure to a haircut, facial and thermocurls.Further more thats why i give the school five stars. read more

Not only did I learn the proper structure for hair cuts but also I learned dialog, communication skills, how to structure myself around my responsibilities as a barber. I also came to have a new family and as a "black" smock I had the privilege to learn about the business side of a barber shop and with my instructors I learned a lot and important characteristics to make it in this field and life. I am very grateful and appreciative to all my barber family. Special thanks to Al, John, Adriana and Rene!" read more

liked that Adriana was so helpful with preparing me for the State Board manikin procedures. I feel that Cosmo cross-overs would benefit from more instruction on tapering and which manikins to use, though the program is so sort for us that it helps to get the training in what we need to get better at. I think that adding Fred & George to the instructor team will really help the students in the future. Overall a great experience. You really need to try hard to get expelled from this school :) read more