Barbering Course Added At Christine Valmy Cosmetology School In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Aspiring barbers in North Jersey can enroll in a new, accredited course at the Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology in Wayne.

This 900-hour program will teach core techniques such as beard trimming and styling, chemical treatments, haircutting and styling, facial treatments and massages, and decontamination, the school said. There are also lessons tailored to students who are interested in starting their own business, focused on the rules and regulations for individual and barbershop licensing.

The full-time class will begin in March and run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 26 weeks. The school is also developing a course in Spanish, and planning to offer a part-time evening program as well.

Graduates will be prepared to take the New Jersey State Licensing Exam and pursue careers including a licensed barber, platform artist, barber instructor, hair care product representative, barbershop owner/manager, and celebrity barber.

Christine Valmy, the longest-running esthetics school in the nation, opened a 20,000-square-foot school in the Willowbrook Center this past August. The school offers accredited courses in cosmetology and hairstyling, skin care, and manicure.

Founder Christine Valmy (birth name Cristina Xantopol) was an esthetician, consultant, and entrepreneur from Romania who emigrated to the U.S. in the 1960s with her family. She opened the first Christine Valmy International School in 1965.

CEO Peter de Haydu, who Valmy's son-in-law, said barbering is "an incredibly in-demand trade" that is continuing to grow.

"It’s always provided stability and job security, but these days, with the boom in men’s grooming, the market is especially hot," he said. "Introducing this program was a natural step in our commitment to launch successful careers through quality education for the aspiring beauty professionals of New Jersey. We can’t wait to watch our alumni achieve their dreams in a whole new corner of the industry.”

Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 3, 2025. Visit the Christine Valmy website for more information.