East Lansing Campus
School of Barbering
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Address
333 Albert Ave
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Admissions: 877.311.8957
Guest Services: 517.318.6444
Service Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 4:30pm
Programs Offered
Retail Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 4:30pm
Address
333 Albert Ave
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Admissions: 877.311.8957
Guest Services: 517.318.6444
Service Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 4:30pm
Programs Offered
Retail Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 4:30pm
Still have questions about our programs or next steps?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find quick answers to common questions about tuition, schedules, kits, placement & more.
Train With Eco-Conscious, Industry-Leading Beauty Brands
At Douglas J, you’ll learn using the same high-performance, sustainable, and cruelty-free product lines favored by top salons and spas. From ingredient-transparent skin care to vegan, plastic-neutral, carbon-neutral hair systems, our brands let you build the skills and confidence you need—while making choices that honor the planet.
Barbering Curriculum
The barbering program in East Lansing covers the following:
- Business management
- Consultation skills
- Cutting and shaving
- Coloring
- Chemical treatments
- Skin care
- Marketing and social media
Working With Professional Brands
Just like any program at Douglas J, you’ll be taught by licensed educators who are highly experienced and passionate about what they do. The curriculum emphasizes speed, precision, and professionalism—core skills in modern men’s grooming. With access to top-of-the-line products and industry-leading techniques, this program is designed to help you build a successful and lasting career in barbering.
Choose From Multiple Career Options
Barbering is so much more than being behind the chair at a classic barbershop. You can work in a variety of places, and our barber program can help you get there. Some potential career paths include:
- Work with Clients
- Own a Barbershop
- Style for TV & Film
- Barber Educator
- Platform Artist
- Product Developer
- Pro Athlete Stylist
- Your options are limitless!
What made you choose Douglas J over the competition?
East Lansing Campus
FASTER PATH TO A CAREER
Start Your Career Sooner
Traditional degrees can take years, but at Douglas J Institute, you’ll be career-ready in a fraction of the time. Our focused programs provide hands-on training, so you can start doing what you love—sooner.
Meet Rebecca – Director of the East Lansing Campus
With nearly two decades of experience and a passion for shaping the next generation of beauty professionals, Rebecca leads with heart, grit, and purpose. From cosmetology to massage therapy, she brings it all together to help students thrive.
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You have a lot of choices out there, but the experience you’ll gain from a Douglas J education is like no other. Contact us today to find out which location is best for you.