This, 7th Edition: © 2026 | Previous Edition: © 2017
Coming January 2025
Milady Standard Barbering, 7th Edition
Empowering future barbers for success. Available in print and on CIMA. English available January 2025. Spanish available April 2025.
Bring your students the foundational principles, relevant techniques, and contemporary trends they need to achieve success in school, on the licensing exam and into their career with Milady Standard Barbering, 7th Edition.
This edition focuses on inspiring students to be curious and resilient learners, all while meeting them where they are by offering a variety of content for different styles of learning—and in different formats as well, like print and digital.
Discover the Benefits of Milady Standard Barbering, 7th edition
A modern approach to learning.
Experience clear and defined competency-based learning objectives that focus on what students must demonstrate or perfect. Engage and educate with interactive content, including a wealth of videos, ensuring a dynamic learning experience.
Determination and resiliency is promoted.
Risk Takers and Barrier Breakers sections showcase resiliency, commitment, and persistence that help build sustainable careers, all with an appreciation of a culture that strives for perfection, creativity, and individualism.
Step-by-step procedures for current techniques and trends.
Enhance student learning with 17 procedures featuring revised steps and new visual imagery. CIMA also provides numerous video procedures, making it easier for your students to grasp and apply the concepts effectively.
Videos bring everything to life.
Empower educators with high-quality procedure demos and provide students on-demand video access through CIMA. Captivate and engage visual and auditory learners, bringing concepts to life with this dynamic content.
Digital course is available on CIMA in English and Spanish.
Give students access to all learning materials anytime, anywhere, and from any device through our digital learning platform, CIMA. We offer full Spanish-translated resources, including print textbooks, CIMA digital courses, and Instructor Resources.
A seamless transition.
Transitioning is easier than ever with our comprehensive instructor resources integrated into CIMA. Additionally, our transition guide outlines every change between editions, ensuring a smooth switch for instructors.
Fully redesigned with a vibe that welcomes everyone.
Core content thoroughly covers all hair lengths and textures and now includes left-handed procedures, beard and mustache shaping, hair loss services, and more.
For the Student
CIMA Digital Course
- Available to purchase as Print Access Codes (PAC) or Student Seats.
- Easy, intuitive navigation for distance or in-person learning.
- Access to robust, built-in instructor resources.
- Powerful self-service analytics, time tracking, and reports.
- Comprehensive device and browser compatibility.
- 2-year access.
Save on the textbook when paired with CIMA (Printed Access Code or Student Seat) with bundle options.
CIMA Exam Prep
- Available to purchase as Printed Access Codes or Student Seats.
- Content presented in both English and Spanish.
- 2-year access.
Barbering & Foundations eBook Package
Barbering & Foundations Textbook Package
2-book package includes Milady Standard Barbering and Milady Foundations.
Save on the textbook when paired with CIMA (Printed Access Code or Student Seat) with bundle options.
Workbooks Package
- Includes two separate workbooks: Milady Standard Barbering and Milady Foundations.
- Detailed activities for both practical and theory content including fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching exercises and more.
Exam Prep
- Helps students prepare for their state board exams.
- Hundreds of multiple-choice questions, similar to the ones asked during the State Board Exam.
- Using CIMA? The test bank is included and can be added by educators. · Looking for a digital version? Get CIMA Exam Prep instead. Now available on CIMA.
CIMA + Textbook Package
CIMA + Textbook Package + Workbooks Package
For the Instructor
Instructor Resources are built right into the CIMA digital learning platform and available for free to CIMA users. Using print? Purchase instructor resources and get access either online through CIMA or with USB flash drives.
Course Management Guides
Now includes Instructor Support Slides (editable PowerPoint slides), a chapter-by-chapter outline of content, and a notes section including lesson plan notes, activity reminders and answers to the Check-In questions.
- Facilitate strong classroom management and engagement.
- Reduce your prep time.
- Includes detailed lesson plans, answer keys to review tests and student workbooks, test bank to create tests and quizzes.
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Instructional Videos
- Procedural videos from multiple points-of-view for maximum student comprehension.
- Successfully capture visual and auditory learners.
Chapter Procedures
CHAPTER 9
- Procedure 9–2: Fingers-and-Shear Cutting Techniques
- Procedure 9–3: Blunt Haircut (Right-Handed)
- Procedure 9–5: Uniform-Layered Haircut (Right-Handed)
- Procedure 9–13: Basic Taper Cut
- Procedure 9–14: Precision Cut
CHAPTER 10
- Procedure 10–2: Blowdrying Short-Length Hair
- Procedure 10-3: Blowdrying Medium-Length Hair
- Procedure 10-4: Blowdrying Long-Length Hair
CHAPTER 11
- Procedure 11-6: Barber Chair Express Facial
CHAPTER 12
- Procedure 12–3: Handling a Straight Razor
- Procedure 12–4: Razor Positions and Strokes Practice
- Procedure 12–5: The Professional Shave
- Procedure 12–7: The Outline Shave
- Procedure 12-8: The Head Shave
CHAPTER 13
- Procedure 13-1: Mustache Design
- Procedure 13-2: Beard Designs
- Procedure 13-3: Coloring Facial Hair