Course Overview
A 9-week programme for those serious about starting their journey in barbering - built around hands-on cutting, real confidence behind the chair, and the correct foundations from day one.
This course focuses on building strong foundations, giving you a clear understanding of how haircuts work rather than just teaching you to copy steps. You'll learn key techniques such as line, layering, graduation and fading - all broken down in a simple and structured way.
The primary focus from the very start is the practical side - getting you comfortable and confident with scissors and clippers in hand. That confidence is the most important thing you can develop early on, and everything on this course is built around it.
We touch on the theory side of barbering using head sheet diagrams to explain what we are doing and why - giving you just enough understanding to make sense of each technique as you practise it.
How It Works
9 sessions, one per week - building skill and confidence week by week
Start on mannequin heads to develop control and consistency before progressing to live models
Each session combines brief theory, demonstration and hands-on practical work
What You Will Learn
Foundations of barbering
Sectioning and control
Line and cutting techniques
Layering and graduation
Clipper work and fading
Understanding hair growth and structure
How to approach a full haircut
What Makes This Different
This course is not built around shortcuts or unrealistic expectations. Many academies promise you will be shop ready in a short period of time, but barbering is a craft that takes time, repetition and consistency to develop.
The focus here is on giving you the correct systems, understanding and structure so you can continue improving long after the course finishes. Every student learns at a different pace - and that is respected here.
With only four students per course, you will receive a high level of hands-on guidance, support and correction throughout - a more personal learning experience that ensures you are constantly improving each week.
Who This Is For
Complete beginners with no experience
Those looking to start a career in barbering
Individuals willing to put time into practice and development
Outcome
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of barbering and the confidence to continue developing your skills further. This course gives you the foundation - your progression from there will come down to your consistency and practice.
Start Date & Hours
Start Date: Monday 7th July 2026
Course Hours: 10AM – 4PM, Every Monday
Price & Availability
£1,500 per student (Introductory price)
Includes:
Basic barber kit - clippers and trimmers
Mannequin head
Limited to 4 students per course.
Want to upgrade your kit? Students can message us for links to different kit options.
Places are limited and will be allocated based on application.