Short Courses – Barbering

Topics covered in your Beginner Barber course

In our 1 day crash course you will learn the following:

• Consultation skills
• Health & Safety
• Basic Clipper Skills
• Shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp

Topics covered in your two day Foundations of Fading course 

• Scissor work – scissor over comb and building the structure of a haircut
• Clipper work – 2-back and sides, clipper over comb
• Fading– zero-fades, 1-fades, 1.5-fades
• Consultation skills
• Health & Safety

FORMAT: Each of the 2 days of training will start with an expert demonstration from your educator. From then you will put to practice immediately what you have seen.

• Day 1 will focus on 2-fades, and day 2 will focus on Zero fades. Our pro educators will be at your side at all times to supervise, build confidence, progress your skill level and deliver exceptional results.
• Students will be required to bring in a model each night to complete their cuts.

If you require assistance finding models please contact The Barber Academy as soon as possible

MATERIALS NEEDED

Please bring your barbering equipment including: Clippers including guards, trimming clippers, scissors, combs, neck brush, hair dryer and water spray.

You must have clipper guards for this fading course. You need to have a #0.5 and a #1.5 . These items can be purchased in advance directly from The Barber Academy. If you require materials please contact us as soon as possible.

It is a requirement that you have completed the beginner course with The Barber Academy or that you have some previous experience with clippers or cutting hair.

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