Barbering Courses

Developed by Mike Taylor Education, the Introduction to Barbering course is the perfect way to teach you how much this profession has to offer.

This course celebrates everything involved in a traditional British wet shave; from working with crisp hot towels, to learning delicate forehand and backhand razor techniques.

The Traditional Barbering course is the most thorough path to becoming a barber. Throughout the day, students will learn about the quintessentially British history of barbering and why it’s so important to give tribute to tradition.

Top Features

• Practical session where students will practice scissor-over- comb techniques and perform a short clipper-comb taper cut
• The history of barbering
• Overview of cutting tools

Key Learnings

• Cutting different shapes using traditional barbering techniques
• Learn how to carry out scissor-over-comb, layer-over-comb techniques, clipper-over comb, tapering and flat-top techniques
• Health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently

The Fades & Blades course teaches students everything they need to know about how to create some of the most fashionable hairstyles and beards in the world of barbering.

Top Features

• Practical session where students will perform a fade and practice shaving the beard line
• Learn how to use the foil shaver for skin fades
• Overview of cutting tools

Key Learnings

• Full understanding of beard trimming and shaping, outlining beards with a blade and tight skin fading
• Health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently