Friday Evening 6pm - 9pm.
Upstairs in Kings Barber Studio
Beginner Barber Course – Introduction to Modern Barbering (8 Weeks)
If you’ve been thinking about barbering but don’t know where to start — this is your entry point.
Kings Barber Academy’s Beginner Barber Course is an 8-week practical programme designed for complete beginners. You’ll learn real barbering in a real working barbershop environment — not just theory, not just watching, and definitely not guessing. This course is structured to take you from zero confidence to cutting with structure, control, and purpose.
It’s built for people who want a skill they can turn into income — or simply want to learn barbering properly with guidance, feedback, and a clear step-by-step system.
Course Schedule
Day: Friday evenings
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Duration: 8 weeks (3 hours per week)
This course is ideal for:
Complete beginners (no experience needed)
Career changers who want a new skill and direction
School leavers (16+) interested in barbering
Anyone tired of “YouTube learning” and ready for real coaching
Across the 8 weeks, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals that matter most:
Foundation & Professional Standards
Tools, hygiene, clipper/scissor safety, and set-up standards
Consultation basics: how to understand what the client actually wants
Sectioning, control, and the “why” behind clean haircuts
Core Cutting Skills
One-length scissor cutting and basic shape building
Graduation and layering fundamentals (simple, beginner-friendly methods)
Clipper control: guards, lever use, blending, and removing weight correctly
Intro to fading: the foundation of clean blends (step-by-step)
Finishing & Presentation
Cross-checking, detail work, neckline/edges, and clean finishing
Styling basics: how to make the haircut look right at the end
How to avoid common beginner mistakes (the stuff that wrecks a cut)
Confidence & Progression
How to practise properly between sessions
How to build consistency instead of relying on luck
What to do next after the course (work experience, shop readiness, next steps)
This isn’t a “sit and watch” course. It’s hands-on training every week with:
Demonstrations from your tutor
Guided practice
Real-time correction and feedback
Clear weekly goals so you always know what you’re improving
You’ll be coached the way a proper barber should be coached: with standards, structure, and honest feedback.
What you get included
✅ 8-week structured programme (beginner-to-confident pathway)
✅ Small group learning (limited spaces for proper attention)
✅ Hands-on practical training every Friday evening
✅ Tutor feedback and correction throughout
✅ Certificate of completion from Kings Barber Academy
✅ Guidance on what to do next after the course
Optional Barber Starter Kit
To make it easier to start properly, you can add an optional Barber Starter Kit, including key tools such as scissors, combs, cape and core essentials.
Bring your own kit if you already have tools
Or choose the academy kit option if you want everything sorted
You can:
Bring your own model (recommended where possible), or
The academy can help provide models depending on availability
Training takes place at Kings Barber Academy inside a real barbershop environment (Lisburn area).
By the end of the 8 weeks, you should be able to:
Perform a structured haircut with confidence (not guessing)
Use clippers correctly: control, blending, and removing weight
Understand the foundations of fades and tidy finishing
Work with better standards, hygiene, and professionalism
Know exactly what to practise next to keep improving
Want faster progress?
If you want more intense improvement, you can add Mentored 1:1 Sessions (optional).
These are focused coaching blocks where you cut, get corrected, and leave with a clear upgrade plan.
