Barbering TRAINING

BUILD CONFIDENCE & BRUSH UP ON YOUR BARBERING SKILLS

Hair Classifications

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Styling

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Techniques

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Hair Care

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Hairstyles

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Products

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Tools

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Attachments

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Clippers Over Comb

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Hair Prep

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Texturize

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Shaping Up

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Graduation Cut

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Increase Layer Cut

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Solid Form Cut

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Uniform Layer Cut

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Hair Lengths

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Afro & Textured Hair

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Hygiene

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Hair Maintenance

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Art Of The Shave

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The Fade

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Fibres & Drys

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Powder

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Hair Classifications - Styling - Techniques - Hair Care - Hairstyles - Products - Tools - Attachments - Clippers Over Comb - Hair Prep - Texturize - Shaping Up - Graduation Cut - Increase Layer Cut - Solid Form Cut - Uniform Layer Cut - Hair Lengths - Afro & Textured Hair - Hygiene - Hair Maintenance - Art Of The Shave - The Fade - Fibres & Drys - Powder -

LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE

TRAINING DATES: September, October, November 2025 & 2026 dates (click here for dates & fees)

Learn from our master barber educator how to cut, style and care for hair of all types and textures.

TOPICS:

  • Hair Classifications, Lengths and Types: from 1A to 4C (straight, wavy, curly & coily hair)

  • Products, Tools, Techniques and Styles: into to hair cutting scissors, combs & WAHL clippers

  • Hygiene and Hair Prep: before the cut

  • Maintenance and Hair Care: for all hair types (1A to 4C)

  • Methods: how to hold your tools and practise ‘clippers over comb’

  • Techniques: learn how to texturise with scissors

  • Practice: watch demos and practice ‘shaping up’

  • Shaving: learn the art of shaping facial hair

  • The Fade: master the trend

  • Finish The Look: with tools, techniques and products

  • Afro and Textured Hair: how to create hairstyles for wavy, curly and coily hair

  • Work with Fibres & Drys: for finishing a look

  • Outlining the Look: using an airgun and powder products

FORMAT: 2 DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

  • Expert tuition and demonstrations from a leading industry barber

  • Small and friendly practical workshop sessions 

  • One-to-one guidance for complex techniques

  • Mentoring feedback and support that is tailored to your needs

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Confidence in your craft, skills and creativity

  • A good working knowledge of how to prepare, cut, clipper and style short hair

  • Comprehensive tool and product guidance

  • A wide range of highly skilled techniques to last a lifetime

“On this course, you learn everything you need to know and more. All the things you’ve learnt you put into practise on the job!”
— Deborah Lola

OUR MASTER BARBER

Richard Calame

Richard is an expert barber and has been commissioned to work on commercials for Pepsi, Adidas and Manchester United with international football stars like Paul Pogba, Raheem sterling, Mario Balotelli and Romelu Lukaku to name a few.

As well as being a longterm salon owner, he also offers his my services behind the scenes on film sets and dramas such as Peaky Blinders.

Richard is a qualified and experienced tutor and he leads the barber training at the MU-A studio to help trainees, hairdressers and make-up artists master their craft and develop their skills working with Afro Caribbean & European hair.