“I would definitely recommend it”
Shelby
In-person · Shoreditch, London
1-Week Brush-Up Course
Five days of pure cutting and beard work — no fundamentals, just sharpening up.
- Course fee
- £950
- Duration
- 1 week
- Schedule
- Mon–Fri · 11am–4:30pm
- Next intake
- Please get in touch
Payment plans available
Flexible start
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2,000+ graduates since 2009 · Classes capped at 8 · No obligation
Our 1-week intensive course is designed for individuals who already have basic barbering skills — or trained in the past but feel a little rusty — and want to sharpen up.
This fast-track program is 100% hands-on, focused purely on cutting hair and trimming beards under the guidance of our experienced tutors.
Important: this course is not suitable for complete beginners or those requiring head-doll training. If you need more fundamental practice, the 2–4 week courses are a better fit.
Is it right for you?
This course is a good fit if…
- Barbers returning to the trade after time away
- Hairdressers refreshing their men's cutting and clipper skills
- MUAs strengthening practical barbering technique
- Professionals seeking extra confidence in fades, blending, beard work
Student stories
Hear from TotalBarber graduates
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“A lot of passion and laughs”
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“So flexible and helpful”
Maxine -
“Learnt old school and new school techniques”
Katie and Martin -
“The guys were very welcoming”
Bleu -
“You learn from the best”
Onur -
“Professional but relaxed”
Josh AKA ‘Tourette’s Barber’ -
“So supportive”
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Payment plans
Flexible ways to pay
Pay 50% up front to secure your place, then split the balance over two instalments before the course ends. Talk to us if you need something a bit different.
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