“I would definitely recommend it”
Shelby
In-person · Shoreditch, London
1-Week Introduction to Barbering
Beginner-friendly taster — leave with the basics and get a feel for the barbering journey
- Course fee
- £950
- Duration
- 1 week
- Schedule
- Mon–Fri · 11am–4:30pm
- Next intake
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2,000+ graduates since 2009 · Classes capped at 8 · No obligation
A short, intense five-day taster designed for people who suspect they want to be a barber but haven’t yet held a pair of clippers. You’ll spend the week working through the core fundamentals alongside our full-time students.
By Friday you’ll have cut several real clients under supervision and you’ll know — from your own hands, not a brochure — whether this is the career for you.
What you'll learn
The syllabus
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01
Tools & handling
Clippers, guards, scissors, combs — getting comfortable with what's in your hand.
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02
Consultation basics
Reading a face, asking the right questions, and setting expectations before you lift a tool.
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03
Your first fade
Clipper-over-comb, basic fade fundamentals, and the confidence to start practising.
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04
Safety & hygiene
Tool care, client safety, and the shop-floor habits you should build from day one.
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05
Cut on a real client
Friday is live-client day. You'll do a supervised cut end-to-end on a real walk-in.
Is it right for you?
This course is a good fit if…
- You're curious about barbering but not sure if it's for you
- You can't commit to a longer course yet
- You'd rather try before you decide than watch YouTube
- You want a realistic preview of what full-time training feels like
Student stories
Hear from TotalBarber graduates
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“A lot of passion and laughs”
Dom -
“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”
Royoko -
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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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