• Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

    Advance Barbering and Shaving Techniques

  • SCQF Level

    Comparable to Level 6

  • Attendance/Duration

    Short full-time, August to January

  • Start Date

    Aug 2025

Overview

Barbering is a thriving industry with continuous innovation in products and techniques. As a Barber, you play a vital role in setting trends and keeping clients looking sharp. To succeed in this profession, you'll need passion, creativity, commitment and hard work. Being self-motivated, a team player and enjoying interactions with people are also key. If you're keen to take advanced steps in this exciting career, this course is tailored just for you.

Entry Requirements

For this course you'll need:

  • a hairdressing and/or barbering qualification at SCQF Level 5
  • previous salon experience
  • a genuine interest in the art of barbering
  • to complete an application, including a personal statement.

Course Content

This course explores the world of barbering, enhancing your creativity, practical skills and technical knowledge. You'll receive hands on training in one of our campus commercial salons, where you'll work with real clients and master the art of barber cutting and styling. The barbering industry evolves rapidly, and our goal is to equip you with the latest skills and knowledge for a successful career, however as it's such a fast-changing industry, some of what you study on the course may change.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll cover:

  • advanced cutting and clippering techniques
  • crafting various facial hair styles through advanced methods
  • the art of hot towel shaving
  • mastering tools like scissors, thinning scissors, razors and open razors
  • barbering and shaving products

Careers and Further Study

This course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic world of barbering. It may open doors to exciting career possibilities including employment or self-employment, offering professional barbering services.

Employer and Industry Links

Habia – The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority

Places available

Campus

Kilmarnock

Start Date

Aug 2025

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