Barbering is a hands-on and creative career focused on grooming and styling hair for men and boys. It combines artistry with technical skills and offers a range of opportunities in various settings. Barbers typically work in barbershops, salons, or beauty clinics. The environment can be social and fast-paced, with interactions not only with clients but also with colleagues. Here’s an overview of what a career in barbering entails:
- Haircuts and Styling: Providing a range of haircuts, beard trims, and styles tailored to individual client preferences.
- Shaving: Offering traditional straight razor shaves, which require precision and skill.
- Consultation: Discussing style options with clients to determine the best looks for their hair type and face shape.
- Product Recommendations: Advising clients on hair care products and styling tools to maintain their looks at home.
- Sanitation and Safety: Maintaining cleanliness in the workspace, including tools and equipment, to ensure client safety.
Our barbering courses provide the perfect combination of practical and theory-based learning to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence to work successfully in this creative industry.
Our facilities include fully furnished, specialist salons, equipped with the latest products and equipment, which are open to members of the public and enable you to gain valuable experience in a realistic working environment, ensuring you develop the skills necessary for future employment.
Working in this industry requires hard work and dedication but offers a clear progression route from trainee through to owning your own salon. You could find yourself working in a salon or spa, on a cruise ship or could even consider becoming self-employed.. So, if you want a revitalising career that leaves people feeling great about themselves, apply today!
Skills Required
- Technical Skills: Mastery of various cutting techniques and grooming methods.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in executing haircuts and styles, as well as in performing shaves.
- Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Creativity: Ability to envision and execute styles that suit clients’ individual looks.
- Time Management: Efficiently managing appointment schedules while providing quality service.
Whether you dream of opening your own shop or working for a big brand, our passionate staff and unique facilities at Evolve will help you succeed on your course, in this dynamic, vibrant and fashionable industry that offers a huge variety of career paths.
