Join our 6-day Barbering & Men’s Haircutting Course.
Learn all the fundamental men’s haircutting techniques you need to become an expert.
Barbering & Mens Haircutting Course London
This course will give you the skills and confidence to deliver high-standard results for every client.
Refine your technique. Master Scissors & Clipper control.
Men’s grooming requires a specific set of skills that differ from women’s hairdressing. This 6-day intensive diploma is designed to bridge that gap. Whether you are a hairdresser looking to improve your “short back and sides” a Barber who wants to get sharp with scissors or a makeup artist needing on-set grooming skills, this course delivers the complete foundation of modern mens.
Flexible Part-Time Schedule
We know you are busy. That is why we offer two ways to complete your training without putting your life on hold:
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The 3-Week Fast Track: Attend 2 days a week (Sundays & Mondays).
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The 6-Week Steady Track: Attend 1 day a week (Sundays or Mondays)
Note: If you need to miss a day, simply let us know 2 weeks in advance & pick it up the following week. You never lose your progress.
Overview
Do you want to learn precision barbering in London?
Our Barbering & Mens Haircutting Course moves beyond basic “buzz cuts.” We teach you the geometry of men’s shapes. You will learn how to combine scissor-over-comb techniques with clipper fading to create seamless, tailored looks.
You will explore how to adapt haircuts for different bone structures and head shapes—the secret to high-end male grooming. The course combines theory, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops on live models or mannequin heads to build your confidence.
Who is this course for?
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Hairdressers: Who want to feel confident when a male client sits in their chair.
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Barbers: Who want to refine their scissor work and sectioning patterns.
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Makeup Artists (TV/Film): Perfect for those working on-set who need to maintain continuity on male actors (we accept bursaries from groups such as ScreenSkills).
Where: SLATE Academy, London
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Price: £1,250 (including VAT)
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Duration: 6 days 10am-4pm, completed over 6 weeks — one day per week, either every Sunday or Monday. Alternatively, complete the course in 3 weeks by attending twice a week.
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Awarded: SLATE Mens Diploma
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When: Join anytime. Available every Sunday and/or Monday, except on bank holidays.
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Can’t make a day? No problem. Tell us 14 days in advance, skip that day, and rejoin on the next date. We ensure you never miss out on your learning journey.
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Payment plans: Secure your spot with a deposit today. View full 3 or 6-week schedules at checkout based on your 1 or 2-day study pace. Instalments begin after your course start date.
Stages
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Demonstrations
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Practical sessions
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Suitability, proportions and bone structure lecture
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Layering techniques
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Graduated techniques
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Combining techniques
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Scissors & clipper over comb technique
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Disconnection techniques
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Working with partings lecture
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Finishing hair using product
Have a question about the course? You can contact us here please remember to leave your number and mention MENS. Alternatively you can call us on +443301332341 to learn more about our MENS courses.
