Free online sources that will help you in your barber training
July 6, 2022
Written byTrimCheck
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Today more and more young people choose to start their working life with a new profession as a barber, who traditionally is the person who gives men haircuts and shaves as well as care services, such as hair removal and other grooming procedures. To be successful in this business, you will need to be good at filing, shaping, and colouring hair with the use of professional tools when creating different haircuts. The mastery of all the tools is necessary for a barber today to find work in barbershops or private salon services.
Whether you’re looking to become a barber as a hobby or professionally, it’s great to know that there are free online barbering courses at your disposal. Even though these free barbering online courses may not give you all that you need, they are a good learning portal to kickstart your journey. Beginners who go the free route can complete their barber training in as few as four weeks!
We created this resource guide of free barbering courses online for those serious about advancing their career or starting a new one.
[Note: these courses should be used to advance your education in barbering and not as a means to obtain your barbering license. State governments do not approve these, so you’ll still have to go to barbering school before you start practising]
1. [YouTube] Men’s Haircut Tutorial | Erase the Skin Line Step By Step by YouTube Barber Academy
After receiving numerous comments from people who were having difficulty erasing the skin line, YouTube Barber Academy created this new step-by-step tutorial video which explained how to erase the skin line without losing your mind in the process.
Learning Outcomes
How to erase the skin line
Prerequisites
Andis Masters Cordless, Double magnetic Guards, or any good clipper for Fading
Debulking clipper
Electric shavers
A device with internet access
Human hair training head
Who Needs This Course?
Any barber who wants to master how to how erase the skin neatly
Course Duration
17 minutes, 19 seconds.
2. [YouTube] How To Cut Men’s Hair | Full Haircut Tutorial | Classic Simple Barbering Techniques by Regal Gentleman
This is a complete tutorial on how to cut men’s hair. This haircut employs basic barbering techniques.
The course provider, Regal Gentleman Barber Education is a school and online learning platform for barbers, stylists, hairdressers, and anyone who wants to cut men’s hair.
Learning Outcomes
Simple techniques to cut men’s hair
Prerequisites
Clipper and a pair of scissors
Wahl Hero Trimmer
Braun Series 9 Shaver
Who Needs This Course?
Anyone who wants to learn the basics of barbering
Individuals who want to learn a brand new skill
Course Duration
43 minutes, 25 seconds.
3. [YouTube] How To Cut A Classic Graduation Haircut by Murdock London
This classic haircut tutorial shows you the step-by-step process of giving a graduation student a cut in the UK. The reviews are good, and the visuals and sounds are commendable.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to cut a classic graduation haircut
Prerequisites
Combs, scissors, clippers
Human model
Internet-enabled device
Who Needs This Course?
This course is for barbers who want to broaden their scope of knowledge and try out different styles
UK barbers who want to be good at giving graduation haircuts.
Course Duration
5 minutes, 52 seconds.
4. [YouTube] Men’s Textured Taper Fade | Must Know Haircut | Barber Tutorial | Barber How To by TheBarberPhil
This tutorial aims to cover a very simple and necessary haircut that barbers in ALL 50 states should be familiar with.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to give a men’s textured taper fade haircut
Prerequisites
Clipper
Scissors and combs
Internet-enabled device for streaming
The following tools were used in the tutorial but may not be a prerequisite:
Tomb45 Power Mat
Tomb45 Power Clip
Wahl Cordless Senior
Wahl Medal Magic Clip
Wahl Magic Clip
Wahl Cordless Detailer
Babyliss FX Trimmer
Who Needs This Course?
Any barber who wants to master the texture fader barbering technique
Course Duration
12 minutes, 20 seconds.
5. [YouTube] Short Men’s Clipper Cut Tutorial – How To Fade and Blend Straight Hair by Greg Zorian
In this online course, Greg, a professional educator, demonstrates fading techniques, scissor over comb techniques, and texturizing techniques for a messy styled top in this course. The training provider completes the look by styling with Zorian of New York Grooming Cream. For added moisture, it is infused with coconut and lavender oils. His products have a clean, fresh scent and rinse easily.
Learning Outcomes
In this barber training, you will learn how to fade and blend straight hair
Style men’s hair
Prerequisites
Internet-enabled device and a chunk of your time
Human model or a mannequin for practice
Clipper, scissors
Having the Zorian of New York Grooming Cream, coconut, or lavender oils is an advantage
Who Needs This Course?
Any individual who needs a thorough understanding of hair-cutting, or is interested in boosting his barbering and styling skills and wants to train online.
Course Duration
41 minutes, 58 seconds.
6. [YouTube] How To Cut Men’s Hair, Step By Step For Beginners by Victoria I Escobar
This is a basic barber training course work for anyone who wants to learn how to trim and cut men’s hair properly.
Learning Outcomes
Basic techniques of cutting and trimming men’s hair
Basics of scissors cut
How to clean around the ears and back of the neck
Prerequisites
5-inches cutting shears
Cutting comb
Empty Spray Bottle -5.4oz/160ml
Hair Spray Bottle
Mist Sprayer
Fine Mist Spray Bottle
Ultra Fine Continuous Spray Water Bottle for Hair Styling, Plants, Cleaning, Misting & Skin Care
Trimmers Wahl Stainless Steel Lithium Ion+ Beard and Nose Trimmer for Men, Hair Clippers, Detail Shaver, Rechargeable
All in One Men’s Grooming Kit – Model 9818
Internet-enabled device
Training head
Who Needs This Course?
Very beginners who don’t know anything or have any previous experience with barbering. This course is not suitable for a professional barber.
Course Duration
32 minutes, 21 seconds.
7. [YouTube] How To Cut Men’s Hair For Beginners (Tutorial) by Chelsea Welechenko
This free online barbering course is designed for beginners to understand the concept of barbering from scratch. In the course work, Chelsea Welechenko takes her time to explain how to give a neat haircut to men easily.
Learning Outcomes
You will have a solid understanding of the basics of barbering
Prerequisites
Clippers with guards
Scissors
Comb
Training head
Who Needs This Course?
Beginners who want to start a barbering career
Course Duration
18 minutes, 28 seconds.
8. How To Cut Your Own Bangs And Style Your Hair by Rebekah Buck
Hair Stylist Rebekah Buck is a passionate stylist who is delighted to give women high-quality training on hair cutting and dressing.
Rebekah grew up in a large family and understood how stressful it could be for those with large and small families to pile into the car and drive to the nearest location to get their haircut – not to mention how expensive it can be!
Her goal as an at-home hair stylist is to help you save money and time and learn the valuable skill of cutting hair from the comfort of your home. It may appear intimidating to some, but it is not, as she has personal experience. She took on the responsibility of cutting all of her family’s hair (9 people) despite having no experience.
Learning Outcomes
How to cut ‘side-swept bangs,’ followed by the pretty Beach Waves hairstyle.
Prerequisites
Dedicated time to learn
Internet-enabled device to take the course
Who Needs This Course?
This course was created for women with no hair experience who want to save time, money, and hassle.
From little girls to mature women and any inexperienced at-home hair stylist.
This course is a 4-month online barbering course for those who want to learn the skills and carve their barbering career within the four months. The course is a fully-funded program sponsored by the UK government, and takes place on an online learning platform with reading materials. You can check here to see if you’re qualified.
Learning Outcomes
Cut and style men’s hair
Cut facial hair and the art of coloring hair
Shampoo and condition hair and provide scalp massage
Working in the hair industry
A globally recognised certication
Prerequisites
You must be eligible for UK Government funding to take this course for free.
You are 19 years old or older before the academic year begins (August 31st) and are either a UK/EU/EEA citizen or have the right to domicile in the UK.
Who Needs This Course?
Those who want to change your job
Individuals who want to improve their practical skills
10. Haircuts at Home: Women’s One Length Haircut by Rebekah Buck
This is another free barbering online course by Bekah Buck. In this training room, the course provider will teach you the fundamentals of cutting a girl’s hair, specifically the Blunt Haircut. You can do a lot with this haircut by adding layers and different styles to realize any look you want. If you prefer the Blunt Haircut look, it is also a popular hairstyle.
Learning Outcomes
Fundamentals of cutting women’s hair
How to add layers and different styles
Prerequisites
Head for practice
Internet-enabled device
Who Needs This Course?
This haircut is ideal for young girls and mature women, as well as any inexperienced at-home hairstylist!
Consistency is key. Cut hair every day and keep on learning new techniques to improve your skills. If you feel overworked, take some time off and get back to work with more consistency. With time, you will see yourself become better.
Barbering is a physically demanding job that can be extremely taxing on your body. Everything will hurt, suffer, and burden you: your muscles, skeletal system, and joints. You're not just standing; you're rotating, angling, craning, stooping, and exerting extreme physical effort to do your job properly. But if you give it time and consistency, you'd soon master the stress.
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