Levelling UP

WE’VE PUT TOGETHER SOME OF THE COURSES AVAILABLE THIS YEAR TO HELP UPSKILL YOUR SALON STAFF AND FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS

BARBER EDUCATION 2023

NOVO CABELO TRAINING FACILITY, NORTHUMBERLAND: HAIR REPLACEMENT TRAINING

1 A full day hands-on training session with live model together and life time access to the online course. This course aims to give you the confidence to offer this life changing service to people with irreversible hair loss. £1980, at your business from £2900, novocabelo.co.uk/training

HEAD QUARTERS BARBERING ACADEMY, YARM: LUXURY HOT TOWEL SHAVING

2 This five-day course is designed to teach students the art of traditional hot towel shaving. Students will work on live models to practice their skills and will leave feeling equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality shaves. £375pp, head-quarters.co.uk/products/luxury-hot-towel-shaving

VTCT, NATIONWIDE: VTCT COLLECTIVE LIVE

3 With the success of the inaugural VTCT Collective LIVE Tour in the spring this year, VTCT will be back in the Autumn term with another series of face-to-face events. They will be hitting even more cities and bringing some of the UK’s finest hairdressers and barbering talent with them. FREE, vtct.org.uk/the-hair-and-barbering-collective

OSMO, NATIONWIDE: OSMO COLOUR DISCOVERY

4 Focusing on fundamental colour theory, product knowledge and basic practical work, attendees will gain confidence in performing a colour consultation and hair analysis on their clients, the fundamental product knowledge across OSMO IKON colour portfolio, technical knowledge of essential colour theory and an increased confidence in fundamental colour application through practical workshops. Price and dates on application, osmo.uk.com

BARBER.JOSH.O.P EDUCATION, ONLINE: THE ART OF PRECISION

5 The Art of Precision one year course is an in depth, extensive barbering education, building on, advancing and elevating your knowledge, understanding and usage of the world-renowned D.F.S Formula. Consisting of 12 modules covering all aspects of modern barbering from anatomy, layering & graduation to fading, styling and more! £300pp, the-o.learnworlds.com/course/barberjoshopthe-art-of-precision-1-year-course

NVNT, NATIONWIDE: TOTAL CONCEPT PHOTOGRAPHIC INSPIRATION DAY

6 Akos Bodi, NVNT Co-Founder and International Artistic Director will take you behind the scenes and share his insights on how to successfully assemble a successful photo shoot, and participants will engage in demonstrations and workshops to sharpen their aesthetic sense as well as technical skills. £850pp nvnthaircare.com/education

AVLON, NATIONWIDE: SCIENCE OF HAIR COLLEGE PROGRAMME

7 Avlon CPD for colleges and salons focuses on the science of excessively curly hair that sits within the classification of type 3 and 4. Avlon’s training will equip tutors with the knowledge to deliver and perform technical services to a high standard. £850 + VAT salons and colleges can find out more by calling 0121 522 2124 or email info@avloneurope.co.uk

WAHL, RAMSGATE: CLASSIC MEN’S GROOMING

8 This course has been designed to build confidence in newly qualified barbers, Solid Foundation: Classic Men’s Grooming is made up of demonstrations and in-depth practical sessions. On this course you will learn demonstrations, the Wahl 5 step method, layering, graduation, clipper over comb and more. 2 October 2023, £120.00pp, wahl.co.uk/product/creative-advanced-gents

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONAL, UK & IRELAND: FOUNDATION BARBERING

9 Master the foundation skills on this course, which covers everything from the tools involved and how to use them, through to face shapes, growth patterns and techniques including graduation, scissor over comb and clipper work. 3 July 2023, Edinburgh; 19 September 2023, London; 10 July 2023, Dublin. Find out more at lorealaccess.com

TONI&GUY, LONDON: CREATIVE MEN’S

10 This course has been designed with current, iconic influences in mind, whether from the music industry, film or athletes and translates them into creative techniques, synergising fashion and hair. You will spend three days learning how to predict trends, as well as classical aspects of scissor work and clipper techniques to create them, with an emphasis on longer men’s hair. £700, 12-14 June 2023, 7-9 August 2023, 25-27 September 2023. Find out more at toniandguy.com

THE PHIL JARMAN ACADEMY, NATIONWIDE: BARBERING MASTERCLASS

11 This one-day course, delivered by British Grand Master Barber, Head of Gamma UK Education and Mentor for Matakki Scissors Education Team, Phil Jarman will demonstrate techniques including, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, blending and correct use of thinning scissors as well as succeeding under pressure in the barber shop or salon. £95+ VAT, from 28th August – 22nd September across the UK. Find out more at www.capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk

VAGARO, SAN DIEGO AND ONLINE: ICONIC.23

12 iconic.23 is a two-day education conference where barbers can learn best practices for both business and personal career growth from experts in their industries. The panel will explore trends and hot topics in the hair world, including techniques and business methods. $325 Early Bird Tickets, 24-25 September 2023. Find out more at iconic.vagaro.com

MATRIX, NATIONWIDE: CUT, FADE AND BLEND WITH SIMON TOWNLEY

13 Banish your blending fears and perfect your trade with demonstration, hands on and coaching throughout the course. This course is suitable for those looking to advance their barbering skills and take their fades to new heights! £230+ VAT, To find out more contact your local Matrix partner distributors

ANDIS, ONLINE: ESSENTIALS: CLASSIC CLIPPER CUTTING WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY

14 Join Andis Global Educator, Hayden Cassidy to learn essential clipper cutting techniques from Andis’ world class education team to prepare you to master your craft. $25. Find out more at andis.com/BarberStylistEducation