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Barber Courses

Barber COURSES for all skill levels

Our barber courses deliver intensive, hands-on training designed for every stage of your learning journey. With specially designed programmes for complete beginners to advanced training for seasoned barbers looking to sharpen their skills, there’s something for everyone. 

 

What sets us apart? We combine expert-led training, high model volume, modern facilities, and industry-recognised qualifications, giving our students the confidence, speed, and skills to succeed in the real world. 

BEGINNER COURSES

Our most comprehensive course for those serious about becoming a professional barber. Go from complete beginner to advanced stylist with full Level 2 and Level 3 accreditation. 

Perfect for newcomers to the barbering world. Our intensive course gives you the skills, structure, and confidence to start working as a barber and a level 2 qualification in just nine weeks.

Looking to become a barber in your spare time? Our 20-week Saturday curriculum allows you to change your career without taking time out of your work week.

Become a qualified barber with our 24-week evening classes. Train with a schedule that suits you and prepare for your new career.

ADVANCED COURSES

Giving experienced barbers the skills they need to gain a Level 3 qualification, and position themselves at the top of the industry.

Created for barbers with prior training who want to sharpen their technique, boost confidence, and progress quickly in a professional barbershop environment.

Designed to help qualified hairdressers transition confidently into barbering or expand their skill set to style, cut and shave male clients.

Giving qualified MUAs the skills to confidently cut, style, and groom men’s hair and facial hair to a high standard on set or in studio environments.

MASTER CLASSES

5 DAY CLIPPER & FADING
FUNDAMENTALS

Looking to become a barber? This is the most thorough and popular barbering course available on the market.

2 DAY SKIN FADE
MASTERCLASS

Join us on this 2-day hands-on skin fade course that is tailor made for persons wishing to learn or advance their fading abilities.

2 DAY WET SHAVE
MASTERCLASS

Training in groups of 4-5, this hands-on course will get you cutthroat wet shaving at a professional standard in 2 days.

COURSE COMPARISON

BEGINNER
COURSES

12 Week Beginner to Master9 Week Beginner20 Weekends Beginner24 Week Beginner
Barber Fundamentals✔✔✔✔
Scissor Work✔✔✔✔
Clipper Work✔✔✔✔
Wet Shave✔✘✘✘
Skin Fades✔✘✘✘
SessionAM or PMAM or PMALL DAYEVENINGS ONLY
QualificationNVQ Level 2 & Level 3 certificationNVQ Level 2NVQ Level 2NVQ Level 2
Price£4,950£4,099£4,099£4,099

ADVANCED
COURSES

3 WEEK MASTER3 WEEK Diploma2 WEEK HAIRDRESSER TO BARBER2 WEEK MAKE-UP ARTIST
Barber Fundamentals✔✔✔✔
Scissor Work✔✔✔✔
Clipper Work✔✔✔✔
Wet Shave✔✘✘✘
Skin Fades✔✘✘✘
SessionAM or PMAM or PMAM or PMAM or PM
QualificationLEVEL 3 CertificationNVQ LEVEL 2LSB CertificateLSB Certificate
Price£2,400£2,200£1,800£1,800

What Makes London School of Barbering
The Best Training Provider?

Discover why the London School of Barbering is ranked the UK’s #1 training provider. Experience world-class mentorship from expert educators, intensive hands-on training, and industry-leading, internationally accredited qualifications that set the global benchmark.

E-Learning Platform

E-Learning Platform

Students are given access to proprietary LSB step-by-step videos to supplement your academy training.

Real Clients

Real Clients

You will practice on real clients that are provided to you by the academy.

Barber Jobs

Barber Jobs

We work with over 2,000 barbershops and salons that recruit our grads directly through our online barber jobs platform.

Hands-on Practical Training

Hands-on Practical Training

Our pro educators will be at your side at all times to supervise, build confidence, progress your skill level and deliver exceptional results.

TESTIMONIALS

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❝Just finished the 12 weeks course (level 2&3) at the London school of barbering and has been a great journey! I entered the school with zero skills and no clue about techniques, and now I’m leaving as a proper barber! ❞

Sam R

Level 3 Graduate

❝ LSB is the perfect place for aspiring barbers to lock in and be driven to their full potential. The educators and course aims teach you as much as possible in the 9-12 weeks you are there. They also focus on customer service, experience and how to grow your brand through social media. ❞

Jordan K

Level 3 Graduate

❝ I recently qualified a level 2 barbering course at The London School of Barbering and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. I learned so much in an intensive space of time.  ❞

Joe W

Level 2 Graduate

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