BARBER PILOT WORKSHOP

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced barbers looking to enhance their skills.

Day 1 Foundations of Barbering

You will learn & practice:

• Explore the history and evolution of barbering
• Learn about essential barbering terminology and tools
• Understanding the role of a barber in modern society
• Delve into the theoretical principles behind HairDon’s methods for cutting
• Understanding the application of these methods in practical barbering
• Comb Handling: Explore more intricate and effective ways to manipulate combs for various hair styling tasks
• Scissors Handling: Dig deeper into the art of using scissors with precision and skill and mastering advanced cutting methods
• Refinement and Texturizing Techniques: Refine your skills further in using scissors for texturizing hair and achieving desired hairstyles
• Finger and Scissor Positions: Learn advanced finger and scissor positions for precise and efficient hair cutting and styling

Day 2 Mastering Techniques

You will learn & practice:

• Clipper and trimmer hidden features
• Clippers and trimmers maintenance
• Effectively use and control your clippers
• Connections between guards shapes and measurements
• Combine fades and forms to create infinite variations
• Head structure analysis and design decision
• Different clipper cutting blades and purpose
• Consultation strategies
• Hair line trimmer detailing techniques
• Taper – low fade, medium fade
• Clipper blending techniques such as cross hatch, pointillism
• Connection and disconnection of interior and exterior of head
• Create movements and textures for excellent hair styling experience

Day 3 Practical Application

You will learn & practice:

• Reviews and recaps
• Technical blend and visual blend
• High skin fade / bald fades
• Clipper-over-comb techniques
• Free-hand clipper handling and cutting techniques
• Advance on scalp blending and fading techniques
• Connection points – from fade to lengthier scissors areas
• Connection and disconnection of interior and exterior of head
• Activate textures and movements for shorter hair styling experience
• Effective consultation
• Skill transfer on live model

Assessment

• Ongoing assessment through practical demonstrations and exercises
• Final assessment based on proficiency in barbering techniques and understanding of course concepts