Barbers & Hairdressers - Academy - Wahl UK

Beyond The Basics

Daniel Barrett — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:22:40 +0000

The day includes live demonstrations alongside intensive one-to-one practical sessions, giving you real experience you can take straight back to the barbershop or salon. You’ll
develop essential barbering techniques including layering, graduation, clipper-overcomb, and precise hairline work — the core skills every successful barber needs. These
techniques form a strong foundation, helping you build confidence, refine your style, and deliver consistently professional results. This comprehensive course focuses on developing the fundamental skills required for entry-level barbering. Students will gain practical experience and a solid understanding of key techniques, including:

Clipper-over-comb
Sectioning
Layering
Basic fade techniques
Product knowledge
Understanding and proper use of tools
Hair structure and fundamentals

Upon completion, students will have a clear understanding of the core principles and essential techniques of barbering. This foundation will provide the confidence needed
to progress further in their professional careers and deliver modern barbering services with precision and professionalism.

8 Day Intensive Hands-On Course

Tuesdays & Wednesdays Over 4 Weeks = 40 Hours Of Total Hands-On Training

Day 1 – Introduction To Barbering

Introduction to the barbering industry
Health, safety, and hygiene
Product knowledge (clippers, trimmers, scissors, razors)
Cleaning and maintaining equipment
Basic client consultation skills

Day 2 – Basic Cutting Techniques

Live demo
Sectioning
Scissor-over-comb technique
Clipper-over-comb technique
Basic short back and sides haircut
Practicing on mannequin heads

Day 3– Classic Barber Haircuts

Crew cut
Buzz cut
Taper haircut
Introduction to undercuts and longer styles
Practice on mannequins

Day 4 – Fading Basics

Understanding fade levels (low, mid, high)
Blending techniques
Using guards and lever control
Creating a basic fade
Practice on mannequins

Day 5 – Skin Fades

Skin/bald fade techniques
Using trimmers and foil shavers
Blending the fade smoothly
Detailing and finishing
Practice cuts

Day 6 – Beard Grooming & Shaving

Beard trimming techniques
Beard shaping and fading
Hot towel shave
Razor handling and safety
Facial hair styling

Day 7 – Styling & Client Service

Blow drying and styling hair
Using styling products
Hair types and growth patterns
Customer service and communication
Building regular clients

Day 8 – Live Models & Business Skills

Full haircuts
Timing and working like a real barbershop
Finishing and detailing cuts
Social media for barbers
Basic business skills and course review

Why book a course at Wahl HQ:

It’s located at Wahl HQ, so you get to learn at the place where it all happens!

All the equipment required for training is provided.

Our courses are suitable for Barbers & Hairdressers of all levels.

Learn through demonstrations, improve basic skills and develop advanced techniques.

Great amenities – Free car park, all drinks and food provided for the day.

Location: Sterling House, Clipper Close, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5GG

Course duration: The course will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday,
commencing on Tuesday 7th July and concluding on Wednesday 29th July.
Course times: 10am – 3pm Day Course

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Wahl Style Collection

Daniel Barrett — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:36:18 +0000

Introducing Wahl’s hair collection, merging iconic elegance with modern flair.

Inspired by fashion icons like Alexa Chung and blow-dry queens such as Sabrina Carpenter , this collection offers styles crafted with meticulous precisions, effortlessly exuding charm for any occasions.

From the relaxed Boho waves of “The Alexa” to the sultry waves of “The Swift”, embrace timeless beauty with a contemporary twist. The style collection is all about taking five fundamental looks, breaking them down, and understanding how to elevate them using the Wahl Style range.

Led by Wahl Styling Ambassadors, James Parr and Stacey Wright, you will learn from one of these industry leaders, who between them have over 35 years experience. Included in the day will be a short Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to gain additional industry and career insight.

On this course you will learn:

Demonstrations
Styling tool Product knowledge
Advanced techniques
One-on-one practical styles

The commitment to innovations we have come to know from Wahl is clear within the whole range. The tools offer advanced functionalities, along with multiple heat settings, and various attachments for a customisable styling option,

ensuring users can achieve their desired look with ease.

The added bonus of the take home card ensures you can easily refer back to when needed, or even implement in the salon as an additional feature to add to the salons styling menu. The collection is easily adaptable whether in salon for a client, or on set for an editorial.

For more information call us on 01227 740066

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Solid Foundation: Classic Men’s Grooming

nicola.barnes — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:18:14 +0000

This course has been designed to build confidence in newly qualified barbers. It is also perfect for experienced hairdressers who want to expand their skills into barbering or for someone who has been out of the industry and wants to refresh their skills before returning.

The day is made up of demonstrations and in depth practical sessions covering layers, graduation, clipper/scissor over comb and hairlines. These techniques give you a solid foundation from which to build up from and become an expert in this area.

On this course you will learn:

Demonstrations
The Wahl 5 step method
Layering
Graduation
Clipper over comb
Product knowledge
Understanding hair
One-on-one practical sessions

Hairdressing experience required, however knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is not essential.

For more information call us on 01227 740066

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Specialist: The Fade

nicola.barnes — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:13:49 +0000

Fading is perhaps one of the most important skills in men’s hairdressing and possibly one of the hardest to perform to a high standard.

Fades are a mainstream style that have been around for years and due to the style’s simple upkeep requirements they are likely to be a style that remains popular for years to come. The ability to fade well means the difference between a good cut and a great cut.

This course teaches all aspects of this classic barbering technique from the basics you need to know to create the perfect fade with no visible lines and a clean finish, to the more advanced techniques needed to achieve skin fades, shading and blending.

On this course you will learn:

Demonstrations
Shaping, line-ups + finishing
Product knowledge
Blending
Shading
Basic fade techniques
Advanced fade techniques
One-on-one practical cuts

This course is a must for anyone who is serious about barbering and men’s hairdressing.

Three years of experience is recommended for this course.

For more information call us on 01227 740066

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