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6 Week Academy
Face-to-Face · Limited Intake

The 6 Week Barber
Academy.

Australia's most intensive short course in barbering and business. 6 weeks, in person, with master barber entrepreneurs who've built 7-figure businesses.

4.9· 1,000+ Reviews
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6 Students Per Class
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3,000+ Barbers Trained89% Revenue Increase8 Countries6-Figure Graduates4.9 Star Rating1,847 Reviews30-Day GuaranteeExpert MentorsFace-to-Face Academy3,000+ Barbers Trained89% Revenue Increase8 Countries6-Figure Graduates4.9 Star Rating1,847 Reviews30-Day GuaranteeExpert MentorsFace-to-Face Academy
6 Week Barber Academy

Success Stories from the 6 Week Academy.

Hear directly from graduates who completed the face-to-face program and transformed their barbering careers.

Yasin
Shop Owner

"I'd never held a clipper before the Academy. Three months after graduating I opened DZ Barbershop — the training took me from complete beginner to shop owner."

Yasin
Balwyn North, Melbourne
6 Week Academy Graduate
Stevan
#1 Barbershop

"The Academy took me from zero experience to working at the #1 barbershop in Australia. The hands-on training and mentorship made all the difference — I wouldn't be here without it."

Stevan
Melbourne, VIC
6 Week Academy Graduate
Manav
#1 Barbershop

"After the 6 Week Academy I landed a chair at the #1 barbershop in Australia. The structured learning and real client experience prepared me for exactly what the industry demands."

Manav
Melbourne, VIC
6 Week Academy Graduate
Damian and Luisa
Co-Founders
Damian & Luisa
A Note from Our Founders

A Note from Damian & Luisa

We built School of Barbers because we lived the struggle first-hand. Damian spent years mastering the craft, but like most barbers, nobody ever taught him the business side — the pricing, the marketing, the path from cutting hair to owning a room.

Luisa brought the systems, the strategy, and the structure. Together we spent two years building the program we both wished had existed at the start — not theory from the internet, but real frameworks tested in real shops.

The 6 Week Academy is the result of everything we've learned, refined through hundreds of graduates across Australia. Every session is face-to-face, every intake is small, and every plan we build is specific to your situation.

We don't do generic advice. We sit across from you, look at your numbers, and help you build something real. That's what makes this different — and it's the only thing we were ever willing to put our name on.

Damian
Co-Founder, School of Barbers
Luisa
Co-Founder, School of Barbers
6 Week Barber Academy

Graduate Testimonials from the 6 Week Barber Academy.

4.9· 1,000+ verified reviews

"I came in with no real technique and left with the ability to do skin fades, scissor cuts and beard trims with actual confidence — the hands-on time every day made the difference."

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Darnell T.
Melbourne, VIC
Verified

"The structured learning across six weeks gave me a proper foundation — I now understand why every cut works, not just how to copy it."

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Keisha M.
Oakleigh, VIC
Verified

"Before the Academy I could do a basic cut. After it I could handle any hair type, any texture, and hold a real conversation with a client while I worked."

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Marcus B.
Carlton, VIC
Verified
8 Barber Pillars

What You'll Master.

Every pillar is a complete system — not just tips. You get frameworks, templates, and coaching to implement them in your business.

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Fading Fundamentals

Master the foundation of modern barbering — the fade. From skin fades to mid-tapers, you'll learn how to blend seamlessly on every hair type and texture. This is the skill clients judge you on first.

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Skin, low, mid & high fades
All hair textures covered
Blend & transition techniques
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School of Barbers Plus+ & Academy
120+ lessons across 8 pillars
Face-to-Face · Limited Intake

6 Week Barber Academy.

The most intensive barber and business transformation available. 6 weeks. In person. Small intakes. Expert mentors who've done it themselves.

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Duration
6 Weeks
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Intake Size
6 Students Per Class
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Certification
School of Barbers Certificate
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Ongoing Support
Investment
$4,950
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Everything in School of Barbers Plus+
Face-to-face training with master barbers
School of Barbers Certificate upon completion
Alumni network lifetime access
6-Week Curriculum

Start with the fundamentals that every great barber is built on. You'll learn correct sectioning technique and how to use your shears with precision — the skills everything else depends on.

Introduction to barbering tools & setupCorrect sectioning principlesShear grip, posture & controlPoint cutting & basic scissor techniquesWorking with different hair texturesStation hygiene & professional habits

The fade is the defining skill of modern barbering. This week is dedicated entirely to understanding and executing fades — skin, low, mid and high — across all hair types.

Understanding clipper guards & settingsSkin fade technique step-by-stepLow, mid & high fade transitionsBlending & removing linesFading on different hair texturesCommon mistakes & how to fix them

This week brings it all together. You'll learn how to consult with a client, design a cut that suits their face shape and lifestyle, and execute a full finish from start to completion.

Client consultation frameworkReading face shapes & recommending stylesCombining fade with scissor topNeckline shaping & detailingBeard & line-up techniqueCompleting a full service confidently

The shop doors open. Real clients come in and you work through the full experience — greeting, consulting, cutting and finishing — exactly as you would in a professional barbershop.

Welcoming & seating clientsReal-world consultation practiceManaging nerves in the chairWorking at a professional paceHandling client feedback in the momentEnd-of-day reflection & technique review

You're in the flow now. This week builds on last week's shop experience with a focus on speed, consistency, and handling a variety of cuts and clients back to back.

Building speed without losing qualityAdapting to different client requestsScissor work on longer lengthsBeard trims & shaping in a real serviceClient communication under pressurePeer feedback & mentor corrections

The final week. You'll run the shop at full capacity, perform your graduation cut in front of the intake and mentors, and leave with your School of Barbers Certificate.

Full shop day — all servicesGraduation cut preparationMentor final assessmentSchool of Barbers Certificate presentationAlumni network & next stepsBuilding your portfolio from day one
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Why Choose the 6 Week Barber Academy.

Face-to-face. Small intake. Real clients. Everything you need to become a confident, work-ready barber in 6 weeks.

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6 Week Academy
$4,950
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Intensive face-to-face 6-week course with master barber entrepreneurs. The fastest transformation available.

  • Everything in Plus+
  • 6 weeks face-to-face training
  • 6 students per class
  • Live mentor sessions
  • School of Barbers Certificate
  • Ongoing support
  • Alumni network lifetime access
  • Guest industry speakers
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Why School of Barbers

The Clear Choice.

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Shop ownership blueprint
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Common Questions

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The Academy is for anyone who wants to become a job-ready barber — whether you're a complete beginner with no experience, someone who's been self-teaching and wants proper technique, or an existing barber looking to sharpen their skills and get shop-ready. If you're serious about barbering as a career, this program is built for you.
No experience is required. The program is designed to take you from the fundamentals through to a full professional skillset over six weeks. By the end you'll be able to consult, cut and finish any client that sits in your chair.
It means you leave the Academy with the skills, confidence and real experience to walk into any barbershop and work. We simulate a real shop environment in weeks 4–6 where you service actual clients — so by graduation you've already been in the chair under real conditions, not just practising on mannequins.
We keep intakes to a maximum of 6 students. This is intentional — it means mentors can give you real, personalised feedback on every cut, every day. You're not in a classroom of 20 people watching someone else. You're in the chair, cutting, with a mentor watching and correcting in real time.
Week 1 covers the foundations of barbering — sectioning and shear work. Week 2 is dedicated entirely to fading fundamentals across all hair types. Week 3 is full haircut and client consultation. Weeks 4 to 6 are shop simulation, where real clients come in and you service them exactly as you would in a professional shop.
Yes — 100% in person, every session. There are no pre-recorded videos or online modules. You're in the room with your mentors and intake every day. We believe the only way to truly learn barbering is with your hands, on real hair, with real feedback.
You graduate with a School of Barbers Certificate, a portfolio of work built throughout the six weeks, and ongoing support from your mentors and the School of Barbers community.
Intakes are intake-based and spots are strictly limited to 6 students. Hit 'Apply Now' to register your interest and we'll be in touch with the next available dates.

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Face-to-Face Training
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