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12

Week Course

6

Intensive Days

6

Students Per Group

Edinburgh's Premier Barbering School

Become A Barber In 12 Weeks

Train inside a working Edinburgh barbershop, with small groups and supervised practice on real clients. Next course starts 23 September. Six seats per group.

✓ Practical training with working barbers

✓ Six intensive days with Riccardo in week three

✓ Professional kit worth over £500 included

✓ One Monday or Wednesday evening group

✓ Small groups for hands-on learning

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Job-Ready in 12 Weeks

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Barbering Courses Edinburgh

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Evening Classes

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Edinburgh's Top Barber Course

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Free £500+ Pro Kit

◆ Job-Ready in 12 Weeks ◆ Barbering Courses Edinburgh ◆ Evening Classes ◆ Edinburgh's Top Barber Course ◆ Free £500+ Pro Kit 

Why Choose Us

Edinburgh’s Premier

Barbering Course

Learn the foundations of barbering through practical training in a working shop. Build your technique, practise consultations and develop a portfolio of your work as you prepare for your next step.

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Master the Craft

Skin fades, scissor work, beard grooming and classic cuts - you'll leave with the full technical toolkit every modern barber needs.

Barbers in a modern hair salon cutting men's hair, with clients seated in barber chairs covered with green capes that have the salon's logo 'BRAZEN' printed on them. Barbers are styling clients' hair while others are preparing tools on the counter.

Business Skills

Client management, self-promotion, and the essentials of running your own chair - because great barbers need to be great business people too.

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Build Your Portfolio

Work on real models throughout the course and leave with a professional portfolio that demonstrates your skills to any employer or client.

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Get a Head Start

Build your portfolio and work towards the Brazen Academy Certificate through practical assessment. Employment is not guaranteed.

Your Educators

Learn From
The Best In The Business

Every session is led by industry professionals who are actively working at the highest level - not just teaching from a textbook.

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GLOBAL HAIRCUTTING EDUCATOR · Italy

Riccardo Basco

Riccardo leads all six intensive training days in week three, helping you understand haircutting theory and put it into practice. Attendance on every intensive day is mandatory.

"Riccardo brings years of teaching experience, from beginners to educators. He's going to shortcut your way into haircutting — avoiding years of costly mistakes."

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FOUNDER · Brazen Men’s Hair & Brazen Hair Academy

Eachan Maciver

The driving force behind Edinburgh's most talked-about barbershop, Eachan has spent over a decade honing his craft and building a 5-star reputation in Scotland's competitive grooming scene. As the host of Edinburgh's top barbering events and mentor to some of Scotland's most talented barbers, Eachan is now putting everything into the next generation.

"Eachan’s experience, high standards, and commitment to the craft pushed me to elevate my own skills every single day."

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Two men practicing hairstyling on a mannequin head with dark hair, one holding scissors and the other holding a comb, in a salon or classroom setting.
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Our Teaching

Philosophy

We teach hair, not just individual haircuts. Learn how shape and technique work together, then practise applying them to different clients.

You work on people when your instructors judge you ready, with supervision and feedback throughout. Confidence grows through practice; passing depends on the skills you demonstrate.

Our train-for-free guarantee supports eligible students who still need help at the end of the course. Full attendance and completion of the required work are conditions; we explain the assessment and terms before you enrol.

The Programme

Your 12 Week
Barbering Journey

Every session is led by industry professionals who are actively working at the highest level - not just teaching from a textbook.

Our Course is split up into 5 phases where students will trained in barbering techniques, operational and business processes as well as live model sessions. You can also expect weekly assignments that supplement your learning outside course sessions.

FULL COURSE INVESTMENT

£4,970

£4,970 covers the programme, six intensive days and your professional kit. Your £500 deposit is part of that total.

Payment plans depend on how far ahead you book. At least £1,970 is due before the start, with the full £4,970 cleared by the end of week four. We agree your exact payment dates before enrolment.

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Phases

Weeks 1 and 2 - Professional Foundations

01

Tools, hygiene, consultations, how to operate in a working shop.

Week 3: Six-Day Intensive with Riccardo

02

9am to 5pm. Three days on, one day off, three days on. Deep theory and technique.

Week 4: Fading and Clipper Work

03

Supervised client practice in your selected Monday or Wednesday evening group, with the Brazen team beside you.

04

Weeks 5 to 11: Live Clients

Week 12: Final Assessment

05

No automatic pass. Eachan and Riccardo sign each student off personally.

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Hear From Those
Who Trained With Brazen

  • Two young men standing side by side inside a barbershop, smiling, with one holding a certificate. The barbershop has a sign that reads 'BRAZEN' on the wall, various hair products on shelves, and a green cloth-covered table. The men are dressed casually, wearing sneakers.

    “Brazen Men’s Hair Barber’s Beginner Course was excellent and truly the best possible first step into barbering. The course was well structured, hands-on, and gave me a strong foundation in both technique and confidence.”

    - Jack Duncan

  • A hairstylist practicing haircutting on a mannequin head with wet hair, in a salon setting, with another hairstylist working in the background.

    “My experience of the course was positive throughout, from never having held scissors or clippers to now being in a position where I’m cutting hair full time in a shop and feel comfortable enough to tackle any scenario that comes across my chair.”

    - Jack Mason

  • A hairstylist with glasses and tattoos cutting wet hair on a mannequin head in a salon.

    “When I started at the academy I had no idea how to hold scissors the correct way or how to use clippers at all. Seeing myself getting better every week boosted my confidence. Now I’ve got a chair in Brazen, cutting real clients and making money”

    - Cammy Mason

Is This For You?

This Course Is Built For
Ambitious Starters

School Leavers

Learn a practical, creative trade through supervised training. No previous barbering experience is needed; building a career takes practice and commitment.

Career Changers

Built for people stuck in a job they never chose, who want a real trade that's practical, hands-on and social.

Freedom Seekers

Barbering offers genuine self-employment potential. Build your own clientele, set your own hours, and own your earning power.

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The Confidence Guarantee

Eligible students who complete all sessions and required work can receive further training free of charge if they still need support at the end of the programme. Missing an ordinary evening affects eligibility; every intensive day is mandatory. We explain the assessment and full terms before enrolment. Employment is not guaranteed.

Secure Your Place

Groups are capped at six students. Spots are held for deposits.

Next course: 23rd September to 9th December

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Tell us about your goals, whether you can attend the six intensive days, and how you would prefer to pay. If the course fits, choose a free intro call. There’s no commitment to enrol.

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Training At
Edinburgh’s Best Barbers

Our courses take place at Brazen Men's Hair, Edinburgh's top-rated barbershop. Giving you a real work environment training from day one.

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Brazen Men's Hair

88 Brunswick Street
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH7 5HU

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