12
Week Course
48
Hours Training
Limited
Spaces Left
Become A Barber In 12 Weeks
Edinburgh's Premier Barbering School
Scotland's most comprehensive barbering course — built by Edinburgh's top-rated barbershop, designed to take you from zero to job-ready.
✓ Guaranteed confidence to cut on graduation
✓ Trained by world-class industry educators
✓ Free professional kit worth over £500 included
✓ Evening classes — earn while you learn
✓ Small groups for maximum hands-on time
Why Choose Us
Not Just A Course.
A Career Launch.
Most barbering courses teach you the basics and leave you to figure out the rest. Brazen Hair Academy gives you the technical mastery, business knowledge, and professional portfolio to start earning immediately after graduating.
Master the Craft
Skin fades, scissor work, beard grooming and classic cuts - you'll leave with the full technical toolkit every modern barber needs.
Business Skills
Client management, self-promotion, and the essentials of running your own chair - because great barbers need to be great business people too.
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.
Get Credentials
Graduate with an official Brazen Academy Certificate and the industry recognition to walk straight into your first paid role.
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.
GLOBAL HAIRCUTTING EDUCATOR · Italy
Riccardo Basco
A world-renowned haircutting educator who has trained hundreds of barbers and stylists across the globe. Riccardo travels exclusively to Edinburgh to lead six of your sessions - including the intensive final two weeks - bringing a level of international expertise rarely seen in UK barbering education.
"Riccardo brings years of teaching experience, from beginners to educators. He's going to shortcut your way into haircutting — avoiding years of costly mistakes."
FOUNDER · Brazen Men’s Hair & Brazen Hari 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."
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day One
Arrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In
9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity
11:00am
Lunch Break
12:30pm
Creative Workshop
2:00pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Day Two
Set Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In
9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity
11:00am
Lunch Break
12:30pm
Creative Workshop
2:00pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Day Three
Look Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In
9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity
11:00am
Lunch Break
12:30pm
Creative Workshop
2:00pm
Dinner
6:30pm
How It Works
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Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.