Different starting points. Individual experiences.

Andrew

Previously worked as a barber

Andrew had already worked in barbering before joining the academy. He talks about developing his fundamentals, learning to market himself and taking his next step into the Brazen team.

Cammy

Cammy joined with no barbering experience while preparing for a career change. He explains how tutor feedback and working on live models helped him build the confidence to take his next step into a shop.

Jamie

Speaking ten weeks into training

Jamie started with no cutting experience and had never held a pair of scissors. Ten weeks into the course, he describes how the early lessons began to connect and why he wanted to continue in barbering.

Callum

Previous barbering experience

Callum had previous barbering experience but did not feel confident going out and cutting hair. He explains how understanding why a technique works helped him with both haircutting and talking to clients.

Eve

Speaking before graduation

Eve describes how working with different people helped her understand different hair types and grow in confidence. Hear what she learned during the course and how she felt as graduation approached.

Charlie

Charlie had started cutting friends’ hair by following online tutorials. He talks about moving into practical teaching, improving his scissor work and finding a direction he wanted to pursue.

Cruz

Previously worked at Asda

Cruz was working at Asda when he decided to train in barbering. He wanted to move on from a job he found unfulfilling, but worried about stepping outside his comfort zone. He shares how the atmosphere and practical training helped him enjoy learning and build confidence.

Fergus

Joined after leaving school

Fergus joined after leaving school and was worried about making mistakes. He explains why practical teaching suited him and how support from the barbers helped him develop his understanding.

Glen

Glen had been cutting friends’ hair at home and wanted more structure in his learning. He talks about the depth of the training and describes his first fully booked day in a shop.

Kieran

Previously worked in vehicle rental

Kieran came from a vehicle rental job and found the change daunting at first. He describes how detailed explanations, checking his work and support from the team helped him cut with more confidence.

Jude

Previously worked in IT and software

Jude came from a job in IT and software and had been considering barbering for some time. He explains why evening classes mattered to him and how he found the practical, individual teaching.

Liam

Joined after leaving school

Liam joined after school and was most worried about talking to people he did not know. He shares how approachable tutors and help when he needed it supported his progress from the basics.