Wet Shaving Course - £550
After your booking is made, we will send you a welcome email within 1 business day. If you choose to pay a 10% upfront deposit, then your remaining balance is due no later than 3 WEEKS before your first day of training at the academy (4 weeks if paying via international bank transfer), otherwise you risk forfeiting your space on the course. Courses booked just prior to their start will have fees due within 3 business days.
Duration: 2 Days. 10:30 – 17:15
Wet shaving is an art form that has rapidly come back into fashion and is an increasingly important skill to have if you already are a professional barber or stylist, or are thinking about becoming a barber.
This hands-on course will get you cut throat wet shaving at a professional standard in 2 days. You will train in a group of 4 to 5 students. Our expert tutor will walk you through the steps of the traditional wet shave through demonstration and then provide guidance as you perform 4 to 6 real shaves and razor touch-ups on live client’s supplied by the school. By the end of the course you will have built your ability through repetition and be sufficient in cutthroat shaving at a professional standard.
You will earn an ITEC Level 3 Accreditation in Shaving Services, which is important for liability insurance requirements.
Highlights of our 2-day wet shaving course include the following:
- Using a cutthroat razor
- Facial massage techniques
- Applying the right product to prepare the skin before shave
- Using both hot and cold towels
- Practicing on 4 to 6 real live clients, supplied by us
On day 1 you will learn the technique through demos and then will pair up to do real shaves under the support of our pro shaver. On day 2 you will perform individual shaves. By the end of the course you will be sufficient in cutthroat shaving to provide the service at a professional standard.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We accept overseas students visiting on tourist visas and can provide housing options. If you are from a country that is part of the European Union then you likely will be able to travel to the UK without obtaining a separate visa. If you are from outside of the EU then you will need to apply for a tourist travel visa form the UK government, which you can do here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
5% OFF Early bird discount: You can receive a 5% discount off your course price if you book a course 3 or more months in advance. Please email [email protected]
Booking your course with financing instalments (UK residents only)
We are happy to offer the ability to pay for your course in instalments for up to 48-months. Payments consist of a deposit between 10%-50%, followed by equal monthly payments starting 30 days thereafter. The finance APR is 19.9%. Barbering equipment and learning materials can not be included in your finance. Financing can only be applied to courses starting 14 days or more in advance.
To qualify, you or the applicant representing you must meet the following minimum requirements, otherwise you will be automatically declined:
- a source of income
- working at least 16 hours per week
- 18 years or older
- UK resident or citizen
To apply please select the “apply for finance of the full amount” option when booking your course on our website.
After you pay your finance deposit, the remaining monthly payments will start 30 days thereafter via direct debit. Your space on the course is reserved only after you make the initial deposit payment, after which you will receive our welcome email within 1 business day.
Beginners, hairdressers, barbers, or non-barbers wishing to learn cutthroat wet shaving.
We are proud to have our shave course sponsored by The Bluebeards Revenge, one of the leading specialists in wet shaving for men. Over the 2-day course you will use all of Bluebeards’ top-notch shaving products and perform wet shaves under the guidance of the dedicated barber trainers of the London School of Barbering. You also will be provided a Bluebeards shave kit to be used on the course, which has a retail value of £50.
- ITEC Level 3 Qualification in Shaving Services
If seeking accommodation then please consider the London Central City Travelodge at £150 per night which is near the Academy: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/340/London-Central-City-Road-hotel
I live overseas. Can I take your course?Yes all foreigners are welcome to take our courses. The course is taught in English, so it is best that you have a basic understanding of English, or you are welcome to bring along a translator.
How much experience is required for the course?You do not need to have any experience for this course. We teach you from scratch how to perform the wet shave, and then get you practicing on real live clients.
Can I take this course if I am not a barber?Yes you certainly can. In fact about 2 out of 4 students on the course are not barbers. We will take you through all the steps of the shave and have you giving great shaves by the end of the course.
Do I need to bring anything for the course?A full shave kit is provided to the student for use on the course and to keep after the course. Please bring tapering clippers and mini trimmers if you have them to complete some beard trims.
Will I really be job ready after the course?Yes you will be able to shave well enough to perform the shave as a paid service at a salon. Of course with more experience comes more confidence, so keep getting more shaves under your belt after our course!
How many students are there per group?We limit each class size to 4 to 5 students. This ensures that you have lots of 1-on-1 support from the trainers and gain the expertise that makes you a great shaver for your salon.