Wet Shaving Course
Fee: £550 including VAT
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 clients 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.
LOCATION
London, Farringdon academy
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 if you book your course 3 or more months in advance. To receive 5% off your course please email [email protected] and request a voucher code, you will need to provide us with the name of the course you would like to take, along with the course start date & location. You will be given a code to apply at checkout, the code will expire within 24 hours and will only apply to courses starting 3 or more months in advance. This discount only applies to courses held in our London academies.
BOOKING PROCESS
Please use the BOOK NOW button on this page to pay a non-refundable deposit that reserves your space on the course.
We will then send you a welcome email within 1 business day and an invoice for your remaining payment balance. This payment 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.
COURSE DATES & TIMES
2 days, Monday to Friday, 10:30-17:00
- 18 April 2018
- 30 July 2018
- 01 August 2018
- 20 August 2018
- 03 October 2018
- 12 November 2018
- 14 November 2018
- 26 November 2018
- 28 November 2018
September 2017
FANTASTIC!!!
Loved being at LSB.
Felt a part of the team from day one.
Highly recommend!!!
August 2017
From the second I walked into the salon I was made to feel welcome and relaxed.
My tutor Amir was very clear with his instruction and really helpful when I had a problem.
I have enjoyed every minute of learning a new skill.
Thanks for all your patience.
July 2017
I loved every minute.
Amir is an amazing educator, a great motivator and has a lot of patience.
Thank you for a great experience,
well worth every penny.
Thank You x
July 2017
The course was very well presented,
with an excellent demonstration at the start.
The instructor was always on hand to give help, advice and feedback,
and was always honest.
The shaving clients were varied,
which was great for getting a range of experience.
The teaching was clear and I feel confident in progressing with the next stage of my career.
July 2017
Loved the course.
Amazing how much can be learnt in just two days.
Fantastic trainer – Great teaching techniques,
fun and informative.
Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn.
July 2017
Amir is a very good teacher.
I am very impressed with the school,
and we as a salon (Maverick Hair Studio) will use you again.
***** Five Big Stars.
July 2017
Very helpful and informative.
I have much more confidence and understanding about shaving,
very pleased.
Learnt a lot, very good school,
would recommend to anyone who wants to do barbering.
June 2017
Amir was a thorough and fun educator.
Highly recommend,
very professional and i’ll definitely be back to do another course with LSB.
I learnt so much to advance my knowledge & i’m very happy.
June 2017
Professional, intense and worth every penny!
June 2017
Unreal,
learnt a lot, educators were legends.
May 2017
Loved every minute of the course, it’s been amazing.
Amir was absolutely fantastic and i’m leaving fully confident and know I can complete a luxury wet shave.
Thanks for a great two days and I can’t believe how much I’ve learnt,
it’s brilliant.
May 2017
The course met every expectation and was intensive to the point where I am confident in myself to perform a full face shave.
May 2017
Fantastic course and educator.
Learnt so much and feel confident I could walk into a barbershop and perform a wet shave.
May 2017
*6 Stars!
The whole thing from start to finish has been excellent.
The instruction was brilliant, the instructor’s tutoring and manner was spot on.
As someone who has been looking forward to be able to wet shave for 6 years I had expectations.
They were easily surpassed by my experience and teaching.
I leave both confident and excited about taking my new skills out into the world.
Thanks!
May 2017
Amir was a fantastic teacher and I have learned a lot in the two days i’ve been here.
I enjoyed shaving and meeting new people and had a good bunch of guys on my team.
May 2017
I had a great time during the course.
A great teacher, Amir – who was calm, clear and supportive during our shavings.
I never thought I should feel so confident about shaving after two days
but I actually think it’s fun.
Thank you – from Norway 🙂
May 2017
Fantastic and enthusiastic teacher,
gave confidence in myself to perform a service I have had no previous experience in.
I’m now happy to apply this to new clients.
March 2017
Shaving independently by the course, teaching is in easy stages.
Surprised at how easy I was able to pick up skills and use with my confidence.
Many thanks!
April 2017
Very good clear instructions.
Excellent support throughout.
I have learnt a lot in a short amount of time.
Strongly recommend this course.
April 2017
The course was great. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned and the skills I’ve managed to develop in 2 days.
I would recommend to anyone looking for intensive, focused learning experience.
April 2017
My experience was great. Amir was a terrific instructor with amazing feedback and very knowledgable.
I would highly recommend this school to anyone who is seeking hair/barbering education.
March 2017
Great, can’t believe how much I have learned in the two days.
I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn.
Thank you.
March 2017
The course has certainly met my expectations.
I have learned things and techniques that I wanted. Also new ideas and concepts.
I hope to return to take another course someday in the future.
March 2017
Great course, educator was patient and positive and really helpful and helped me build up my confidence.
Will definitely look into other courses here.
Thanks.
March 2017
Just what everyone needs to get into shaving.
The tutoring was in depth and the practical experience that is out laid on is invaluable.
It’s given me the confidence to take what I’ve learn to the salon floor.
March 2017
Came here with no knowledge about shaving and now leaving confident and excited to getting back to the shop and get to it.
Any future training will be through this place!
Our tutor gave me confidence and advice, can’t thank you enough!
March 2017
It was really great. I have learned so much and I feel more confident with doing shaving services when I go back to Norway.
The educator was very skilled and made me feel confident at all times.
I really would like to come back and learn more.
February 2017
Very helpful and good techniques to help you with the razor.
After two days course i feel and have confident to shave anyone.
I will suggest to everyone, thanks for your help.
February 2017
Absolutely incredible, learned so much feel confident in knowing what and how to do things.
The teachers were great and really helpful.
February 2017
Excellent, accomplished team of educators and friendly.
Made all of us feel at ease.
I am very pleased with the end results, therefore I give LSB five stars.
February 2017
Amazing from start to finish.
No messing around with lads!
Professional and friendly.
Leaving 100% confident in my new salon service.
February 2017
Very enjoyable!
Straight to the point, the best teaching i’ve ever had in the hair industry!
Nice one lads!
Benjamin
January 2017
Excellent course.
Really enjoyable and fun to take part in.
Educator was excellent which was great and easily approachable.
January 2017
Excellent experience, lots of hands-on practice.
very good base for developing shaving skills.
December 2016
Very useful, learnt alot.
Henry was very good throughout.
Thanks
December 2016
Very inspiring. Made me feel confident.
Henry was very patient and gave good clear instruction. The facilities are really nice and it was nice to have actually completed 4.5 shaves over the 2 days.
Thank you.
PS. The clients were also very patient and polite and gave me good feedback
December 2016
Excellent, everyone is friendly and approachable. Its a friendly and lively place to learn. I’m buzzing to start my new job wet shaves, Henry gave me the confidence i needed. Excellent educator
October 2016
I found the course very interesting and informative. I am surprised that I feel confident in wet shaving in such a short space of time. Pav was a great educator and answered thoroughly all the questions thrown at him.
It was overall a very good experience and I would not hesitate to recommend the London School of Barbering to others.
October 2016
Very professional tutors, barber shop equipment etc. Had the feel of being in a large, high end barbers. Good instruction – reading materials etc. It was a good amount of time, 2 days to learn cut throat, but wish I was here for longer. Pav gave very good instructions and feedback.
August 2016
More than I expected, it was very exciting and I loved it. I will be back!
August 2016
Was very full on and was lots of help and a good understanding of course work.
August 2016
I learned everything I didn’t learn in barbering school in the states.
July 2016
Amazing. Fun professional staff, good models and great training. Can’t believe after 2 days I feel confident enough to shave in a shop. Thanks guys.
July 2016
Brilliant, very informative and has given me the confidence to go on my own.
June 2016
Came into this with no real experience so was obviously quite apprehensive. Immediately all educators set me at ease with their calm and relaxed approach, yet whilst delivering exceptional knowledge and skills. I’ve been cutting hair for 12 years, but after seeing the other training courses they offer, I will 100% be booking my next course with LSB!
May 2015
A great experience from start to finish, very professional. I learnt a lot in a short space of time. I would recommend LSB for reputation and a great overall experience.
March 2016
Felt comfortable with the surroundings and the tutor. Everything was explained and demonstrated well. Great experience, I will recommend this course to others.
March 2016
Really good. I feel confident and cant wait to get back to the salon to start using the new skills I have learned. Henry was a great teacher, thank you!!
February 2016
I learnt a lot Henry was very good, thank so much will be recommending you School of Barbering.
February 2016
Fantastic, got exactly what I wanted out of it. Henry is an awesome instructor. 10/10
January 2016
Course was well organised and planned, full explanations and laid out very well indeed. Teacher was excellent in delivery of knowledge and gave constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Great Job.
Beginners, hairdressers, barbers, or non-barbers wishing to learn cutthroat wet shaving.
- ITEC Level 3 Qualification in Shaving Services
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 £35.
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.
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.