Beginner Haircutting And Barbering Course
Learn basic haircutting and barbering techniques in this two week intensive introduction course.
Overview
Our 1 week beginner’s Haircutting and Barbering course gives you a great introduction to hair cutting techniques. Learn the vital skills you need to cut hair in today’s media industry in this course that covers a range of cuts for men and women.
During this course you’ll learn the basics of haircutting and barbering on practice heads, the industry health and safety guidelines and how to correctly use your products and tools. This course also gives you experience of beard trimming, long hair trimming, cutting long and short layers, and cutting a bob. You will also cover men’s hair styles including a textured cut, short back and sides and continuity requirements. Throughout this course you will be assessed on all skills.
At the end of the 1 week short course you will have learnt the basic skills required to move forward to the next step of haircutting.
Entry requirements: Must be aged 18+
Course Payment: A full payment is required to secure a place on any makeup course. We have several options to help fund your makeup course including interest free payment plans, bursaries and loans.
Included: All the tools and materials needed to complete this course will be provided during each lesson.
Aftercare
At The Iver Makeup Academy, you don’t just benefit from the best tutors in the industry; our placement agency helps students find real industry work experience and placements once they have finished their chosen course. Your placements will be relevant to the skills you have learned. This is a free service that is available to all graduates of our courses.
Visit our aftercare page for more information on the ways we can help students find vital hands-on industry experience.
Please note that we regrettably have limited places for this course, so it is advisable to apply for your course early to avoid disappointment.
Modules
Haircutting and Barbering
This course will take place over 1 week.
- Basic haircutting and barbering using practice heads.
- Health and safety training
- Introduction to products
- Beard trimming
- Long hair trimming
- Men’s short back and side
- Fringe trim
This course is also a part of our most Advanced Certification in Makeup and Hair Artistry
Please note we may occasionally change advertised tutors or vary the content of the course to suit the demands of the industry.
Dates and Prices
See our current dates below.
Included in the prices: All the tools and materials needed to complete this course will be provided during each lesson.
Spaces available for January 2025
Funding
Formal training is a must if you are serious about a career in Media Makeup, Hair and Special Effects. Once you have decided which course is right for you, take a look at the options below. If you need any more information or advice we are here to help.
- BAFTA Scholarship
- ScreenSkills Bursaries
- IMA Interest-Free Payment Plan
- IMA Bursary
- Financial Help for Adult learners from Northern Ireland
- Other Grants and Benefits
- Princes Trust
- CSN-Student Funding
- Overseas students
- Graduate Advice
Tutors
Joceline Andrews
Academic Consultant
A makeup and hair artist specialising in recreating iconic looks for period dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.
Moira Thomson
Makeup and Hair Artist
With 26 years experience as a makeup and hair artist and 15 years as an educator whilst working on television and film productions.
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FAQs
View some of our FAQs below, if you still cannot find the answer you are looking for then please see all our FAQs or get in contact with us today.
How do I enrol on a course?
You must be 18 or over to apply for any of our courses, except our SFX summer school which is for 14-17 year olds. You must also meet any entry requirements specified (please visit the individual course pages for more details on these requirements).
To start the enrolment process, we first ask that you get in touch to arrange a visit to our studios, where we can carry out a brief interview. Telephone interviews can also be arranged if you are located too far away. After the interview stage you will need to complete an enrolment form and will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your chosen course. Please note that this deposit is unfortunately non-refundable.
What do the fees include?
Your fees include everything that is needed to successfully complete our courses. This includes materials, makeup, brushes and tools and cleaning equipment. All we ask is that you bring your own pen and notepad to each lesson for note taking.
Our full time Certificate, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Hair and Makeup courses all include a full makeup and hair kit in the cost. This provides you with industry-quality makeup from brands including Bobbi Brown, MAC and Kryolan, as well as professional palettes, makeup brushes and hair tools. The value of each kit on the Intermediate and Advanced course is over £2000 and this is yours to keep once the course has ended.
Specialist equipment is supplied for our shorter courses and further prosthetics courses to allow you to complete the training.
Do you offer student loans for your courses?
The Iver Academy is registered with UK Government’s Skills Funding Agency. Currently there are no Government funded student loans available for our courses but please take a go look at our Funding page as there are a number of Bursary’s and Scholarship programmes available.
For more information please see our How to Fund your Training page
Am I able to visit The Iver Academy before enrolling?
We encourage anyone considering a course with us to first come and visit our academy. You can call us to make an appointment, where one of our team will happily show you around the premises and facilities, or you can attend one of our open days.
What is your average tutor to student ratio?
All of our courses are taught in small tutor groups. Our tutor / student ratio will vary depending on our individual courses, but on average this will be a ratio between 1:7 and 1:14 This helps us ensure that all our students receive the best care and attention to further their development.
What are your regular class teaching times?
Our regular classroom times are between 10am and 4pm and 9.30 am till 4.30 pm for Prosthetics and SFX modules.However, our academy opening hours are from 9am – 5pm to give students ample time to practise their skills and prepare for any tasks.
