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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

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Job-Ready in 12 Weeks

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Barbering Courses Edinburgh

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Evening Classes

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Scotland's Top Barber Course

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Free £500+ Pro Kit

◆ Job-Ready in 12 Weeks ◆ Barbering Courses Edinburgh ◆ Evening Classes ◆ Scotland's Top Barber Course ◆ Free £500+ Pro Kit 

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.

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Master the Craft

Skin fades, scissor work, beard grooming and classic cuts - you'll leave with the full technical toolkit every modern barber needs.

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Business Skills

Client management, self-promotion, and the essentials of running your own chair - because great barbers need to be great business people too.

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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.

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Get a Head Start

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.

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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."

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FOUNDER · Brazen Men’s Hair & Brazen Hair 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."

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Two men practicing hairstyling on a mannequin head with dark hair, one holding scissors and the other holding a comb, in a salon or classroom setting.
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The Programme

Your 12 Week
Barbering Journey

Every session is led by industry professionals who are actively working at the highest level - not just teaching from a textbook.

Our Course is split up into 5 phases where students will trained in barbering techniques, operational and business processes as well as live model sessions. You can also expect weekly assignments that supplement your learning outside course sessions.

FULL COURSE INVESTMENT

£4,970

Payment plan available, secure your spot with a deposit and spread the cost.

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Phases

Tool handling, hygiene, client consultation, and the fundamental principles of haircutting technique

01

Professional Foundations

Intensive training block, where students focus on developing strong scissor control and haircutting theory

02

Intensive Technical Development

Introduction to the core clipper techniques used in modern barbering, learning how to combine scissor and clipper work to produce clean, balanced haircuts

03

Clipper Techniques & Barbering Systems

Intensive sessions led by Riccardo, exploring deeper theory and advanced cutting techniques such as layering and refinement.

04

Live Model Training & Advanced Intensive

The final phase focuses on refining techniques and preparing students for professional assessment.

05

Final Preparation & Assessment

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Hear From Those
Who Trained With Brazen

  • Two young men standing side by side inside a barbershop, smiling, with one holding a certificate. The barbershop has a sign that reads 'BRAZEN' on the wall, various hair products on shelves, and a green cloth-covered table. The men are dressed casually, wearing sneakers.

    “Brazen Men’s Hair Barber’s Beginner Course was excellent and truly the best possible first step into barbering. The course was well structured, hands-on, and gave me a strong foundation in both technique and confidence.”

    - Jack Duncan

  • A hairstylist practicing haircutting on a mannequin head with wet hair, in a salon setting, with another hairstylist working in the background.

    “My experience of the course was positive throughout, from never having held scissors or clippers to now being in a position where I’m cutting hair full time in a shop and feel comfortable enough to tackle any scenario that comes across my chair.”

    - Jack Mason

  • A hairstylist with glasses and tattoos cutting wet hair on a mannequin head in a salon.

    “When I started at the academy I had no idea how to hold scissors the correct way or how to use clippers at all. Seeing myself getting better every week boosted my confidence. Now I’ve got a chair in Brazen, cutting real clients and making money”

    - Cammy Mason

Is This For You?

This Course Is Built For
Ambitious Starters

School Leavers

Skip the debt and the wait. Get a creative, in-demand skill that pays from day one - no degree required, no years in a classroom.

Career Changers

Tired of your nine-to-five? Swap boredom for a hands-on, people-first career that gives you real creative satisfaction every single day.

Freedom Seekers

Barbering offers genuine self-employment potential. Build your own clientele, set your own hours, and own your earning power.

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Our Confidence. Your Guarantee.

If you complete the course and still don’t feel confident to complete a cut, we’ll continue to train you free of charge until you feel you have all the tools you need to cut hair.

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Training At
Edinburgh’s Best Barbers

Our courses take place at Brazen Men's Hair, Edinburgh's top-rated barbershop. Giving you a real work environment training from day one.

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Brazen Men's Hair

88 Brunswick Street
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH7 5HU

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