Barbering Foundation Program
1 Salon Life Academy’s 9-Week Youth Barbering Foundations Program is your first step into the world of professional grooming. Learn essential barbering skills, build confidence, and train in a supportive and real-world barbershop environment.
Cut Like a Pro
At 1 Salon Life Academy, we believe in teaching real skills that prepare students for success in the grooming industry.
This 9-Week Youth Barbering Foundations Course is designed especially for ages 10–17, combining hands-on training, discipline, personal growth, and professional development.
Students learn the foundations of barbering including shampooing, clipper control, guard usage, basic haircuts, low tapers, blending, sanitation, safety, and real client interaction—all while being guided step-by-step by professional educators.
Curriculum will entail:
The Youth Barbering Foundations Program covers the following key training areas:
- Health, Safety & Professionalism – Hygiene, sanitation, tool disinfection, barbershop rules, client prep, and safe working practices.
- Tools & Clipper Skills – Understanding clipper types, guard sizes, posture, hand control, and hands-on mannequin practice.
- Basic Haircut Techniques – Even cuts, low tapers (intro level), neck & side clean-up, and natural hairline shaping.
- Beginner Blending & Fades – Fade zones, guideline removal, blending basics, repetition practice, and beginner confidence building.
- Client Readiness & Real-World Training – Client consultation, professionalism, live model services, supervised on-the-job training, and graduation certification.
Course Cost & Structure
Ages 10–17 | 9-Week Course | Sundays
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuition: $1,200 (Kit Included)
Registration: $100
Uniform: $100
This comprehensive 9-week barbering program includes structured weekly training, hands-on practice, supervised live client experience, and a graduation ceremony. Students gain industry-ready knowledge, essential grooming techniques, professional communication skills, and real shop confidence — making this the perfect starting point for future barbers.
Who Can Enroll?
This program is open to youth ages 10–17, beginner-friendly, and designed to support students at every skill level.
Seats are limited to ensure personalized attention, so early booking is encouraged.
Our goal is to empower young learners with discipline, confidence, technical ability, industry exposure, and real barbering experience. Join us and begin your journey into professional grooming today!
1 Salon Life Academy – Youth Barbering Foundations
PROGRAM LENGTH
9 Weeks Total
- Training + Practice + Live Clients
- Supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT)
- Graduation Ceremony (Final Day)
9-WEEK BARBERING OUTLINE
Week 1 – Foundations + Shampooing (NEW ADDITION)
- Barber shop rules & salon protocol
- Hygiene, sanitation & safety
- Proper handwashing & tool disinfection
- Shampooing hair
- Detangling techniques
- Scalp care basics
- Client preparation before a haircut
👉 Students learn how to properly prep hair before cutting
Week 2 – Tools & Clipper Control
- Clippers vs trimmers
- Guard sizes (#0–#4)
- Proper clipper handling
- Body posture & wrist control
- Practice on mannequin heads
Week 3 – Basic Haircuts
- Even all-around cuts
- Low taper (intro)
- Neck & side clean-up
- Natural hairline basics
- No designs / no razor use
Week 4 – Blending & Fades (Beginner Level)
- Understanding fade zones
- Low fade step-by-step
- Removing guidelines
- Blending techniques
- Repetition practice
Week 5 – Client Readiness
- Client consultation
- Time management
- Professional communication
- Cape placement & protection
- Preparing for live models
Week 6 – Practice to Live Transition
- Final mannequin practice
- Demo cuts by instructor
- Student mock services
- Instructor approval before live clients
Week 7 – On-the-Job Training (Live Clients)
- Supervised customer haircuts
- Students perform basic cuts only
- Client interaction & professionalism
- Students may receive tips
- Emphasis on quality & confidence
💡 Tips go directly to students
Week 8 – On-the-Job Training Continued
- Continued live customer services
- Improving speed & consistency
- Real barber shop experience
- Confidence building
- Final evaluations
Week 9 – Graduation Week
- Final supervised services
- Program review & feedback
- Career pathway discussion
- Graduation Ceremony
- Certificate of Completion
- Photos & videos
So why wait? Book Your Foundation Program Now!
Check out our other Programs
Members must be ages 7 to 17-year-old. Seats is limited.