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Free online courseHow to cut hair for beginners

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 14 minutes

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Learn essential barbering skills with ThePhoenixBarber's free beginner course. Master clipper setup, hair cutting techniques, and fades. Perfect for aspiring barbers!

In this free course, learn about

  • Introduction and Course Overview
  • Tools, Maintenance, and Setup
  • Barbering Rules and Practical Haircuts

Course Description

Welcome to "How to Cut Hair for Beginners," a comprehensive online course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of barbering. Whether you're an enthusiastic hobbyist or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with essential skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to cut hair with confidence. With a total duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, you can conveniently fit this course into your schedule and start your barbering journey anytime.

This highly-rated course, boasting an impressive average rating of 5 out of 5 stars, caters specifically to beginners eager to dive into the world of esthetics, particularly within the barbershop niche. Through a series of engaging and informative lessons, you will be guided step-by-step by an expert who has generously shared his expertise in an easy-to-follow manner.

The journey begins with "Taking the First Step - Cut Hair Like a Barber," where you'll be introduced to the basics of barbering. This lesson will set the foundation for the skills and confidence needed to progress through the course. It encourages you to embrace the learning process and approach the art of haircutting with a beginner's mindset.

The course continues with a practical unboxing of the Wahl Deluxe Chrome Pro Kit, where you will become familiar with the essential tools and equipment used by professionals. Understanding your tools is crucial, and this unboxing session will help you get comfortable with them before diving into more complex techniques.

Next, you'll delve into the terminology specific to barbering. This lesson aims to equip you with the language and jargon used in the industry, ensuring you can communicate effectively and understand the nuances of hair cutting.

Maintaining clean and well-functioning equipment is vital for any barber. In the lesson on "How to Properly Clean Your Equipment," you'll learn best practices for keeping your tools sanitary and in optimal condition, which not only extends their lifespan but also ensures a high standard of hygiene for your clients.

Setting your clippers correctly is a fundamental skill you'll master in "How to Properly Set Your Clippers." Proper clipper settings can make a world of difference in the quality of your haircuts, and this lesson provides you with the knowledge to adjust your clippers to achieve the best results.

The "Explaining the Clipper Guard System" lesson demystifies the various clipper guards and their uses. You'll learn how to choose the right guard for different haircut lengths and styles, enabling you to create a variety of looks with precision.

"Rules to Cutting Hair" covers the essential guidelines and best practices to follow while cutting hair. This lesson is packed with valuable tips, ensuring you approach each haircut with confidence and a professional attitude.

The technical skills are further enhanced with two practical demonstrations: "Mid Bald Fade with Shear Trim" and "High Taper Fade with Line Up Explained." These lessons will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating these popular hairstyles, blending clipper and shear techniques to achieve sharp, clean cuts.

By the end of "How to Cut Hair for Beginners," you will have gained a robust foundation in barbering essentials, setting you on the path to becoming proficient in the craft. Join the FREE Online Barber School today and take your first step towards mastering the art of haircutting.

Course content

  • Video class: (1/9) TAKING THE FIRST STEP CUT HAIR LIKE A BARBER : FREE Online Barber School 03m
  • Exercise: What is the main goal of this hair cutting course?
  • Video class: (2/9) UNBOXING OF THE WAHL DELUXE CHROME PRO KIT : FREE Online Barber School 06m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of the video about the deluxe Chrome Pro haircutting kit?
  • Video class: (3/9) TERMINOLOGY : FREE Online Barber School 06m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of a neck duster in hair cutting?
  • Video class: (4/9) HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN YOUR EQUIPMENT : FREE Online Barber School 03m
  • Exercise: What is a crucial practice for equipment maintenance in a haircutting course?
  • Video class: (5/9) HOW TO PROPERLY SET YOUR CLIPPERS : FREE Online Barber School 04m
  • Exercise: _What does it mean to zero gap your clippers?
  • Video class: (6/9) EXPLAINING THE CLIPPER GUARD SYSTEM : FREE Online Barber School 05m
  • Exercise: What is the measurement of a 'zero' clipper guard when closed?
  • Video class: (7/9) RULES TO CUTTING HAIR : FREE Online Barber School 04m
  • Exercise: What is an activity you cannot do without a license according to the course?
  • Video class: (8/9) MID BALD FADE WITH SHEAR TRIM : FREE Online Barber School 19m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in performing a mid bald fade?
  • Video class: (9/9) HIGH TAPER FADE WITH LINE UP EXPLAINED : FREE Online Barber School 21m
  • Exercise: _Why is it important to brush curly hair every time you hit it with the Clippers?

This free course includes:

1 hours and 14 minutes of online video course

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Course comments: How to cut hair for beginners

Curtis Ward

2 huge turn offs were overdoing advertising for his YT

Curtis Ward

The demos cutting hair were decent but everything before and in

Noel Flores

very well explained

Sattar Amiri

so far it was all useful videos thanks phonix

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