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Free online course How to Cut Mans Hair

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 30 minutes

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Master men’s haircuts with this free online course—taper fades, skin fades, textured crops and home clipper skills, plus practice to build confidence fast.

In this free course, learn about

  • Creative and Textured Haircuts
  • Fade and Taper Techniques
  • Classically Modern Styling
  • At-Home Haircut Essentials

About the free online course

Get the confidence to deliver clean, modern men’s haircuts with this free online course in Barbering, designed for anyone who wants reliable results with clippers and scissors. Whether you’re starting from scratch, leveling up for clients, or learning to cut at home for family, you’ll build a practical foundation in shaping, blending, and finishing haircuts that look professional from every angle.

Across real demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll learn how to approach popular styles such as classic taper fades, skin fades, side parts, textured crops, mullets, quiffs, and longer textured cuts. The focus is on the details that separate an average cut from a sharp one: creating and softening guidelines, forming smooth transitions between clipper work and scissor work, and controlling weight so the haircut doesn’t look bulky or uneven. You’ll also strengthen the habits professionals rely on—clean sectioning, consistent clipper control, and adapting the shape to different head profiles.

The course emphasizes smart tool choices and how to use them effectively: clippers and guards for structured fading, trimmers for crisp edges and detailing, and finishing tools for a polished result. You’ll see how to build a blend methodically, refine the hairline without making it harsh, and add texture and movement so styles sit naturally. There are also lessons geared to practical at-home situations, helping you choose a safe starting length, work efficiently, and maintain symmetry when you don’t have a barber chair or studio setup.

With short exercises to reinforce key techniques, you’ll walk away with a clear process you can repeat—consult, plan, cut, blend, detail, and finish—so every haircut looks intentional. If you’re aiming for a new skill in Beauty and Aesthetics, want to broaden your barbering toolkit, or simply want to cut men’s hair with more control and consistency, this course gives you a strong, job-relevant starting point.

Course content

  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A TAPERED CREATIVE MULLET CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 11m
  • Exercise: Which technique helps in achieving a soft connection between clipper work and scissor work in a haircut?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A SOFT 08m
  • Exercise: During a skin fade haircut, which step ensures the hairline is softened after creating the zero guideline?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A CLASSIC TAPER FADE WITH SIDE PART WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 06m
  • Exercise: Which technique is recommended for creating a classic taper fade?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A CREATIVE CROP 10m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using the Andis Slimline Pro lithium trimmer in the haircut process described?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A LONG HAIRED TEXTURED CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 08m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended tool for creating texture and movement at the base of a long-haired textured haircut?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A SUBTLE CROP WITH LOW SKIN FADE CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 10m
  • Exercise: What is the first tool mentioned to create the initial guideline in a soft and subtle crop with a low skin fade?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A HIGH 06m
  • Exercise: Which trimming technique is utilized to connect the fade blend into the top of the hair during a haircut?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A TAPERED CROP CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 11m
  • Exercise: In the process of creating a tapered crop haircut, which technique is primarily used to blend the top of the hair with the sides?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A CREATIVE TEXTURED FADE CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 10m
  • Exercise: What is the descending fading technique used for when cutting hair?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A CLASSIC TAPER CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 10m
  • Exercise: What is the initial step when starting a classic side part haircut?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A TEXTURED QUIFF AND SKIN FADE WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 13m
  • Exercise: In the process of creating a skin fade haircut, what tool is recommended to create a 'zero guideline'?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A 90’s SKIN TAPER CUT WITH HAYDEN CASSIDY | ANDIS 06m
  • Exercise: What tool is used to create a zero guideline around the nape and the temple in the 90s style haircut and skin taper?
  • Video class: Classically Modern. Sleek. 03m
  • Exercise: What technique is used by the professional to customize the style to the shape of the client's head?
  • Video class: Classically Modern. Textured. 03m
  • Exercise: Which technique is used to blend while clipping to avoid extra weight or hardlines during the haircutting process?
  • Video class: Classically Modern. Tousled. 03m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using the Andis Super Liner Trimmer in Jason's haircut technique?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A BUZZ CUT FOR KIDS AT HOME | ANDIS 05m
  • Exercise: What should you do after determining the desired length for a buzz cut?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S AFRO HAIRCUT AT HOME | ANDIS 05m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using attachment combs when tapering hair?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE THE CLASSIC BUSINESS CUT AT HOME | ANDIS 04m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using a foil shaver in the final step of a classic business cut?
  • Video class: HOW TO USE HAIR CLIPPERS AT HOME | ANDIS 02m
  • Exercise: What is the first step when the desired hair length is unknown while cutting hair with the Andis Ultra clip?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A LONG BOB AT HOME | ANDIS 04m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in creating a long bob haircut using clippers?
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of tilting the client's chin down while cutting the long bob hairstyle?
  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE A SHOT FADE TEXTURED CUT AT HOME | ANDIS 03m
  • Exercise: Which guard size is typically used for the shortest length when fading hair?

This free course includes:

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2 hours and 30 minutes of online video course

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Digital certificate of course completion (Free)

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Exercises to train your knowledge

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What tool creates the zero guideline for a men's skin fade haircut?

A close-cutting trimmer, such as the Andis Slimline Pro Lithium, is used to create the initial zero guideline before blending the fade.

How do barbers blend clipper work into scissor work without a hard line?

Use clipper-over-comb or scissor-over-comb techniques to softly connect the shorter sides to the longer top.

Why is a foil shaver used at the end of a classic business cut?

It removes remaining stubble below the fade and creates a cleaner, smoother finish around the neckline and sides.

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