Barbering
Step into the fast-paced and creative world of barbering and male grooming. At Strode College, our barbering courses are designed to help you develop the technical skills, creativity, and confidence needed to perfect your craft.
Master the skills to make clients look and feel amazing
Barbering is more than just a trade. It’s a profession with human connections at its heart and customers can be fiercely loyal to their barber! Therefore, our courses teach you not only how to cut and style hair, but also how to build client relationships and create personalised grooming experiences.
With experienced tutors and hands-on learning in a real-world setting, you’ll be well prepared to enter the industry or take your existing skills to the next level.
Why Choose Barbering?
- Learn how to build client relationships and foster loyalty
- Create personalised grooming experiences
- Enter an industry that is eternal; everyone needs a haircut!
- Develop technical skills, creativity, and confidence
- Make a difference to people’s wellbeing
- Master clean fades, shaping beards, and complex styles sorely in demand.
More than a trade
Step into the fast-paced and creative world of barbering and male grooming. At Strode College, our barbering courses are designed to help you develop the technical skills, creativity, and confidence needed to perfect your craft.
No matter the client, you’ll deliver a high-end grooming experience whilst training in a fully equipped salon that’s open to the public. You’ll get the chance to build your skills through regular interaction with paying clients and refine your technique in a professional setting.
Apply now and style your own path
To explore Barbering at Strode College, visit one of our open days and discover how we can help you turn your passion into a career.
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Financial Support
We understand that managing money while studying can feel overwhelming, especially right now. That’s why we offer a wide range of financial support to help you succeed, whatever your circumstances.
Wellbeing
Everyone’s journey is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We get that College can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we offer a wide range of support services that you can access throughout your time with us.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.
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“When I first started the course, I’d never even picked up a pair of clippers before, so I was quite nervous. But now, I can confidently do a fade and create stylish cuts, which has really boosted my confidence and passion for the craft.”
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