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Barbering · Education · Development

ROULETTE
ACADEMY.

Learn the craft.
Build confidence.
Develop your career.

The education division of Roulette Studios, built for aspiring and developing barbers who want real skills inside a working barbershop.

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01 / The approach

More than just a haircut

BARBERING
IS A CRAFT.

We teach not only how to perform a technique, but why it works. Training combines demonstrations, theory, guided practical work and real barbershop knowledge.

You'll learn inside Roulette Studios, surrounded by an active shop where these skills are used every day. No unnecessary information. No hours of watching without touching a pair of clippers. Practical education designed to make you a better barber.

02 / Courses

CHOOSE YOUR
NEXT LEVEL.

01

8 weeks

8 Week Beginner Barber Course

Start from the foundations.

A progressive beginner programme for anyone who wants to learn barbering properly. Build from tool control and haircut structure to full cuts, finishing and client experience.

Course topics
  • Tools and equipment
  • Clipper control
  • Guards and lever positions
  • Sectioning and structure
  • Guidelines and blending
  • Skin fades
  • Low, mid and high fades
  • Tapers
  • Scissor work
  • Clipper and scissor over comb
  • Shape ups and line ups
  • Beard shaping
  • Styling and finishing
  • Consultations
  • Hygiene and workstation setup
  • Client experience
  • Haircut photography
  • Confidence behind the chair
Suitable for
  • Complete beginners
  • Self taught beginners
  • Aspiring barbers
  • Anyone considering barbering as a career
Register your interest
02

Private training

1 to 1 Barber Masterclass

Training built around you.

Focused private training shaped around your current level. Improve one specific technique or use the session to strengthen several areas with direct, personalised feedback.

Course topics
  • Skin fades
  • Tapers
  • Shape ups
  • Scissor work
  • Clipper work
  • Beard work
  • Blending
  • Haircut structure
  • Speed and efficiency
  • Consultation
  • Styling and finishing
  • Content creation
  • Barber branding
Suitable for
  • Developing barbers
  • Working barbers
  • Self taught barbers
  • Barbers improving a specific technique
  • Anyone wanting personalised feedback
Book / enquire
03

Group education

Group Masterclass

Learn together.

Live demonstrations, technical explanations and practical learning in a relaxed professional setting. Private group training can also be arranged for barber teams.

Course topics
  • Technique-led demonstrations
  • Guided practical learning
  • Questions and shared feedback
  • Modern barbering systems
  • Private team sessions
Suitable for
  • Groups of barbers
  • Barbershop teams
  • Friends learning together
  • College barbering groups
  • Developing professionals
Enquire about a session
04

Technical masterclass

Fade & Taper Masterclass

Cleaner blends. Better structure. Greater consistency.

Learn a repeatable system for fades and tapers so you can stop guessing and approach every haircut with greater control.

Course topics
  • Fade placement
  • Clean guidelines
  • Lever control
  • Guard systems
  • Removing weight and lines
  • Skin fade techniques
  • Low, mid and high fades
  • Low, temple and neck tapers
  • Blending into longer hair
  • Shape ups
  • Finishing techniques
Suitable for
  • Developing barbers
  • Working barbers
  • Self taught barbers
  • Anyone wanting more consistent fades and tapers
Register your interest
05

Business · Content · Branding

Barber Business & Branding

Cutting hair is only part of becoming a successful barber.

Build the business and content skills needed to attract clients, retain customers and create a recognisable professional brand.

Course topics
  • Building your barber brand
  • Social media fundamentals
  • Haircut photography
  • Filming reels and short-form content
  • Presenting your work
  • Building a portfolio
  • Getting and retaining clients
  • Rebooking
  • Pricing
  • Online booking systems
  • Professional client experience
  • Local reputation
Suitable for
  • New barbers building a client base
  • Working barbers ready to grow
  • Barbers improving content
  • Shop teams developing their brand
Find out more

03 / Development

WHAT YOU'LL
DEVELOP.

01

Technique

Understand the systems behind clean, consistent barbering.

02

Confidence

Become more comfortable making decisions behind the chair.

03

Consistency

Develop a repeatable process instead of relying on luck.

04

Creativity

Adapt strong fundamentals to different styles and clients.

05

Professionalism

Learn the standards expected inside a professional barbershop.

06

Business

Understand how to turn barbering skills into a sustainable career.

Learn inside Roulette Studios

REAL SHOP.
REAL STANDARDS.

Experience the environment, standards and workflow of an active studio while developing your own barbering skills.

Training is practical wherever possible. Depending on the course and stage, students may work on mannequin heads, models or live demonstrations.

Smaller classes. More attention.

Where possible, courses stay intentionally small so educators can observe your work, correct mistakes and give individual feedback.

04 / Who it's for

START WHERE
YOU ARE.

01

Beginner

You've never cut hair before or have only recently started.

02

Developing

You can complete haircuts but struggle with consistency or certain techniques.

03

Working Barber

You're already taking clients but want to sharpen specific areas of your work.

04

Experienced Barber

You're looking for specialist education, new techniques or development outside your usual environment.

05 / The method

PRACTICAL
LEARNING.

Live demonstrations

See techniques performed and explained in real time.

Guided practical work

Put the techniques into practice yourself.

Individual feedback

Understand exactly where you are going wrong and how to improve.

Theory

Learn the principles behind each technique.

Real barbershop knowledge

Learn the things that are not always taught in traditional courses.

Models

Some sessions may require a model.

Where this applies, details will be provided before your course. Models should arrive with enough hair growth for the techniques being covered.

What to bring

Arrive ready to work.

You may be asked to bring clippers, trimmers, a foil shaver, scissors, combs, brushes, guards and other barbering tools. A full list will be sent before the course.

Certificate

Roulette Academy Certificate of Completion.

Selected programmes may include a certificate confirming participation and completion. Academy training is not a nationally recognised qualification unless explicitly stated for a particular course.

06 / Upcoming

COURSES
IN PLAY.

8 Week Beginner CourseComing soon1 to 1 MasterclassEnquire for availabilityGroup MasterclassEnquire for availabilityFade & Taper MasterclassDates coming soon

Guest educators

DIFFERENT HANDS.
NEW PERSPECTIVES.

Selected guest barbers and educators will bring specialist techniques, styles and experience to Roulette Academy. Announcements and dates will be released through Roulette Studios and Roulette Academy.

Barbershop team training

BUILD THE
WHOLE TEAM.

Private sessions can be tailored around technical consistency, fades and tapers, customer service, consultation, content creation, branding, shop standards and team development.

Enquire about team training

07 / Questions

FREQUENTLY
ASKED.

Do I need barbering experience?+

Not for the beginner course. Other programmes may suit barbers who already have some experience.

Do I need my own equipment?+

This depends on the course. You will receive a full equipment list before your session.

Do I need to bring a model?+

Some practical sessions may require a model. We will tell you in advance when this applies.

Where does training take place?+

Training takes place inside Roulette Studios.

Can I book private training?+

Yes. One-to-one training can be arranged around educator availability.

Can several of us book together?+

Yes. Private group sessions and barbershop team training can be arranged.

Do I receive a certificate?+

Certificates of completion may be provided for selected Roulette Academy programmes.

Can I learn one specific technique?+

Yes. A one-to-one masterclass is usually the best option for one focused area.

Start your journey

JOIN THE
WAITING LIST.

Receive first access to course dates, prices, masterclass announcements and availability. For private education, group bookings, team training, collaborations or guest educator enquiries, use the form and tell us what you need.

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