Lesson 1Personal protective equipment and ergonomic tool handling to reduce client irritation and barber strainLook at protective gear and easy handling to shield client and barber. Learn glove, mask use, cape placing, posture, tool hold, station setup to cut irritation, strain, long-term hurt.
Gloves, masks, and eye protectionCapes and neck strips for hygieneNeutral posture and stool heightErgonomic clipper and scissor gripsCord management and tool placementMicro-breaks and stretch routinesLesson 2Guards, blades, and tapering: guard selection, blending methods, and clipper-over-comb basicsSee how guards, blades, tapering shape beards. Pick guards by thickness, blend heavy spots, clipper-over-comb control, avoid hard lines, keep evenness, natural joins in Botswanan styles.
Guard numbering and length mappingChoosing guards for beard densityBlending bulky cheek and neck areasClipper-over-comb hand positioningCreating soft tapers and fadesCorrecting uneven or harsh linesLesson 3Pre-shave and shaving products: formulations, active ingredients, and allergy considerationsStudy pre-shave oils, creams, gels, focus on mixes, key parts. Learn glide, soften, sensitivity effects, screen allergies, scents, acne or reactive skin for local use.
Roles of pre-shave productsKey emollients and humectantsSoothing and anti-inflammatory agentsFragrances, dyes, and sensitizersChoosing for acne-prone clientsAllergy screening and patch testingLesson 4Scissors and thinning shears: types, points of use, and safe cutting techniquesKnow scissors, thinning shears for beard shaping. Learn blade kinds, tension set, safe hand spots. Practice point, slide cutting, bulk take while guarding skin, natural lines.
Scissor types and blade profilesSetting tension and screw checksFinger placement and grip safetyPoint cutting for soft edgesUsing thinning shears for bulkAvoiding over-thinning patchesLesson 5Shaving gels, creams, and lathering techniques for sensitive skinPick gels, creams, soaps for sensitive skin, thick beards. Practice lather with brush or hands, water heat control, glide test to cut pulling, burn, redness after shave.
Gel vs cream vs soap performanceReading labels for sensitive skinBrush vs brushless lather methodsWater ratio and lather consistencyPatch testing for irritation riskImproving glide on dense beardsLesson 6Combs, brushes, and styling tools: selection for density and sensitive skinChoose combs, brushes, heat tools for beard thickness, skin feel. Learn tooth space, bristle firm, when to use dryers or hot brushes without break or irritation in Botswana.
Tooth spacing for curl and densityBristle types for sensitive skinDetangling without breakageUsing blow-dryers on beardsHeated brushes and safety limitsCleaning and storing styling toolsLesson 7Straight razor and safety razor: blade selection, stropping/honing basics, and disposables handlingMaster straight, safety razors for beards. Learn blade types, sharp levels, stropping, basic honing, safe load, throw blades, keep angles cutting nicks, shape lines right.
Razor types and ideal beard usesBlade coatings and sharpness levelsStropping basics for straight razorsIntro to honing and edge inspectionSafe blade loading and disposalAngle, pressure, and stroke controlLesson 8Clippers and trimmers: models, blade sizes, maintenance, lubrication, and heat managementLearn clipper, trimmer types, motor power, blade sizes, clean, align, oil them. Know heat control, cord vs wireless, avoid irritation, cuts on beards in local shops.
Rotary vs magnetic motor clippersBeard-focused trimmer featuresBlade sizes and cutting lengthsZero-gapping and blade alignmentCleaning, oiling, and rust preventionManaging heat and avoiding irritationLesson 9Sanitizing tools between uses: recommended agents for metal, plastic, and fabric toolsSanitize metal, plastic, fabric tools between clients. Learn clean vs disinfect difference, contact times, storage, stop cross-dirt while guarding tools from harm, rust in Botswana.
Cleaning vs disinfection vs sterilizationApproved agents for metal toolsSafe disinfectants for plasticsHandling capes, towels, and fabricsContact time and drying proceduresLabeling, storage, and log keepingLesson 10Aftershaves, balms, oils, and moisturizers: ingredient functions and choosing non-irritating formulationsLearn aftershaves, balms, oils, moisturizers calm skin, condition beards. Compare alcohol vs free options, ingredient roles, pick non-irritating for sensitive, dry, oily skins.
Alcohol vs alcohol-free aftershavesBalms for dry or reactive skinBeard oils: carriers and scentsLightweight moisturizers for beardsAvoiding pore-clogging ingredientsBuilding simple post-shave routines
