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 and mask wear, cape setup, body stance, tool hold, and area layout to cut rashes, tiredness, and lasting hurts.
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, and fade ways shape beards. Pick guards by fullness, mix thick parts, control clipper over comb, and skip hard lines for even, natural joins in your work.
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, their mixes, and key parts. Learn how they help slide, soften, and ease touchiness, plus check for allergies, smells, and spotty or reactive skin issues.
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 and thinning tools for beard forms. Learn blade kinds, tightness set, safe hand spots. Try point cuts, slide cuts, bulk take while guarding skin and keeping 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 touchy skin and thick beards. Try foam ways with brush or hands, water heat control, slide checks to cut pulls, burns, and red 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 fullness and skin ease. Learn tooth gaps, bristle strength, and safe use of dryers or warm brushes without breaks or rashes.
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 and safety razors for beard tasks. Learn blade types, sharp levels, strap and hone starts, safe fit and toss of blades, angle keeps to cut nicks while lining sharp.
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 managementKnow clipper and trimmer kinds, power types, blade sizes, clean, align, oil them. Handle heat, cord or no-cord use, avoid rashes and wrong cuts on beards in daily practice.
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 toolsClean metal, plastic, cloth tools between clients right. Know clean from disinfect, times, store, stop germ spread while keeping tools safe from harm or rust in your setup.
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 formulationsSee how aftershaves, balms, oils, lotions calm skin and soften beards. Compare drink-based and free kinds, part roles, pick no-rash mixes for touchy, dry, or oily skin.
Alcohol vs alcohol-free aftershavesBalms for dry or reactive skinBeard oils: carriers and scentsLightweight moisturizers for beardsAvoiding pore-clogging ingredientsBuilding simple post-shave routines
