Lesson 1Personal protective equipment an' ergonomic tool handlin' fi reduce client irritation an' barber strainExplore personal protective equipment an' ergonomic handlin' fi protect both client an' barber. Learn glove an' mask use, cape placement, posture, tool grip, an' workstation layout fi reduce irritation, strain, an' long-term injury.
Gloves, masks, an' eye protectionCapes an' neck strips fi hygieneNeutral posture an' stool heightErgonomic clipper an' scissor gripsCord management an' tool placementMicro-breaks an' stretch routinesLesson 2Guards, blades, an' taperin': guard selection, blendin' methods, an' clipper-over-comb basicsExplore how guards, blades, an' taperin' techniques shape beards. Learn guard selection by density, blendin' bulky areas, clipper-over-comb control, an' how fi avoid harsh lines while maintainin' symmetry an' natural-lookin' transitions.
Guard numberin' an' length mappin'Choosin' guards fi beard densityBlendin' bulky cheek an' neck areasClipper-over-comb han' positionin'Creatin' soft tapers an' fadesCorrectin' uneven or harsh linesLesson 3Pre-shave an' shavin' products: formulations, active ingredients, an' allergy considerationsStudy pre-shave oils, creams, an' gels, focusin' on formulations an' active ingredients. Learn how dem affect glide, softenin', an' sensitivity, an' how fi screen fi allergies, fragrance issues, an' acne-prone or reactive skin.
Roles a pre-shave productsKey emollients an' humectantsSoothin' an' anti-inflammatory agentsFragrances, dyes, an' sensitizersChoosin' fi acne-prone clientsAllergy screenin' an' patch testin'Lesson 4Scissors an' thin nin' shears: types, points a use, an' safe cuttin' techniquesUnderstand scissors an' thin nin' shears fi beard shapin'. Learn blade types, tension adjustment, an' safe han' positions. Practice point cuttin', slide cuttin', an' bulk removal while protectin' skin an' preservin' natural beard lines.
Scissor types an' blade profilesSettin' tension an' screw checksFinger placement an' grip safetyPoint cuttin' fi soft edgesUsin' thin nin' shears fi bulkAvoidin' over-thin nin' patchesLesson 5Shavin' gels, creams, an' latherin' techniques fi sensitive skinLearn how fi choose gels, creams, an' soaps fi sensitive skin an' dense beards. Practice latherin' methods wid brush or han's, water temperature control, an' glide testin' fi reduce tuggin', razor burn, an' post-shave redness.
Gel vs cream vs soap performanceReadin' labels fi sensitive skinBrush vs brushless lather methodsWater ratio an' lather consistencyPatch testin' fi irritation riskImprovin' glide on dense beardsLesson 6Combs, brushes, an' stylin' tools: selection fi density an' sensitive skinDiscover how fi choose combs, brushes, an' heat tools fi different beard densities an' skin sensitivities. Learn tooth spacin', bristle stiffness, an' when fi use blow-dryers or heated brushes widout causin' breakage or irritation.
Tooth spacin' fi curl an' densityBristle types fi sensitive skinDetanglin' widout breakageUsin' blow-dryers on beardsHeated brushes an' safety limitsCleanin' an' storin' stylin' toolsLesson 7Straight razor an' safety razor: blade selection, stroppin'/honin' basics, an' disposables handlin'Master straight an' safety razor use fi beard work. Learn blade types, sharpness levels, stroppin' an' basic honin', safe loadin' an' disposal a blades, an' how fi maintain angles dat reduce nicks while shapin' lines precisely.
Razor types an' ideal beard usesBlade coatings an' sharpness levelsStroppin' basics fi straight razorsIntro to honin' an' edge inspectionSafe blade loadin' an' disposalAngle, pressure, an' stroke controlLesson 8Clippers an' trimmers: models, blade sizes, maintenance, lubrication, an' heat managementLearn clipper an' trimmer types, motor strengths, an' blade sizes, plus how fi clean, align, an' lubricate dem. Understand heat management, cord versus cordless use, an' how fi avoid irritation an' accidental cuts on beards.
Rotary vs magnetic motor clippersBeard-focused trimmer featuresBlade sizes an' cuttin' lengthsZero-gappin' an' blade alignmentCleanin', oilin', an' rust preventionManagin' heat an' avoidin' irritationLesson 9Sanitizin' tools between uses: recommended agents fi metal, plastic, an' fabric toolsUnderstand how fi sanitize metal, plastic, an' fabric tools between clients. Learn di difference between cleanin' an' disinfection, contact times, storage, an' how fi prevent cross-contamination while protectin' tools from damage an' corrosion.
Cleanin' vs disinfection vs sterilizationApproved agents fi metal toolsSafe disinfectants fi plasticsHandlin' capes, towels, an' fabricsContact time an' dryin' proceduresLabelin', storage, an' log keepin'Lesson 10Aftershaves, balms, oils, an' moisturizers: ingredient functions an' choosin' non-irritatin' formulationsLearn how aftershaves, balms, oils, an' moisturizers calm skin an' condition beards. Compare alcohol-based an' alcohol-free options, understand ingredient roles, an' choose non-irritatin' formulas fi sensitive, dry, or oily skin types.
Alcohol vs alcohol-free aftershavesBalms fi dry or reactive skinBeard oils: carriers an' scentsLightweight moisturizers fi beardsAvoidin' pore-cloggin' ingredientsBuildin' simple post-shave routines