Lesson 1Personal protective equipment and ergonomic tool handling to reduce client irritation and barber strainStudy protective gear, ergonomic hold to shield client, barber. Learn glove, mask use, cape setup, posture, tool grip, station layout 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 areas, control clipper-over-comb, avoid hard lines, keep even, natural shifts.
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 considerationsExamine pre-shave oils, creams, gels, formulas, key parts. Learn glide, softening, sensitivity effects, screen allergies, scents, acne or reactive skin.
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. Blade types, 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 skinChoose gels, creams, soaps for sensitive skin, thick beards. Practice lathering with brush or hands, water temp control, glide test to cut pulling, burn, redness after.
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 skinPick combs, brushes, heat tools for beard thickness, skin ease. Tooth gaps, bristle firmness, use blow-dryers, heated brushes without break or bother.
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. Blade types, sharpness, stropping, basic honing, safe load, bin blades, keep angles to cut nicks, shape lines 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, trimmer types, motor power, blade sizes, clean, align, oil them. Heat control, cord vs cordless, avoid bother, cuts on beards.
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, fabric tools between clients. Cleaning vs disinfection difference, contact times, storage, stop cross-taint, guard tools from harm, rust.
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, moisturisers calm skin, condition beards. Compare alcohol vs free options, ingredient jobs, pick non-bother formulas for sensitive, dry, 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
