Start your journey with NI award winning barbering academy.

 At Belfast Barbering Academy (BBA), we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier barbering education designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled barbers. Our comprehensive beginner programs cover every aspect of both modern and classic barbering, ensuring that even those with no prior experience are fully equipped to embark on a successful career in the barbering industry.

Our 12-week Intensive courses are meticulously crafted to be both challenging and highly effective. Running on Mondays and Tuesdays, we offer two convenient schedules to fit your lifestyle: 5pm - 9 pm. These sessions combine fundamental lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on practice with live models, and rigorous theory assessments, providing you with a well-rounded education in hair cutting and styling.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn not only the technical skills required to excel but also the professional conduct necessary to thrive in the barbering world. We provide a full professional kit, including a kit bag, trimmers, clippers, and other essential tools, ensuring you have everything you need to confidently start your journey in the barbering industry. We also offer optional placement days at The Man Shack to give you a really experience of a working barbering shop to help prepare you to be a full time working barber.

Belfast Barbering Academy has a proven track record of success, with many of our graduates securing full-time and part-time positions or even launching their own barbering businesses. We are proud to have been recognized for our commitment to excellence by winning the Training Academy of the Year 2024 at the NI Hair & Beauty Awards. This accolade is a testament to the quality of education and training we provide.

In addition to our academy, we have successfully built and grown our own brand, The Man Shack, which stands as a thriving and influential presence in the barbering world. This experience not only enriches our teaching but also provides our students with real-world insights into creating and sustaining a successful barbering business.

Full Course Price £2400, full amount to be paid before start date of course.