Fades, clipper work, beard design, and the straight razor. Train in modern barbering on real guests and graduate ready for the shop floor or your own chair.
Barbering is more than cutting hair. It’s about craftsmanship, confidence, and creating an experience that keeps clients coming back. At Elevate Academy, our Barber Program provides hands-on training in modern barbering techniques while helping students develop the professionalism, business skills, and confidence needed for a successful career.
Students receive comprehensive training in men’s haircutting, fading, clipper work, beard design, straight razor shaving, grooming services, styling, sanitation, client consultations, and customer service. From classic barbering techniques to today’s most requested trends, students gain real-world experience working with guests in a professional learning environment.
Through partnerships with leading industry brands including Schwarzkopf Professional, Kevin Murphy, and R+Co, students have opportunities to learn about professional products, advanced techniques, and the latest trends shaping the barbering industry.
At Elevate Academy, education extends beyond the textbook. Students benefit from guest educators, local barbers, salon and shop owners, networking events, and industry demonstrations that provide valuable career insight and employment opportunities. Additional classes may include advanced fading techniques, beard sculpting, men’s styling, social media marketing, retailing, client retention, and business-building skills to help graduates stand out in a competitive industry.
With small class sizes, personalized instruction, hands-on experience from the beginning of the program, and a state-of-the-art training facility, Elevate Academy prepares students to excel both behind the chair and in business.
Whether your goal is to work in a barbershop, build a loyal clientele, become a master barber, or open your own shop someday, Elevate Academy will give you the skills, training, and industry connections to help you achieve it. Start building your future in barbering today.
Your license is portable and in demand. Graduates go on to roles like these, in established salons and spas, or building a book of their own.
The complete license Our flagship program. Master hair, color, skin, and nails, and graduate ready for any chair in the industry: the broadest license you can earn.
Focus on hair A hair-focused path into cutting, color, and styling for the stylist who knows their craft is hair and wants to get behind the chair faster.
Skin & beauty Specialize in the fast-growing world of skincare (facials, waxing, makeup, and lashes) and earn your license in as few as 600 hours.
The art of nails A focused, creative license you can finish in 600 hours: manicures, pedicures, enhancements, and nail art, ready for the salon or your own table.
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