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MEKK EDUCATION
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Guaranteed: a full haircut by week 10, or your money back.
Cohort starts 15 November
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3 of 6 places remaining
10 weeks · £1,800 total · £300 after acceptance · 6 students maximum
Graduation isn’t the end
Most courses hand you a certificate and say goodbye. At MEKK, graduation is where your career starts.
A real pathway into the industry
Weeks 1–10
Learn
60 hours on the shop floor, every hair type, 3 educators.
Graduation
Certify
Pass your final assessment and receive your MEKK certificate.
Months 1–2 after
Build your book
Cut your own clients in our shop, with 4 months of mentorship from your educators.
What’s next
Get hired
Show effort and quality and you could be offered a long-term chair at MEKK.
Plus lifelong access to the MEKK barber community.
WHY A WORKING SHOP MATTERS
GUIDED PRACTICE. REAL CONTEXT.
A working shop gives every practical session a clear standard: preparation, communication, technique, finishing and feedback all belong in the same room.
Guided repetition with educator feedback
A professional working-shop environment
Practice that connects technique and service
YOUR EDUCATORS
Train with Kevin, Samba and Med. Three educators bring different professional backgrounds, with guidance and feedback throughout the programme.
OUR GUARANTEE
Complete consultation and client service
Scissors, clippers, fades and tapers
Different hair textures and adaptable technique
Business basics: pricing, retention and content
Professional feedback and next-step planning
Turn up to every session, do the work, and complete the course. If you still can’t deliver a full haircut by the end, we’ll refund your tuition in full. With six students and three educators, nobody gets left behind.
The 10-Week Barber Programme
1. Scissor Control & Foundations
Build confident tool handling, hygiene, setup and core scissor control.
2. Shape, Elevation & Graduation
Understand sectioning, shape, elevation and graduation for controlled results.
3. Scissor Haircutting
Apply scissor technique through structured shapes and guided practical work.
4. Scissor-over-Comb & Barbering Control
Develop control, blending and balance with scissor-over-comb.
5. Clipper Fundamentals
Learn purposeful clipper setup, guard use and lever control.
6. Tapers
Create clean taper structures while adapting to the client’s growth patterns.
7. Fading
Build clear guidelines, blending control and fade consistency.
8. Line-Ups, Detailing, Beards & Finishing
Refine hairlines, beards, finishing and the detail that completes a service.
9. Complete Client Service
Use consultation, adaptation and professional workflow to complete a full service.
10. The Business of Barbering + MEKK Shop Immersion
Bring technical and business learning together inside a live shop environment.
Next cohort · Starts 15 November
£1,800
10-week programme, two months of shop access
and four months of mentorship included.
3 of 6 places remaining
Countdown to the cohort start · 15 November
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Apply for the November cohort
Applying is free and takes about 2 minutes. Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you to book a short chat about your goals.
Questions first? WhatsApp us on 07399 793064 or contact the studio. The £300 deposit is due only after acceptance and is included in the £1,800 total.
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Course FAQ
Do I need experience?
No. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as self-taught and developing barbers.
How long is the programme?
The programme runs for 10 weeks with two practical sessions weekly and approximately six practical hours each week.
Where does training take place?
Inside MEKK Studios at 77 Lever Street, Ancoats, Manchester City Centre.
What does it cost?
Total tuition is £1,800. After acceptance, a £300 deposit is included in the total, with £1,500 remaining. Payment plans are available.
How many students are in each cohort?
Cohorts are limited to a maximum of six students.
Will I work on live models and different hair types?
Guided practice includes live models and techniques for Afro, textured, curly and straight hair.
Does it cover business and client building?
You’ll practise business basics including pricing, retention, portfolio and content—alongside the technical work.
What happens after 10 weeks?
Two months of post-course shop access and four months of mentorship, both included in your tuition. The details are confirmed in your course agreement.
Is there a certificate?
The course doesn't include an accredited qualification. What you do get is our guarantee that you'll be able to deliver a full haircut, plus shop access and mentorship after the course. Ask us about completion records and assessment at your interview.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
We'll confirm exactly what you need to bring, and any equipment arrangements, at your interview before the course starts.