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MEKK EDUCATION
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3 of 6 places remaining
10 weeks · £1,800 total · £300 after acceptance · 6 students maximum
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Craft
Build scissor, sectioning, elevation, clipper, taper and fading foundations while learning to adapt technique for Afro, textured, curly and straight hair.
02
Career
Develop consultation, service, pricing, retention, branding, content and career foundations without a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Community
Learn alongside a small group, with feedback from your educators, ongoing mentorship and a community to keep developing with.
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.
AFTER THE COURSE
Two months of post-course shop access
Included in tuition, with arrangements, supervision and availability set through the course agreement.
Four months of mentorship
Included in tuition, with the mentorship format and availability agreed as part of your course agreement.
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 INVESTMENT
£1,800 total tuition
£300 deposit after acceptance, included in the total. £1,500 balance. Payment plans are subject to an agreed schedule.
Applying is free. Complete the form below so we can discuss your experience, goals and availability before acceptance.
MEKK Studios, 77 Lever Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M1 1FL.
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. Complete the application form below and your details will be sent to MEKK Education.
We’ll discuss your goals and arrange an interview. 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 are included in tuition. Arrangements, supervision, availability and format follow the course agreement.
Is there a certificate?
The course does not advertise an accredited qualification. Ask the team about the current completion record and assessment requirements before enrolling.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
Tool requirements and any equipment arrangements are confirmed before the course begins; this page does not claim that a kit is supplied.