Barber
Barbers cut, trim and style customers’ hair, beards and moustaches. On a day to day basis they may welcome customers and find out what they want, give advice on hairstyles and grooming, cut and style hair, shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches, provide scalp, face and neck massages, clean and sterilise equipment, like combs, razors and clippers, take payments, keep records and make appointments, keep up to date with new styles and techniques and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A BARBER
The main routes to get into this role are:
A college course- there are various diplomas which can support you within this role.
An apprenticeship- you could do an apprenticeship for this role.
Working towards this role- you could get an entry level job and work your way up.
Freelance work-you may be able to work freelance and rent space in a barbershop, though you'll usually have to supply your own equipment.
APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
You can do a hair professional intermediate apprenticeship, or an advanced apprenticeship for creative hair professionals.
Apprenticeship finders
https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship