3 WEEK
ADVANCED AFRO COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW
Take your afro barbering skills to the next level with an intensive three-week course delivered by Tonie Leo, veteran barber and director with over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, specialising in afro hair. This hands-on course is designed to give you a deeper understanding of cutting afro hair – from understanding different curl patterns and growth directions to creating clean, balanced tapers and fades.
SO WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Learn Tonie’s signature approach - developing the techniques needed to confidently work with different hair textures, curl patterns, densities and growth directions.
Understand how afro hair grow and behaves - learning how to adapt your cutting technique to areas where the hair grows in multiple directions, including curls that can sit 360 degrees.
Master scissor techniques for afro hair - including scissor over comb, controlling bulk and understanding when to use scissors rather than relying solely on clippers.
Develop your clipper work – covering fading, tapering, blending and creating clean guidelines while adapting your technique to the texture and density of the hair.
Learn the importance of pressure and touch – understanding how much pressure to use in difference areas to achieve an even finish without disturbing the natural curl pattern.
Work on real models – gaining practical experience across different afro hair types, textures, lengths and styles.
Why Choose This Course?
Benefit from Tonie Leo’s highly personalised coaching style, shaped by years of training beginners and experienced barbers.
Develop confidence with afro hair, giving you the knowledge and practical experience to take on more afro clients confidently.
Small groups, ensuring your hands-on practice is efficient, effective, and confidence-building.
how long is the course?
3 weeks, 1 session per week for 3 weeks.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need all of the usual equipment that you use but please ensure you have the following as a minimum: Clippers, Mini Clippers, Cut Throat Razor, Combs, Brushes, Gown, Hairdryer, Clipper Guards, Scissors, Neck Brush
Certificate
Once you pass your course, you will be given a Jax Barbershop Advanced Afro certificate.
COURSE PRICE:
£1,500
Starting Time: 12-3pm tuesdays. 1 Session per week for 3 weeks.
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:
(Click on the desired Course Date to book your slot)
*please note that any courses that fall over christmas/ new years will skip a week and continue the following week*
Starting Time: 12-3pm tuesdays. 1 Session per week for 3 weeks.
*For finance options, Either click PayL8r at Checkout or use PayPal check out and apply for PayPal Credit*
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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You will learn all skills required to be a barber, specialising in Afro hair
You will also be shown how to properly sanitise your work area and your equipment as well as health and safety, client consultations etc.
At our Jax Academy HQ at 80 Street Lane, Roundhay , LS8 2AL.
2 Spaces are available per course.
Some experience cutting hair is preferable and recommended.
We will supply the models so no need to worry about that!
We do not offer refunds, however we can accommodate by changing your chosen course date (we will not be able to do this once your course has started).
We advise applying for PayPal credit- they offer 0% interest free credit for 4 months. We can also look at splitting the payment into more manageable chunks but the whole balance must be paid before you can start.
We also offer Payl8r finance options at the checkout page.
• The Owl Academy Limited t/a Jax Barbershops is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r
• Credit is subject to a creditworthiness and affordability assessment
Please contact Payl8r directly as your finance plan is with them.
There will be 1 session per week for 3 weeks, all practical skills are covered in these sessions. Homework tasks (mainly haircuts) will also be given in order to build on your skills.
If you miss a session you will essentially lose the session.
We can make exceptions in particularly bad circumstances.