Maverick Barber Academy
Creating a Brighter Future
Maverick Barber Academy is an ultra modern barber academy aimed at people trying to better themselves. We are here for short courses and later in the year we will be hoping to be able to offer Barber apprenticeship and full time courses.
Richard "Macca" Mcilvenny
My background...
I have been working in the hair industry for nearly 30 years now, coming from a hairdresser family.
I have trained 28 apprentices in my own salon which i have had for 21 years. 20 have qualified and gone on to amazing careers. It has been in the last 7 years i have focused on cutting hair and my own clientele is 70% male.
I have been taught by some of the best in the industry. Having studied at Vidal Sassoon's, Headmasters, London School of Barbering and The Wahl Academy.
I have gain Knowledge from all different areas of the hair industry and Gained titles of "Grand Master Barber" from the British Master Barbers association and A "Master Craftsman" from the Hair and Barber council. I feel i am at a time where id like to train the next generation and give something back to the industry i love,
Rich (Macca)..
Available Short courses
We offer a variety of programs suitable for every learning type and level. Our classes are designed to give you the skills and the knowledge you need to thrive in your career. Take a look below to learn more.
Hairdresser to Barber
Never worry again.
This course is for the hairdresser that needs to shape up their barbering skills. We all get anxiety when you get a man’s cut or the BARBER cut as we haven’t been trained enough. Let’s take that anxiety away. Packed with knowledge to make sure it isn’t scary the next time you have that client booked in. This course is theory based with a demonstration. Packed full of knowledge because we all know, knowledge is power…
FADING 101
Fade's made easy
This fade course is simplicity itself, when you are new to fading or when you over complicate Fading it can all go wrong. This course is to simplify Fading with simple steps and knowledge to make sure you never have that anxiety again. Theory but mostly practical. Fading made easy by a Sassoon trained stylist. Remember knowledge is power.
Modern Tapering
Cutting edge styles
With a constant moving of fashion in barbering at the moment, we’re moving more towards taper fades, disconnection and modern V mullets. This course is to simplify these new styles. easy steps to make it as simple as possible. The course is theory and practical. Remember, knowledge is power.
Over Comb
Backbone to blending
This course is probably the back bone of short hair scissor cutting. From blending fades to the pixie/ mod indie cuts. This will give you the skills to blend anything with any tool, scissors clippers or trimmers. This course is theory and practical. This will take you to the next level. Remember, Knowledge is power.
Advanced Disconnection
What You Need to know
This course involves practical thinking. Sectioning is your best friend. Sometimes it’s not possible to create shapes without disconnection. This course is here to help and make this kind of thinking easy. Theory and practical based learning. Remember, knowledge is power.
Available Short courses
We offer a variety of programs suitable for every learning type and level. Our classes are designed to give you the skills and the knowledge you need to thrive in your career. Take a look below to learn more.
Hairdresser to Barber
Never worry again.
This course is for the hairdresser that needs to shape up their barbering skills. We all get anxiety when you get a man’s cut or the BARBER cut as we haven’t been trained enough. Let’s take that anxiety away. Packed with knowledge to make sure it isn’t scary the next time you have that client booked in. This course is theory based with a demonstration. Packed full of knowledge because we all know, knowledge is power…
FADING 101
Fade's made easy
This fade course is simplicity itself, when you are new to fading or when you over complicate Fading it can all go wrong. This course is to simplify Fading with simple steps and knowledge to make sure you never have that anxiety again. Theory but mostly practical. Fading made easy by a Sassoon trained stylist. Remember knowledge is power.
Modern Tapering
Cutting edge styles
With a constant moving of fashion in barbering at the moment, we’re moving more towards taper fades, disconnection and modern V mullets. This course is to simplify these new styles. easy steps to make it as simple as possible. The course is theory and practical. Remember, knowledge is power.
Over Comb
Backbone to blending
This course is probably the back bone of short hair scissor cutting. From blending fades to the pixie/ mod indie cuts. This will give you the skills to blend anything with any tool, scissors clippers or trimmers. This course is theory and practical. This will take you to the next level. Remember, Knowledge is power.
Advanced Disconnection
What You Need to know
This course involves practical thinking. Sectioning is your best friend. Sometimes it’s not possible to create shapes without disconnection. This course is here to help and make this kind of thinking easy. Theory and practical based learning. Remember, knowledge is power.
About
Empowerment Through Education
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and learn something new? Welcome to Maverick Barber Academy, one of the most forward thinking barber academy's of its kind. Our goal is to give our students the skills, experience and confidence they need in order to become successful professionals. Our courses are designed to bring out the best in you. Contact us to learn more and remember Knowledge is Power...
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Only the Best will do...
When you come on one of our courses we can guarantee you will walk away with the mindset that you can do it, and easily. Once you have been on our course we have got your back and will be available to help you in the future. Just drop us a message and we will be there to help and remind you how amazing you are. We love seeing students grow and showing off their amazing work..
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