Barber Program
Program Overview
At TSPA Melbourne, we’ll prepare you for success in the real barber’s world, providing the skills and training in highest demand by salons, barbershops and spas around the country. Infused with both classic training and modern techniques, the TSPA Barbering Program includes business and marketing education to address the total student and the needs of the modern salon professional.
Graduates will have a hands-on working knowledge in hair cutting, including fades, hair styling, shaving and so much more! In addition, a strong business curriculum is permeated throughout the program, leaving graduates more confident and marketable for job placement.
- Receive hands-on training with innovative and advanced styling and cutting techniques
- Practice and fine-tune your skills in a premium salon environment using professional products from Redken
- Business and marketing skills to grow your personal brand and increase your earning potential
- A student kit full of professional tools and technology to enhance your experience
- Utilization of modern technology for both learning and guest relations, including the integration of mobile devices and social media for the modern salon pro
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Barbering grads can enjoy success in a variety of careers including Salon/Spa Owner, Platform Artist for Professional Brands, Movie/TV On-Set Stylist, Style Influencer, and more
Students in a barbering program go on to fully complete their education, have measurably less student loan debt, and are in their career working sooner than people enrolled in a traditional college or university program
The Salon Professional Academy is part of a nationwide system of beauty schools working with dozens of professional beauty brands and thousands of salons and spas to support the career goals and job placement needs of our graduates
Learn about our extended barber/styling program.
Learning Preview
Haircuts and Fades
Learn the art of fresh fades, clean tapers, and crispy cuts. Get hands-on with clippers, shears, and razors so you can blend like a pro and level up every client’s look.
Shaving and Beard Grooming
Learn facial razor shaving techniques and safety. You’ll also learn beard and mustache trimming and shaping to suit face structure, plus proper sanitation and product use.
Business and Professional Skills
Learn essential business and professional skills like client communication, retailing, time management, scheduling, social media basics, and how to build a loyal clientele to grow your career.
Frequently Asked Questions
An education at TSPA leads you to many fun and exciting career possibilities. Our graduates are employed by leading beauty and wellness establishments and open successful businesses of their own. Some share their talents in the entertainment world and at vacation destinations like cruise ships and resorts.
Each program available and your choice of Full-Time or Part-Time, when applicable, affects the total cost. Additionally, a variety of ways to afford an investment in your education are available to those who qualify that can affect your final cost. We offer very competitive program costs and are transparent with our pricing but believe it is most responsible to provide numbers in the context of an admissions meeting with all of the available options included. Please contact our admissions office to discuss with our team.
While specific content will vary from program to program, most courses include a combination of classroom training paired with hands-on practice in the student salon training area. Most courses will include complimentary training covering a variety of topics like social media, business, and guest/client relations designed to increase your earning potential and longevity in the industry.
Our admissions team is here to make your experience a great one and will support you throughout the entire enrollment process. There is your class start date to determine, some paperwork to take care of along with arranging for how the investment in your education will be handled. The school’s admissions representative will provide you with a simple checklist to make the process as easy as possible.