12 Barber courses in Edinburgh

Our new 4 week program is designed to develop students over a longer period to develop their skillset, knowledge and learn all things barbershop in a barbershop environment. You will be taken on a journey by our experienced Educators with in-depth lectures and demonstrations. Students will work initially on real hair mannequin heads before transitioning to clients, all provided by the Academy, learning the renowned Sid Sottung method of hair design. Our nurturing educators work to develop each student until services can be performed independently.

Our new 20 day part time program is designed to develop students over a longer period to develop their skillset, knowledge and learn all things barbershop in a barbershop environment. You will be taken on a journey by our experienced Educators with in-depth lectures and demonstrations. Students will work initially on real hair mannequin heads before transitioning to clients, all provided by the Academy, learning the renowned Sid Sottung method of hair design. Our nurturing educators work to develop each student until services can be performed independently.

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Choose what you want to learn in this fast-track hairdressing course. Aimed at those who’ve left college with a hairdressing qualification but don’t feel confident enough on the salon floor or those needing to brush up on a specific skill. Our training concentrates on cutting, colouring, styling and barbering.

Our Intermediate course is designed for Barbers and Hairdressers to further their skill set over an intensive three days of training. Keeping class sizes small, our educators will develop your techniques and introduce new methods to further you in your career with daily lectures, demonstrations and practical hands on sessions on up to 8 live models provided by the Sid Sottung Academy. A bespoke course catered to each student, you will leave with an extended understanding of mens cutting and a refined eye to detail.

Choose what you want to learn in this fast-track hairdressing course. Aimed at those who’ve left college with a hairdressing qualification but don’t feel confident enough on the salon floor or those needing to brush up on a specific skill. Our training concentrates on cutting, colouring, styling and barbering.

A rounded course of Barbering / Ladies Cutting / Colouring This is our newest course where you will the 3 staples of unisex hairdressing and barbering. It’s the perfect course for experienced barbers or hairdressers, to refresh or update their skills, provide inspiration and motivation.

Learn the Art of Luxury Wet Shaving and Beard Design on this two-day intensive Barbering Course. Wet Shaving is a vital skill and a traditional barbershop experience that has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Increase clientele care and revenue in your shop by learning the Sid Sottung Academy Luxury Wet Shave. Our educators provide in-depth Lectures and Demonstrations exploring Skin and Beard Care, Product Knowledge and the skills behind Razoring. Models will be all provided by the academy.

The history and story of Sid Sottung Academy's humble foundations and superb success. Humble Beginnings Sid Sottung started off as we all do, a beginner! At the age of 14 working as an assistant in a traditional Italian barbershop in New York, but so eager to make his mark on the industry, Sid at 18 began a his career with Vidal Sassoon by training in their Downtown New York salon as a stylist. After successful stints in their New York & Washington D.C salons he rose to Assistant Creative Director. On the back of a decorated career in Sassoon salons, Sid graduated to their academies as an educator teaching both hairdressing & barbering. Sid’s first stop was the Santa Monica Academy also working for television and teaching at international shows as far afield as China After parting ways with Sassoon, Sid pursued an exciting freelance career guesting & teaching in exclusive salons & barbershops. He was also, proudly a member of the hair team, working on the 2005 blockbuster Pride & Prejudice. Building On Success Having trained educators & written curriculums for other academies, Sid felt that 2014 was the correct time to open his very own academy. Having travelled the globe educating and as a host of other leading industry names, Sid opened the doors of the Sid Sottung Academy in February 2014. “Our academy offers the rare opportunity to study directly under the tutorage of an internationally recognised educator.” After winning various awards and years of success, Sid opened up another location in 2018: his salon and Advanced Academy, Haus of Sottung. As per today his latest venture is the Edinburgh Academy, a bespoke training centre in the beautiful city centre where he offers bespoke training 1:1 or to small groups.

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