I'm interesting in becoming a barber

BornToRun88

I have been seriously considering doing barber training. A six week part time course in Knights Barber School is interesting me. I have a few questions to ask that maybe people here might be able to tell me.

1. After you get a certificate from the barber school, how do you go about getting a job as a barber trainee?

2. How long does it actually take to get fully qualified as a barber?

3. Is there different pay rates for the period of your apprenticeship?(or is this even this case)

4. How much maximum can I expect to make as a barber, per hour per year etc

I have an interest in hair and the barber life would suit me with the decent hours, most barbers close at 6 or 7. It's not physical like my current job as a sales assistant and as a barber you wouldn't have to deal with annoying aul ones all the time:D

sunshiner

Hey OP

things to consider, standing all day 7 - 8 hours a day, dealing with the public they may not be old wans but theyre still the public

might be worth asking in local barbers are they taking on trainees, ive looked and never seen one advertised.

Im doing a barbering course my night. ive previously trained in hairdressing school and its simillar in some ways but completely different, i think its going to take me a few months to complete possibly 6- 8.There are ppl in my course who have had no experience and one guy is there 2years,another lady 1 year and im doing more advanced cuts than the lady.


Standing is tough out, and possible varicose veins are the downside.

Look on fas for rates of pay they give a good indicator.
I dont know if thats of any help to you.

BornToRun88

Thanks for the info

demiD

where did you do your training? im looking for a barbering school my dad wants to change career

sunshiner

bladez barbers in cork is where i trained.