The Pillars Course
The complete development path—everything you need to be a successful technical men’s hairstylist in the modern day.
Five days covering technical ability, professional skill sets, and the language of modern men’s hairdressing.
Take precision cutting into your fully booked day.
The Pillars Course is our flagship five-day course covering everything needed to be a successful technical men’s hairstylist in the modern day. This comprehensive program focuses on your understanding and technical ability around your conviction of techniques, while also delivering high-level insights into the main areas that help you deliver classic high-level men’s haircuts.
We don’t just teach you how to do layering and graduation—we work on and refine the micro skill sets that you need to execute these outcomes in a technical manner. From how you hold the comb to how you create cutting lines, these foundational skills are what separate good barbers from great ones.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
COURSE OVERVIEW
Across five days, we cover every single area of men’s hairdressing that allows somebody to be a successful men’s hairstylist or barber on a busy salon floor. This includes defining the language we use to communicate men’s hairdressing effectively, refining your micro skill sets, and teaching you how to execute your techniques in a high-level manner.
Includes Access to Online Course
When you purchase the five-day Pillars Course, you also gain access to our flagship online course, also called Pillars of Hair. Students are expected to study this course in advance of attending the in-person academy. This ensures you arrive with a better understanding of our core principles, language, and techniques, maximizing the value of your in-person experience.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Day 1-2: Foundation & Skill Sets
Day 1: Information & Language
• Building your understanding of the language of men’s hairdressing
• How to understand hair through lectures and classroom presentations
• Giving you clarity over what you do in men’s hair and why you do it
• The formula of consultation and how to hold a conversation with clients
Day 2: Micro Skill Sets
• How to hold the comb properly
• How to elevate hair correctly
• How to over-direct hair
• How to create cutting lines—the foundational skill sets used in every technical haircut
Day 3: Scissor Work
• Combination of layering and graduation techniques
• How to deliver long men’s hair on the salon floor
Days 4-5: Integration & Real-World Application
• Bringing everything together from Days 1-3
• Using scissor and clipper techniques on real-world examples
• Covering a variety of techniques on short, mid-length, and long hair
• Day 5: Complete haircuts on the salon floor using all techniques discussed
WHY CHOOSE THE COURSE
• Most comprehensive men’s hairdressing course available
• Focuses on micro skill sets, not just macro techniques
• Includes consultation skills and professional communication
• Access to flagship online course for pre-study and continued learning
• Small class sizes with intensive hands-on practice
• Covers scissor work, clipper work, and everything in between
WHAT TO EXPECT
Build Strong Foundations:
Understand the language, micro skills, and techniques that form the backbone of modern men’s hairdressing.
Refine Scissor & Clipper Skills:
Master layering, graduation, and clipper techniques across all hair lengths and styles.
Real-World Application:
Integrate all your knowledge and practice to execute complete, technically precise haircuts on the salon floor.
MEET YOUR EDUCATOR
Not just teaching you how to do techniques, but refining the skill sets you need to execute these outcomes in a technical manner. Building successful technical men’s hairstylists for the modern day.
Patrick Browne
Elevating Barbering to an Art Form
From Dublin to the global stage, Patrick Browne is redefining modern barbering. As the creative force behind No Label, he blends precision, innovation, and fashion-forward styling to push the boundaries of men’s grooming.
A two-time IHF winner in 2024 and 2025, Patrick’s work is a testament to his dedication to the craft. With a keen eye for detail and a signature aesthetic that fuses classic techniques with contemporary trends, his work speaks for itself—clean fades, bold textures, and effortlessly cool looks. His influence extends beyond the chair, shaping the culture of barbering through education, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
What Our Previous Students Say.
Discover why our students enjyed our courses! From precision cuts to exceptional service, our testimonials reflect the passion and expertise that set us apart.
Course Duration (2 days vs 5 days)
5-day flagship intensive covering all areas of technical men’s hairdressing, from foundational skills to scissor and clipper techniques, plus real-world application.
Prerequisites (if any)
No prerequisites. Suitable for barbers who want comprehensive development in technical skills, micro skill sets, and professional communication for modern men’s hairdressing.
What tools/equipment students need
Hands-on exercises are conducted using mannequins and live demonstrations by the educator.
Students will need to bring their own equipment. (Scissors, Clippers, Combs, Water Spray)
Price & deposit information
The cost of the 5-day course is €1299
Models - bring your own or provided
Students are welcome to bring their own model if they wish to gain extra hands-on experience. If a model cannot be brought, mannequins are provided, so everyone can fully participate.
For Pillars Course: Include info about online course access
Enrollment includes access to the Pillars of Hair online course, giving students the opportunity to study key principles, techniques, and the language of modern men’s hairdressing at their own pace before attending the in-person academy. Reviewing this material in advance ensures that students arrive with a solid understanding of the core concepts, allowing them to focus on refining practical skills, integrating scissor and clipper techniques, and making the most of hands-on learning during the 5-day course.
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