Jaxschoolofbarbering

Tonie takes Neil through working from the back of the head and building the shape forwards — breaking down the technique and showing how to control your weight and graduation.

This is the level of detail we put into our training at JAX School of Barbering.

Thinking about becoming a barber or taking your skills further? Enrol on one of our courses and start levelling up.

Check out our website for all courses, dates and more 👇

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Pressure and control make all the difference when cutting Afro hair✂️

Knowing when to apply pressure and when to use a lighter touch in different areas is key to getting a clean, even finish without taking too much off.

If you want to learn how to cut Afro hair and level up your skill set - get in touch today! 📲

With Afro hair, you can’t always cut in one direction.

The hair can grow in multiple directions. Understanding the growth pattern and working with it is key to getting an even finish.

It’s all about knowing the hair, not just knowing the tools✂️

Don’t overlook the beard.

Especially with bigger beards, blending the top into the haircut makes a massive difference to the overall finish.

It’s the small details that take a trim from looking good to looking complete✂️

Enrol at JAX now if you want to start your barbering journey 🔗

Scissor over comb on an Afro trim ✂️

A lot of barbers don’t use scissors when cutting Afro hair, but they can be just as effective when you know how to use them properly.

It’s all about understanding the hair, controlling your shape and knowing when to use the right technique.

Want to level up and learn how to cut Afro hair properly? Drop us a DM and learn from the best. 🔥

Ready to take your barbering to the next level? 👊🏾

Our 3 Week Advanced Afro Barbering Course is designed for barbers who already have the foundations down and want to sharpen their skills working with Afro hair.

More confidence. Better technique. Cleaner finishes.

3 weeks of focused, hands-on training at JAX School of Barbering.

Limited spaces available — enquire now by email or DM!

A little cheat code from Tonie 👀

If the hair still won’t sit down after scissor over comb, lightly skim the clipper over it to knock out those stubborn hairs and get everything sitting clean.

It’s all about knowing when to switch up your technique!

Enrol now 📲🔗

Meet Callum 👊

He’s been barbering for 14 years, joined the JAX family over a year ago and has since progressed into becoming one of our academy tutors.

And yes… he’s also Tonie’s cousin 😂

Teaching at the academy hasn’t just been about passing on his knowledge. It’s challenged Callum to refresh his own barbering style, look at techniques differently and keep progressing as a barber himself.

14 years in and still learning. That’s what it’s about 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

The cutting blade isn’t right at the top of the clipper.

Knowing exactly where your blade is sitting gives you more control, better accuracy and helps you avoid taking hair off where you don’t want to ✂️

Tonie explains to Phoenix why it’s important to see how the hair naturally sits once it’s dry — wet hair can sit completely differently and change the shape you’re working with.

Dry it, assess it, then refine it. ✂️