Welcome to The Phil Jarman Academy

British grand master barber
Learn the traditional barbering fundamentals from one of the best in the industry. Ideal for individuals and salons wanting to learn new skills, become more confident in men’s hairdressing, and to excel in the all-important customer experience.
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Phil Jarman

Welcome to The Phil Jarman Academy

British grand master barber
Learn the traditional barbering fundamentals from one of the best in the industry. Ideal for individuals and salons wanting to learn new skills, become more confident in men’s hairdressing, and to excel in the all-important customer experience.
About PhilCourses
The Phil Jarman Academy
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The man behind the chair

Over 36 years ago, I started my amazing career in a traditional barbershop near Glasgow, Scotland. Learning from a team of fantastic barbers, I honed my skills and techniques and completed my apprenticeship. From there I was on a mission to travel the world and learn as much as I could, visiting countries including Canada, America, Japan, India and Bermuda.

As well as running successful barber shops, my passion is educating and mentoring other barbers and hairdressers — passing down my knowledge and teaching simple, effective, traditional techniques that are guaranteed to increase client retention and revenues.

Achievements

Being recognised in the industry by my peers is something I’m truly proud of.

Ambassador for The Men’s Hairdressing Federation
British Grand Master Barber
City & Guilds Advisory Board member
Gamma UK Ambassador
Member of the Fellowship for British hairdressing
Proud judge of the SHABAs awards
Member of the judging panel for the AHT awards
Phil Jarman

Courses

Choose from one of our tailor-made courses. All of our courses pride themselves on real traditional barbering techniques — from scissor over comb, clipper over comb, razor cutting, tapering, blow drying, and perfecting the cut — all broken down into 4 simple stages. 

Beginners barber course
Transition from hairdressing to barbering course
Advanced barber course
One-to-one or group in-house training days in your own salon