NOAHS Academy — Stockport

Learn the craft
of UK barbering.

In-person courses from working barbers — from a three-day skills intensive to a full eight-week foundation, taught on the shop floor at NOAHS, Little Underbank.

Courses

Pick your course.

Three in-person courses, all taught hands-on with live models — from a three-day skills intensive to a full eight-week foundation.

  1. 01

    1 Week Intensive

    For barbers wanting to improve specific skills quickly

    For people who already cut hair and want to level up in certain areas. We assess where you're at, then tailor the three days to what you want to get better at — fades, scissor work, beard shaping, speed, client service or content creation.

    • 1-to-1 or small group mentoring
    • Personal assessment of your current skill level
    • Focus on your weak areas
    • Hands-on practical work on live models
    • Guidance from experienced barbers
    • Technique, speed and confidence behind the chair

    Perfect for: barbers who want fast improvement and personalised coaching.

    £1,5003 days

  2. 02

    4 Week Course

    For basic barbers wanting to improve fast

    For barbers who already know the basics but want to take their skills to the next level quickly — building confidence, consistency and cleaner cuts to a higher standard.

    • Fade improvement & blending techniques
    • Scissor work & styling
    • Beard trims and shaping
    • Consultation skills & client confidence
    • Speed training to improve efficiency
    • Live model practice every week
    • Real barber shop tips and tricks

    Perfect for: beginner and intermediate barbers who want cleaner, more professional cuts.

    £2,8004 wks · 2 days/wk

  3. 03

    8 Week Course

    For complete beginners starting barbering

    A full foundation course for people with little to no experience. We take you from the basics all the way to feeling confident cutting hair and understanding barbering properly.

    • Understanding barber tools & hygiene
    • Clipper control and sectioning
    • Basic cuts & foundations
    • Fade techniques from beginner to advanced
    • Scissor cutting fundamentals
    • Beard work & finishing techniques
    • Client communication & confidence building
    • Live models and hands-on practice
    • Becoming shop-ready

    Perfect for: anyone starting their barber journey who wants a strong foundation.

    £5,2008 wks · 2 days/wk

Places are limited and dates are arranged around the shop — message us on WhatsApp to check availability.

Trainers

Taught by working barbers.

Not a classroom. You learn from the people running the chairs at NOAHS, in the same room they cut in every day.

Noah

Founder, NOAHS Barbers

Founder of NOAHS and lead trainer. Spent years building the shop's signature fade and now teaches the same approach end-to-end.

Kane

Director, NOAHS Barbers

Director at NOAHS. Focused on the details — sectioning, finishing and the chair-side habits that turn a haircut into a service.

Previews

Cuts from the chair.

Clips and stills from the shop. Follow along on Instagram and TikTok for the latest.

Book

Ready to book a place?

Drop us a message with which course you're interested in and roughly when you're free. We'll come back with dates and next steps.

Visit

Find us in Stockport.

NOAHS Barbers
7 Little Underbank
Stockport SK1 1LA
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