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Master Precision Haircutting with Hands-On Instructional Courses from Steve’s 535
535 Hair Education: Professional Haircutting Courses near Boston, MA
Level up your craft with Boston’s premier destination for hair education. Steve’s 535 Hair Education offers precision-focused, hands-on training for hairstylists and barbers ready to elevate their skills. Taught by seasoned professionals, our courses combine modern technique, strong foundational theory, and real-time application. Classes are available in both English and Spanish.
Hands-on, day-one learning
Courses in English & Spanish
Scissor and clipper work taught by experts
Learn in Boston or at your shop
Build real-world, grow-out-friendly haircuts
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535 Basics
Precision Haircutting Foundations
Course Details:
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $700
Perfect For: Stylists ready to strengthen their foundational haircutting skills
Kickstart your journey into the art of precision haircutting with 535 Basics, our immersive introduction to the 535 system. This one-day, hands-on course is designed to help stylists master the core principles of shape building, technique, and refinement. Focused on long layers and graduation, this course balances cutting theory with mannequin practice, allowing students to work side-by-side with expert instructors.
By the end of this class, you’ll walk away with the confidence to craft tailored, grow-out-beautiful haircuts that last.
What You’ll Learn:
535’s cutting methodology
Shape theory and technical application
Long layers, graduation, and soft refinement
Real-time mannequin work alongside instructors
Bring Your Tools:
Scissors, combs, clips, water bottle. Feather razor & blowdryer are optional but recommended.
535 Precision Barbering
Signature 535 Course
Course Details:
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $700
Perfect For: Barbers and stylists looking to sharpen their clippering, fading, and shear work
Master short haircuts and fades with our signature method. Scissors, clipper work, and live demos await you in this comprehensExplore the perfect blend of classic barbering and artistic scissor work with our signature course: 535 Precision Barbering. This advanced class takes you deep into the techniques used at 535 to create refined, modern barber cuts with precise detail. Students will engage in both demo observation and hands-on cutting, using either a live model or mannequin.
Whether you’re looking to level up your fades or enhance your scissor control, this course delivers the skills you need to master shorter, clean haircuts with a professional finish.
What You’ll Learn:
535’s approach to modern barbering
Fading, clipper techniques & scissor refinement
Blending classic cuts with modern edge
Hands-on practice with detailed guidance
Bring Your Tools:
Scissors, combs, clippers, trimmers, stylish brush, blowdryer, clips, water bottle. Feather razor is optional.
In-Salon Education – Tailored Training at Your Location
Custom Pricing | By Request
Bring the 535 experience directly to your salon or barbershop. Our team will develop a customized class based on your team’s specific goals, whether it’s advanced cutting, team alignment, or refining fundamentals. Available for groups of all sizes.
To inquire or book: info@steves535.com
Pricing varies based on class size, focus, and location.
1:1 Private Education – Personalized Skill Building
1-Day Course | $1000
Perfect For: Stylists and barbers seeking highly focused, individual coaching
Work one-on-one with a 535 educator for a full day of personalized haircutting education. Whether your focus is advanced scissor work, creative design, or perfecting fades, this course is fully customizable to your skill level and goals.
Ideal for stylists ready to invest in their growth and gain targeted insights to take their work to the next level.
To inquire or book: info@steves535.com
Available in both English and Spanish.