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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.
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535 FREQUENCIES:
Modern Barbering & Precision Haircutting Class
Location: Steve’s 535 – 535 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Instructor: Stephen Ferreira
Multiple Dates | Limited to 5 Students | Hands-On Training
Learn Modern Barbering & Precision Haircutting in Boston
Join 535 FREQUENCIES, a hands-on hair education class designed for barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetology students who want to master the fundamentals of modern haircutting. Led by Stephen Ferreira, this small-group workshop focuses on precision scissor cutting, barbering technique, and contemporary men’s and women’s shapes.
This signature course breaks down the art of haircutting into three core shapes — square, round, and triangular — and three essential cutting techniques: graduation, layering, and outlining. You’ll also explore advanced texturizing methods to refine your work and elevate your technical confidence.
After a live demonstration in the morning, students will work hands-on with mannequins to create a modern mullet-inspired cut, combining both barbering and salon precision principles.
What You’ll Learn
The 3 foundational haircut shapes: square, round, triangle
How to apply graduation, layering, and outlining with purpose
Techniques for blending and connecting sections
How to refine and personalize your haircut for a modern finish
Building confidence in creating balanced, beautiful shapes with ease
Class Details
Format: Hands-on training with live demo
Skill Level: All levels welcome (licensed professionals and active barber/cosmetology students only)
Class Size: Limited to 5 students for individualized attention
Investment: $375.32
Tools Required: Scissors, clips, combs, water bottle, clippers (blow dryer and razor optional)
Why Take This Haircutting Class
This course is ideal for barbers and stylists looking to level up their precision cutting and understand shape-based haircutting theory. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, 535 FREQUENCIES provides a professional foundation in modern barbering education that applies to all hair lengths and textures.
Location
Steve’s 535
535 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
About the Educator
Stephen Ferreira is a Boston-based master barber and educator with over a decade of experience in precision cutting. His goal is to simplify the craft of haircutting and help stylists build confidence through structure, shape, and modern design principles.
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.