Learn the craft. Build your signature.

Hands-on workshops, demonstrations, mentoring and masterclasses. The Academy passes on the AFTERHOURS methods to barbers just starting out and to those ready to go further.

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Concept visual: an AFTERHOURS trainer guides a student through a fade — AI-generated concept visual

Concept visual: hands-on workshop, a student performs a fade on a live model — Hands-on workshops
On a mannequin head, then on a live model.

Concept visual: a demonstration for a small group — Demonstrations
The technique shown, broken down, repeated.

Concept visual: a trainer guides a student’s hand on the scissors — Mentoring
A trainer follows your progress.

Concept visual: in-salon masterclass, audience and warm light — Masterclasses
One technique, one evening, in the salon.

Three tracks on offer

Formats, durations, locations and trainers will be published when sessions open. The tracks do not lead to a state diploma or any official certification.

Four levels, the same cut everywhere

Every franchisee, every salon barber and every Backstage team completes this program before opening, then keeps training on an ongoing basis.

Train my team — on request

The same standard in every salon.

The Academy is the foundation of the AFTERHOURS network. It passes on our cutting and hospitality methods, supports the teams of new salons and keeps quality consistent from one address to the next.

Grow the network

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Get the detailed program as soon as it is published.