Our Mission
Gibson’s Barbershop and School Ltd. is dedicated to being a reputable member of the community by offering professional barbering services to our clients and providing the highest caliber of training in the industry to our clients.
Are you ready to start your new career?
Talk to us about the skills you’ll be learning, working opportunities or start your application by downloading the registration form below!
Located in the Westshore of Victoria, BC, Gibson’s is the only Barber School on Vancouver Island. We provide industry leading training that prepares our students to enter the high demand art and skill of Barbering and personal grooming.
In our 7 month Barber Diploma Program students will graduate with the essential skills and confidence needed to be a leader in the Barbering industry.
Skills taught include traditional Barbering techniques using shears, clippers and razors. Because being a Barber is not only about providing quality cuts but it also involves the customers, at Gibson’s students will also cover everything from client consultation to the workings of the business.
Class size is kept at a 8:1 student to teacher ratio. At Gibson’s we pride ourselves in knowing that each and every student will gain an invaluable education and leave being prepared to excel in this high demand industry of Barbering.
Topics Covered in program
- History of Barbering
- Professional image ,shop Department
- Implements ,Tools & Equipment
- Client Consultation
- Analysis of Hair and Scalp
- Scalp conditions & treatments
- Draping ,shampooing & scalp massage
- Blow-drying/Styling Techniques
- Hair Cutting sectioning /elevation angles
- Outlines & internal shapes
- Long-layer
- Equal Layer
- Graduation
- Basic principles of texturizing
- Face Shapes analysis
- Conventional clipper tapers
- Fades
- Flat top ,Buzz cut
- Facial Shave with hot towels
- Hair lines & outline shaves
- Hair Tattooing
- Mod cuts
- Razor cuts
- Beard & moustache care ,trimming and shaping
- Men’s Hair Colouring
- Chemical Textured Services
- Men’s hair loss and Replacement
- Business of Barbering
Barber School Hours
Sunday 9-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-9:30 pm
Program Length
Evenings: 7 Months Program (30 WEEKS)
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: $8,800
Barber Kit: $1,900 + tax
Application Fee: $250 (non-refundable deposit)
Next Session
Please contact us for information on the upcoming Barber Program start date or to get onto the waiting list.
