ProFessIoNAL ACCredITATIoN

The British Master Barbers Alliance has been designed to help promote established British Barbers and their Barbershops. Good Barbershops struggle to stand out amongst the new breed of unskilled, untalented, uninsured chop shops that are under cutting prices and lowering the credibility of quality, qualified & trained barbers. Customers never ask to see a barbers qualifications or proof of skill and this is why we have created the British Master Barbers Accreditation, Verification of a barbers talent in the form of a beautifully crafted metal plaque. A sign customers can trust and the barber can be proud of. Only fully subscribed members who complete our criteria can apply.

HOW DO I APPLY?

We have 3 levels of accreditation available. Each level requires a set criteria of tasks to be completed for successful application. Applications can be made in the Members only area of this website.

British Professional Barber barbering qualification, or can prove a minimum of two years working experience in a Barbershop. metal plaque. Status is only valid with a current BMB membership and a one off fee of £100.

British Master Barber have a minimum of five years Barbering experience or have held British Professional status for over 3 years. awarded with a personalised metal plaque & Press release for your local newspaper membership and a one off fee of £200.

Barbering certificate will be required. certificate will be required.

Observation Assessments (distance assessments) asking you to upload a video or send a Youtube link of yourself working directly on a client to our highly qualified assessors who can judge your physical expertise & skills to achieve all your specific status tasks.

British Grand Master Barber required. metal plaque & a press release for your local newspaper.

Teachers, Lecturers & Assessors of Barbering. These members must be fully qualified in teaching barbering & have a minimum of five years barbering experience.

Assessments ( distance assessments ) asking you to upload a video or send a Youtube link client to our highly qualified assessors who can judge your physical expertise & skills to achieve all your specific status tasks.

BMB membership and a one off fee of £300.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION?

The BMB accreditation is simply designed to be a clear sign that customers can trust. It confirms that you hold a minimum standard of skill that is expected at each of our accreditation levels. BMB accreditation also offers a simple way to promote your business to your local area through our media press release, sent out confirming your successful completion of Master Barber and Grand Master Barber levels

IS ACCREDITATION COMPULSARY?

Our accreditation service is by no means compulsory and is only recommended to barbers who understand the importance of keeping at the top of their game and continually chase goals to better themselves. This accreditation should be seen as a personal achievement that archives a high level of competence.

DOES IT MAKE ME A BETTER BARBER THAN EVERYONE ELSE?

The simple answer is No. Everybody knows that you never stop learning and our accreditation is a confirmation of a minimum set level that provides a stepping stone to keep you enthused about the industry. Continuing your barbering journey to higher knowledge and skill set is a must at any level of competence and down to you to keep pushing the standard higher.

WHY DOES IT COST?

As a non profit organisation The British Master Barbers make very little revenue to support the large costs involved with supporting the British barbering industry. Most of the costs are covered by the founders of BMB along with brand advertising, revenue made by our membership fees, product sales and accreditation. The BMB team is made up of long term full time working barbers and barbering lecturers who offer their time voluntarily and completely free of charge to asses the accreditation applications.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL MY APPLICATION?

If you fail your application you will be notified why and advised on how to improve your skill set or which requirements need to be met. You will then be allowed to apply again or change to the correct level suited to you.

HAVE YOU TAKEN THE FREE HEALTH & SAFETY COURSE YET?

The British Master Barbers have been working very hard, creating the very first online health and safety course. With the latest standards provided by Mike Taylor Education and The Great British Barbering Academy, this course includes the latest H&S protocol to keep you up to date with current legislation and advisory methods. For barbers that may not hold formal qualifications or have done their training many years ago this course o!ers the opportunity for basic continual professional development and keeping on top of the latest requirements. With a free personalised downloadable certificate that you can print out, frame and display in your own barbershop, you can show that you're a barber that takes customers wellbeing seriously.

Get Your Free Certificate Today

Simply visit www.BRITISHMASTERBARBERS.com

Complete the basic Health & Safety modules take the short multiple choice test and download your personalised certificate on completion.

Displaying your certificate in your shop or work place can help put your customers at ease, knowing their barber/stylist has put in some e!ort to show professionalism.

What are you waiting for?