Barber CV example
A strong barber CV shows clean, consistent cutting skills across fades, scissor work and beard trims, and proof that customers come back. It should also show that you can keep a busy chair moving while staying safe and tidy.
Chloe Bennett
Barber
chloe@example.com
07700 900184
Cardiff
Profile
Reliable barber with a Level 2 qualification in Barbering and four years of experience in busy high-street shops. Skilled at skin fades, scissor cuts, straight-razor shaves and beard shaping, with a regular book of clients. Calm during walk-in rushes and careful about cleaning and sterilising equipment.
Experience
Barber
a busy high-street barbershop
Cut hair for around 30 customers on a typical Saturday, mixing walk-ins with booked appointments
Carried out skin fades, tapers, scissor cuts and beard trims to each customer's chosen style
Gave straight-razor neck and face shaves, following hygiene and skin-care rules
Took payments, updated the booking app and kept the waiting area running smoothly
Cleaned and sterilised clippers, combs and razors between every customer
Trainee Barber
a family-run barbershop
Completed a Level 2 barbering course while working alongside two senior barbers
Practised on training heads first, then cut hair for customers under supervision
Swept up, washed towels and set up stations between customers
Learned to hold a short consultation and confirm the style before starting
Key skills
Skin fades and tapers · Scissor cutting · Beard shaping and trims · Straight-razor shaves · Client consultations · Clipper and tool care · Sterilising and hygiene · Walk-ins and appointments · Product advice
Tips for a barber CV
- Name the cuts you do best, such as skin fades, tapers, scissor-over-comb and beard shaping
- Include your qualification, for example Level 2 or 3 in Barbering, and any short courses in fades or shaves
- Show how you handle walk-ins and bookings together, since most shops run both
- Mention hygiene steps like sterilising clippers and razors, because they show you work safely
- If you have your own following, say roughly how many regulars you have or which days you are fully booked
- Link to a public page with photos of your work, but check each customer agreed first
Applying with a cover letter? See our barber cover letter example.