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Hamburg Academy
Connect, Learn and Get Inspired at the Wahl Academy in Hamburg
Take your haircutting skills to the next level at the Wahl Academy in Hamburg, Germany. As a leading manufacturer of professional hair clippers, we offer inspiring seminars that combine cutting techniques, creativity and authentic barbering craftsmanship.
The focus is on classic men’s haircuts as well as the basics of Afro foundations and modern, trend-driven looks – achieved using professional hair clippers alongside traditional precision cutting and innovative texturing techniques.
Since the invention of the hair clipper in 1919, we have stood for genuine barbering tradition and continuous development across generations. We pass on this passion: our education programme stands for the highest quality, practical learning and inspiration at every level.
Our seminars are led by internationally experienced top educations from our Wahl Education Team.
What You'll Learn?
CUTTING TECHNIQUES
Master cutting techniques from basic to advanced from the inventor of the hair clipper, backed by over 100 years of experience in American barbering: clipper over comb, tapering & fading techniques, precision blending, texturizing, clean detailing
STAY UP TO DATE
Discover the latest hair and style trends, along with expert insights into the art of barbering. Stay ahead with fresh looks, modern techniques, and the knowledge behind every cut.
STYLING AND MORE
The finished look doesn’t stop at the haircut — styling, detail, and the right finish make all the difference— from classic to modern, timeless looks to today’s sharpest trends.
Hamburg Upcoming Seminars
Classic Foundations
Date: 6th July 2026
Educator: Jerome Kantner
Seminar information: Foundations is the perfect class for stylists and barbers who want to build a strong technical base in barbering. This hands-on course takes you back to the core principles that every barber needs to master in order to confidently execute any haircut a client may request.
What you'll learn ? Clipper over comb, tapering techniques, intro into fading, Blending, clipper knowledge and classic styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience required, however knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is not essential.
Material needed: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Practice head, seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Modern Barbering
Date: 27th July 2026
Educator: Pascale Spies
Seminar information: All serious professional barbers and hairdressers know how important it is to stay up to date with styles and techniques and get the most out of their skills. With constant changes to fashion there is always something new to learn and everyone needs a refresh from time to time. This seminar is ideal for updating basic skills and learning new advanced techniques.
What you'll learn ? Precision cutting, clipper knowledge & techniques, hair texture techniques, blending, modern styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended. This seminar builds on the content of the "Classic Foundations" seminar, but attendance at that seminar is not a prerequisite.
Material needed: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Practice head, seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Afro Foundations
Date: 7th September 2026
Educator: Fresh Prince
Seminar information: For barbers who want to refine their craft on textured hair. Afro Foundations focuses on the art of shaping cuts that highlight natural movement and definition.
This class is built to help you understand how to work with texture - not against it - creating strong silhouettes that celebrate indivdualty and flow.
What you'll learn ? Detailing, shape, fading techniques, clipper knowledge and afro styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended.
Material needed: Men's fade model, personal tools (combs, brushes). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
The Fade
Date: 28th September 2026
Educator: Fresh Prince
Seminar information: This seminar focuses on clipper-based fade techniques, including controlled transitions, precision blending, and clean detailing.
Participants learn essential methods for achieving precision high-quality fades.
What you'll learn ? Low / medium / high fades, clipper knowledge & techniques, blending, double zero, skin fadingg.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended.
Material needed: Men’s fade model, personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Practice head, seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Classic Foundations
Date: 12th October 2026
Educator: Stani Avezov
Seminar information: Foundations is the perfect class for stylists and barbers who want to build a strong technical base in barbering. This hands-on course takes you back to the core principles that every barber needs to master in order to confidently execute any haircut a client may request.
What you'll learn ? Clipper over comb, tapering techniques, intro into fading, blending, clipper knowledge and classic styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience required, however knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is not essential.
Material needed: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Practice head, seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Modern Barbering
Date: 9th November 2026
Educator: Ibo Bozkurt
Seminar information: All serious professional barbers and hairdressers know how important it is to stay up to date with styles and techniques and get the most out of their skills. With constant changes to fashion there is always something new to learn and everyone needs a refresh from time to time. This seminar is ideal for updating basic skills and learning new advanced techniques.
What you'll learn ? Precision cutting, clipper knowledge & techniques, hair texture techniques, blending, modern styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended. This seminar builds on the content of the "Classic Foundations" seminar, but attendance at that seminar is not a prerequisite.
Material needed: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Practice head, seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Afro Foundations
Date: 30th November 2026
Educator: Fresh Prince
Seminar information: For barbers who want to refine their craft on textured hair. Texture focuses on the art of shaping cuts that highlight natural movement and definition.
This class is built to help you understand how to work with texture - not against it - creating strong silhouettes that celebrate indivdualty and flow.
What you'll learn ? Detailing, shape, fading techniques, clipper knowledge and afro styling.
Requirements: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended.
Material needed: Men's fade model, personal tools (combs, brushes). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
Course times: 10h - 16h day course
Included: Seminar handout, certificate, drinks and a light lunch.
Meet the Educators
FRESH PRINCE
Germany | Düsseldorf
@byfreshprince
At 14, Winfried Nana Karkari bought his first WAHL clipper — today, he is one of Europe’s best-known specialists for men’s afro hair. He is the founder of the renowned barbershop Hair Jordan with locations in Düsseldorf, Essen, and Hamburg — blending barbering, sneakers, lifestyle, and music into one unique concept.
IBO BOZKURT
Austria | Innsbruck
@ ibo.bozkrt
As a freelancer in Los Angeles, he worked alongside some Instagram top barbers. Known for his modern and precise barbering style, he is the owner of the successful Staysharp barber studio in Innsbruck, where he cuts hair of professional footballers and well-known rappers.
JEROME KANTNER
Germany | Mainz
@barberjmz
Known as Barber J., barbering is more than a profession for him — it’s a way of life. Blending true craftsmanship and rock ’n’ roll, he turned his passion into a credo. His biggest milestone came in 2014 when he won the American Crew All-Star Challenge World Barbering Championship.
PASCALE SPIES
Germany | Lohmar
@haircareformen
Pascale Spies stands for modern barbering: top skills, fresh techniques, and a whole lot of style. With his thriving salon Headclub in Lohmar, he shows every day what happens when passion, vision, and real talent come together.
STANI AVEZOV
Germany | Aachen
@mr.avezov
Since 2015, he has been running the renowned ‘Deine Baderknechte’ in Aachen — a true grooming oasis for the modern man. As a master barber, he is known for his precise, creative style that perfectly blends classic tradition with modern barbering.
VAIOS ROBOS
Germany | Hockenheim
@vaiosrobos
Vaios Robos is a specialist for men's haircuts and and has a large salon in Hockenheim in 2012. He has been very successful and won various awards. Most recently he was crowned state champion at the Master of Hairstyling Award 2020.
FAQ's
- Classic Foundations is the perfect class for stylists and barbers who want to build a strong technical base in barbering.
- The Modern Barbering seminar is ideal for updating basic skills and learning new advanced techniques.
- For the Fade Seminar the Participants learn essential methods for achieving precision high-quality fades.
- For barbers who want to refine their craft on textured hair the Afro Foundations Seminar is the right choice.
- Classic Foundations: 3 years of hairdressing experience required, however knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is not essential.
- Modern Barbering: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended. This seminar builds on the content of the "Classic Foundations" seminar, but attendance at that seminar is not a prerequisite.
- The Fade: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended.
- Afro Foundations: 3 years of hairdressing experience and knowledge of Men’s hairdressing is recommended.
You will need different tools and material for each Seminar. Please find the detailed requirements for your preferred Seminar above on this page.
- Classic Foundations: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
- Modern Barbering: Personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
- The Fade: Men’s fade model, personal tools (combs, brushes, water spray bottle, styling products, hair dryer). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
- Afro Foundations: Personal tools (combs, brushes). Hair clippers and trimmers are provided.
The whole booking and cancellaion Process is done by Pratik Raj from John Barber & Sons. If you have any questions, please use the Contact below to reach out to him.
All trainings will be done in german.
- The “Berliner Tor” U-Bahn and S-Bahn station is located approximately a 5-minute walk from our venue. Hamburg Central Station is also easily accessible, situated just a 15-minute walk away.
- For participants arriving by car, there is a large parking garage located just two minutes from our venue- Beim Strohhause 8, 20097 Hamburg.
There are also numerous accommodation options available in the immediate vicinity of the venue. Here are a few hotels within walking distance:
- HYPERION Hotel Hamburg
- Mercure Hotel Hamburg City
- Hampton by Hilton Hamburg City Centre
- Premier Inn Hamburg City Hammerbrook Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg City
- Superbude Hotel Hamburg St. Georg
- Moxy Hamburg City
Contact & Support
Phone number: 040/32898078
Email: john@johnbarbersons.com
https://johnbarbersons.com/en/pages/wahl
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