Learn to cut hair the right way.
How To Cut Hair is the home of haircut lessons from barber Jermarol Lee. He opened Tobacco Road Barbershop in 1997 and now teaches the trade one cut at a time.
Join the lesson waitlistSee what you'll learnThe first step to your professional barbering career
Whether you are a new barber, an advanced barber, or just thinking about the trade, Lee breaks every cut into simple steps you can follow.
In person
Hands-on lessons with Lee are planned. Join the waitlist to hear when dates and details are set.
Lesson details →Groups & schools
Group classes for salons, barbershops and schools are planned. Ask about a class for your team or students.
Group classes →Online
Online lessons are planned for people who want to learn at their own pace. Join the waitlist to hear first.
Get on the list →From the neighborhood to his own shop
Jermarol Lee started cutting hair as a teenager, experimenting on his own hair because the cuts he was getting didn't stand out enough. He went on to barber school, worked as a barber, and opened Tobacco Road Barbershop in 1997.
Read Lee's storyHow To Cut “The Ultimate Fade”
Lee's step-by-step guide to a bald fade, black-dye accents and a razor edge line, recorded in 2007.
Details coming soon. Join the waitlist to hear first.
About the DVD Join the waitlistTips from behind the chair
How to protect your body as a barber and a hair stylist
Back, wrist, feet and neck pain come with the job. Here is what has helped me after years behind the chair.
Read →How long does it take for a barber to build up a clientele?
That's a pretty tough question because of all the variables. Lee breaks it down in this video.
Read →Do you demonstrate a professional attitude towards your clients?
Do you greet your clients by name or nickname? Your customer will feel appreciated or unappreciated based on the greeting.
Read →An app for lessons and booking
A Lee Atelier app is in the works. Plans include free preview lessons, a members' lesson library for How To Cut Hair, and an easy way to book a cut with Lee. Details are still being worked out.
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