Become a licensed barber in Florida. Train at a leading barber school backed by 35+ working barbershops.

Learn the skills, discipline, and client-ready confidence to start your barber career.

Our hybrid program blends online learning with hands-on training at our Fort Lauderdale location.

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We operate 35+ barbershops across Florida and beyond. Students learn from a culture built around daily shop standards, speed, quality, and professionalism.

Some classes on Zoom, hands-on training in Fort Lauderdale.

Graduates gain access to our network of 35+ barbershops, with interview preparation and introductions to potential opportunities when available.

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Our program is designed to prepare students with both the technical knowledge and hands-on training required for barber licensure in the State of Florida. Students will develop real-world skills in sanitation practices, hair cutting methods, shaving, chemical services, and client preparation techniques in accordance with state training standards.

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Beard trim and straight razor shaving techniques

Beard Trim & Shaving Techniques

Hair Coloring Fundamentals

Hair Styling & Clipper Techniques

Chemical Services Fundamentals

Straight Razor Shave & Line-Up

Program Snapshot

Program
Length

900 Hours

Regulated
by

Florida DBPR and Florida Barbers' Board

Format

Hybrid (Self-paced home learning with hands-on training)

Goal

Prepare students to qualify for the Florida Barber License Examination

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★★★★★

"I enrolled with zero barbering experience. The hybrid format helped me understand the theory from home and then actually apply it in person. I passed my Florida State Board exam on my first attempt and started working in a shop shortly after graduation."

Mary Scott

Passed State Exam on First Attempt

★★★★★

"After finishing the program, the team helped me prepare for interviews and build confidence behind the chair. I was able to land my first position in a professional barbershop within weeks of completing the course."

John D.

First Job Within Weeks of Completion

★★★★★

"I switched careers after 10 years in construction. The instructors made the process approachable and realistic. I completed the program and now work full-time in a barbershop environment."

Julio G.

Career Transition

Why We're A Leading Choice?

Industry-backed founders

Marlene and Fenad's blend of grooming expertise and business acumen has grown ManCave into a nationally recognized brand.

Real-world training

Students practice in active barbershops, gaining insights into customer service, shop management, and the pace of daily operations.

Network advantage

With over 35 locations, we can help connect graduates to employment opportunities; while we can't guarantee job placement, our network and reputation make job placement more attainable than at standalone schools.

Growth & Future Opportunities:

The grooming industry keeps growing, and so does ManCave. We're opening new locations every year, which means our students may get access to exclusive job opportunities as new shops launch. Instead of finishing school and starting from zero, you could step into a real barbershop environment that's already part of the ManCave network.

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No. We do not guarantee employment after completing the program. However, because Man Cave operates over 35 barbershops across Florida and beyond, we are in a position to assist students with interview preparation and introduce them to potential opportunities when available.

Yes. The program is designed to meet the 900-hour training requirement necessary to qualify for the Florida Barber License Examination and includes the required subject areas such as sanitation, shaving, hair cutting, chemical services, and Florida laws and rules.

Our hybrid program combines self-paced home learning with hands-on training. Students complete the theoretical portions on their own schedule through structured home study modules, while all practical skills and hands-on training are completed in person at our Fort Lauderdale location under instructor supervision.

Program completion time depends on your schedule and attendance. Students must complete a total of 900 training hours before becoming eligible to apply for the Florida Barber License Examination.

No prior barbering experience is required. Our program is designed for beginners as well as individuals who want to formalize their skills and meet licensing requirements.

All hands-on training takes place at our Fort Lauderdale training location. Students must be able to attend in-person sessions as part of the program requirements.

Upon completion of the required training hours, students may apply to sit for the Florida Barber License Examination. Our team may also provide career support such as resume guidance, interview preparation, and introductions to barbershops when available.

No, we do not accept FAFSA at this time. However, we offer private payment plans. Please consult with us directly to discuss available payment options and find a plan that works for you.

No, we work with each student to create a schedule that fits their availability. The more frequently you attend, the faster you can complete the program, but the pace is ultimately up to you.

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Meet Our Instructors

Our instructors are licensed professionals with real-world barbershop experience. Backed by a network of over 35 active Man Cave locations across Florida and beyond, our training staff understands what it takes to succeed behind the chair in today's professional environment.

Students are guided through both the technical and practical aspects of barbering, including sanitation standards, cutting techniques, shaving procedures, and client service expectations. Our goal is to help each student build the consistency, discipline, and confidence needed to perform in a working barbershop setting.

Through a hybrid training model, instructors provide online theoretical instruction via Zoom and supervise hands-on skill development in person at our Fort Lauderdale training location.

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