The Totalbarber Academy was set up following our own frustrations in employing master barbers capable of working in our shops. Whilst it was easy enough to recruit barbers with 'certificates' the quality that we wanted to represent our brand and the art of barbering was extremely hard to find. As a result we devised a vocational course that would take students from the basics to master barber status in a short period of time. As well as covering the skills this is also about understanding the workings of a shop, the needs of customers and the history of the trade. Hoffi is an award winning barbershop in the heart of the City of London. Next to the Lloyds of London building and the Gerkhin. With over 35 years of experience we can give you the experience, ideas and creative passion needed to be the best. See our barbershop website - Hoffi

We have been regulars on BBC giving advice and opinion on male hair, style and celebrity ideas. Featured in GQ and many more magazines and newspapers, and are honoured to be the resident barber advisors for St James shaving products. We are fully aware of the pressures you face training to be barbers. From personal experience we are fully aware that many colleges simply don't train you in a way that helps you get work. That is something that confuses us as much as you!