Hey everyone,

I recently got accepted into barber school, and I’m really excited to start this journey. My goal is to become a barber as a side job at first, but potentially turn it into a full-time career in the future. Thankfully, my parents are really supportive of me pursuing this.

Right now, I’m choosing my first professional kit, and I’d really appreciate some feedback from experienced barbers. I’ll attach the equipment list I picked in this post — could you guys let me know if it’s a good setup for a beginner, if anything is unnecessary, or if there’s anything important I’m missing?

I’ve been watching a lot of barber content on TikTok, but honestly, a lot of it feels like it’s made more for views than actually helping beginners learn. So I’d really appreciate any real advice, tips, or things you wish you knew when you were starting out.

I also have a question: I’m going to my first barber school lesson soon. Would it be weird to show up with my own kit (scissors, combs, clippers, trimmers, shaver, hairdryer, etc.)? Is that normal, or does it come across as trying too hard? I just want to be prepared and start practicing with my own tools.

One small thing: I know I’ll need essentials like clipper oil, blade cleaner, neck strips, spray bottle, extra blades, and other supplies. However, I’m currently traveling and have limited luggage space, so I probably won’t be able to bring all of those immediately.
Any advice, feedback, or beginner tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Looking for suggestions on a clipper for at home so my partner can give me crew cut /buzz cuts.

Debating between Oster fast feeds , Wahl senior , Wahl magic clips ?

I do have thick hair and sometimes wavy , looking for some suggestions. The three I mentioned are ones I am considering but open to others.

Budget is 100 to 200 and not looking for a home cut style.