Your first fade starts here.
Come see if you've got it. We think you do. A free barbering experience where we put real clippers in your hand, a master instructor by your side, and your first fade on the table.
This day is for complete beginners — starting from zero.
The First Cut Experience is a hands-on introduction for people brand new to barbering. It is not an advanced class or a refresher, so it is not built for barbers who already have real experience.
See what the day feels like
Ninety minutes and your first fade. Here's a taste.
The energy is real.
You'll actually do the work.
Ninety minutes that show you exactly what being a barber feels like.
Your first real fade
Cut by your own hands. Not a demo you watched. One you did.
Proof you can post
Photos and video of your work, ready to share the same day.
A clear next step
A certificate of completion and a path forward, only if you want it.
A professional skin fade from start to finish
- How a clean fade is built, section by section
- Clipper control, guard selection, and blending
- The fundamentals that anchor our 90 day barber program
Built for beginners who are serious
- You are 18 or older, finished high school, and serious about barbering
- You have thought about enrolling but have not taken the step yet
- You can attend in person on August 22
- No experience needed. Beginners are exactly who this is for.
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Saturday, August 22 · 11:00 AM
You'll learn from Tico.
Twenty years behind the chair and training from the most respected academies in the world: Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, Menspire UK, and Ego Barbers UK.
In 2017 he founded Invictus Barber Shop in Coconut Creek: a destination chair for UFC fighters, celebrities, and clients who recognize the difference between a haircut and a craft.
In 2024 he turned that craft into a curriculum: Invictus Institute of Barbering, a modern school built for the way modern barbers actually work, because he watched too many barbers graduate broke from programs that hadn't been updated since 1968.
On event day, his method is in your hands.
They didn't think they could do it. Until they did.
Real students. Most had never picked up clippers before they walked in. Watch what 90 days at Invictus produced.
Everything you're wondering
Is it really free?
Yes. The experience, the tools you use, the food, and your certificate are all on us. We invest in serious candidates.
Do I need any experience?
None. Beginners are who we built this for. An instructor is with you the entire time.
Will I be pressured to enroll?
No. The day is about the experience. If barbering is for you, we will make the next step easy, only if you want it.
How long is it?
About 3.5 to 4 hours. Come ready to have fun and get your hands on the clippers.
What do I bring?
Just yourself and a phone for photos. We provide everything else.
What if I can't make it?
Seats are limited and in demand. If your plans change, let us know so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist.
Can I bring someone?
One guest is welcome to watch, but only registered candidates get a chair.
Where is this free event happening?
At Invictus Institute of Barbering in Coconut Creek, Florida (4411 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073). Only registered candidates can attend, so secure your spot before it is sold out.
Only 5 of 20 seats remain
Every seat for Aug 22 is claimed. Join the waitlist for the next one.
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Registration for Aug 22 is now closed.
Come see where you'll train.
4411 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073