Barber Classes in Montreal: Hands-On Fade Training in NDG, in French or English
Short answer: CADMEN Barber Academy runs hands-on barber classes in Montreal at Mama's Boy, 5125 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest in NDG. You cut live models with a CADMEN-approved educator, classes can be taught in French or English, and the fade course runs two days. The first dates are being set now.
Want class dates and price? Pick your city and send the short form. Our class coordinator replies with the details.
En français : demandez les dates des cours à Montréal
Where are the classes?
Classes run inside Mama's Boy, a working barbershop at 5125 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H4A 1T2, in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). You learn in a real shop, on real people, with a CADMEN-approved educator teaching the same CADMEN curriculum used in Mississauga.
What do you learn?
- Fade. Two days of supervised cutting on live models. Fading and blending get most of the time.
- Beard. Shaping and line-ups with an educator's guidance.
- Scissors. Cutting, blending and scissor control.
Each course is booked separately. Models are arranged for you for fade training.
Can I take barber classes in French?
Yes. Montreal classes can be taught in French. Use the French Montreal page or the French form, and our class coordinator will reply in French.
Who are the classes for?
Complete beginners and working barbers who want to sharpen one skill. Searches for side hustles in Quebec more than tripled in the past year on Google Trends, and barbering is one of the few you can learn in days. Read is barbering a good side hustle.
Get the first Montreal dates as soon as they are set.
How does barbering work in Quebec?
Government of Canada Job Bank data shows 70% of hairstylists and barbers in Quebec are self-employed, compared with 12% across all jobs. The median hourly wage for barbers in Quebec was $21.63 in 2023-2024. Job Bank lists trade certification for hairstylists as voluntary in Quebec. CADMEN classes are private skills training. They do not give a trade certificate, a licence or apprenticeship hours.
In French: comment devenir barbier au Québec.
How do I book?
- Send the short Montreal form with your experience level and the skill you want.
- Our class coordinator sends you the dates and price as soon as they are confirmed.
- You book and pay CADMEN directly. Your spot and your models are arranged for you.
- Show up at Mama's Boy and cut.
Where are CADMEN barber classes?
Montreal is CADMEN's newest city. Every location uses the same CADMEN curriculum, keeps classes small and teaches inside a real working barbershop.
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal classes run at Mama's Boy, 5125 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H4A 1T2, in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). You learn in a real barbershop with a CADMEN-approved educator, and classes can be taught in French. The first class dates are being set now. Ask today and we will send you the price and dates as soon as they are confirmed.
See the Montreal barber classes page or the page en français.
Ask about Montreal class dates
En français : demandez les dates des cours à Montréal
Mississauga, Ontario
The home academy is at 1684 Lakeshore Rd W, Unit 18B, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J4. Classes run in small groups of one to three students, or one-on-one. Small-group training is $1,750 + HST per course and one-on-one is $1,950 + HST per course. A $300 deposit holds your spot and is credited toward your tuition. Fade, beard and scissors courses are booked separately. Tools are available during class.
Call 647-931-0355 and press 1 for the Academy, or see the full Mississauga barber classes page.
Request Mississauga course details
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary classes run at Barber Culture, Unit 101, 1211 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P6, in Kensington. You learn in a real barbershop with a CADMEN-approved educator. The first class dates are being set now. Ask today and we will send you the price and dates as soon as they are confirmed.
Call or text 825-445-1807, or see the Calgary barber classes page.
What do you need to start?
- No experience. Beginners are welcome in every class.
- Two days. The fade course is two days of hands-on cutting on live models.
- A city near you. Mississauga, Calgary or Montreal.
- A short form. Pick your city below and our class coordinator will reach out with dates and price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are CADMEN barber classes in Montreal?
At Mama's Boy, 5125 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H4A 1T2, in NDG.
Can I take the class in French?
Yes. Montreal classes can be taught in French. Use the French form and our class coordinator will reply in French.
How long is the fade course?
Two days of supervised cutting on live models.
How much do Montreal classes cost?
Montreal prices are sent with the class dates. Ask about Montreal dates and we will send you both.
Do I need to bring a model?
No. Models are arranged for you for fade training.
Is this a licence program?
No. CADMEN classes are private skills training. They do not give a trade certificate, a licence or apprenticeship hours.
