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3 Day DFS Formula Hands on course


  • SD Barber Supply 7202 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, California, 92115 United States (map)

Join Nando and Dave on January 17-19th as they take a deep dive into The DFS Formula with 3 days of hands-on education!

Course Focus:

✅ A Tailored Cutting Strategy – Learn to read the client, the hair, and the desired outcome to build a cutting approach with intention.

✅ The D.F.S Formula – Understand the system behind creating consistent results while still giving you the freedom to be creative behind the chair.

✅ Line Theory – Break down how line placement impacts weight, movement, and the overall shape of a haircut.

✅ Body Elevation – Learn how your body position and movement can improve control, consistency, and efficiency throughout the haircut.

✅ Scissor Work & Precision Cutting – Build confidence with your scissor work while developing cleaner sections, stronger technique, and more precise results.

✅ Fading Techniques – Simplify your fading process with a repeatable system designed to create smoother blends across different hair types and lengths.

✅ Creative Cutting – Step outside of routine cutting patterns and learn how to make intentional creative decisions behind the chair.

✅ Shape Control – Understand how to build, manipulate, and maintain shape to create haircuts that work from every angle.

✅ Blow-Drying & Styling – Learn how proper blow-drying and finishing techniques can enhance the shape and showcase the final haircut.

Day 1- Dave and Nando demonstrate the formula in action on live models and break down line theory, body elevation and the DFS Formula

Day 2- Dave covers fading technique and tailoring the cut to the client. Nando will demonstrate scissor work and precision cutting while doing a creative cut. Then in the afternoon hands on education.

Day 3- Dave and Nando cover shape control and blow drying. Followed by hands on education. Finish the day with social media education and open to Q&A

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