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With almost two decades of experience within the industry, Tico has mastered a range of techniques from leading global academies. He has gained experience and knowledge from UK academies such as Menspire Academy and Ego Barbers as well as US academies including the Vidal Sassoon Academy and Paul Mitchell.
Originally from Brazil, Tico moved to the US at a young age and started his career in 2003. After working in salons and barbershops throughout his early life, Tico made the decision to open his very own innovative barbershop that differentiated from others in the industry. He believed that the industry had become too narrow-minded and thus did not offer enough for the modern man.
His barbershop, Invictus Barber Shop, was founded in 2017 in Coconut Creek, Florida. The shop quickly developed a reputation for providing truly outstanding haircuts and gained recognition around Florida. It attracted many famous Soccer and Basketball players, as well as UFC fighters and other celebrities, all lining up to get the perfect cut.
With the business booming, Tico required more skilled barbers to join his team of experts. However, it soon became apparent that a skilled barber was harder to find than he first expected. This resulted in the creation of the Invictus Barber Academy. He began training his own staff in his spare time and quickly developed a passion for educating young and upcoming barbers.
Each participant is required to bring two models on day 2. Model 1 should arrive at 8:00 am and Model 2 should arrive at 12:30 pm. All models should stay until the end of the haircut (approximately 3 hours).
If you are traveling to attend this workshop and can’t bring a model, you can use mannequin heads on day 2, keeping in mind you won’t have the same learning experience if you use mannequin heads on day 2.
Model requirements: 16 years or older, length of hair on top should be 4” or longer, willing to get a skin fade haircut.
If you offer more, you can charge more.
8 hours = 16 haircuts
16 clients X $30.00 = $480.00 per day + tips