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100% Hands-On Training
Learn in a real-world environment with experienced professionals. Practice on real clients through Sean's 4 affiliated salons.
West Bloomfield · MichiganBecome a Licensed
Become a Licensed
Professional at
Sean's Barber School. in West Bloomfield, Michigan
Hands-on barbering training in West Bloomfield, MI — serving Walled Lake, Farmington, Commerce, and Waterford.
The ProgramOur Barbering
Our Barbering
Curriculum &
Program
Sean's Barber School combines 20 years of industry experience with hands-on training. Learn classic barbering techniques, contemporary styles, and essential business skills including client communication, sanitation, retailing, and portfolio-building.
·Classic Cuts·Modern Fades·Business Skills·Sanitation
Our Work
Inside The Chair
A look at the student work, fresh fades, and hands-on training happening daily on the floor in West Bloomfield.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Sean's Barber School in Michigan?
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Flexible Class Schedules
Tailored schedules to help you balance life and your future career — built around the way real students live.
03.
Job Placement Assistance
Resume coaching, mock interviews, and a strong referral network across Sean's expanding network of locations.
20+
Years Experience
Meet the OwnerLearn From Elite
Learn From Elite
Industry Professionals.
Meet Sean Tela, owner of 4 successful salon locations and the lead instructor at Sean's Barber School.
With two decades of experience behind the chair, Sean provides the mentorship, practical hours, and industry insight needed to succeed in today's barbering world — the kind of guidance you only get from someone who's actually built a business in this industry.
04
Salon Locations
1000+
Hours Mentored
100%
Hands-On
Our Journey
Built Over 20 Years
Sean didn't just open a school — he built a barbering legacy across four locations before formalizing the training that made it all possible.
2006
Started in the Chair
Sean Tela began his barbering career, mastering the craft from the ground up across Detroit-area shops.
2012
First Location Opens
Sean opened his first salon in West Bloomfield, combining old-school barbering with modern luxury.
2016
Multi-Location Growth
Expanded to 4 thriving salon locations across metro Detroit, building a team of top-tier professionals.
2020
1,000+ Hours Mentored
Formalized the apprenticeship model. Hundreds of students trained, many now running their own chairs.
2024
Sean's Barber School
Launched the state-certified barber school, turning 20 years of real-world experience into a curriculum.
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Salon Locations
500+
Students Trained
20+
Years Experience
100%
State Certified
Trust & Licensing
State Certified & Approved.
This school is licensed and registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing.Registration Number: 25-3430149