Hey everyone! 👋 My name’s Ryan, I’m 26 years old and live in Nottingham UK. I’ve been part of the OP Barber Academy for a few years now. I’ve followed Josh’s courses and been involved with the academy for quite some time, and I’ve got to say, it’s played a massive part in my barbering journey so far. I’ve learnt so much along the way, and the knowledge and skills I’ve picked up have genuinely helped me develop and grow as a barber. I’m always looking for ways to improve, push myself and take my barbering to the next level. I’m really looking forward to continuing to learn, connect with like-minded people, share experiences and pick up new tips and knowledge from everyone in the community. Looking forward to getting involved, meeting you all and continuing to grow on this journey together!

Barber Josh OP doesn’t just teach haircuts — he teaches the underlying geometry and the thinking that makes the geometry consistent. Most education stops at technique. Josh starts further back: with lines, length relationships, and the fact that shape is an illusion created by the difference between two primary lines. The D.F.S Formula turns that into a repeatable system so you’re no longer guessing. At the same time he drops lines that stick because they’re stripped clean: “You have to be confident. Nothing more, nothing less.” And the other one that keeps echoing — “The energy you put out, it’s the energy you’ll receive.” One is the non-negotiable starting state. The other is the closed loop that keeps the work honest. Together with the geometry, they raise both the haircut and the person cutting it. If you’re looking for surface-level fades and trends, this isn’t it. If you want the structure underneath the craft and the mindset that makes that structure sustainable, this is the clearest path I’ve found.