# Hip Barber School Shops The Barber School in Amsterdam is Part of the Heads Academy By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barber-school References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/11/22/barber-school-amsterdam-by-studiomfd-amsterdam-netherlands/) & [studiomfd](http://www.studiomfd.com/en/project/barber-school-15.html) The monochromatic [Barber School Amsterdam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andis-company) is a intriguing concept that fuses barbershop and beauty school. Part of the [Heads Academy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house), a hair stylist training school founded by Renate van Laerhoven, Barber School hosts training courses for students training to become barbers. The understated interior of Barber School was designed by studiomfd, who also created the shop's facade and promotional materials. The minimalist space is characterized by circular ceiling light fixtures that glow like halos and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light. Given the emergence of [niche, male-targeted barbershops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-brothers-cut-club) that aim to create an experience for men that rivals the salon experience for women, it makes sense that the Heads Academy would pursue an expansion directly targeted at student barbers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Niche Barbershops:** This trend of niche, male-targeted barbershops presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the traditional barbershop industry. - **Fusion Concepts:** Concepts like the Barber School Amsterdam, which fuses barbershop and beauty school, offer a disruptive approach to traditional barber training. - **Minimalist Design:** The minimalist interior design of Barber School Amsterdam showcases a trend of clean, understated aesthetics, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in barbershop decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Barber Training:** The emergence of niche barbershops presents an opportunity for the barber training industry to adapt and offer specialized programs to meet the demand. - **Beauty Education:** Fusion concepts like the Barber School Amsterdam highlight an opportunity for the beauty education industry to expand its offerings and incorporate barbershop skills into their curriculum. - **Interior Design:** The minimalist design trend seen in Barber School Amsterdam opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry, specifically catering to the unique needs of barbershops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local-Inspired Charming Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gxbar.md) - [Organically designed Salon Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-lab.md) - [Barber-Backed Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andis-company.md) - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Professional Beauty Training Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-academy.md) - [Educational Hair Stylist Collectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylist-collective.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Toronto Hair Wellness Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md)