Our Team

Alessandro Calliva

the owner of the Barbering School of Wales, brings over a decade of unparalleled experience to the forefront of barbering education. With 12 years in the industry, Alessandro has meticulously crafted his journey, culminating in the creation of Wales' premium barber chain, Capello Barbers.

This esteemed chain quickly became synonymous with quality and style, setting the standard for excellence in barbering across the region. Recognising a significant gap in the market for comprehensive barber training, Alessandro took a bold step forward by founding the Barbering School of Wales.

His mission was clear: to produce job-ready barbers who are equipped with not just the technical skills but also the practical, hands-on experience required to excel in the industry. Under his leadership, the Barbering School of Wales has emerged as a beacon of excellence, known for its rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a team of seasoned educators dedicated to student success.

Alessandro's commitment to raising the standards of barbering education has transformed the school into a premier institution, attracting aspiring barbers from across the country. By instilling a blend of traditional techniques and modern trends, the Barbering School of Wales ensures its graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of an ever-evolving industry, thereby solidifying its reputation as the leading barbering school in Wales.

Teaching qualifications:

  • ofqual regulated level 3 assessor/teacher

  • ofqual regulated level 3 IQA

Robyn Rawbone

Robyn brings seven years behind the chair and is an OFQUAL-accredited barber educator — so she pairs real shop-floor experience with the qualifications to teach it properly. She's still an active senior barber, cutting and teaching side by side, which means everything she passes on is current and shop-tested, not theory from years ago. Patient, sharp on detail and genuinely invested in her students, Robyn is the kind of educator who'll push you and back you in equal measure.

Teaching qualifications:

  • ofqual regulated level 3 assessor/teacher

Kieran Green

Kieran is everything this place is about. He trained with us as a complete beginner, qualified, and went straight into full-time barbering — and today he manages one of our Capello Barbers shops here in Cardiff. He's now working towards his assessor qualification so he can teach the next generation the way he was taught. Having sat exactly where our students sit, he knows the journey inside out, which makes him one of the most relatable people in the building to learn from.

Teaching qualifications:

  • working towards his ofqual regulated level 3 assessor/teacher

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