Yep, you read that right–textured hair is back in. And you know what? It’s back with a vengeance. This trend to embrace natural textures isn’t new, but we’re glad to finally see it resurfacing after some time. More often than not, people (especially men) opt to let their natural textures shine in their styles and cuts. …
Getting your clients to step foot in your shop is a tough game. Getting them to stick around, rebook, and become a regular on your schedule, well, that has the potential to be even tougher. Despite the challenge, client retention is a much more cost-effective focus for your barbershop than constantly acquiring new clients. Don’t buy …
The student loan topic is never a fun one. Look, we get it. Student loans are sometimes super necessary in order to accomplish your goals. And for better or worse, it’s pretty seamless to get a student loan. But paying them off? Well, that’s way less seamless. If you’re a barber who took out a student …
Social media is a hot business topic, no matter what industry you’re in. So, it should come as no surprise that social media–and the necessity of it–has leaked its way into the barbering biz. In the past, barbers could make a killing in their field even if they had never stepped foot into the digital …
Sustainability and eco-friendly options tend to feel overwhelming–especially when it comes to applying them to your entire barbershop.But the fact of the matter is, opting for a more earth-friendly barbershop doesn’t always take an enormous push or an all-or-nothing approach. Sometimes, it just latkes a few small efforts to make an enormous difference. Here’s a major …
Your barbershop is your baby. In your eyes, it’s absolutely perfect, right? Well, maybe not perfect–in fact, there are probably a few things you could change to start maximizing its efficiency. Right? We’re not here to call out your barbershop if it’s truly doing the most for you. If you feel like your shop is running smoothly, …
On the hunt for some go-to barber tricks for thinning hair? You (and your clients) will love our top tips here in this blog.
There’s no skirting the issue barbering pros–inflation is everywhere, and it’s impacting everybody differently.We’re not writing this article to work you into a panicked frenzy. Inflation is something the economy deals with cyclically–it’s not the end of the world, and it’s not the end of your career. Sure, things might feel tight in the coming …
At the National Association of Barbers, we tend to talk a lot about the quality of our coverage. And when we do, we often drop this phrase: A+ Rated Coverage. Does it sound good? Absolutely. Everybody knows that an A+ is the best grade you can receive, on well, anything. So, just saying A+ coverage makes anything …
First things first, we want to throw a huge congratulations your way. Owning your first barbershop is an enormous step in your career–one that a lot of barbers might not get to.You need to applaud yourself for your ambition, tenacity, and commitment to doing great things. We’re proud of you–and you should be proud of …
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