Key Takeaways: Despite the many benefits of a career in barbering, many barbers call it quits within their first three years. From burnout to high stress levels, the reasons for this are many, but they can be overcome with the right preparation.UPDATED: JULY 23, 2025 Modern barbers have (in large part) moved past the spinning pole outside …
Up Your Barbershop Game You look up from your shears and around your barbershop and suddenly, you notice something— the crowd is missing and the buzz about your business seems to have vanished overnight. Maybe you’ve been losing your regular clients.Maybe you’re having a tough time drawing in new ones, too.Whether you’re a new barbershop …
The Top Barber Trade Shows in 2019 You Need to Know About & Why They Should be Part of Your Year So, You’re Thinking About 2019 Trade Shows, Huh?Let us be the first to congratulate you on this potentially career changing decision. National Association of Barbers knows trade shows are beneficial in so many different …
Whether you’ve been in the barbering game for years with a ton of industry experience under your belt or you’re a freshly graduated barber with a head full of dreams, there’s always room to learn a little something more. Maybe you’ve taken all the classes you possible could get your hands on. Maybe you’ve done above …
Key Takeaways: The barbering world has an exciting array of avenues for barbers to explore and specialize in. But two of those avenues–old-school barbering and men’s grooming–tend to feel synonymous. This blog explores the differences between these niches so every barber can know where they stand and what services they’d prefer to offer.When we think …
Key Takeaways: Lots of barbers assume the biz is all about beards and buzzcuts. The reality? Your barber business can encompass a whole host of services–dyeing, luxury skincare, beard coloring, brow management, and beyond. *This blog was updated 09/26/2024Newsflash—you CAN do it all.Sure, maybe you’re a badass barber and you rock in your traditional barber field, …
Key Takeaways: Curious if your barbering profession could benefit from a bit of cosmetology licensing? This blog lays out the differences (and similarities) between barbering and cosmetology so you can determine what path is the best for your barbering career. Who knows, maybe it’s both! The Must-Know Differences Between Barbering & CosmetologyIf you’ve ever sat in …
Key Takeaways: Rates are tough subject for barbers–no matter how long they’ve been in the business. In this article, though, we’ll discuss the cold, hard facts you need to know about rates and charging for your barber business. Rates. What should you realistically charge as a professional full-time barber?No one wants to talk about them, but …
Everything you need to know about BarberCon Barbers get your straight razors and electric clippers ready because BarberCon 2019 is comin’ at you. What’s that? You’ve never heard of it? Well then, allow us to introduce you to the life-changing, business-growing, skill-developing event known as BarberCon. Whether you’re new to the barber game or you’re a seasoned professional, the …
Key Takeaways: Always thought about becoming a freelance barber? You’re in the right place. Being a freelance barber gives you create freedom and control of your schedule, as well as your career path. Curious about what it takes? This blog has the answers. Let’s be honest—being a barber is pretty badass.For starters, it’s a skills-driven …
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