Black barbershops have had a huge impact on Black communities in the past, present, & undoubtedly the future. Barbershop history is a must to know and understand for a full picture of historical impact.
As demanding as the barbering world can be, it is also a career path ripe with potential and brimming with possibilities. In many ways, you can forge your own path and choose the direction you wish for your career to take. If mobility is a priority for you, barbering can grant you the ability to travel …
If you’re a barber at the top of their game, you know what success feels like. Whether it’s acing your education, cutting the ribbon on your first barber shop, opening a third location, or simply mastering a new technique, you are familiar with the joy of accomplishment. For some, the list above probably covers their primary …
Winter Business Tips to Cut Costs in Your ShopWhether you’re a big fan of the winter or find the weather disagreeable, the demands of the season differ greatly from the rest of the year. If you’re not careful, your barbering biz could suffer from cold weather mistakes, excessive heating bills, and lost products. Thankfully, you can …
The world of barbering is full of talented women who are making an impact both behind the chair and beyond it. From longtime industry pioneers to today’s most visible social media educators and celebrity barbers, these famous female barbers are helping shape the future of the profession and inspiring the next generation to pick up their clippers and make their mark.
Key Takeaways: Barber taxes always come with questions . If you’ve been wondering what you can write off (and what you can’t), this blog is the perfect starting point for you. Take a peek and see what areas are must-considers for write-offs for your barbering taxes.Updated March 3, 2025 Every small business owner’s favorite season …
Key Takeaways: If you’re a barber looking to spread the love and support to your fellow barbering community and want to encourage others who are ready to be more intentional about the way they support black-owned barber businesses—especially when it comes to barbering—this blog is for you.*This blog was last updated on 02/05/2025 Whether you’re …
Key Takeaways: Maintaining relevance and competitiveness in your barbering business requires embracing digital marketing and enhancing online presence to complement traditional client services. Keeping up with rapidly changing barbering trends necessitates continuous education, staff training, and inventory management to meet client expectations–all these pieces help barbers conquer obstacles and find success. Life as a barber can …
Okay, you got us—this blog is about insurance. And, trust us, we know what you’re thinking. “Of course the insurance company is trying to get me to purchase insurance—that’s what they do.” You know what? That’s totally fair. But here’s the real skinny on the purpose of this blog—even if you don’t buy insurance from us (seriously) …
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 …
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