Ah, the undercut. An epic look that has sort of wiggled in and out of the hottest trends in mainstream style. As barbers, you know that the undercut demand never really wavered–the tried-and-true enthusiasts of this trend have never given up on it (no matter if it was considered a hot-or-not look in the mainstream).But …
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Eco-Friendly Barbershop Products Every Barber Should Know About
When it comes to barbershop sustainability, we’ve got news for you–eco-friendliness is definitely anything but a trend. We’re not here to give you an entire lecture on why sustainability matters (we’re willing to bet you’ve already got your own ideas on sustainability); what we are here to do is help you out in small but impactful …
The Barber’s Guide to Sharing Beard Basics
Everybody wants to grow a beard–but not everybody wants to put in the work. The good news? You’re a beard pro that’s ready to dish out the must-know tips, tricks, insights, and advice to help your clients grow the best beard yet. Right? We’re expecting a super-enthusiastic, yes, but if for some reason you’re struggling to put …
Men’s Grooming Trends to Know for Summer 2022
Barbers, we’ve got news for you– summer isn’t just on its way, it’s officially here! You know what that means, don’t you? A whole lot of sun, a little bit of heat, and, hopefully, a bunch of clients looking for the latest looks to rock their summer in total style.So, with all that in mind, …
Barber Mental Health Awareness Day: 8 Ways to Put Your Mental Health First
May 19th has officially been dubbed National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day. While we’re pretty on board with keeping your mental health in check every day, we definitely think this day is a great idea to raise awareness about balancing mental health in a demanding industry like barbering. As part of that day, we wanted to throw …
How to Help Your Clients Prevent & Deal with Hair Loss & Thinning Hair
When it comes to hair loss, there’s no fun way to take a crack at talking about it. Whether you’re a barber who primarily deals with male or female clients, you’re going to (eventually) come to the crossroads where you’ve got to gently open the conversation about hair loss, thinning hair, and preventing further hair …
Fades Vs. Tapers: What’s the Difference?
Even if you’ve been in the barbering game for a few years, it’s totally normal not to know everything. Actually, let’s say that louder for the people in the back–It’s totally normal for you to not know everything–no matter how long you’ve been a barber. With that in mind, if you’re very uncertain when it comes …
What You Need to Know About Adding Barber Facials to Your Service List
Think about it. Most barbers are making a good chunk of their money offering beard and shaving services. And, of course, that makes sense–your services should fit your target market. It’s likely if you’re a barber, you’re (in most cases) marketing toward people with beards that need some attention and TLC, right? You’re already working on a …
The Top Tips Every Barber Needs to Know for Creating Better Fades
The perfect fade. That’s the real ticket to barbering success. But why?A fade–and a really well-done fade, at that– is more than just a sweet look your clients will be proud to rock; it’s the ultimate test of a badass barber. Sure, you can be top-notch at styling a beard. You could offer all the skills …
Spring 2022 Trends Your Clients
The Men’s Trends Every Barber Needs to Know for Spring 2022 Flowers are blooming, the air is sweeter, and temperature is rising. That can only mean one thing, right? Spring is here, barbers.Whether you’ve got a healthy dose of springtime fever or not, we’re definitely wondering on thing–are you ready to bring that springtime vibe to your …