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 …
Not sure how to pitch services to a new client? We’ve got must-have insight on the timing and tips – consider this blog your go-to guide.
A Barber’s Guide to Keep Clients Coming Back Again & AgainThis is the official permission you needed to look at every single customer as a long-term relationship. From now on, take a peek at every customer sitting in your chair and ask what you can do to ensure they keep coming back for more. In …
Yep, you read that right–we said hair tattoos.If this phrase is a little unfamiliar, let’s go with a more common one–hair art. In the barbering industry, hair art is a big deal, and if you’ve been in the biz for any amount of time, it’s likely that you’ve had a customer come in requesting something …
Listen up, barber pros, because we’re here to drop information for you about one of our all-time favorite days.OK, no, it’s not a real holiday. But it’s a day that matters and means a ton to us. And more than that, we think it should mean a ton to you, too.If you guessed that this …
Key Takeaways: The modern flat top haircut is making a strong comeback with updated textures, fades, and personalized details that suit every client’s style. It’s a bold, structured look reimagined for 2025 – combining classic precision with modern creativity.Updated: October 15, 2025 Barbers, if you’re looking to be in the know on the latest trends, there’s …
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 …
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 …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Everybody wants to grow a beard–but not everybody wants to put in the work. As a premium beard pro, you already have all the top tips your clients need to succeed —this blog is just going to lay those beard basics out for you in a super simple way!*This blog was last updated …
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