As technical as barbering is, the social aspect of the industry is often just as important. While your education, experience, and training are all essential to your ability to provide high-quality services to your clients, the clients themselves are at the heart of your work and your business. It is this overlap between business and community …
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Why Barbers Should Consider Renting a Salon Suite
Whether your barbering business is still in its infancy or you’ve been professionally cutting and styling hair and beards for years, the route to success in the world of barbers can take many different forms. Some opt for a traditional career path where owning and operating a brick-and-mortar store is the goal, while others may want …
Is a Barbershop with Whiskey or Wine Right for Your Biz?
Key Takeaways: Buzzed? At a barbershop? The ongoing trend of barbershops doubling as beverage stops while you get a buzzcut (or just a buzz) is only increasing. Still, this vibe may not be for every business owner out there. If you’re wondering if becoming a barbershop with whiskey or wine is right for your biz, …
Barbering Insurance & Additional Insureds: What to Know
Anytime someone opens the floodgates of an insurance conversation, you might feel tempted to bail out as fast as humanly possible. As an insurance company, you probably think that offends us. But honestly? It’s the total opposite. We fully understand that conversations about insurance, the associated jargon, and the never-ending policy details can get a little …
The Top 5 Barbers to Know in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Any guesses, barbering pros? This month is all about Hispanic heritage. Every year, we designate that 30-day span to National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration to honor, cherish, and appreciate all the amazing contributions Hispanic, Latin, or Latinx people have brought to the United States. It’s all about putting the focus back on the people who …
How NAOB Can Virtually Support Your Career on National Online Learning Day
You know what they say about the barbering industry, right? It’s always changing. It’s true–any career that’s centered in the beauty or barbering industries should be ready for a wild ride because everything about it (the techniques, the latest styles, what clients are looking for) is constantly changing. The consistent evolution is part of the fun …
Fall Forward Before You Fall Back–Preparing Your Fall Barbershop
Whether it’s a chill in the air, leaves shifting from green to autumn hues, or pumpkin spice returning to the menu at your favorite local coffee shop, the signs of fall are coming on strong.There’s something magical about the shifting seasons, and whether you’re in it for spooky movies or fall fashion, you’re not alone …
Don’t Get Aggravated; Get Aggregated – Why Barbers Need Aggregate Coverage
It’s easy to view barbering as a low-risk career. After all, you’re not jumping out of planes, working on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean, or donning tights and fighting villains. You’re helping people feel more confident by cutting and styling their hair, crafting stunning beards, and equipping your customers with the …
Everything to Know Before Enrolling in Your First Barbering Program
When passion and technical ability overlap, there is the rare potential for a career that is not only financially successful but also deeply fulfilling. For many people, barbering checks these and other essential boxes—such as the opportunity to be creative and help others feel more confident in their appearance and everyday lives.One of the key …
How to Make Your Barbering Business Mobile
While the specifics of barbering have evolved throughout the years, including the tools used and techniques mastered, one aspect of the craft has remained relatively consistent—the brick-and-mortar way of doing business. In other words, a physical space or shop has almost always been associated with barbering.The times, though, are changing. Much like food trucks bursting …










