Your barbershop is your baby. In your eyes, it’s absolutely perfect, right? Well, maybe not perfect–in fact, there are probably a few things you could change to start maximizing its efficiency. Right? We’re not here to call out your barbershop if it’s truly doing the most for you. If you feel like your shop is running smoothly, …
Dealing with thinning hair is something that eventually impacts everyone to some degree. As much as we wish we could all keep our luscious, thick hair of youth–the reality is that many of us deal with hair loss, hair thinning, and conditions that impact our hair’s density and thickness. And unfortunately, some clients end up dealing …
There’s no skirting the issue barbering pros–inflation is everywhere, and it’s impacting everybody differently.We’re not writing this article to work you into a panicked frenzy. Inflation is something the economy deals with cyclically–it’s not the end of the world, and it’s not the end of your career. Sure, things might feel tight in the coming …
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 …
The best part about being a barber? You get to add on new services as you learn them. Why is this a good thing? Because not only do you get to elevate your skills, up your game, and learn a ton–you get to leverage new services to offer your clients. And that means more opportunities …
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 …
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