At the same time, the barbing industry has been considered a largely male-dominated space. While many shops still cater to their male clientele and offer opportunities for men to come together and bond, women have made a meaningful impact and become an integral piece of the barber community.
With March serving as Women’s History Month, there is no better time to recognize and celebrate the positive influence women have made in the barbering industry.
Key Takeaways: Women have made a tremendous mark on the barbering industry. Recognizing their achievements, contributions, and future in the barber community is key this Women’s History Month.
How to Celebrate Women in the Barber Community
The incredible accomplishments of women—particularly in the barber community—should be celebrated year-round. Because March is set aside as Women’s History Month, there’s no better time than now to give women the spotlight they deserve and celebrate the amazing influence they’ve had in the industry.
Connect with Female Barbers
If you want a crash course in the profound way that women have grown the barber community, look no further than some of the top influencers in the barbering industry. With talented and charismatic individuals like Sofie Pok, Whitney VerMeer, and Gloradiance leading the charge, the skill on display is nothing short of mind-blowing.
With massive social media followings, these and other female barbers are also bringing valuable exposure to women in the industry. If you want to celebrate women in the barber community and continue to grow their inclusion, be sure to check out your female counterparts, engage with them on social media (and in person), and promote them when possible.
Celebrate Female Barbers in Your Shop and Community
If your barber shop has some female barbers on the team, now is the time to highlight them, promote them, and make them feel just how valued they are. You can extend this same encouragement and marketing to female barbers in your local area, giving your barber community the uplifting boost it deserves.
There are many ways to highlight female barbers in your shop and your community. Take to social media to feature the amazing women in your area, host Q&As with customers, and go out of your way to let them—and the barber community—know how truly awesome they are.
Host a Guest Stylist
If you want to support women in the barber community and imbue your shop with a little more feminine energy, hosting a guest stylist is a great way to do both. If you have the space, simply invite a female barber you admire to come occupy a guest spot at your barber shop for a while. You could also give an up-and-coming female barber an opportunity to demonstrate her skills and grow her career.
Remember to promote the guest spot on social media and encourage people to come in for a cut, style, or other service your guest stylist excels in.
Support Women in the Industry (and Beyond)
With the barber community now home to so many women, there are more opportunities than ever to support them professionally and personally. From hosting them at your shop to shouting them out on social media to patronizing their places of business, you can make a difference by taking action.
Consider purchasing products from women-owned shops, stopping by women-owned businesses in town, and otherwise showing your support in a real, tangible way.
Do Your Research and Share Your Knowledge
Women’s History Month is important in the barber community, but it is only a tiny fraction of what the month means and stands for. If you’d like to learn more about women’s history, be sure to take some time to research the origins of the holiday, learn about how women have shaped history, and then share that knowledge with those around you.
We hope the suggestions included here have you primed and excited to celebrate Women’s History Month this March. From leveraging your platform and your shop to share the stoke to implementing these principles in your personal life, celebrating women may peak in March, but it’s something you can do all year round.
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