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What you'll learn in barber school

What You’ll Learn in Barber School

If you’re considering pursuing a career as a barber, you’ll be happy to hear that your future job prospects are looking pretty good! In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry is predicted to grow at a much faster than average rate and is projected to add almost 609,000 jobs by 2031. Since most barber training programs are...

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Tips to Launch Your Personal Beauty Career

 Tips to Launch Your Personal Beauty Career

If you’re an aspiring beauty professional, it might interest you to know that the beauty industry is a $532 billion business globally.* Combine that with the fact that the U.S. holds the world’s largest share ** of the beauty market, around 20%, and a projection of industry growth of nearly five times the average ***of all other industries, and it’s...

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Benefits of becoming a barber graphic

Benefits of Becoming a Barber

There are some careers that just never seem to go out of style. And one of the oldest careers out there, is one that is actually all about creating style – barbering. Yes, the barber profession has been with us for thousands of years. If you’re curious about why one of the world’s oldest professions has remained so popular through...

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top beard maintenance tips for a healthy beard

Top Beard Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Beard

It’s safe to say that beards are not just in, but they’re here to stay and come in all shapes and sizes. Down to your belly beards, a carefully pruned goatee, that timeless five o’clock shadow, the beardstache (yep! That’s a real thing), and the list goes on. There are a ton of options when it comes to choosing a...

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barbering or cosmetology what's the difference

Barbering or Cosmetology – What is the Difference?

In a world filled with all kinds of people, it’s not surprising that it’s also filled with all kinds of hair! And the folks who manage all that hair, typically fall into one of two categories, a barber or a cosmetologist. But in the wonderful, wide world of beauty, what is the real difference between these two heroes of hairstyling?...

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The Art of Barbering and Tools of the Trade

The Art of Barbering and Tools of the Trade

Barbering is an artform and being a barber means you can inspire new trends and set the stage for the community. After all, today’s clients are not just looking for a quick trim and a shave. They want to leave the shop or salon with a style that shows off their unique personality and form a connection with the individual...

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tips for opening a salon, spa, or barbershop

Tips for Opening a Salon, Spa or Barbershop

When it comes to choosing what to do with your beauty industry education, opening your own salon, spa, or barbershop is probably at the top of the list for many people. After all, being your own boss means being in control of your destiny. But it also means that you’ve got to figure out exactly how to start your own...

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why a career in barbering is right for you

Why a career in barbering is right for you?

Most people would likely agree that your barber is more than just the talented individual who pulls off a perfectly sculpted fade and inspires new trends. For many of us, visiting the barber shop is a social experience that is just plain enjoyable. So, if you have an interest in mastering your love of a cut and a shave and...

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