Barber-Schools.org had the pleasure of speaking with Barry Hairston, a.k.a. the Stars Barber, based out of Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA, about his career path to becoming a well-known platform artist and celebrity stylist. The Stars Barber discusses his unique approach to building a career in the barbering business, and gives his top three pieces […]
In recent years online education has been exploding. Colleges all over the world offer online courses as an option instead of attending classes in person. This is a very viable and convenient option for most degrees. I often get the question, “Can I attend barber school online?” Because learning how to become a barber is such […]
Currently, all barber licensing in Connecticut falls under the Connecticut Department of Public Health – Cosmetology & Licensing group. Connecticut Barber License Requirements 1000 training hours at a barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. You must complete a barber only examination in either English or Spanish Connecticut Barber License Renewal […]
Updated November 15, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Colorado falls under the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensing. Colorado Barber License Requirements 50 credit hours or 1800 clock hours training at barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license Colorado Barber License Renewal Colorado barber licenses expire on March 31 […]
Photo credit: Access Hollywood. The stunning and talented Naomie Harris, actress in the new Skyfall James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, told Access Hollywood that she attended barber school for three weeks to learn to shave her co-star! Just like other barbers in training, Harris first learned how to use a razor on balloons, and then […]
A master barber training curriculum of course includes all the usual barber school aspects of hair cutting, coloring and styling using tools like shears, razors and clippers. Master barbers also learn to do permanent waving, hair relaxing, hairpiece fitting, and a number of other hair and facial hair services. Every barber student can expect to […]
One of the first questions that comes to mind for many people considering going to barber school is, “How much is barber school going to cost me?” The answer is that it depends. Our survey of cosmetology schools and barber schools shows that most barbering programs range between $5,000 and $15,000. That’s a huge variance, so […]
Luke Physioc is an artist specializing in tattoo, music and skateboard art, as well as a music reviewer. To view Luke’s art or read his album reviews, visit LukePhysioc.com. He has served in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and now U.S. Army Reserves, and is a frequent customer of barbershops and tattoo shops. As […]
Rockabilly barbershops have taken the world by storm. The feeling of sitting in a rockabilly barbershop just brings clients back to a time when life was simpler and barbers were confidantes of their clients. As this type of barbershop comes back into popularity, barbers are once again bringing to light an experience reminiscent of the […]
Back by popular demand, the Beauty & Barber Conference 2012 will be October 6 to 8 at the Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 2240 Democrat Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38134. This renowned conference caters to the beauty and barbering profession with the goal of providing quality advanced training in all areas of cosmetology and barbering. […]
Terrell Simpson of Rollercoaster Waves Terrell “Cassius” Simpson is a celebrity barber out of Atlanta, Georgia, and CEO and owner of hair product line Rollercoaster Waves. He discusses his barber training that got him to where he is today, what it took for him to build the celebrity relationships that helped launch his business, and how he transitioned from just a barber behind a chair to a successful business owner.
Barry Hairston, "The Stars Barber" We had the pleasure of speaking with Barry Hairston, a.k.a. the Stars Barber, based out of Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA, about his career path to becoming a well-known platform artist and celebrity stylist. The Stars Barber discusses his unique approach to building a career in the barbering business, and gives his top three pieces of advice for people who hope to become barbers someday. Barry graduated from Akron Barber College. Learn more about what a Professional Barber and Celebrity Stylist does and the path Barry took to get to this point in his career.
