Half of All Barbers are Women

July 31, 2012
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When you think of barbering, you probably associate the craft with men, since a barber generally provides services primarily to male clients. However, women not only get their hair styled at barbershops these days, but they also work in the barbershops behind the chairs. In fact, some statistics point to there being as many female […]

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Barbering Is a Mentoring Opportunity for Young Black Men

July 24, 2012
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Licensed barbers and hairstylists are finding a new way to give back to the community by serving as mentors for young black men in the community. Through programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, mentors are giving young black men hope for achievement and success in their own lives. Mentors are showing these […]

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Obama’s “Fatherhood Buzz” Barbershop Tour Passes Through Community Barber Shops

July 17, 2012
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The “Fatherhood Buzz” initiative has sparked interest in barber shop owners around the country. Along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, President Obama has become committed to providing men in inner cities with fatherhood tips through community barbershops. His plan is to distribute pamphlets and literature that feature fatherhood tips at barber […]

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Passing Barbershops from Generation to Generation

July 10, 2012
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Father-son barbershop teams have long been prominent in the world of barbering. Fathers who are barbers have historically tended to pass on their knowledge and love of the art of barbering to their sons so that they can work in the shop as they grow older, and ultimately take over the barbershop when the father […]

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Killer Mike’s Barber Shop in Atlanta, GA – Graffitis SWAG

July 2, 2012
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Rapper Killer Mike added a new bullet point to his resume late last year – Barber Shop Owner, alongside his wife and business partner Shana Render. The two acquired and completely reworked a barbershop in Atlanta, Georgia. Enter Graffitis SWAG, the hottest new Atlanta barbershop opened on Nov. 1, 2011. Killer Mike said that a long […]

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Spotlight on Killer Mike’s Graffiti’s Swag Barber Shop in Atlanta, GA

June 25, 2012
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Recently rapper, activist and civic leader Killer Mike finished his new album R.A.P. Music. (That’s an abbreviation for “Rebellious African People.”) The socially conscious and outspoken rapper’s new album hit stores May 15, 2012, and Killer Mike has been making appearances at his own barber shop to promote the album and spread a message of […]

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Florida Board of Barbering & Florida Barber License

June 21, 2012

Updated June 21, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Florida falls under the Florida Division of Professions, Barbers Board. Florida Barber License Requirements 1200 Hours training at a barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. Florida Barber License Renewal The Florida barber license needs to be renewed every two years. It […]

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Texas Board of Barbering & Texas Barber License

June 21, 2012

Updated June 21, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in Texas falls under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Texas Barber License Requirements 1500 hours training at barber school Apprenticeship is not currently permitted for a barber license. Texas Barber License Renewal It costs $53 to renew your barber license, and it must be renewed […]

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California Board of Barbering & California Barber License

June 21, 2012

Updated June 21, 2012 Currently, all barber licensing in California falls under the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. California Barber License Requirements 1500 hours training at barber school OR 3000 hours apprenticeship in a barber shop California Barber License Renewal Barber licenses in California must be renewed every two years in odd-numbered years by […]

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Question of the Month: What’s the #1 piece of advice you’ve received to be a successful barber?

June 21, 2012

We’ll keep posting answers to this question throughout the month of June! Leave your answer in the comments below, or tweet it to @BarberInfo to get a re-tweet and we’ll publish it in this article! BARBERS, WHAT IS THE #1 PIECE OF ADVICE YOU RECEIVED WHILE LEARNING BARBERING? “Learn your clients more than just names […]

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