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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
