How Environment Plays a Role in what you can Charge

Pricing of services is always a concern. You don't want to charge too much because then you won't get any clients. At the same time you don't want to charge too little as this will lead to being overworked and undervalued. Finding that right price point takes some evaluation. The...

When a client comes into a barbershop he is not only looking to get a haircut or a shave, but he is also looking to get an experience. Especially if you are giving a shave, the experience is even more important. The barbershop is kind of like a man cave....

Facial hair grooming is not easy. It takes careful evaluation of the face and facial features. Your evaluation will determine what is appropriate for the client. The last thing you want to do is to emphasize a certain feature on the client's face that shouldn't be emphasized. But you also...

Cutting curly hair can be tricky. But it doesn't have to be hard or complicated. Since curly hair can be intimidating due to it growing in multiple directions, blending and making sure the hair is even can seem like a headache. But there are tricks that you can do to...

To clean up the neckline and sideburns is one of those final touches that sets you apart from other barbers. It's the difference between good and great. A clean neckline and sideburn area makes your haircut pop and stand out. It gives a distinct line and outline to the haircut....

Facial grooming requires the proper tools. If you don't have the right tools, it's difficult to create the look you are trying to achieve. Whether it's trimming a moustache or shaping a beard, the use of tools reflect in the final look. And depending on the tool, it will determine...

Being a barber can really open up opportunities. You just have to be open to them. Don't get stuck in the idea that being a barber just means cutting hair. No. It's so much more than that. But also remember that you more than just a barber. You're actually a...

It seems that the barber profession always has some sort of stigma. It's ingrained in the culture. It's ego. Whatever it is, it's holding you back. Let it go and get out of the box. Be open. The title of 'barber' does not mean you have to pigeon hole yourself...

Why use a razor to cut hair you might ask. Many barbers today never really think to use a razor in the hair. Part of it has to do with the huge emphasis on the use of the clipper. Part of it has to do with fear of the razor....