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Online Barber School

November 20, 2012
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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 […]

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Naomie Harris Goes to Barber School to Learn to Shave Daniel Craig in New Skyfall Bond Movie

November 14, 2012

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 […]

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What is a Master Barber License? How is it different from a regular barber license?

September 12, 2012
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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 […]

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How much does barber school cost?

September 7, 2012
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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 […]

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Tattoo Barbershops – Novel Concept or the Perfect Combination?

August 28, 2012
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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 […]

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Vintage Rockabilly Barbershops Increasing in Popularity

August 22, 2012
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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 […]

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2012 Beauty & Barber Conference Back by Popular Demand

August 7, 2012
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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. […]

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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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