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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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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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Ivan Zoot Leaves Andis, Joins Marianna

June 5, 2012
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Marianna Industries announced last week that leading beauty educator Ivan Zoot, also a dual record-holder in the Guinness Book of World Records, will join the Marianna team as the new Director of Education Sales. Zoot is an internationally renowned barber, cosmetologist and salon owner. He has given numerous educational presentations in the industry, and also […]

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The Rise of the Urban Barber Shop

May 29, 2012
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In cities nationwide, clients are now requesting cool designs, logos and words be emblazoned in their hair cuts. Rappers like Kanye West and Chris Brown can be seen with intricate geometric patterns on the back of their heads. The popularity of the urban barber shop continues to rise, and clients are flocking to these specialty […]

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Bonner Hairgate: 12-Year-Old Student Forced to Shave Head for School

May 22, 2012
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A 12-year-old fan of Spurs basketball player Matt Bonner was forced to shave his head after being sent home from school last week. The boy had shaved an image of Bonner’s face into the bright red hair on the back of his head to show his support of the Spurs entering the playoffs. This story […]

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Barber Industry Record-Holders in the Guinness Book of World Records

May 15, 2012
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Since its original edition of records hit the shelves in 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records has been garnering attention and praise all over the globe. The only book of its kind, the Guinness Company is willing to travel the world to witness and verify records of all types of origin. Some of the […]

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History of the Barber Shop Quartet, a Time-Honored Tradition

May 8, 2012
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Few very few of the millions of youngsters that are currently plopped down in front of TV sets have heard of barbershop quartets, but the plain truth is that the singing foursomes are woven into the fabric of American culture. Barber shop quartets became popular in the mid-20th century, as the American male’s love affair […]

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How to Become a Barber for the Military

May 1, 2012
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The United States Military has a well-known certain set of guidelines that surround grooming of their male soldiers. These regulations help to maintain a uniform look among the soldiers. The conservative hairstyles of the Military aid soldiers in exercising self-discipline, and they help to give the men and women of the Military a sense of […]

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