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What Is Scalp Micropigmentation and Why Is it So Profitable?
Becoming a provider of scalp micropigmentation has been very financially and personally rewarding for Miguel Rosas. He says that it's a natural service for barbers and stylists to offer their clients and that the money to be made can almost sound "too good to be true." Hear for yourself.
by Anne Moratto
Q&A with Mujin Choi, Hairstylist to the Superstars of K-pop
Get to know the celebrity stylist behind some of K-pop group BTS's most notable hair looks, Mujin Choi.
Going Independent Meant More of Everything Good for This Artist
In this short video, Steven Wren--a Faces of Sola Salon Studios Ambassador and a Wahl Platform Artist--talks to us about how his career took him to being his own boss, inside his shop.
Representation in Beauty: How this Stylist is Breaking Down Cultural Barriers
Being unable to find bilingual stylists can be discouraging to the millions of primarily Spanish-speaking clients in the US. Here's how Daniel Montes makes them feel welcome in his salon.
At the Oscars with Camille Friend
Being a hairdresser can bring you to many places, even to the 95th Academy Awards. We had 10 questions for third-generation hairdresser Camille Friend, a first-time Oscar nominee for best hair and makeup for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' about her Academy Award experience.
The Point of View from 4 Female Salon Owners
In honor of International Women’s Day, four female salon owners and Sam Villa brand ambassadors share their challenges and accomplishments in this special interview.
The Pros of Kid Cuts
We asked hair professionals what they do to make kids' cuts easier.
A Passion for People
Celebrity barber and owner of Team Hairbenders, Darrl “Dee” Robert Jr. shares his passion for community building, celebrity hairdressing and his New Orleans salon.
The Ways Barbers Give Back
The holidays are a time to reflect on the abundance of the past year and to show compassion to those less fortunate. Barbering Today explores how barbers show their gratitude.
Rebuilding a Career
When one of the nation's deadliest tornadoes robbed Lori Goins of her career as cosmetologist and salon owner, she started over. Following her passion for grooming, she became a barber, then a manager and now is a franchise owner of a successful barbering brand.
Barber Gabriel Quiñones is a Cornerstone In His Community
Barbershops are well known to be the cornerstone in their community. Barber Gabriel Quiñones, owner of GQ Cuts is lifelong resident of La Puente, CA, and is a sitting member of the City Council. He exemplifies how voting leads to changes and progress.
A Strong Branding Strategy Propels One Barbershop's Growth
A mid-career shift prompts Todd Sambuco to leave corporate America, attend cosmetology school and open up a barbershop, leveraging all he learned about branding to quickly grow a successful business in Charlotte, North Carolina.
by Stacey Soble
Tone McGill: Master Barber Sets the Stage for His Next Chapter
When a master barber and former educator sells his shop, he segues to becoming a full-time set barber in Atlanta, working with Netflix and with movies, such as "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Shear Magic
Pete Torres carries on the family barbering tradition.
TwinCutz Annual Back-to-School Event Spreads Community Goodwill
TwinCutz gives away free haircuts and backpacks at all seven locations before the school year starts.
Build It and They Will Come: Lilly Benitez, Founder of Blade Craft Barber Academy
Blade Craft Barber Academy fills a niche in men’s grooming education by teaching how to elevate services into five-star experiences.
Longtime Barber Vernon Winfrey (Oprah's Dad) Passes at 88
Having operated a barbershop for more than 50 years, Vernon Winfrey was honored by his celebrity daughter less than a week before his death.
by Stacey Soble