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.
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.
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.
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
Lessons From a Barbershop
What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?
Scott Sellers' Metamorphosis from Dancer and Drag Queen to Stylist, Men's Groomer and Educator
June is Pride Month and many LGBTQIA+ hair professionals are drawn into the industry because of its acceptance and creativity. The heart of the hair industry is helping others look and feel their best, and Scott Sellers is one of its heartbeats.
Cookie Zamarripa is #Uvaldestrong
June is Pride Month and at the heart of each LGBTQIA+ hairdresser and barber is an individual who is dedicated to helping their clients look and feel their best. Meet Cookie Zamarripa who found acceptance and respect in the barbering community, and find out how the recent tragedy in her hometown ignited her to gather other barbers and offer love, support and services.
Female Barbers Forging a Path
Spotlighting two female barbers who #BreakTheBias in a male-dominated field.
Fade King Van Campbell, AKA @VanDaGOAT and his Kid
Meet Van Campbell, a Philly based barber, shop owner and BabyLiss educator.
Navin Ramgoolam: From the Islands to the NAHA Stage
Barbering Today sits down with NAHA's Barber of the Year Navin Ramgoolam to discover the inspiration and the creation process behind his winning collection.
Reaching A Million YouTube Views
Al Reid, aka Alsmillions, is a master barber, entrepreneur and the owner of Boss Barber Studio. He also is one of the first barbers to reach a million views on YouTube--learn how that propelled his career.