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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Fade King Van Campbell, AKA @VanDaGOAT and his Kid

Meet Van Campbell, a Philly based barber, shop owner and BabyLiss educator.

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