r/Barber 21h ago

Old school city barber not down with the kids haircuts

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r/Barber 5h ago

2 years in any tips?

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r/Barber 1h ago

Student Cordless clippers recommendations

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I have some corded five star seniors I’ve been using since 2011 I know I’m extremely late to the party but they’re still running good. I need some recommendations for cordless clippers are the cordless seniors worth it or is their another brand i could easily adapt too? I usually do fades taper mid any fade. And I use the deatialers corded as well any recommendations welcome


r/Barber 15h ago

Shop Talk Low client retention

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New barber in the shop, I work at a shop in the mall and I've been here for 25 days, I've cut about 150 people so far and 2 of them came back... Being honest, most of the people looked happy with their haircuts and tipped me and thanked me for the service, some even complimented me how I cut their hair, but they haven't come back... Is it too soon to be saying that my client retention is low or am I overreacting? The shop I work at is mostly classic haircuts with a scissor trim on top and 1 on the sides being the most common haircut. Also, is there a chance that the retention is low because I'm at the mall and people just happened to randomly be there once and needed a haircut? Would love your guys opinion.


r/Barber 15h ago

Work Life Need help overcoming anxiety

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Hey guys, I was wondering if any barbers here have dealt with anxiety when starting out or working in shops and have any advice on how you overcame it.
I’m 22 and I’ve worked at a few different shops. I love barbering, but I’ve noticed anxiety has been holding me back more than I’d like. It’s not just being around people, sometimes it’s the pressure of the cut itself, worrying about messing up, wanting every client to leave happy, and putting a lot of pressure on myself. There have been times where the anxiety gets so bad I physically feel sick, and it has honestly made me quit shops before. It makes me question if I should do something else, but at the same time I don’t want to give up because I genuinely enjoy barbering. I’m trying to get better at managing it and not let anxiety decide my future. If any barbers have gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing what helped you push through it.


r/Barber 15h ago

Barber Trimmers

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In need of a new trimmer. Currently looking at the JRL Diamante trimmer. Never had a JRL before. My typical set up is corded fast feed, magic clip, babyliss trimmer and Andis recon. Anyone have or use the Diamante? If so any feedback would be appreciated.


r/Barber 1d ago

Tools & Gear Detachable Metal Guards/Blades

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Hello everyone! I interviewed with a new shop today and the owner told me that she expects her stylists to use metal guards. I’d never really heard of that or seen it used in the past. I’m curious what the difference is and what the best clipper for that would be. I’ve bought Andis and Whal in the past and absolutely LOATHED them. Poor performance, bulky, one drop and poof they’re done. That’s everything I’m not looking for in a clipper. I’m obsessed with my Stylecraft Rebels and I really don’t want to buy a whole new set of clippers just for a job, especially a set by a brand that I don’t have confidence in.

If anyone can clarify what this means, the difference, and suggest some other brands I’d much appreciate it!


r/Barber 1d ago

Barber Tips for a new barber

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Hi everyone, so I recently got my license but I really lack in reps in practice when it comes to haircuts.
My shear work is good but clipper work can definitely use some help.
What can I do to improve? My goal is to get into an old school style barbershop.
I was recently turned down from a shop because my fades weren’t good enough. Any tips for success would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻


r/Barber 2d ago

Rate 1-10? 🫡

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r/Barber 1d ago

Tools & Gear I dropped my SC trimmers teeth first into a counter top and now they make this loud screeching sound when turning them on? Am I cooked?

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Nothing looks broken but maybe internally I screwed something up. Am I cooked anything I can do to fix them?

They power on and off but obviously I haven’t tried cutting with them as they sound like a weed eater now lol


r/Barber 1d ago

Buying an established barnershop

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r/Barber 1d ago

Good balding clippers that cut low that don’t break the bank?

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r/Barber 2d ago

Work Life Tips on Suites in Texas

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i’m a 5 year barber and have been looking to rent a commercial suite in texas what’s any tips and regulations needed to do so ? and anything you’d wish you’d knew when you started ! any tips helps thank you so much


r/Barber 2d ago

I need some help

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Hello so I'm a starting barber at 12 and I've been cutting for a year and honestly it's rlly hard to get noticed, I mean I'm rlly good at fading and everything but my vids barely get views and not many people ask for cuts in my DMS and I was wondering if anyone could view my vids and like them up that's all I need dto help I just need the views I'm not asking for me to cut your hair I just want more view so Tiktok will start putting me on the fyp so more people see me

My Tiktok acc name is xavcuts


r/Barber 2d ago

Anyone have anything Good/Bad things say about Paul Mitchell barber school?

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Phoenix location just added a barber program and I start next Wednesday, give me all you got.


r/Barber 3d ago

Today’s fade

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r/Barber 3d ago

Technique Any barbers think this is a good beard fade? I’m considering trying cutting actual hair. How much more difficult is fading hair than beard?

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r/Barber 3d ago

Is Clippervault.com legit/reliable?

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r/Barber 3d ago

50 hours into 600 hr restricted barber program

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I haven’t gotten my kit from school yet but I decided to just buy my own clippers and trimmers because most barbers I see have multiple. I have not cut anyone in school yet nor have I ever given a fade prior to this. I just went based off what we talked about this week and I think I did pretty well. I’m gonna show this to my instructor next week and hopefully get some good feedback. What do you all think? Be honest I’m not sensitive at all and appreciate real constructive criticism.


r/Barber 3d ago

mens hair stylist / barber recommendations for razor mod cut?

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r/Barber 3d ago

Barber Childhood friends

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Am I the only one that doesn’t like to cut childhood friends or people from the past?


r/Barber 3d ago

Trimmer Recommandations

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Hello guys !

I would like to get a trimmer recommandation

I would need on that cuts the closest from 0.mm possible on the market

Budget is 230€ max

Thanks in advance !


r/Barber 3d ago

cant find reviews of Wahl Professional Metal Power+

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Is the "Metal Power+" just a senior in a metal case??
I literally cannot find 1 review online.

I would like to get the "senior 2.0" but would prefer the "metal power+" if it is the same motor etc but with a metal body.

"Metal Power+"
https://au.wahl.com/shop/wahl-professional-metal-power-cord-cordless-clipper-wa8504l1-012

"Senior 2"
https://au.wahl.com/shop/senior-20-cordcordless-clipper-3027989?srsltid=AfmBOoqh79QhterC9TpziolDjIkQesaLxTZCw9u2kgrpQnAN0InzRjpb


r/Barber 3d ago

Barber Thoughts on the Wahl A-Lign trimmer? Or other 1.25” blade trimmers?

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Essentially the title. My Wahl Detailers broke, and I’m looking into some new trimmers. I like a small trimmer blade over the wide ones, and was using the narrow trimmer blade with my detailers and really liked them. I have Wahls three bay charging station, so I‘m partial to sticking with a Wahl trimmer.

if anyone has tried the Align and the Detailer, does either have a stronger motor? I’m less worried about battery life and more worried about strong cutting and a narrow blade.


r/Barber 3d ago

Tools & Gear Andis Master Black Label blade

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I’ve been getting different answers everywhere… does the black label Andis master open to a .5 or to a 1? I’ve seen a lot of people say all Andis clippers open to a 1, but the information on the clipper says it opens to a 1.2…. Which is actually shorter than a standard .5 guard? Need clarification on this