Unlock the secrets to becoming a master of time management in the barbering world, where every second translates to enhanced productivity and increased earnings. Join us as we share personal stories from our journey through barber school and th...

Ever thought your barber could double as a hair care guru? That's exactly what we're exploring in this episode of "Philosophy of the Barber." We promise you'll walk away with a fresh perspective on the role barbers play in client education, deb...

Bree and Cassy discuss possible and historic prejudices in the hair industry, and the difference between that and a clients individual preferences, along with many other points.

Bree and Cassy discuss how they converse with so many people on a daily basis, what opportunities that provides, and how connecting with their clients is one of the highlights of the profession.

Bree and Cassy discuss the importance of multiple perspectives, the differences in education, style, and background of professionals, and many anxieties one can experience in our profession, among many other side tangents.

Bree and Cassy discuss the importance of financial planning from insurance to retirement plans. Things new barbers should think about and plan for the future.

Bree and Cassy discuss the practice of tipping in various professions, and touch on some shaving tips along the way.

Bree and Cassy discuss ways to express appreciation from barber to customer, customer to barber, and barber to barber. 

Bree and Cassy discuss education opportunities available in the profession, differences in philosophies of various institutions, and the differences between seeking knowledge in barbering vs cosmetology and ways it could improve.

Cassy and Bree discuss their experience with shop dogs and the pros and cons of having their own.

Cassy and Bree discuss the importance of having things to do between clients, the difference between being engaged with something vs being on your phone, and how reading can improve your life in so many ways.

Bree and Cassy discuss the variety of circumstances when a professional may turn away a client, good bad or indifferent, along with some side tangent thoughts.

Bree and Cassy discuss apprenticeship with special guest Courtney Buch, licensed cosmetologist, who became licensed through and apprenticeship. They talk about state board testing prep, the tests, and pre vs post covid profession. 

Bree and Cassy discuss the various perspectives of the industry and what professionals put out to the public, and what customers might expect because of it.

Bree and Cassy discuss what to and what not to wear while cutting hair, from head to toe. 

This week Bree and Cassy discuss expectations barbers have of clients, what clients should expect from their barber, and what professionals should expect from the industry. 

Bree and Cassy discuss the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with clients, identifying and defending boundaries, and important things to keep in mind when becoming friends outside of the barbershop setting.

Bree talks about what it means to be a barber from several perspectives and in a variety of capacities.

Bree and Cassy discuss their experiences building and opening barbershops, the struggles, tips, questions, and resources available, and some of reasoning behind their business decisions. 

Bree and Cassy discuss how they measure success in their life, other ways people may measure it themselves, and other philosophies and business choices.

Bree and Cassy discuss what it's like being a woman in barbering, working with women, giving services to women, and more.

Going over some lesser known publications for the hair profession, from drugstore beauty tips to more reputable looking material... this will be FUN!

A short chat about a recent topic raised by hair professionals in California

Continuing on with the second installment of this series, we pick up in the 1930s and discuss business practices, barber ethics, and the "dark ages" of barbering in the US. Come take a journey with me.... back in TIME! 

This is a new series of episodes where we will dive into the oldest barbering textbooks and  publications available (to me) and find some nuggets of knowledge within their pages, as well as some seriously out of date information. Let's tak...