Thinking of opening your own barber shop? You'll find everything you need right here, from choosing the perfect location and setting up your business plan to recruiting great staff and mastering the latest men's hairstyles. Start a Barbers is here to help.
Workplace Standards for a Barber Shop
Make sure your barber shop meets basic health and safety requirements for toilets, water, ventilation, temperature and cleanliness.
Barber Shop Equipment and Decor
Set up your barber shop with the right equipment and décor that matches your style and attracts the customers you want.
What Finances You Need to Open the Business
Work out your startup and running costs for a barber shop using a solid business plan before approaching lenders.
Expanding a Barber Shop Business
Growing a barber shop requires solid planning, the right location, and enough funding to avoid draining profits from your first shop.
How to Deal with a Difficult Customer
Handle unhappy customers at your barber shop by offering a free restyle or refund, even when the complaint seems unfair.
Making Barber Shop Employees Redundant
How to handle redundancy in your barber shop while protecting yourself legally and keeping your business afloat.
Managing a Barber Shop in Tough Times
Keep your barber shop afloat during a downturn by cutting costs smartly, being honest with staff, and planning for the long term.
Publicity Stunts to Promote a Barber Shop
Get your barber shop noticed with safe, creative publicity stunts that local media will actually want to cover.
The History of Shaving
People have been shaving since the Stone Age, and it's shaped civilisations in surprising ways throughout history.
Barber Shop Refurbishment Boosted Business: Case Study
A Glasgow barber spent thousands on a full refurbishment and saw his business pick up after years of putting it off.
Good Shaving Technique
Proper shaving technique exfoliates skin and prevents irritation, so here's what barbers and men should know.
Men's Hairstyles Through the Ages
How men's hairstyles and beards have changed dramatically throughout history, from ancient Egypt to modern times.
Barbering Courses and Academies
Barbering courses cost around £4,000 and take 10-25 weeks, covering cutting, clipper work, razoring and customer care with a recognised qualification.