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Scottish barber living in Shanghai shares Coronavirus experience

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Last issue we interviewed Anna Elliot (@_aelliott), who owns Doc Guthrie’s Barbershops, a two shop business in Shanghai, China. Just weeks after the magazine released the story broke a new virus in Wuhan. Shanghai is 500 miles from Wuhan, ground zero for Coronavirus. At the time of going to press the UK has not experienced the kind of disruption that Anna and her team have endured. Here she shares her experience “When the virus started in China, it took only a few weeks for the virus itself to spread from the epicentre to various other parts of the country. Right away, we were advised by the local government to wash hands and wear a face mask. Within a matter of days, they started closing schools and advising businesses to close all across the country. It was crazy. At the time, Shanghai had only around 300 cases. Then, the government actually enforced the closure of all non-essential businesses, including both my barber shops that I have owned here for the last five years. We were...
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"Barbering Is an Art"

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Character study Arthur Rubinoff, surrounded by memorabilia he’s been collecting for the NYC Barber Museum Shop, which he will open soon on the Upper West Side.Credit...Levi Mandel for The New York Times Arthur Rubinoff, 43, opened the roll down gate on a storefront along Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. “Coming Soon,” read a sign on the door. “NYC Barber Museum Shop.” Inside the space was under construction but already Mr. Rubinoff’s signature décor — with all the subtlety of Versailles — could be seen in the six ornate chandeliers being hung on a small ceiling and the elaborate gilded trim along the edges. “That’s all gold paint, 24 karat,” said Mr. Rubinoff, who owns the Reamirchain of shops in Manhattan and plans on opening the New York City Barber Museum by mid-June. “I’m doing it to give respect to all the barbers in the world, and to show that barbering is an art,” said Mr. Rubinoff, who explained that the museum, at Columbus Avenue, between 73rd and 74th Streets, w...
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Ways to Differentiate your barber shop

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 Differentiate your Barber Shop There are numerous factors which can influence your barbershop’s chances of success, but as you’re getting started one of the most important is finding a way to differentiate it from the competition. Whether it’s a unique methodology that you employ, a specific type of hair that you work on, or exclusive products that you work with; making your barbershop stand out is important. The following are a few ideas that could help give your shop an edge above the competition. Staff One of the first ways to differentiate your barbershop is with the staff you hire. Hiring an entirely female staff sets a certain tone that can set your shop apart, for example. You could also hire staff members who have graduated from a particular institution, or only hire barbers with a certain amount of years of experience under their belt. Methodology It’s worth taking the time to define your barber shop’s approach to hair cutting and styling. Wil...
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Barbing salon business in nigeria

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Barbing saloon feasibility +Real interview The  barbing salon business in Nigeria  is  very profitable , and it requires a very small capital to set-up In this business plan and feasibility study, we have done a thorough job to get you  all the information you need  so as to guide you on whether this business is right for you. We also included an editable bankable business plan. A knowledgeable decision will save your millions in the future for just a token price to download this information right now. Think about it! Barbing saloon Feasibility in Nigeria.                       Table Content:
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REASONS TO BE A BARBER

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10  Great Reasons To Be A Barber Thinking of getting into barbering? Whether you’re a student or stylist thinking of changing career, men’s grooming has never been bigger business and there’s never been a better time to think about becoming a barber. Michael Kontos, co-founder and artistic director of The London School of Barbering, shares 10 great reasons to be a barber. 1. You Can be Your own Boss There are very few trades that offer as many opportunities to work for yourself or to open your own successful business. In barbering, you have the opportunity to work within a company, rent a chair in a salon, work as a mobile barber and the opportunity to open your own business. 2. You Can Be Creative Barbering allows you to have a platform to showcase your artistic side on an array of people who lead various lifestyles. You’re also able to showcase your artistic work through social media, allowing you to become a trendsetter. 3. Meet New People Everyday Very...
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Barber shop tools

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Essential Barber Shop Tools You’ll Need For Your Salon Listen, folks, what we’ve got here is not just a profession .  No. It’s an art. Barbershops will always be around, bustling with clients who are waiting for your next masterpiece. But what barber shop tools and equipment do barbers use exactly? A lot can be said about any “must have” list of barber shop tools. It depends on what kind of barbering you’re exactly planning to do. I plan on covering the complete basics – continue reading for my personal tips on all of the barber shop tools I’ll mention. Image below:  what Alex, the co-founder of our site, uses for his DIY home projects: The fundamentals you want to keep in mind are: Hair clippers (one detachable, one adjustable) A T-blade trimmer If you’re still a student/on a budget: get a basic barber combo instead Pro shears, 3 types (hair over fingers, shears over comb, texturizing) A clippe...
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Barber Magazine

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Thinking of becoming a barber? Read this first! Hair never stops growing… barbering is time and recession-proof, so you will always be in demand. The barbering industry is continuing to grow, with more and more barbershops popping up and it is definitely an exciting industry to be involved in! There is a saying that many people are familiar with and it goes something a little like this ‘if you love your job, you’ll never have to work another day in your life’. We know that many barbers would agree with this statement and be able to list many reasons why they love their job and how it doesn’t feel like work. Choosing a barber career presents many opportunities and perks that one may not have even considered. Be your own boss: Bottom line, being a barber is a good life. The job offers flexible hours and rewarding work in a creative industry. Few trades offer as many opportunities to open your own successful business. There are a range of options in how you can be...
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