Rodrick Samuels Wins 2023 NAHA Educator of the Year
Rodrick Samels, NAHA Educator of the Year and co-owner of Hair Lab Detroit Barber School shares his brand of tough love for his students.
Elizabeth Yong Colabello
Project Editor
The Confess Project: A Barbershop Mental Health Movement
Founded by Lorenzo Lewis, the organization is using barbershops and salons to build a culture of mental health for young men and boys of color, and their families.
At the Oscars with Camille Friend
Being a hairdresser can bring you to many places, even to the 95th Academy Awards. We had 10 questions for third-generation hairdresser Camille Friend, a first-time Oscar nominee for best hair and makeup for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' about her Academy Award experience.
Tone McGill: Master Barber Sets the Stage for His Next Chapter
When a master barber and former educator sells his shop, he segues to becoming a full-time set barber in Atlanta, working with Netflix and with movies, such as "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Men's Skin Care Tips for the Autumn Months
Bring on the the Brrrrr or Autumn. Melisda Wilson, director of education at Woodhouse spa, offers skin care tips for men you can share with your clients.
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.
Pros Reveal their Favorite Shoes for Long Days
A full day of booked clients is a boon for hair professionals, but that also means at least eight to ten hours standing on weary feet. We asked busy barbers and groomers which shoes are their go to for those long haul days.
The Addicted Collection from Landry Agres
These four men's styles from Milk's Laundry Agres combine the best of hairdressing and barbering.
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.
Slick Gorilla Hair Tactics
Slick styles from Slick Gorilla barber ambassadors.
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.
The Modern Mullet
Nieves Almarez, the 2021 NAHA winner and founder of How to Fade Hair Barber School, modernizes the mullet with this step-by-step technical.
K-Pop Looks from Anakin Chan
The month of May celebrates contributions by Asian American Pacific Islanders, including these K-Pop Looks from Bubbles' Anakin Chan.
Fade King Van Campbell, AKA @VanDaGOAT and his Kid
Meet Van Campbell, a Philly based barber, shop owner and BabyLiss educator.
Fluid Vol 3 Hair Collection Blends Hairdressing and Barbering
A new multicultural hair collection from Andis and Kevin Luchman.
Tapping Fashion Icon Iris Apfel for Inspiration for a Men's Collection
Hailing from Olga Garcia in Spain, a fashionable collection of men's looks.
Navin Ramgoolam: From the Islands to the NAHA Stage
Barbering Today sits down with NAHA's Barber of the Year Navin Ramgoolam to discover the inspiration and the creation process behind his winning collection.