Q: How do I get my barber license?

A: You can attend a barber school or apply for an apprenticeship (in most states)

Q: How can I own a barbershop?

A: There are several ways to own a shop. First thing first, depending on location, you need $7500-$20,000 to get started. Order our book, "How to Open your own barber shop or salon" by Craig Logan. Available July 2007.

Q: What clippers are the best to use?

A: The best clippers on the market vary, depending what type of cuts you are doing. The most popular are the Wahl Sr., Andis Master, and the Oster 76.

Q: What trimmers are the best to use?

A: The most popular trimmers are the Andis outliners.

Q: How can I cut a particular style?

A: BOM can show you how to cut all styles in our DVDs

Q: How do I cut straight/curly hair?

A: Check our DVD series on barbering.

Q: How much do barbers make?

A: An average barber salary is 28k/year.

Q: How much are booth/chair rentals?

A: Booth rent averages between $100-$200 per week, depending on the location.

Q: Where are the barber schools in my state?

A: Click on our state board link for barber schools in your area.

Q: How can my shop/barbers get in BOM?

A: You can get your shop and/or your cuts in BOM by submitting your info on the BOM submissions page.
(questions for BOM submission page
1. What is your name?
2. What is your shop's name?
3. Which city, state, and country are you in?
4. What is the name of the cut submitted?
5. What is your favorite clippper?
6. What is your favorite trimmer?
7. Name 3 barber products (beside clippers) that you use with each cut.
8. What is the most popular cut in your area? )

Q: How do I build my clientele?

A: You can build clientele by 3 ways:
1. Superior cuts
2. Strong promotion
and
3. Excellent location.