Barbershop Tips for Barbers
June 27, 2008
Here are some tips to keep in mind whether you are new or old to the barbering game.
- Washing your face several times at work is recommended since you will be using sprays and chemicals throughout the day.
- Make sure the barbershop has an effective air conditioner. It can get very congested with multiple barbers using their supplies at the same time.
- If a comb or brush falls on the floor, pick it up and make sure the client sees you cleaning it with disinfectant spray.
- When dealing with clients, your facial expression should be happy, relaxed and welcoming. This will make clients feel at ease with you cutting their hair.
- If you are running late for an appointment, keeping calling that client to let them know you are on your way. You don’t want to lose them to another barber.
- Bring your kids around from time to time to show that you are grounded and respected. People’s attitude will change when they see how loving you are with your children.
- Be aware and try to stop arguments before they happen because this is the best way to avoid confrontations. Avoiding these kinds of situations will keep the atmosphere positive.
- Always be prepared. It looks bad for a barber to use another barbers’ supplies and materials.
- Try to get your clients who are waiting for you to interact with other clients who are also waiting for their haircuts.
- If and when you mess a client’s hair up, apologize and then offer the hair cut for free.
- One good way to handle an angry client is to never argue, but listen and make them feel like you care about what they are saying.
- Always bring an extra shirt to replace the one you were cutting in for that day. Hair can become very itchy to the skin after a long day of cutting.
- A barber should keep lotion around because he will wash his hands multiple times throughout the day.
- Tell your friends to tell their friends about the barbershop that you’re working at. Word of mouth can be the best advertisement for a barbershop.
- A good selling technique barbers should use is asking their clients for referrals and then they can get a discount.
- Never fight in the barbershop. It can affect everyone from the clients, other barbers and the shop owner.
- Keep personal problems from affecting your work at the barbershop; clients will feel your energy.
- Never take work issues home; it can effect your personal life in a negative way which isn’t good for work the next day.
- Try not to use the cell phone too much. Keep calls short and professional; clients will appreciate this.
- Keep clients from talking on their phone, because it will make them move their head and it can be time consuming & annoying for you while cutting their hair.
- Owners of a shop should always control the volume of the radio.
- Majority votes should decide what to watch on the television.
- When your clients are waiting for you, keep eye contact with them so they know you are aware they are waiting.
- Give new clients special treatment and possibly a first time discount.
- When leaving the bathroom, always make sure the clients see you drying your hands from washing them, whether or not you used the bathroom.
- Make sure your breath does not smell bad.
- Never run out of business cards.
- Network with clients and find out if they can help you with your business.
- Always pull the skin tight when using the razor.
- Line-ups should be done in the range of 10 - 15 minutes.
- Haircuts should be done in the range of 20 - 30 minutes.
- Before opening the barbershop, it is always good to do a thorough clean-up inside, outside and in front of the shop.
- Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays should always be electrifying days full of energy and excitement. These days should be the busiest.
- Do not let friends, family or clients loiter at the barbershop.
- No drugs are allowed and no violence is ever tolerated.
- Keep a 1st aid kit on location just in case of small accidents.
- Open the barbershop every day at the same time! Consistency helps keep clients loyal, knowing you are going to always be there for them.
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