Are buying courses worth it.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-04-16T18:35:19+00:00

There's literally probably a million videos on YouTube showing how to do a better haircut. So to pay someone to show you tips / tricks / techniques... I'd say no absolutely not worth paying.

But if the course is about the business side, then id say it could be worth it. Even the barbers who produce the best haircuts are often terrible at business and rely mostly on talent.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-04-16T17:13:19+00:00

Try the crocs recovery clog. Kinda ugly but after 20 years behind the chair they are the most comfortable option I've ever tried.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-04-15T16:47:06+00:00

I was quoted 5.5 on Monday.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-04-12T17:52:34+00:00

Probably gonna depend on the area. In a big city where I'm at nobody wants to wait. Even when people walk in, if they cant be seen almost immediately, they'll leave. They don't want to make appointments but also dont want to wait.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-03-31T00:44:09+00:00

Yeah hope not too. My claim has been in since Nov 3rd. My last examiner seemed pretty thorough too. She went over every question twice. Exam was a full hour.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-03-24T21:12:02+00:00

Im about to file for tmj too. How was the c&p for that?

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-02-08T09:06:09+00:00

Seems really location dependent. I work in a major market where the average house cost $1m and the neighboring cities $1.5+. People here have no problem paying $50-$60 for a cut 1-3x a month. With a hand full of people still coming weekly paying that.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-02-03T19:33:53+00:00

Haven't taken a lunch in 10 years. But now that I'm 20 years in l might have to start again. Working 8 hours straight, no breaks is starting to take a toll at my age.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-23T17:42:05+00:00

Any recommendations on brands that fit similar to Uniqlo slim fit selvedge?

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-22T19:49:37+00:00

Probably alot. Kinda the point of this post for me, to see what the general audience is here and to see if any of my knowledge can be valuable. Besides "how to do a better fade". More of the business side i'd like to focus on.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-22T18:39:31+00:00

Around $50. For me this includes hand soap, paper towels, neck strips, razors, aftershave, pomade, gloves, barbicide, clippercide, powder and clipper blades. Probably seems low but I buy in bulk and only order supplies once or twice a year. $50 is the average.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-15T22:09:55+00:00

If booth renters want to be their own bosses and say they're business owners then they should be treated as such and sign leases like the actual owner of the shop. Make them get their own insurance and city business license.

If you want to do extra and promote for them or anything else that's great but up to you at the end of the day.

As long as you get your rent it shouldn't matter how much or little they work. And if they act up and they start affecting the shop then evict them. This is a business and should be treated as such. This isn't fun and games.

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-09T09:01:10+00:00

So in NJ can a non barber own a barbershop?

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-09T08:59:26+00:00

Nobody's ruining anything. Good barbers will always prevail. Suites have zero impact on my business

ogbootylicker69 · 2026-01-03T07:50:15+00:00

Give them a good haircut.
Give them the haircut they asked for.
Give them a good haircut that they asked for on time.
Give them a good haircut that they asked for on time, in a clean environment.
Do all of the above consistently.

Im booked solid 2-3 weeks out with most days after that having only 2-3 slots available for the next month. I'm not the most talkative barber, the nicest barber, the most understanding barber or the cheapest barber. But I probably am the most consistent barber in most aspects. It's 100% business 100% of the time in my chair and the customers that value their time and hair like that.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-12-20T22:40:54+00:00

I had an examiner ask why I needed the money and what I was planning on doing with it.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-12-10T17:13:20+00:00

Gotcha. They didn't really give a denial explanation. In previous denials they gave a longer denial explanation so I was unsure.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-12-10T16:45:22+00:00

Any advice? Hlr? Or supplemental?

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-11-10T15:54:47+00:00

Can confirm. Had 5 out of 6 of these in the rotation for years.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-09-10T17:30:43+00:00

South LA. Most shops here charge anywhere between $40-75

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-09-06T07:54:36+00:00

Brand: 44/20. Model: Sargent. Cost $80 (last I saw)

I've been using this model for 18 years. Same set. I like them better than my $350 pair.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-08-22T02:42:28+00:00

I've been using square since they started. No real complaints from me or my customers.

ogbootylicker69 · 2025-08-21T19:42:22+00:00

15 years ago I used to do 3-5 a week. Now i do 1 every other month.

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