Discover three game-changing strategies to elevate your barbering career: earning prestigious certifications, attending major trade shows, and building a powerful professional network that can take your skills and business to new heights.

Shaping Up The Future is a program connecting aspiring barbers with experienced barbers to fast-track their careers.

Barbers are the backbone of their communities, going above and beyond during back-to-school season, and this year, theCut proudly supported nine events across the U.S. to help amplify their impact.

Discover essential haircuts and beard styles that remain in demand, even during slower booking seasons. Barbers get practical strategies to adjust pricing, implement premium services, and optimize policies like no-show fees to maintain profitability.

Availability gauges help barbers streamline their booking process by allowing clients to easily see and select open time slots, improving booking efficiency and filling more appointments.

Empowering barbers to set custom payment terms that suit their business, ensuring they get paid on their own terms while providing clients with convenient and secure options.

theCut takes care of the administrative stuff that you hate doing, so you can focus on your craft and build your clientele.

Learn what exactly self-care is and how as a barber you can integrate this into your daily life.

4 reasons why cutting it all off may be exactly what you need in this season!

Here are 3 things you can do to reduce noise and distractions so that you can be present for your clients.

The moment I saw myself in the mirror I knew I made the right choice. I am enough as I am.

Do these 3 things to improve your clients' time — from start to finish — at the shop and in your chair.

Here are 4 ways to reduce your on-the-job stress at the shop and behind the chair.

Successful ways to turn your client experiences from ordinary to extraordinary.

People are always looking for barbers. Follow these three steps to understand their perspective and grow your clientele.

Each of these queens came through dripping, flipping the script on beauty standards, and shouting, “This is ME!”

For Black Men, a haircut is about more than just looking good. It can potentially boost mental health and self-confidence.

Ensure your visit is enjoyable for you and the barber cutting your hair.

Follow these tips to keep clients, get more, and grow your barber brand.

Here are five products that reduce thinning hair and promote new growth.

Discover three game-changing strategies to elevate your barbering career: earning prestigious certifications, attending major trade shows, and building a powerful professional network that can take your skills and business to new heights.

Shaping Up The Future is a program connecting aspiring barbers with experienced barbers to fast-track their careers.

Want to transform your barbershop from good to exceptional? Success in the modern barbering industry requires more than just skilled hands – it demands a comprehensive approach to client experience and business management. Here's your ultimate guide to elevating your barbershop game.

Empowering barbers to set custom payment terms that suit their business, ensuring they get paid on their own terms while providing clients with convenient and secure options.

Do these 3 things to improve your clients' time — from start to finish — at the shop and in your chair.

Black women are rewriting the narrative, breaking barriers, and redefining what it means to be a barber.

Here are five ways to convert unhappy customers into loyal clients who will keep your barber chair full.

Successful ways to turn your client experiences from ordinary to extraordinary.

The fastest way to grow your clientele is by concentrating on getting the person sitting in your chair to become a return customer. Here are the steps to do it!

Learn the ins and outs of business insurance for barbers — what it is, how it works and why YOU need it.

What is BOP Insurance, what are its advantages, and learn why the best barbershop owners have it.

Insurance for your barbershop helps you prepare your business to thrive no matter what comes its way.

People are always looking for barbers. Follow these three steps to understand their perspective and grow your clientele.

Accidents happen. People steal. Shops burn down. Life happens. You need to be prepared. 

Instead of committing to the first shop that offers you a chair, these 4 steps will help you discover the best shop for you.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these Hispanic-owned barber brands.

Here's what you need to know if you plan to set up shop as a private or boutique barber.

Most U.S. cities are struggling to return to their pre-covid levels of downtown foot traffic. To counter the impact of this, here's what you need to know and do.

Auzz Lachiono-Barnes built and grew his business in Atlanta during the pandemic.

Here are five tips to build a loyal clientele that steadily supports your career.

Renard shares why managing your schedule is the key to success.

Paul Key uses a mix of ingenuity, style, and passion to create a unique boutique experience for his clients.

Follow these tips to keep clients, get more, and grow your barber brand.

Barbering is a career that affords parents the time and money to care for their kids.

Time is overdue to put real respect on barbers' names. We are business owners. We set our own hours. We make life better. We are essential.

Happy New Year! From mental health to barber-inspired Nike’s we got you covered with the latest industry news and updates.

Don't get caught guessing this year! Be ready and stay ready with this thoughtfully curated list of items for you or the ones you care about.

Barber news and updates from around the country and world for the week of 11.21.2021.

News in and around the world of barbering for the week of November 8, 2021.

Shaving and the art of shaving can be a profound moment in a man's life. With the emergence of electric shavers, multi-blade razors, coupled with the trend of men seeing their barber more often- here's a refresher on how to use a straight razor.

Barbershops have been a cornerstone in the African American community for decades. Learn about the impact they have had on Black History.

Women are blazing trails as barbers and dismantling stereotypes along the way.

Safety protocols for barbers and barbershops reopening.

A celebration of our most recent milestone--$2B worth of haircuts booked on theCut.

Discover essential haircuts and beard styles that remain in demand, even during slower booking seasons. Barbers get practical strategies to adjust pricing, implement premium services, and optimize policies like no-show fees to maintain profitability.

Considering adding color to your dope cut? Here's our top 6!

Here are five short and sweet reasons why women should consider switching from their favorite salon to a barbershop.

For women, the barbershop can be a new experience, a community, and a vibe you just won't get under the nonstop dryers in the salon.

It's about time we embrace and celebrate the unique beauty in every curl, kink, and wave — TOGETHER.

Each of these queens came through dripping, flipping the script on beauty standards, and shouting, “This is ME!”

Embrace the idea that beauty comes in all colors, lengths, styles, and textures.

Find the right barber to maintain your style and keep your confidence on point.

Check out these self-care offerings available at your local barbershop.

Ensure your visit is enjoyable for you and the barber cutting your hair.

Here are five products that reduce thinning hair and promote new growth.

Be summer-ready and ready for everything with these top styles.

Learn what exactly self-care is and how as a barber you can integrate this into your daily life.

4 reasons why cutting it all off may be exactly what you need in this season!

Here are 3 things you can do to reduce noise and distractions so that you can be present for your clients.

Here are 4 ways to reduce your on-the-job stress at the shop and behind the chair.

For Black Men, a haircut is about more than just looking good. It can potentially boost mental health and self-confidence.

Roy Mainor chooses to serve the community where he lives and works.

Mental illness is real. Check out our list of therapy and counseling resources.

Barbers are the backbone of their communities, going above and beyond during back-to-school season, and this year, theCut proudly supported nine events across the U.S. to help amplify their impact.

The moment I saw myself in the mirror I knew I made the right choice. I am enough as I am.

Before bling was a thing, and everyone thought parachute pants were cool, barbershops were the unofficial ground zero for hip hop.

Make your holiday season simple and convenient. Here are a few strategies to make it a hassle-free experience for everyone involved. 

Here are 5 things grooms can do prior to the Big Day to make things easier for their partners and themselves.

Fathers become "Dad" one day at a time. You go as you and your kids grow.

Before you pick up flowers from the grocery store, consider these six ideas and score points with Mom.

The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by theCut staff and writers — for you and yours.

Tyrone Gladney left prison behind for a six-figure salary and a growing business.

Anthony Spice Adams: football great, social media phenom, great dad.

We show love to the follicle-challenged and the rest who opted to cut it all off.

The actress who plays Megan Ramsey talks about her fan base and acting in blockbuster franchises.

Which NBA teams targeted certain skillsets and which teams simply accumulated talent? Which matters most?

The Suns are up 2-0 in The NBA Finals. It’s why most of the basketball world, myself included, picked them in this series. In both games, one of the Suns' dynamic backcourt has gone for 30+ points. The other has been in the 20s with a third player also getting into the 20s. They create for themselves and others.

Presenting the winner of our inaugural scholarship award.

Our fall contest is over. Stay tuned for our next offering in 2024!

theCut joined the Washington Commanders on the Father's Day/Juneteenth holiday weekend to support fathers, families, and the community.

theCut has launched theCut University, a brand new online learning resource for barbers to help advance their careers.

Being short on cash is a thing of the past. We've made it even easier to pay for cuts.

Altro, the no-cost credit-building app has joined forces with theCut to boost barbers' creditworthiness.

Barber news and updates from around the country and world for the week of 11.21.2021.

“Kush and I both had terrible experiences with haircuts, and decided to build an app to help find good barbers...”

theCut is providing free and discounted haircuts to school children for back-to-school.

Welcome to our revamped blog — everything lifestyle, health and wellness, barbering, and grooming.

The era of using Cash App to avoid digital payment fees for your business is over. Use theCut and keep your Cash App for personal use.

If passed, H.R. 3937 will require you to report digital payment transaction amounts of $600 or more. Here's what you can do to prepare.

Be ready. Set up and protect your financial future.

Where does the money we use today come from, and what does the future of money look like and why?

Tax advice for shop owners and barbers who are independent contractors.

Just like you control your shop, we want to empower you to control both your financial future and your path through today’s rapidly changing economic landscape.

These three re-designed stunners will make anyone’s summer a memorable one in this edition of What to Drive After That Fresh Cut.

In this edition of Whips, we gave the winter a little time to help us pick from a hot new batch of 2022 models.

From raw horsepower to mind-blowing towing capacity to style, grace, and Launch Control, welcome to the January 2022 edition of the freshest whips to drive after that fresh cut.

With 2022 upon us, here is a trio of automobiles to help let us know what’s in store. These whips will definitely keep us occupied until the flying cars head into production.

It's officially Fall and this quartet of four-wheelers deserves a serious look when considering ending 2021 with a bang!

Wait, a hybrid JEEP Rubicon that is just as rugged as its predecessors? Yep!‍

It's officially Fall and this quartet of four-wheelers deserves a serious look when considering ending 2021 with a bang!

Hop in these powerful and stylish summertime-approved fresh whips to match your fresh taper!