From the Barber Chair...
Looking Beyond Your
Barbering Skills
By Craig “Mr. Taper” Logan
STAFF
Craig “Mr. Taper” Logan
Master Barber, Educator
Editor-In-Chief of B.O.M.
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Vindell “Vinny Barberino” McGill
Master Barber, Educator
Advertising Manager of B.O.M.
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Bashan “B.G. Cutta” Gibbs
Master Barber, Shop Owner
Distribution Manager of B.O.M.
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Copy Editor:
Sylviette McGill
Interns:
Adam Watson, Gabriel Rodgers, and Andre Brookins
Hello to all you business people! That’s right, you are a business if you a barber
or stylist. Let’s keep the professionalism and the good ethics of the hair
industry intact as we go into a new year. 2010 has been an excellent year for
Barbers Only Magazine as we reached out to more and more dedicated hair
professionals. Unfortunately, we also witnessed the negative side of bad
business practices from shops and barbers. Hopefully, as state boards continue
to crack down on unlicensed barbers and unprofessional shop owners, the
industry as a whole will benefit positively.
BOM had a chance to continue reaching new and experienced
barber stylists through its education division and taught several classes at
numerous shows. When we began teaching classes in 2007, there were very
few barber colleagues who taught along side us. It is refreshing to see other
barber professionals in the classroom teaching and promoting the skills and
uniqueness of the barber profession. In 2011, let’s continue to focus on
becoming better business people by learning and attending the seminars
and business classes that are being offered at hair shows across the country
and beyond. In order to be successful in business, we must emulate the
business practices of successful people. This means developing, refining and
excelling in our skills while learning how to grow our businesses.
With this issue, BOM wants to help you become a business man…
or woman. We had the chance to speak with several barbers who have
capitalized on their business sense and taken their profession to the next
level – like Rocky Coello, founder of Rock Did It, LLC and Wallace Barlow, a
regular platform artist. We also picked the brain of Ivan Zoot, who most of
you may know as the Clipper Guy.
We also profiled several shops: one, Sweeny Todd’s Barber Shop,
an old-fashion barbershop located in Hollywood, CA, and Premier Barbers,
a shop that opened just this year that performs old school services in a new
school atmosphere.
Another way to step up your game is to offer other services in
addition to the hair cut. Many men are going back to requesting a straight
razor shave, so if you have fallen flat on keeping this skill “sharp,” check out
our step-by-step and get back to practicing!
Of course this issue is also packed with hair cuts by barbers we
find to be exceptional and products that we suggest you try. We hope you
enjoy the contents of these pages. The holiday season is here so don’t
forget: great businesses always take the time to give back...from the heart.
Thank you for your continues support! Keep cutting... BOM
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Contributors:
Toni Love, Walace Barlow, Bakari Autman, Wallace Barlow,
Ivan Zoot, “Rocky” Coello, Edwin Antonio, Ant the Barber,
Paul Kaniewski, Anne Moratto, Jeremy “JJ” Johnston, Will Williams
Special Thanks to:
All of our writers, advertisers, subscribers, and fans.
Without you,
B.O.M. would not be possible.
Cover Photography by:
David Acevedo
www.resurrectedmarketing.com
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