A barber is a person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom, style and shave men's and boys' hair and/or beard. A barber's place of work is known as..."barbershop" or a "barber's". Barbershops are also places of social interaction and public discourse.
Compare to a teacher who only makes $40,000/yr in Ohio
Tools of the Trade
Straight-Blade Scissor
Straight Razor
Hair Comb
Electric Clipper
Duster Brush
Barber Chair
Straight-Blade Scissor
Straight Razor
Hair Comb
Electric Clipper
Duster Brush
What Barbers Love About Their Trade
Helping people feel great about themselves.
It's a great lifestyle.
Clients become friends.
Characteristics
Work Indoors
Not Hard on Body
Clients Become Friends
Art and a Science
Ancient Craft
Solo or Small Teams
Outlook
Entrepreneurship Potential Very High
Very low startup cost and high likelihood of success.
Demand ForecastHigh
One of the highest demand trades. Recession proof demand.
Optionality PotentialLow
This trade does not easily transition into others.
Cities With The Highest Paying Barber Jobs In Ohio