Looking for a career that allows you to use your creativity and make a difference in people’s lives? Barbering may be the perfect path for you! At Austin Kade Academy, our barber stylist program can help get you started toward a career you can love.
Whether you want to work in a fun, social environment like a barbershop or create your own schedule as a self-employed stylist, our program can help set you up for success. Keep reading to see just a few rewarding careers you could have as a licensed barber stylist!
1. Barber Shop Stylist
Working in the classic, hip barbershop environment is not only a fun option, but also a flexible one. Barber shop stylists can work as hourly or commission-based employees, or even as self-employed independent contractors who rent their chair. You can pick whatever option works best for you!
Work part-time or full-time, be in complete control as the boss, or anything in between. If you’re not sure what option is best for you, talk to other stylists currently working behind the chair to learn more about the pros and cons of each option.
2. Brand Ambassador
As a brand ambassador, you can have the opportunity to teach classes, learn about new products first, and possibly even travel to brand events. This may include traveling to different salons or schools to educate stylists and rep the brand. Here are just a few brands that hire barbers that you could apply to represent:
Not only is getting to work with different salon products fun, but it is also a great way to keep up on your knowledge and increase your styling skills. If you are passionate about your craft and want to be on the frontlines of trending products and techniques, becoming a brand ambassador could be the career path for you!
3. Shop Owner
Are you ready to step out of the role of employee and into the role of management? Apply to current salons or barber shops to work as the manager. Or, if you’re business savvy, you can even open up your own shop!
Opening up your own shop comes with exciting new adventures and challenges. You will be in charge of gaining shop clients, so be sure to take some marketing classes. With owner responsibilities, though, comes the freedom to make your own schedule, have creative control, and even choose who you work with. And don’t worry, if you still love to cut and style hair, you can give yourself plenty of time to continue that passion along with running a business. If you’re not afraid of a challenge, this career could be perfect for you!
4. Educator
Want to inspire the next generation of barbers? Becoming an educator can give you that opportunity. You can work as a
- Beauty school instructor
- Brand educator
- Freelance educator
Not only does being an educator give you the chance to keep up on your own education, but it also allows you a unique way to make a difference. Yes, you can pass on your favorite techniques and industry knowledge, but you can also pass on a positive mindset. You can help your students believe in themselves and their ability to succeed. How rewarding is that?
5. Color Specialist
As a licensed , you can learn more than just basic barbering skills like clipper cutting, shaving, shampooing, and styling. With our barber stylist program, you can also learn more advanced skills such as hair coloring or other chemical services.
Having a variety of skills not only allows you to flex your creative muscles, but it also allows you to be more marketable. As a barber/color specialist, you can offer your clients more services and increase your earning potential!
Get Started at Austin Kade
Want to learn more about whether our barber stylist program could be right for you? Contact us online today to request more information or schedule your tour of our school. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have before applying. We can’t wait to be a part of your journey into this exciting industry!
