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Open For Students, But Closed To The Public Until April 1st

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After being advised by our state agency, accrediting agency, and keeping in line with CDC and state and federal recommendations and guidelines we have been advised to be open.
 
We do not fall under the category of consumer service Businesses as we have close our clinic floor to the public and have ultimately minimized risk.
 
We do not fall under the category of Barbershop, and salons which May close as they are consumer service businesses.
 
We do not fall under the category of colleges that are closing because we do not have an international population that traveled for spring break or travels frequently, and we do not have the dormitories on site.
 
We fall under the category of career technical schools for adult education and because we are close to the public and because we have a 13,000 ft.² facility We are able to continue to operate as a school as we are able to abide by all recommendations of social distancing, sanitation recommendations and guidelines and limit quantities of small groups spread out accordingly throughout our 13,000 for the facility.

Guest Lecture – John Mosley from Hattori Hanzo Shears

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Last week we had the pleasure of having John Mosley (@popular_nobody on instagram) from Hattori Hanzo Shears come in to LaBarberia and give a guest lecture to our students.
LaBarberia x Hazon have a great partnership. Hanzo provides LaBarberia students with shears in their barber kits, allowing them learn using the best shears in the business.
Hanzo are the Rolls-Royce of shears and LaBarberia is proud to provide them to our students!
John Mosley, a professional barber with more than 14 years of experience. He’s worked with everyone form Eminem & Rihanna to Idris Elba, and the Washing Nationals baseball team… and everybody in between. Besides working with superstars, Mr. Mosley travels the country to speak about the barbering profession at high schools and barber colleges (just like ours).
Our students had a blast listening to Mr. Mosely’s career advice and ways to continue to improve in the barbering profession.
Below are some of the best kept secrets to becoming an awesome barber, by John Mosley;

  • Take pictures so you can see your growth.
  • Hone in your skills.
  • Have fun cutting hair.
  • Understand your tools.

It was an honor to have Mr. Mosely’s speak to our and students and each and everyone one of them will be following his great advice.
To keep up with LaBarberia, John Mosley, and Hanzo just check us out on instagram.

Becoming a Better You in 25 Ways

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Inspired by a blog on the “Art of Manliness,” here are the top 25 Ways to Be a Better Man (or Woman):

  1. Define your core values

Defining your values gives you purpose. It prevents us from making bad decisions and gives us confidence.

  1. Shine your shoes

Why not? Clean sharp shoes are a staple to any wardrobe. Often times they define you.

  1. Find a Mentor

Do you have one? Who is it? Why are they the one you aspire to be more like? Tell them. Talk to them. Pick their brain and learn from them in any way you can.

  1. Increase your testosterone

Play sports. Join flag football. Go to a Cleveland Browns game (whether they’re good or not). Splurge for great seats for the CAVS game. Play basketball with your friends. Get moving.

  1. Cultivate your gratitude

When was the last time you felt grateful? Do you show gratitude to others? Take stock of all of the great things going on in your life and appreciate them every day.

  1. Update your resume

It doesn’t matter if you’re going to utilize it – just update it. Make it relevant. You never know who you’re going to meet and where you are going to meet them. Always have a copy readily available.

  1. Reconnect with an old friend

What do you have to lose? Who cares why you stopped talking, what may have happened and how badly it ended, today is the day to get back to basics. Let go of regret, doubt and hardship and text the friend you’ve been missing.

  1. Start a blog

Everyone runs their own business whether you work for someone else or not. Blog. Talk about your life, what’s important to you, things around you, your profession, your career and whatever else may hold value to you.

  1. Take someone on a date

Keep it fresh, get out of the house, be romantic, live a little. See a movie, go see a band and just feel the moment with someone else.

  1. Give yourself a testicular and breast exam

Why? Because it’s important. You’re an adult and you need to be responsible over your body, your health and your life. Suck it up and do it and if you don’t know how, schedule an appointment.

  1. Create your bucket list

Most people create a Will but a bucket list, that’s something we all can do easily and without getting professionals involved. Have you ever sat down and wrote out all of your goals before your time is up?

  1. Declutter your life

This involves your house, your car, your friends and even your family. Declutter what’s weighing you down and what’s in your way. Get rid of negativity.

  1. Write a letter to your father

No matter who you are, where they are, everyone has a few things to say to their dad. Write it out. Send it if you want or don’t, but get it down on paper.

  1. Make a homemade meal from scratch

Can you cook? If the answer is “no,” that’s perfectly fine. Get on Pinterest and type in the food you like. Poof! Hundreds of meals will come up and all you have to do is take yourself to the store and COOK!

  1. Create a budget

We all need one whether we actually have money to blow or not. Write down all of your expenses, what comes in and out, and see what you have. You’ll be surprised at how many times you stop at the gas station, buy take out or spend frivolously on random things you don’t really need.

  1. Schedule a physical exam

Just do it. Give up 1 hour a year and handle it.

  1. Talk to strangers

Every. Single. Day.

  1. Write your own eulogy

What do you want to leave us with?

  1. Improve your posture

Because everyone has a hard time standing up straight, not slouching and sitting tall. Improve your posture and it will improve your attitude.

  1. Learn a manual skill

With technology, we often forget we have the power to do things ourselves. Put down the machine and learn something from a teacher, a friend or a mentor.

  1. Play

ALL THE TIME. And laugh while you’re doing it.

  1. Start a debt reduction plan

Why? So you can start that business you want, buy that house and plan for the future.

  1. Start a book

(Finish a book).

  1. Write a love letter

To yourself, to your mom, to your 1st love, your best friend, your grandma or your child. Tuck it somewhere safe if you don’t want to give it to them and bring it out when they need it most.

  1. Conquer a fear

Just because you should. What are you afraid of and what’s the worst that could happen?

 

Every day is a new day to start fresh. Take the next 25 days and assign one of these goals to it. Make it happen. There’s no excuse. Then, after you’ve completed the task, declare it and share it with the world. Help them engage on this journey with you.Man with afro dancing

New Year, New Hair

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2017 is approaching faster than the speed of Vin Diesel’s 2011 Bugatti Veyron in the Fast & the Furious. If you are looking for a cost effective way to make changes, the best option is to see your local barber, take a seat in their chair and let them transform your out-of-touch mop.

According to London’s best barbers, trends to look for are texture on top, long(er) hair, and lightweight products, the throwback cut, embracing gray & adding pastel colorings to your hair. Sounds like a scene out of My Little Pony, no?

Flashbacks or not, the styles for the upcoming year cannot be disputed. They are inventive and bold, allowing for personal expression and embracing what we’ve got to work with.

Things to tell the Best Barbers in Cleveland (LaBarberia Institute of Hair) when you walk-in for your fresh cut:

  1. “Get rid of my super-slick neat & tidy hair and give me something more messed up!” Our barbers will keep your side’s short, texture and embrace the length you have on top and give you an uneven edgy 2017 look that the ladies will love and the guys will be jealous of.
  2. “Teach me what products to use and how to use them.” Our barbers will tell you LAYRITE are the best products and Hanzo shears are #1 in the industry. If you have texture, we will show you innovative products that will not add weight.
  3. “Help me love my grey hair.” Listen, grey is the new black and you need to embrace it. It shows character and charm and makes you more handsome than the rest. Our cuts will showcase your hair in a way that will make you embrace it once and for all.
  4. “Take me back to the 1990s.” I’m not sure how many of you really want to relive boy bands, Britney Spears and the Spice Girls, but parted-brow length hair with fringe is in demand this upcoming season and you will want us to show you how it’s done.
  5. “Pastel me.” Wait, what?! Pastel colors are making their way back in 2017 and will grant you the pop-star feel without actually having to sing “Backstreets Back, alright!” We can help you leave an impression no matter what color you choose.

Visit us during the week at 1633 Golden Gate Plaza in Mayfield Heights. Ask for the “Best Barbers in Cleveland” and we will show you the royal treatment. Happy New Year from all of us at LaBarberia Institute of Hair, the Cleveland Barber College. https://labarberiainstitute.com

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MOvember

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November 1st marks the beginning of men’s health awareness through a movement to support, and help stop, men from dying so young. Movember is the only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale. They are addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Through experience, the foundation knows what works for men and how to fund the most innovative research to have both a global & local impact. They are independent of government funding, which allows them to invest quicker in what works. In 13 years they have funded more 1,200+ men’s health projects around the world. For more backstory on Movember, read more here: https://us.movember.com/news/11213/

Want to be a part of it this month? Here’s how:

  1. Grow Your Mo (moustache) & raise funds – The moustache is their ribbon. This is the most popular way to raise awareness this month. Grow your MO, groom it, maintain it, care for it & show it off for 30 days. See more: https://us.movember.com/register
  2. Take the Move Challenge – This challenge supports your physical activity during Movember. What is the Move challenge? It’s whatever you make it! Run a race. Learn to rock climb. Work out in costume. Try something new, beat your best and raise funds for men’s health. See more: https://us.movember.com/get-involved/move
  3. Host an Event – Mo Bros and Mo Sistas know how to get creative and have a good time. Whether it’s band night, a dinner party or a golf tourney – this Movember, get together to raise funds, make noise & stop men from dying too young. See more: https://us.movember.com/get-involved/host

Unite your friends, colleagues or community to join the fight for men’s health. Join LaBarberia Institute of Hair, The Cleveland Barber College, this November to join forces against men’s biggest health concerns. Post pictures of your weekly progress on our FB page @LaBarberia.Barbercollege & join in on our fun. Please note, if you actively participate in this challenge, come visit us December 1-5th for a FREE shave & clean up! We cannot wait to see your photos!

 

Essential Tools in the Barber World

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For every one out there who is a Barber, or who has considered becoming a Barber, we all know there are infamous tools that are associated with the shop and provide a feeling of nostalgia. When going in to business, there are a lot of initial investments that need to be made, but prioritizing can help you choose the right things to please your customers (and yourself).

  1. Electric Clippers

It’s true that back in the day most barbers only had scissors to work with, but today, you need to make a living and you don’t have time for low-quality jobs – and neither do your clients. They don’t come to you for cuts their mother could provide, right? They come to you for your technique, and your tools speak volumes. While some barbers may have different sets of clippers and back-up clippers, having one great clipper can increase your productivity and the way you design hair.

  1. Shears/Scissors

Have you ever tried to cut something will dull scissors and it did nothing but leave jagged edges or ruined what you were working on? This is exactly why investing in a good set, from the start, can make or break your styling. Sure, it’s an investment, but as a barber, you know you are going to need them one way or another, so why not buy great ones from the start? Not only will they make your job easier, but your cuts will be more quality & your customers will see the fine artistry you’ve provided them. Many barbers will eventually invest in different shears for different techniques. The quality of your scissors create the quality of your cut and your cut is your calling card – your referrals are built on them. Make them amazing.

  1. Straight Razors

You walk into a barbershop for a shave – One that you can’t do at home. You lay back and relax only to realize your barber is shaving you with a BIC! Not what you were expecting, right? No one is. It’s implied that people are walking in for the closest shaves possible. They want to relax and enjoy their time away while getting “pampered.” Invest in straight razors. There’s no other option. Getting a shave is all about the experience and your clients are paying you to give them the best one (and a really great shave).

  1. Other

Chairs – the most symbolic tool of the barbershop. They help create the perfect shave and allow for comfort.

Mirrors – Invest in large ones for your client to view the entire process. Allow them to watch you work your magic. After all, you are an artist.

Combs, brushes and neck dusters – Sure, you can be a great barber without them, but you’re a professional – you need them!

All in all, being a barber is more than cutting hair. It’s an experience, and when people pay for their cuts and shaves, they expect the experience to be great. Show off your tools, your technique and your phenomenal ability to work miracles. Show them you believe in your ability enough to invest in yourself and your business.  Referrals will come from the service you provide.

Man Bun Mantra

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There’s no doubt about it.

The man bun is hot.

It’s a trend that’s rocking waves across the board and not just because it brings out the playfulness in each of us. A guy with a man bun screams that he’s in control; He doesn’t care what anyone thinks and if his life is in order.

Man buns command power and attention. When a man bun is present, we all know that guy isn’t thinking about working 60+ hours this week or how he is going to fit in leg day at the gym. He’s thinking about his trips across the world this year, whether he should go to the beach or walk the Grand Canyon during his free time today. The man bun yells at us every time we pass one. It says “STOP WORKING SO HARD.” It begs us to put our phones down, to loosen up and enjoy our lives.

The man bun wants us to live in the moment, stop being on a schedule and eat nachos, hot dogs & whatever else we want for dinner (or snack).

The man bun is a metaphor for living and dying and having fun. It’s sexy yet serious; calm but aggressive; messy yet put together.

The man bun represents a part of each of us that wants to live on the edge and not have to worry about whether we can cover up our tattoos with that newly pressed work-shirt we just bought.

Man buns are low-key, eccentric and thoughtful. They drink black coffee and like life simple. They don’t care about the stubble overgrowing on their jowls. They don’t schedule their days and lose their minds when they are late to something. They are chill and present during each second. Man buns don’t rely on strangers’ advice to make them feel better – they take the road less traveled, the bumpy one with all the rocks that stab their feet because they are walking it barefoot. They don’t rock the newest shoes and they don’t care if their watch actually tells the right time. They just want to be.

Don’t we all?

Love those man buns. Be those man buns. Those man buns should be our mantra.

A Kid in the Barbershop

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kid 2 It’s not just men who reap the benefits from going to a barbershop for their weekly trim, shave and banter; but kids, like being in a candy shop, have the opportunity to form memories from the exciting world inside those doors.

Taking your kids to get their bi-weekly cut can be fascinating for them. As a kid, being able to go somewhere consistently and getting to know the people around them can be beneficial on so many levels. It can form comradery, friendships later in life, and a sense of home. Despite the new norm of equality that has been created, a barber shop still signifies a distinct sense of manliness. Plain and simple, it’s a cool hang out for men to be men. And although women have entered the mix (more power to them because it’s awesome) it still fosters a sense of being a man.

Back in the 1800’s through the 1940’s, barbershops were in their prime. Men socialized and barbershops took over in popularity. Barbershop visits were part of a weekly, sometimes daily, routine and not only for cuts but for fraternizing. At this time, barbershops were classy and sophisticated with marble countertops and elaborately carved wood surrounding fine leather furniture. The best of the best had crystal light fixtures hanging from beautifully designed ceilings. Despite all of the luxurious surroundings, barbershops still created a sense of home and warmth while inviting people in for a memorable experience of pomades, tobacco, cherry and apple flavored pipe smells. The moment a man walked in, he was immediately surrounded by familiarity without a care in the world.

In a world of dramatics, over-reacting and what our kids should and shouldn’t do, surrounded by he-said, she-said, “this is right and you are wrong,” shouldn’t our kids be able to have a place they can go to be surrounded in comfort? Barbers are interesting. They have stories to tell, life-lessons to share, pasts that are colorful and battle wounds. They allow us to open up, comment on current events, say what’s on our mind, talk sports, family, cars and politics without fear of offending. Everyone is involved – kids included.

Start them young. Get them in on the action. Bond. The mix is incredible. And the work that trained barbers are doing now-a-days is next to none. Men need traditions to help bond them with their children and what a great place to culminate that.kid1

To Shave Or Not Shave Your Head

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The idea of shaving your head can seem appealing for many initial reasons, but once you get the low-down on the facts, you may want to stop in and have a professional trim your hair.

1. Saving money

Although it may seem like shaving your head with a $2 BIC razor seems like the cheapest way to go, it adds up. BIC razors do not cost $2. They cost anywhere from $4 – $6, which is too expensive to begin with to have to do all of the work yourself. You can pay anywhere from $7-$9 for a more hip fresh look.

Think about the money you have to spend on good sunscreen to slather the top of your dome every time you walk out into the blistering Ohio sun (depending on Mother Nature’s mood). Almost makes you want to buy a hat so you don’t have to worry about it, which costs money, of course, because picking the right hat is imperative. You clearly can’t go out wearing any other teams than the Browns, Indians & Cavs, and we all know how pricey those can be. It gets even more expensive when winter rolls around & you have to find a good knit beanie from Urban Outfitters to match your gloves and scarf.

If you are planning to do this on your own, you need to invest in a great razor which can get really pricey. You need a shave brush, a good shaving cream & aftershave.  And DO NOT forget to moisturize after. Time is money.

2. You have hair!

You should enjoy it, love it, treat it, brush it, trim it, clip it & savor it until you no longer have any. It’s a privilege to have a head full of hair and an asset in our culture. Don’t shave it all off! People would love to have your full mop of luxurious curls, waves & tendrils. What you should do is allow a barber to style it in a way that makes you look even cooler than you already are. You should treat yourself to having your cut done every few weeks and enjoy the time you get to spend relaxing and chatting. If you have kids, the trip to the barber should be a luxury. After all, if you still have hair to get cut after that, you should savor those 30 minutes of alone time while making yourself look awesome again.

3. Time.

When will you have it? Do you realize the investment you must make to ensure your shaved, non-sunburned, moisturized head is up to par, daily? To do this right, you need to clip first, shower to dampen the head with heat or use a hot towel regimen and use a fresh razor. Shave. But you have to shave twice! First, go with the grain. Then reapply soap and go against the grain (this is different than shaving your face). Once you’re done, don’t forget the back of your neck & to transition to your beard. Rinse. Pat dry. Apply aftershave. Moisturize.

If this seems like a lot of work, that’s because for someone who isn’t a professional, it is. We want to do this for you! Spend the 30 minutes for yourself, the $10 & allow the best barbers in Cleveland to make you stylish, relaxed and fresh. https://labarberiainstitute.com/

We’re offering FREE hot straight razor shaves to all men through the end of May with mention of this blog post. Call 440-565-7525 today to reserve your spot!