Advice to Become a Successful Barber

[@Staygold31]

If you guys have any ideas in mind that I should cover next, please feel free to drop them below :D

[@sense321]

Sofie StayGold how about how to get the most out of trade shows like Orlando Premier, CT barber expo etc. or maybe the pro’s and con’s of the industry what to expect as a new barber.

[@kristyphillips8829]

What sets you apart from the rest and how do you network yourself? How much time do you put into work and personal life or creating a balance?

[@Staygold31]

Great topics! noted ! thank you!

[@Staygold31]

Great questions! thannk you! Will be adding to my list!

[@marcosarriola8152]

Sofie StayGold how to fade for beginners or best clippers and trimmers for beginners

[@projectshadow952]

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

[@gisellevalla9464]

Thank you for sharing sofie. I thought I was the only one who was freaking out. You really motivate me to build thicker skin and push myself to better my skills. Look forward to watching more videos of you!

[@Staygold31]

Building that thick skin, but also knowing that what happens outside of us is not as serious as we allow it to be and feel. Always remember that! keep pushing forward! Thank you for watching :D

[@Jennthelibra]

I hope you know you’re a huge inspiration to me. I always felt like it would be weird to work in a barber shop but men’s cuts speak to me. It just feels so natural to do them. Thank you. Keep being you and being a positive light.

[@Staygold31]

ahh thank you! Gotta follow that feeling ! Thats exactly what i was feeling too and i just went for it.

[@rpt408]

I've seen someone post this before but can you go over ergonomics as a barber? Standing all day, hand position, posture, etc. And do you get a massage to treat yourself? Love watching these advice videos!

[@Staygold31]

Very important topics! noted. thank you :D

[@jamesmolloy5350]

Definitely important, I'm a new barber and my back is killing me!

[@Blue-pr7hu]

This is stuff that other barbers aren’t talking about. I appreciate you really trying to help us out. P.s your beautiful 😍 (aight I’m gonna stop now lol)

[@Staygold31]

Thank you for that! I truly do try to bring something different so I’m glad to hear u say that and thank you! 🥰🙌🏼❤️

[@heavychevy383]

while im not into twitter & instagram, i can tell ya as a barber of 30 years experience, this Lovley Lady is preaching the TRUTH! ...great advice & thank u for sharing! ...even us "old guys" (ok, im over 50, which doesnt seem all that old to me anymore haha) can learn something new... in the words of the master barber i trained with; Never Stop Learning! thanx & god bless ya!

[@Staygold31]

I appreciate you for this comment! Thank you! I agree with you! Always be teachable. I’m still learning everyday 🤗

[@swizzlecuts5004]

Hey Sofie!! Early posting is SO necessary!! It lets you track your growth, make corrections in your flaws... Even serves as motivation later. I look at at my pics from 3 years ago and it makes me appreciate how far I've come. ☮️ 💛💈✂️

[@Staygold31]

exactly!! Seeing that progression is motivating!! I used to love seeing like a 3 year photo difference on the same client. Its like a visual gift of knowing much work you been putting in!

[@metalhead2584666]

I was hesitant to post my first few since I just started but after hearing this ima go ahead and start posting. Thank you 🙏

[@Staygold31]

🙌

[@Emerysims1]

Lol so true! Im definitely a fan of getting them to talk about themselves...once they start asking about me...i then lose focus alittle gotta get better with that

[@Staygold31]

LOL i relate to this. I'm like wait what did you say? hahah You gotta think of questions that take some time to answer lol You def get better with it tho the more you do it. Esp when the blowdryer comes on...then you really get lost and pretending you hear them LOL

[@tksmisu]

dude same, i try not to make them feel like its an interview tho lol

[@JulianGomez-gr9jg]

This video definitely helped me in so many ways.. & im definitely going to apply this information to my career, thank you! 🙏🏽🔥

[@Staygold31]

Im so glad to hear that! thanks for watching!! More to come :D

[@josechavez3650]

Just started barbering I few months ago I’m 21 and I feel like it’s too late but then I see motivation videos and it keeps me going and with this video it brought my mood and motive back up thx 🙏 🔥

[@Staygold31]

It’s never too late ! Welcome to the channel! Appreciate you!

[@CesarSanchez-nu3eo]

bruh im in the same position lol

[@drewzcutz1]

Great video! Looking forward to meeting you soon!

[@Staygold31]

Thanks so much :)

[@jp4942]

Awesome information! I can see how it will be a struggle for me to post a picture especially when I do my first cut but I just have to do it and go from there like you said. You are for sure a big inspiration for me. Thanks for your content!

[@Staygold31]

We're all super critical of our own work so its totally normal to feel that way, but I promise that you putting yourself out there is only going to make you better. Thank you so much for watching this video :D

[@bigapple2315]

Great great info 👌🏽

[@Staygold31]

Thank you! :D

[@cyndiadams3433]

Thank you so much for this!

[@kristyphillips8829]

Thank you. This is great advice.

[@Staygold31]

thank you for watching :)

[@Judegalang_]

Sofie I posted my 3rd cut on reddit and I was happy coz I didn’t get bashed too much lmao it was good tho because it made me more comfy with critique, I also sent the same photo to my friends who were barbers, I felt that was a better experience for me.

[@Staygold31]

Thats a great way to get yourself out there too haha Whatever works to get you out there, try it ! :D

[@zumbafanification51]

I am so happy I found your channel. Your honest. I am 60years old just started to work in the barbershop. I did not know that tapered and fade is totally different from one another. When I google the meaning of it says short to long. So I feel I am learning all over again. I am a cosmetologist. The manager of this barbershop is very critical. He even cut my haircut all over again . He insist 90 degree haircut. Cross check the haircut. Even the haircut is good and client like it he still have to do it over again. A little touch here and there. Thanks for sharing your experience. Appreciate it very much.

[@Staygold31]

it's never too late !! Keep going! google def doesn't sort out the actual details of what I had to learn while being in the field and depending who you talk to, people change the names around often. I'll have to do an update video on this topic

[@qleewilson]

Great content

[@Staygold31]

Thank you!

[@toite3x3ninjah]

I love this... i totally feel you on all your commentaries

[@Staygold31]

Thanks appreciate that! Thank you for tuning in!

[@josuevivarcuahutle48]

Thanks for those gems !!!!

[@johanpaniagua6849]

💯💯

[@YOUNGJUEZNO]

Just noticed the 'universe' is in your hands 🤯

[@Staygold31]

Yessss one of my favorite tattoos!

[@roboogie4609]

Learned a grip of things on this one. 🤙🏽

[@Staygold31]

so happy to hear that! ❤️

[@enasookdeo734]

I am now started doing barbering classes

[@kennethphillip..ronan.8857]

I love it . Grate time in life to be a barber. Talk ad much as ye can . An give them a chance 2 talk bk Since. 2017.,, barber Dublin Ireland.

[@randyaina1666]

💯 great advice thanks

[@Staygold31]

Thank you so much for watching ! 👏🏼❤️

[@ezoim]

💯

[@barbermariocorreia2126]

Great video. You're an inspiration.

[@Staygold31]

Thank you so much for watching ! What part of it was useful for you?

[@barbermariocorreia2126]

@@Staygold31 everthing. I've been following you in instagram and every story you make even before i start doing my barber degree. :)

[@Staygold31]

🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@barbermariocorreia2126]

@@Staygold31 Hi. Can you please answer me on instragram, i really want one of those babylissfx from you. mariofilipecorreia

[@Slynickgaming]

Nicely said Sofie! 👍🏽

[@jamesmolloy5350]

Thankyou for a super helpful video! I'm a new barber and this has really helped

[@Staygold31]

i'm so glad to hear that! :D Thank you for watching!

[@lisbethquintero8832]

Just copped your black Babybliss fx clipper , nice

[@Staygold31]

ahh im so glad to hear that ! Thanks for supporting the movement ! Enjoy! :D

[@casiac2804]

This video was so helpful and inspiring! I’m brand new, only half way done my apprenticeship, and I’m so excited to see what the future holds. It’s a huge inspiration to hear about your journey and see where you are now.

[@Staygold31]

Thank you very much for those kind words! I'm glad to hear this was insightful for you!! More to come :D

[@Jpmendez718]

I dont like your boss telling you to start talking to your clients but then again you grew from it so thats whats up. I know when im LIT im super anti social, but listening to how youve grown makes me want to grow myself into the better version of myself so ill quit for the meantime, love your openness too

[@Staygold31]

Hi Jean! I dont think he ever meant it as a bad thing, but it was looking awkward from his place and I know that feeling if I’m getting my hair done and the person hardly talks to me...the time just stretches longer. I’m naturally an introvert, but through the business and learning all these years, I’ve realized communication and speaking allows us to really get out of the box and get more opportunities. For ex, i have a friend, super talented...overly qualified for what he does and he lost his sponsorship to another person who wasn’t as good, but can speak well. It kinda reminded me that learning how to talk to people in our field is def important and it really can take you places! All i know is..if i can break out of something that handicapped for most of my life, i know others can do it too & yes being transparent with my entire journey is the way I feel i can best serve people who come across my stories. Thank you for watching and sharing with me ! ❤️

[@Jpmendez718]

@@Staygold31 well my next step is to make my work public, when i do hopfully i get a view from you, about being a public speak like you seems hundredz of miles away but stay sober i hope will speed my way there. I agree with you tho, having a good time while cutting hair does make time fly. Also i want to add, Babyliss fx pro trimmers are by far the most powerful and far advanced trimmer i own/ out there. Thanks for the ❤

[@victorortiz1564]

Quick question Sofie. My X2 Volare got hella loud. So I retired it a few months ago. but I wanna start using it again. Is there anything I can do ? I don’t like my clippers being loud in my clients ears. I’ve always kept them up and oiled and clean. I take care of my stuff but I’m just wondering if there’s new clips or something. I’m happy with my gold foil shaver. Any advice will help. Happy New Years!!! VicHairicome

[@Staygold31]

It definitely shouldn't be loud. Have you called the company to see if you can get it replaced?? its a great tool to have and i love mine. I havent ran into much problems with it yet, but i would definitely ask them. Or...are they loud when you put guards on it? Foil shaver is fireeee

[@enasookdeo734]

I like your vídeos, its more like clases/turtorials

[@112565078]

The camera is great advice

[@janaetylercreates]

You’re so dope for this ... thanks for being transparent, almost a year in from leaving the salon & you were spot on !! @j.tylercreations

[@marcosarriola8152]

I just got a black fx trimmer today , I’m charging it rn do I charge it until the blue light is solid or until 3 hours

[@Staygold31]

Wait til solid blue !

[@TheRealTatamium]

Dang; Sofie. 😍😍

[@Staygold31]

Thanks Ryan for tuning in 😃

[@angelkr762]

Keep up the good videos!!! It would be good to see u dying a friends ❤️

[@Staygold31]

Great ideas ! Noted! Thank you so much!

[@Rush-oh5bq]

Took me 3 hours for my first 3 people but I’m usually 45-60 minutes now.

[@Staygold31]

thats a solid time frame. I'm typically around 45-70 minutes depending on the service

[@davidchavez6385]

Are you a cosmetologist or a barber?

[@YOUNGJUEZNO]

She's licensed as a Cosmetologist but she is a Barber. check out her IG

[@paulowonashe5067]

Hello i’m a beginner barber ! And i follow you from Paris, thanks you for your tips. Is it possible to send my work on Instagram ?

[@Staygold31]

Thanks so much! Since you are still in the early stages, don't think about that yet. Get your hours in first and focus on that. Don't rely on validation just yet. You want to learn how to analyze your own work too. Keep building on those skill sets!

[@josuevivarcuahutle48]

Thanks for those gems !!!!

[@josuevivarcuahutle48]

Thanks for those gems !!!!