How To Become A Barber: My Story | TheBarbersTable

How To Become a Barber: My Story | TheBarbersTable.
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[@notdeadyet717]

I haven’t stepped foot in a barbershop since I was probably 16-17 years old. I used to be in them every week. I started cutting my hair around that time as a hobby and as a way to save some money. Fast forward 10 years - I’m 28 now and it suddenly dawned on me one day that I can’t see myself happy doing anything else. Starting barber school in a month and have never felt happier and more excited for something. Love your videos man. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@geo_eatz4043]

Same here

[@botzbuildz7870]

I’m 25 and have only done 1 fade in my life ! Been watching a whole lot of tutorials and just bought some clippers and trimmers ! Enrolled in barber school ! I’m ready to get in this industry

[@d3ath_shadow610]

Ayo my dude, just realized you look like the dude from the movie dope

[@KevvThaw]

haha, I don't think I've ever gotten that before.

[@xavim6147]

D3ATH_SH4DOW 195 bro he looks like teddy bridgewater

[@d3ath_shadow610]

Javier Muñoz haha! Yeah a little

[@alastair9835]

Nah not really

[@moisesescobar3150]

Malcolm 🤣

[@stevenparker8008]

Watching this in 2018. Just wanted to say that you’ve given me the confidence to pursue my passion and start cutting hair. I go to school in the fall for barbering and I’m SO looking forward to it.

[@emmanueltoledo4293]

Steven Parker how is it going bro ?! My uncle wants me to become a barber.

[@moose_8]

Are you a barber yet bro 💰💰

[@sarxx9829]

You barber yet

[@DanielFernandez-zo8fn]

You a barber

[@davidnwaohuocha]

#Barbersalute. I appreciate you being bold enough to share your story with the world young blood. Stay true to the craft and it will stay true to you be blessed and remember your only as good as your last Cut. #Barberlove. #Barber4life #Blessedhands

[@KevvThaw]

Thanks for the kind words, Dave 👌🏾. I'll definitely remember that. I'm only looking to improve from here bro!

[@5baddddd]

Thanks for sharing your story! I respect your hustle and I wish you the best. God bless!

[@elizabethmedina874]

You a god blessed inspirational humbling young man and I love how you care and share. I’m in no doubt wanting to pursue this career & thanks to barbers like you I not only can dream it but look forward to living it. Keep up the great love in what you do as I can also see you marking it where you too aspire to be & do. God bless ya infinity.

[@eunos4359]

I feel you. I just started barber school a month ago, was using the wahl color pros with no trimmers. Got the wahl seniors, T outliners from school and i saw big improvements. Made me glad I started out with trash clippers.

[@daphuc799]

Before going to barber school, is it best to cut other people’s hair like friends/family ect. I’m currently 17 and I’m interested in barbering but have no knowledge about it so I’m thinking of doing a course at college.

[@Stun1298]

Nice to see your story, I honeslty have had no idea last 2 years what I've wanted to do since leaving school but I feel becoming a barber is for me. Just got myself Some Wahl Magic clips, Stay safe.

[@KevvThaw]

You got this! Those are a dope pair man.

[@Stun1298]

@@KevvThaw Thanks! Vids help me alot.

[@YvpKeene]

This video inspired me ,You should do another clipper/box give away !

[@wavyybabyy4236]

I wish I would've ran into this video years ago! thanks for the motivation. I can't wait to see how far I go.

[@fendlorvez]

Bro, the shoebox idea was amazing! 🙌

[@kaboose77]

Proud of you young man!! Strength in that grind!

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate that bro. Thanks for watching!

[@BBs1mon]

good to see an honest channel, hearing about the good side is cool but i prefer to hear both stories so i know what to look out for and work on

[@Alex-rs6cu]

Yo I just went back and watched this and honestly you have the best tips and story’s on KZbin

[@brittneywashington747]

I'm a mom of a 3 y.o boy and I'm learning to cut his hair on my own due to COVID. Your videos are helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@anthonyholley2796]

All the best to you and have tremendous success in the hair cutting industry because there's no limit in what you can achieve.

[@eddiem331]

Im starting to cut hair and you motivate me to do all my best to cut hair Thanks a lot for the Info Man! #15yr

[@KevvThaw]

Not a problem bro. Keep at it, and the you'll kill 'em.

[@KLoso420]

Them fro days!!! Started from the bottom now we here my nigga! Bless up.

[@KevvThaw]

Lmao, for real! And we almost there my nigga! I shall not be stopping.

[@InfiniteDirectionINC]

kev, I'm in barber college and this it's my very first time cutting. You inspire me bro. keep doing your thing. you've must got a new subscriber.

[@KevvThaw]

Aye thanks for stopping by bro. Appreciate the subscription. Can't wait to go to barber school. How's it treating you?

[@Nick-ij2jt]

That "ghetto box" actually looks dope i might make it

[@KevvThaw]

haha, i've grown to appreciate the innovation after some time. I'm just obsessed with improvement that I can't help but be embarrassed at what i thought was amazing at a certain time.

[@magicalessence254]

Just came across this video. This Christmas (2019) instead of giving my son more gadgets I hand him clippers. He has played around with trimmer on his head so I upgraded him and said AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THIS CLIPPERS U WILL HAVE MONEY!!

[@404Toni]

Thank you for sharing your story. very nice

[@Ryancrw]

Im 27 and just decided to completely change my career, in August im off for 3 months to do my nvq lvl 3. Sooo Gassed!!!

[@foolfiend2943]

just found your channel bro, you are going to be huge one day. keep it up!

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate you my man! Got big dreams, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@jakharidurham7865]

Wassup I’m new to barbering. Super dope videos, keep making them. That shoe box idea just saved me cheese fr. Thanks, God Bless you.

[@cometandroid]

Not the video I was looking for but this video was great! I enjoyed a whole lot and you seem to have really good character

[@miguelTorres-re8jw]

I get to witness Greatness dammmit!! Nice video Kev!

[@KevvThaw]

Lmao, most definitely bro. I appreciate you coming along for the ride 👌🏾👌🏾

[@dantesoriano1903]

I go to boarding school, but in de. Been trynna get better every day. Same boat as you were. I bought a pair of used wahls from a senior for 10 bucks. Ever since I cut someone's hair I can't stop it's almost an addiction😂😂

[@KellahBeatzOfficial]

So you never went to barber school? You just learned from youtube and cutting hair? Thats wassup

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

Better if he went to Barber school, gets certified, and shows it off for everybody to see his accomolishment.

[@marlanekelly170]

That’s my plan. I don’t have time nor the funds to go to barbering school.

[@sandracorley5847]

@@marlanekelly170 You can buy some books and a mannequin from Amazon.

[@alexismelchor10]

“Shows it off to everybody” lol

[@yeremy___2951]

Bruh every barber I ask tells me barber school barely taught him anything important

[@jesuslozano6632]

yo it don't matter how you start. you're hustling with a love for the game.

[@KevvThaw]

You're absolutely right. Hustle, humble, and love wins all.

[@jacksage2934]

can you make a video of you making a clipper box holder set that you made in this video plzzzzz ☺

[@KevvThaw]

Gotchu!

[@michaelfromtheoffice4210]

Just started barber school I got the same mindset I'm going to be the best sooner or later

[@gamer_i.c9513]

hey bro im 13 im really intrested of being a barber and i need a couple of tips for me

[@KevvThaw]

Let me know what you come up with. lol

[@OlDavefromthatsho]

Never give up and keep trying to learn homie. Try different things and never get comfortable.

[@joeywheeler7823]

Tip.1 get money tip.2 fuck bitches

[@emmanueltoledo4293]

GAMER_ I.C yea bro trust me just watch A LOT OF cutting hair videos. Then go get your barber license

[@vibhavprasad2008]

Me to bro

[@autumnleaves8815]

So proud, you’re the best

[@SpeakinWatsReal]

Great video man, my brother in law is a barber and he loves every minute of it. I personally wanna try my hand at it but I have no experience and don't know where to start, do you recommend barber school? Or maybe shadowing in a local shop?

[@KevvThaw]

I currently haven't done either. I plan on it right after I graduate. But the only thing I advise is starting. lol. Sounds simple, but too many times I get stuck in this thoughtful state and forget to just start. Start somewhere, and learn as you go, because that's the best way to learn.

[@brycequerubin9333]

Your story is unbelievably similar to mine. From watching Vick the barber and Ricardo the barber. And even cutting like 5 people in the span of 2 years. But your channel is dope.

[@KevvThaw]

Thanks bro. You definitely understand the grind, it's tough out here.

[@absalomadams96]

Bruh!!! I thought I was the only one putting welts on my client's edge up when I first started cutting lol.

[@KevvThaw]

Lmao, bro I thought I'd never learn to cut without literally cutting someone. Learning how to handle an edger changed my life! lol

[@slamdmkv]

I’m 17 and starting school in a couple months, wish me luck everyone 🙏🏼💜

[@l.alemon8805]

Good luck 👌🏾

[@impact1142]

Yo how's it going good or bad

[@slamdmkv]

VG Impact starting Thursday bro, excited as hell

[@LachlanMcGilvray]

Human Condition Poster in the Back!!!

[@KevvThaw]

Ayeeeeee, a Jon Bellion fan! We exist. lol. He is the Greatest man.

[@LachlanMcGilvray]

[@ULTRADLORD]

AYYYEEE

[@southsidesantii3753]

I started off as just cutting my own hair to save money. After the first 4 cuts on myself I became really good. Started cutting my brother and cousins hair, I did good and throughout of cutting hair for often I became better and better. I'm only 18 years old too so this might be a profession I want to proceed.

[@KevvThaw]

Bro great story! If you keep at it you'll definitely be a problem !

[@matthewmanabat9194]

Yooo I’m 12 years old, trying to learn a lot of things of being and becoming a barber. If you check my search history rn you would see a whole stuff about being a barber, the right tools, and how to cut. Thx for all the vids you post they are sooo useful.

[@oscarbaez2098]

What's up bro tough story but you kept the dream. Thumb up!

[@ronb9992]

I have been a Master Barber for 36 years. Nice to see Young Barbers on the Rise. But I will Suggest an Old School Barber Smock. I Don’t Know If you are Cooking Fish or Waiting Tables.

[@soulslikebirds]

that was great! And keep on making those videos.

[@thuggieboi1]

I'm a student senior barber at Bennett Career Institute. I love your story. It seems you have come a long way. The only suggestion I would say is to get a barbers license. It would help if you decide one day to own and open up your own barber shop or work in a elite barber shop.

[@KevvThaw]

That's definitely in the plan bro. After I graduate from college I'll be headed straight to barber school.

[@airy3779]

That “All time Low” poster I want it 😆

[@DamonTheeSir]

Sonnnnnn, the Beauty Master's were my first official clippers too fam!!!!!!! Barber Love!!!!!

[@KevvThaw]

Ayeeeeee, So you know! Them things are UNDERRATED !

[@brandenlima9049]

Do another one of these this is dope

[@KevvThaw]

Most definitely bro!

[@tristanphillips911]

My barber just gave me his old pair of clippers.

[@zainsiddiqi7633]

He's passing his legacy to you lmao

[@tristanphillips911]

@@zainsiddiqi7633 with the pemdemic going on I cannot do anything

[@ramithebarber1393]

Keep it up bro, don't give up

[@BIGNORM1031]

I used to cut hair back in the 90s when I was back in high school. Right now , Im 41 years old. When I cut my sons hair and several friends of mine.They told me to cut hair professionally. I didn't think about it at first. I start to think I want to become a barber. My question where to start being a license barber.? Now, I'm a xray tech now as a full time job in the hospital. You understand me. Where to start my career as a professional barber?

[@jeffreylacey9524]

Love your story!! bless

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate you, Jeffrey. Thanks for watching my man!

[@dailytaste4639]

Keep pushing I'm starting soon I can't wait

[@KevvThaw]

Starting barber school or cutting overall?

[@dailytaste4639]

Starting to cut and barber school in the beginning of the month

[@kaywannaharris5685]

Thank you this was very helpful.

[@KevvThaw]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@B12MYCITY]

Dope story bro!!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate you bro!

[@bidibidibidi]

Whats the best type of clippers to use for starters?

[@ompatel8306]

andis masters

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Bidi andis envy or wahl pro basic are less than 40$ and pro level

[@mustangfox8247]

Bidi wahl 5 star

[@hectoralaniz1715]

Lol don't start with masters. Go with Wahl. Any Wahl is fine, try the Wahl taper 2000.

[@Dizzinator2114]

I hear when you start barber school they give you Andi masters as your starter

[@antonioramirez9300]

i got same story as you! excpet the fact that im still in the part of having only like 6 loyal clients and charging 5 i like your lil shop tho looks dope im hoping i can get as to where you are bro very inseparable video

[@KevvThaw]

Brooo, this is a great time for you man. Just focus on perfecting the craft, practice your customer service, and prioritize personalization with professionalism. As long as you stay true to improvement you'll definitely get to where I am. I was there not too long ago. Keep grinding Tony!

[@Taoishim]

Yes, Vick the OG barber.

[@mikeysanchez2125]

I actually been wanting to become a barber I love cutting hair for as long as I can remember

[@rokerboy2424]

Subscribed bro keep grinding I’m also starting to cut hair

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate the subscription bro! You keep grinding as well 💪🏾

[@djwhodat-6017]

Hey young man you doing your thing can you do a video of your worst experiences

[@xHibachi24x]

Great video Kev! I was curious if you're going to barber college after your current school, and what your major is. Also, did you already get your license?

[@KevvThaw]

Major in Gen.Psychology, and yea I plan on going to barber school right after college, so nah I don't have a license as yet.

[@krustyolbarber6685]

Hey Kev… I’m about to head to school (cosmetology) to get my cosmo license cause we don’t have a barber program around here.. Your journey has inspired me and just wondering has having a cosmetology license hinder you from getting a job in a barber shop??

[@404Toni]

nice clipper box.

[@RashawMedia]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@KevvThaw]

Not a problem man. Thanks for watching!

[@victordizon954]

Do the videos again bro ! 🙏🏼

[@mr.rodneysolomoore8531]

Great way to start bro, from nothing to killing it. What camera are you using?

[@KevvThaw]

A canon t3i

[@Jesse-eh6ym]

I’m 14 and I have no experience at all cutting hair but I think it looks like a good job to me. I don’t know how to start at all, how would I even get clients? That’s what makes me feel like I can’t be a barber.

[@Daninoc321]

Good video. I subscribed

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate you bro!

[@tcooperbeauty]

Dope video, love this ❤️

[@KevvThaw]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching !

[@Tactical.Pastor]

Great story bro!

[@tabithalockhart5374]

Inspiring 💈🙏🏾

[@KevvThaw]

Glad it helped out a bit bro!

[@carruth_cuts5260]

Yo bro your an inspiration, We kinda have similar stories I also went to boarding school in PA ( Hill School). I started cutting hair my sophomore year and I've been doing it ever since. I kinda gave it up during my senior because of lack of confidence and customers but I've started back up this summer . I'm heading into my freshmen year of college, do you have any advice for getting customers in college?

[@joshmykl]

Whoa you went to Pine-Forge academy? That's dopee!

[@KevvThaw]

Josh Mykl bro I’ve never known anyone to comment and know what school that is. You went too??

[@joshmykl]

The Barber's Table Nah didn't go to the school, but apart of the SDA community so the school sounded familiar

[@isaacmagana4269]

I want become a barber now

[@carlosrealcuts112]

Bro im about to start college barber but bro im so negative and im shy and scared i always think im not capable of doing fades and all that

[@KevvThaw]

Just remember that everyone has to be bad at cutting before they get good at it. So hurry up and make those mistakes, learn from them, and you'll be straight in no time. Don't even think about not fading well. Just focus on techniques that promote good fades.

[@hectoralaniz1715]

Ky

[@new25651]

Carlos RealCuts if u are shy its not for u

[@Unknown1rx]

Thank you for making this video ✔️

[@smithanthony548]

I been cutting my own hair since I was in junior high picked up more after Highschool. But I’m really wanting to get in this game bro. Any tips

[@OlDavefromthatsho]

So we not gonna talk about the fact that his aunt didn't give him permission for a shout out?!

[@KevvThaw]

She didn't deny access to me saying her name, I just didn't check before i recorded the video. lol

[@TheStaticInc]

idk if you made a video or already answered this question but how can someone who has no experience whatsoever get into barbering? I want to become a barber after high school but idk where to start. Thanks

[@emmanueltoledo4293]

Richie Cash go to BARBER SCHOOL bro. Trust me

[@pattyofurniture1362]

There's some barber schools that'll let you enter at 16, just depends on your state..

[@PeteS_1994]

Try cutting your own hair. You’ll learn over time although it will take time.

[@lavaman242]

I see that Jon beliion poster back there!

[@KevvThaw]

Yessir!!! You are the realist. No one knows Jon Bellion around me. lol.

[@jj.cutzzz]

Any tips on giving your VERY first fade

[@_michael_s623]

Can you do a tutorial for a high taper fade?

[@valerianoperez7168]

At what moment did you start buying pro clips?

[@sofeeyuhrei]

I’m starting college in August and do eyelash extensions as of now as a certified tech. I’m wanting to provide a variety of services at school and I think barbering is the way to go!! What are the best tools to start with/what tools do I need as a beginner?? 🤗

[@yokaa69]

Really good videos man

[@KevvThaw]

Thanks bro!

[@SkyLifeIND]

If you are someone who's opening a barber shop and looking to hire, be sure to clarify and know the difference between licensed barbers and people who just cut hair. That word barber is loosely used & abused, anybody who says they've been barbering since they were little without an official license is not a legit barber, they've just been cutting hair their whole life. Barber colleges are in existence for a legitimate reason...to educate & develop students into legitimate professional licensed barbers. Why would someone walk around claiming to be in the military when they've never got recruited, never been to boot camp, never served the country by sacrificing their life on the battlefield? That's what you call a licensed imposter! Not trying to throw shade or be negative but just wanting to bring awareness to this issue that needs to be clarified in the barbering business especially if you're opening up your own shop, because the last thing you want is for an inspector from your states barbering board to randomly drop in on you and see the so-called barbers you have working in your shop holding a razor and not have an official license posted above their station displaying that they're legally permitted to do so! We just need to get in the habit of calling ourselves licensed barbers as opposed to just barbers because it sets us apart. Anybody can set someone down on a bucket with a towel around their shoulders and attempt to cut hair, but not everybody is willing to do it the right way by learning and paying their dues in an actual barber school.

[@jiggalugo3181]

How much is barbering school? Interested here in being a barber and just need to know what to look for

[@luieee_9095]

4:13 he was charmander 😂💀

[@KevvThaw]

Luieee_ 909 😂😂😂

[@chrisndubuisi8108]

Have you tried , and what do you think of the pro-mate blades

[@joshdonald1481]

Thanks

[@mchammer3180]

whats the pros and cons of being a barber. im 42 and doing a new career. i dont want go back and do lot schooling and dont like construction work

[@Hills631]

not sure if you answered this but what are you going to college for? and are you thinking about barbering as a career or you just doing it for the time being to make some extra cash?

[@ljsuggs2093]

Inspirational!!

[@achraf9946]

could you try to make more videos about shaving bald head etc

[@KevvThaw]

Most definitely can do that in the near future. Thanks for your suggestion bro! Keep 'em coming!

[@masonflanrey3928]

That Jon Bellion artwork tho 🖼🔥

[@KevvThaw]

Haha, jon's the man bro!

[@holymolibbq]

it's still the barbers stable hahaha

[@KevvThaw]

Lol, you a clown

[@motivationelite2011]

Very Inspiring!!!

[@KevvThaw]

Thanks !

[@demodemo9698]

Make the video on your hair. I have Wahl 5 star. I give myself haircuts but I have major issues blending man. Any tips?

[@KevvThaw]

Bet, I'll definitely gotchu. And Is there any particular issue that you'd like me to address? Or you just don't understand it overall?

[@demodemo9698]

I watch mad videos and still can't get rid of lines & my hair to fade. I have semi coarse hair( Latino) I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Please explain the flicking thing or anything that can help. Maybe the angles or the way to hold it? Anything helps. Thx