Is 34 Too Old To Start Barbering? Is 17 Too Young? Here's The Truth.

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[@cutsbychief]

I’m 47 and been licensed and in the industry for 26 months now. Spent 20 years in the Navy and had a technical background but decided to be barber instead of a Walmart greeter as my retirement gig 😂. Killing it since day 1 in the shop due to my work ethic and experience 🤙🏾

[@LJCutIt]

I’m 32 and finally pulled the trigger on becoming a barber through apprenticeship and loving every second of it. Documenting the whole journey on my channel

[@JayArUhCutz]

@@LJCutIt subbed bro! Same here I’m 34 and started documenting on tik tok but going to be migrating to KZbin

[@EriksBarbering]

I just turned 50 and am pursuing a barber license through an apprentiship with my local barber. I've cut my hair for 32 years, and all three of my boys' hair, one is 24, one is 10, and one is 8. I decided I wanted to start cutting more hair for my friends, family, and coworkers. So , 1yr ago I started. I got some business cards, just got my Baaaaarbers Boppr card, and started pushing free haircuts on all my social media's and everywhere I go to get going. Clients keep coming, and things are looking really good. Thanks, MarvyMarv, for all you do. Keep up the great work!!!

[@rafaelmelendez2896]

36 and I start barber school next month. Thank you Marv for all the gems and literally all the "Gem Talks". If y'all haven't tuned into gem talks, do not delay any longer.

[@JayArUhCutz]

34 here starting barber school next month as well! Good luck to you and God Bless

[@rafaelmelendez2896]

@@JayArUhCutz man that's great! 2nd week now and I'm further convinced that I made the right decision. As long as we know the "why" of what we're doing we will thrive. Amen and may the Lord guide your steps my friend. Keep in touch and I'll do the same. ✌️

[@spsrappers]

This is a lit video. I turned 43 in Sept '23, 2 weeks later I was in barber school. My teacher was 83 at that time. He's been cutting hair and still cuts hair for 60+ years. He's my biggest inspiration that I can last a long time in this business. What I love most is seeing all the OGs in the comments around my age that are doing it. Let's goooo mis viejos!!!!!

[@Symmetry_pro_barber]

I agree with this message. I got my L’s in my 30s and in three years I was making 90k. I cut everyone from kids to senior citizens.

[@reformedbarber]

I graduated from barber school in 2016 at the age of 40, it’s never too late

[@rome_p8914]

Im 34 and just started cutting 2 years ago and am now graduated and licensed and do it as a part time side hustle for now eventually wanna go full time and doing well it is possible also with an older mindset you will outshine all the younger kids that dont care in barberschool and people will take you more serious!

[@marcog.931]

Thanks for all these gems marv! Appreciate you !

[@isaacbrubaker4708]

I start my schooling in a couple of weeks, and your videos have been on point.

[@saintdavid3221]

Started as an apprentice at 34. I’m 38 now, no regrets yet.

[@samrosario4105]

I got my barber license at 40. . I'm 45 now and making great money. I keep telling people that it's never to late.

[@elementosdecali5175]

🔥 content

[@RimRattlerz247]

I’m 42 did my 1500 hours in my 30’s but wasn’t mentally prepared and didn’t take it seriously didn’t even take my test to become licensed. Cut in a shop for a few years for a terrible shop owner. Going back to school in October with a refreshed mindset and work ethic to start over because I know this industry is what I truly love and now I’m dedicated in a whole new way and know exactly what I didn’t do correctly. I blamed others and it was actually my lack of professionalism that caused me to fail. Now I’ll win because I looked inwards and take full responsibility for my actions and know what to change and also what to do. Big ups to this channel found you a few days ago and the content and conversations have motivated me even more to get in and kill it this time around. Keep up the great work Marv 💯

[@Fattsdabarber]

I started at 31 and opened a shop at 32 it’s never too late

[@cballer562]

Thank you for this content Im 34 starting out and im going to keep grinding it out to be a master

[@JayArUhCutz]

Same here 34 starting school next month God Bless

[@leoortiz661]

started in oct of 23 im 26 years old and i feel like i started a little late but the friends and acquaintances ive made at past jobs and throughout my life have all made this journey a lot easier for me by coming to me for haircuts. my clientele base is not where i want it yet but honestly for being 8 months in the game i feel like im killin it!

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I’m so glad to hear this. Happy for you man. I’m 26 yrs old as well and I’ve been wanting to do barbering since a teenager but talk myself out of it. I don’t even know how to cut hair and I kinda feel like I’m starting so late brother

[@leoortiz661]

@@LoneWolfe_XX it’s never too late bro!! Just do it I started out watching KZbin tutorials and giving out free haircuts

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

@@leoortiz661 how is your barber journey going now? Also I was told that the best teacher is myself and that it’s best if learn how to cut my own hair first to get comfortable and especially if I have no one willingly to allow me to practice on them. How you feel about that advice that was given to me?

[@leoortiz661]

@@LoneWolfe_XX pretty good bro I’m in a barber shop I went through an apprentice program so I got in a barbershop around 2 months after I started, but my haircuts have gotten so much better with taking walk ins and my own clientele. Honestly bro i can’t even cut my own hair lol I’m scared to do that, I started cutting up my brothers and close friends, even if you don’t have anyone willing to pay for it I’m sure someone will take a free haircut. You got this shit bro the hardest part is taking that initial step to start in a new career, and its scary for us since we’re getting older but I say go for it!

[@angellugo8534]

I really appreciate the info because I’m 43 and I’m going to start my shop in one month

[@angellugo8534]

I have my clientele and they are all different ages

[@darenlefeau4798]

Shout out to the uso Marv and my peps in the comments…I’m 34 and been working in the fishing industry for 15yrs in Alaska. And I’m going to a barber school soon as foot gets heal up and everything. Barbering was always in the back of head, and now as I’m getting older..I think this a best option for me to retire in!!! I cut my sister’s kid hair today. My wife rate me 7.5 and sister at 8. I literally almost cry cause I didn’t expect that high of rating. And the hair cut was a mid taper fade. And I cut his hair with me on crouches 🩼.😂😂…it feels good cause now I can take it to the next level when I can..all praise to God and the Holy Spirit. Stay blessed my people!!🤙

[@JayArUhCutz]

Same here 34 year old corrections officer and I start barber school next month! Join me on this journey bro, God Bless

[@darenlefeau4798]

@@JayArUhCutz I’m with you Uce!!

[@vondubz51]

I'm 52 and just hit my heart down on June 12th. Chamfer my life. Was a structural steel welder for 30 years. Matching that pay in my first year and I haven't worked that hard once...yet😉

[@mariemontanez5475]

41 & just finishing barber school. Never too late.

[@bigquann2011]

What's good fam I'm 35 just started barber school not to long ago looking for any tips or if u have any suggestions for barber mentors in the Trenton NJ area lmk💯💪🏾

[@FutureFK8]

Im 29 and about to start barber school and give up my 9-5.

[@reacting_to_stuff_]

I’m 40 and I’ll be 42 when I’m gonna start my barber training