Barber Tips & Tricks
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Barber Tips & Tricks
Follow us for the latest barber techniques and tips
Top 7 Reasons Why Your Clients
Aren't Returning
Stay Ahead in the Barbering Game: Nurturing
Lifelong Clientele
You might have come across the saying “give a client a good cut at a reasonable price, and they'll be yours for life.” Unfortunately in reality this is not always the case. That’s where we come in! Check out some of the reasons why your clients may not be returning, whether they were long-term customers or a first-time appointment, below.
Top 7 Reasons Why Your Clients
Aren't Returning
Stay Ahead in the Barbering Game: Nurturing
Lifelong Clientele
You might have come across the saying “give a client a good cut at a reasonable price, and they'll be yours for life.” Unfortunately in reality this is not always the case. That’s where we come in! Check out some of the reasons why your clients may not be returning, whether they were long-term customers or a first-time appointment, below.
Career in Mobile Barbering: Key
Things You Need to Know about
While most barbers work in physical barbershops or hair salons, there are a growing number of barbers who work on-call. What does it mean to be a mobile barber? What are their primary responsibilities? Where to find them? In this blog, we will explain some key terms you should know about mobile barbering and how you can start a new career in it.
Career in Mobile Barbering: Key
Things You Need to Know about
While most barbers work in physical barbershops or hair salons, there are a growing number of barbers who work on-call. What does it mean to be a mobile barber? What are their primary responsibilities? Where to find them? In this blog, we will explain some key terms you should know about mobile barbering and how you can start a new career in it.
Top 4 Ways for Barbers to
Promote Themselves
Marketing is key. Knowing how to market yourself as a barber can be the difference between having 5 to 20 clients a day. If you are interested in boosting the number of your customers and furthering your advertising skills, read the list below with four ways to promote yourself as a barber.
Top 4 Ways for Barbers to
Promote Themselves
Marketing is key. Knowing how to market yourself as a barber can be the difference between having 5 to 20 clients a day. If you are interested in boosting the number of your customers and furthering your advertising skills, read the list below with four ways to promote yourself as a barber.
5 Tips for Social Media Content
Creating as a Barber
It is next to impossible to find someone who is not on social media today. More than just a tool for connection, social media is key helping barbers market themselves and promote their names and skills. If you want to up your barber game quickly, here are five tips on how to promote content online that you don't want to miss out on.
5 Tips for Social Media Content
Creating as a Barber
It is next to impossible to find someone who is not on social media today. More than just a tool for connection, social media is key helping barbers market themselves and promote their names and skills. If you want to up your barber game quickly, here are five tips on how to promote content online that you don't want to miss out on.
5 Best Haircuts for Men with
Early Hair Thinning
Losing your hair is never a good feeling, most men tend to feel self-conscious about it. Some men decide to completely shave off their heads or constantly wear a hat. One of the most common insecurities men face is hair thinning; for some men, it starts as early as in their 20s. The loss of confidence really starts to affect the way men do their hair and the types of hair cuts they get. Men start to worry about how they will be perceived by friends, family, and colleagues. Hair thinning should not be the cause of self distraughtness, and it should not limit men to have to continuously cover their heads. CADMEN Barbershop has compiled a list of the top 5 best haircuts for men experiencing early hair loss.
How Much Income Can a Barbershop Owner Make From Chair Rentals
How Much Income Can a Barbershop Owner Make From Chair Rentals
Booth rental is attractive to barbershop owners because the income is predictable: the barber pays rent whether they have 2 clients or 20 clients that week. The owner's revenue does not depend on the barber's performance. In theory, this is lower risk than commission or wage models. In practice, the trade-off is that the owner gives up upside: a high-performing barber on commission generates more owner revenue than the same barber paying a flat weekly rental. Understanding the actual math helps owners decide which model fits their shop.
Booth Rental Rates in Ontario
As of 2025 to 2026, weekly booth rental rates for barbershop chairs in Ontario range approximately:
- Suburban or smaller-market locations: $150 to $300 per week per chair
- Urban or mid-market locations: $250 to $450 per week per chair
- Premium urban locations (downtown Toronto, high-traffic areas): $400 to $700+ per week per chair
Monthly rates are sometimes used instead of weekly, typically the weekly rate multiplied by 4. Day rates exist for barbers who do not work full-time from one location, typically $50 to $150 per day depending on market.
The Math
A 4-chair shop in a mid-market Ontario location at $300/week per chair generates $1,200/week in booth rental revenue, or approximately $4,800/month assuming all chairs are filled. If the shop's monthly fixed costs are $4,500, the shop breaks even on its own costs from rental income alone, and any additional services the owner performs personally (if they also cut hair) is profit. This is the booth rental model's appeal: the fixed costs are covered before the owner picks up a clipper.
The risk: vacant chairs. A 4-chair shop with 3 occupied chairs at $300/week generates $3,600/month, which may not cover the full fixed cost structure. Booth rental income is only as reliable as the barbers who are consistently renting. Turnover and vacancy are the primary risks in the model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I charge for booth rental in my barbershop?
Start with your monthly fixed costs divided by the number of chairs available. If your fixed costs are $4,200/month and you have 3 rental chairs, you need $1,400/month per chair ($350/week) to break even before any personal income. Research the local market rate for comparable spaces; if the local range is $200 to $300/week for your market, and your break-even requires $350, you either need to reduce overhead, increase the number of chairs, or reconsider the rental model for your specific situation. Pricing above the local market range results in vacant chairs; pricing below it leaves money on the table.
5 Best Haircuts for Men with
Early Hair Thinning
Losing your hair is never a good feeling, most men tend to feel self-conscious about it. Some men decide to completely shave off their heads or constantly wear a hat. One of the most common insecurities men face is hair thinning; for some men, it starts as early as in their 20s. The loss of confidence really starts to affect the way men do their hair and the types of hair cuts they get. Men start to worry about how they will be perceived by friends, family, and colleagues. Hair thinning should not be the cause of self distraughtness, and it should not limit men to have to continuously cover their heads. CADMEN Barbershop has compiled a list of the top 5 best haircuts for men experiencing early hair loss.
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