Also called: Barber to the Stars, Tour Barber
Cuts hair for athletes, rappers and actors, often traveling to them and building a big social media following.
He flies to Miami to cut a basketball player before a playoff game, films a quick clip for his half-million followers, and meets a sponsor about a clipper collaboration before flying home.
Top celebrity barbers charge hundreds to thousands per cut plus sponsorships; most barbers never reach this level.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 8 years after high school. Barber license from a barber school or apprenticeship (about 1,000-1,500 hours) plus a state exam. Plus years of standout work and networking.
Ways in: Trade school, Apprenticeship, Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Barbering (trade school).
Growing about average. Small, competitive niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Social media and AI editing help build a following; precise cuts for stars on their schedule stay hands-on.
Classes: Barbering CTE program, Art, Digital media.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5011.
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