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Barbershop Staffing Shortages: What Owners Need to Know Now
Employment in barbering and hairstyling is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than most occupations. But growth in demand does not automatically mean a full chair lineup. Staffing shortages are pressuring owners to rethink compensation before competitors do.
Donn Adolfo · May 25, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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What Barbershop Clients Actually Want: Data Insights for Owners
Data from Zenoti's barbershop consumer research points to specific service and experience factors that drive client retention and booking decisions. The findings give working shop owners a clearer picture of where to focus attention beyond the haircut itself.
Donn Adolfo · May 21, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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Mobile Barbershop Market Grows at 8.7% CAGR: What It Means for Your Shop
The US mobile barbershop market is growing at a projected 8.7% compound annual growth rate through the decade, driven by clients who want convenience and technology-enabled booking. Fixed-location shops that ignore this shift risk losing customers who were never disloyal, just underserved.
Donn Adolfo · May 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead
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Rising Costs Are Splitting US Barbershops Into Winners and Losers
Rising rent and supply costs are forcing US barbershops to make hard choices in 2026. Shops with strong systems and loyal client bases are holding ground. Those running on walk-ins and thin margins are not.
Donn Adolfo · May 9, 2026 · 5 min readRead
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Barbershop Software Market Hits $11.75B as AI Reshapes Front Desk
The global barbershop software market was valued at $11.75 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 11 percent through 2033. AI tools are moving from novelty to standard operating equipment, and the shops that figure this out first are pulling ahead on efficiency and client retention.
Donn Adolfo · May 6, 2026 · 6 min readRead
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AI Booking Software Is Reshaping Barbershop Operations in 2026
AI-powered booking and scheduling software is moving from novelty to necessity in the barbershop industry. From automated call answering to personalized client reminders, shops that adopt these tools are operating more efficiently and losing fewer appointments to no-shows. Here is what the shift looks like on the ground.
Donn Adolfo · May 4, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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U.S. Barbershop Industry Hits $7B as Competition Intensifies in 2026
The U.S. barbershop industry generated $7 billion in 2025 revenue, posting a 9.8% compound annual growth rate. That headline number signals opportunity, but it also signals that more competitors are showing up for the same chairs.
Donn Adolfo · April 27, 2026 · 5 min readRead
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Barbershop Client Loyalty Hinges on Scheduling Ease, Data Shows
Three in four barbershop regulars say they are more likely to stay loyal to a shop that makes scheduling and communication easy. New data from 2026 reveals how booking friction is quietly costing barbershops repeat business and what operators can do about it.
Donn Adolfo · April 24, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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Barbershops Ditch Walk-Ins: The Appointment-First Shift Reshaping the Industry
The traditional walk-in barbershop model is rapidly giving way to appointment-based booking across the industry. Data from 2026 shows barbers adopting deposits, digital scheduling, and structured queues at an accelerating pace. Here is what is driving the change and what it means for shop owners.
Donn Adolfo · April 20, 2026 · 5 min readRead