This is about ACCESS,OPPORTUNITY, and the FUTURE of our entire industry.
A proposed federal regulation could strip financial aid from future beauty/Barber studentâ- threatening the dreams of thousands of aspiring beauty and wellness professionals.
For many Future Professionals, financial aid is the Only reason they can afford the training that changes their lives.
Public comments are open through May 20
If this industry has impacted your lifeâ-as a student, stylist, client, Barbershop, owner or salon ownerâ your voice matters right now.
đđž visit the link in our bio for simple steps and what to say when you submit a comment. Share Your story in your own words.
Letâs protect the pathway for the next generation.
#manupstaysharp #barberschool #beautyschool #cosmetology #barber
The coaches have chosen. đ
The Copy the Cut Challenge started back in
-December 2025 with auditions.
-January, the coaches selected their teams â five barbers each.
-February 2026, we kicked off the first live episode on Zoom and streamed it live on Instagram.
Month after month, barbers were eliminatedâŚ
And now weâre down to the final 3.
Representing #TeamJeezy:â¨@guap_o_thebarber â West Coast
Representing #TeamPrince: â¨@dini.blendz â East Coast
Representing #TeamTank:â¨@_tailoredstrands â Down South
All three finalists are receiving an all-expenses-paid trip to this yearâs CT Barber Expo, where theyâll compete in the final round live on the expo floor. đ
Their final haircuts will also be streamed live on Instagram, and once the cuts are complete, theyâll be posted so the community can vote.
Letâs give a huge shoutout to @guap_o_thebarber , @dini.blendz , and @_tailoredstrands for making it this far.
And a special thank you to our sponsor, @getsquire SQUIRE, for helping make this challenge possible.
The finale goes down at @connecticutbarberexpo . đđĽ
If youâve been to one of our parties before, then you already know âĄď¸
and if you donât, then come find out!
Bowling. Drinks. Food. Networking. Plus an exclusive VIP section.
Wait what? Thatâs right. Aside from the general after-party access, you can RSVP to our exclusive VIP section. But act quickly, spots are extremely limited. (Keep an eye on our stories for the VIP link đ )
đ High Rollers - Foxwoods Resort Casino
đď¸ Sunday, June 7
â° 9PM - 1AM
đĽ 21+
Drop a đĽ for the after-party linkâ
HASHTAGS: #ctbarberexpo #barbershopowner #barberevent #getsquire #squirefamily
Look before you book. đ¸â¨
Weâre officially introducing Portfolioâthe newest way to put your best work in the spotlight. Start showcasing your pictures and videos directly in the SQUIRE app and let the work speak for itself. From the sharpest fades to the most intricate textures, show your clients exactly what theyâre getting before they ever sit in the chair.
Open the app and start building your Portfolio today. đ#barbershopsoftware #barbertech #barberbusiness #getsquire #squirefamily
Weâre seeing a generation of barbers who have all the right âgameâ on Instagram but havenât actually been through the fire. Itâs easy to repeat a cool quote you heard online, but itâs a lot harder to actually lead a team when things get difficult.
The truth is, some people arenât meant to be shop owners right away, and thatâs okay. There is no shame in being the one who executes rather than the one who leads. Weâve created a culture where everyone wants to be the chief before theyâve even finished their apprenticeship. When you jump into a shop or a suite after only a year behind the chair, youâre missing the years of character-building and skill-sharpening required to actually run a business.
Leadership isnât a title you give yourselfâitâs a skill you develop over time through discipline, mistakes, and maturity. Donât rush the process just to look the part on social media. Build your foundation first.
Are you focusing on the title or the craft? Drop a comment.
We heard you and weâve been working behind the scenes to make it happen đ
CashApp as a payment option is now live! â
Thank you for your patience as we got this up for you.
Weekendâs just getting started, get after it!
#barbershopsoftware #barbertech #barberbusiness #getsquire #squirefamily
Official booking app of the CT Barber Expo đ
If you donât have your ticket yet, what are you waiting for?
Drop âCTâ and weâll send you the ticket link
#ctbarberexpo #barberexpo #getsquire #barbershopowner #squirefamily
It does not feel the same when you actually love what you are building.
#theopendoorpodcast episode 2 with Songe LaRon is available now on all platforms!
