A growing number of barbers are discovering that the real money isn’t just in the chair: it’s on the shelf. With the U.S. barbershop industry hitting an estimated $5.8 billion in revenue in 2024 and private label products becoming more accessible than ever, independent barbers are turning their shops into full-blown grooming brands. The formula is surprisingly […]
How to Start a Private Label Haircare Brand in 7 Steps The haircare industry is one of the last major beauty categories where independent founders can still carve out real space. Industry analysts have called haircare the most underpenetrated category in beauty right now, and the numbers back that up: the global haircare market is projected to […]
The 2026 Men’s Grooming Landscape: Why Barbershop Brands are Essential A barbershop owner in Austin recently told me something that stuck: “I spent ten years perfecting my craft behind the chair, and my clients kept asking me what products I use at home. I realized I was leaving money on the table every single day.” […]
The Growth of Private Label Pomades for Barbers and Beauty Brands The barbershop renaissance isn’t slowing down. Walk into any high-end shop today, and you’ll notice shelves lined with house-branded pomades, each promising the perfect hold for that classic slick-back or textured crop. This isn’t coincidence: it’s smart business. Barbers and beauty entrepreneurs have discovered […]