At this point, you must be thinking: “If I can’t buy a barber apron in cotton, and almost all the fabrics are cotton, what are my choices then?” They are basically two main options for barber aprons: the synthetic aprons, made with nylon, vinyl, and latex, and the coated aprons, which have a protective layer of coating …

The proper term for this article is a “chair cloth” or less commonly “hair cloth.” The term “barber cape” or simply “cape” did not come about until the unisex trend became popular and the distinctions between barbering and cosmetology became blurred. In my shop it remains “chair cloth.”

Commission agreements typically range from anywhere between a 70-30 split to a 40-60 split. Say you earn $100 in one day. If you’re on a 70-30 split, you would keep $70 of your earnings and give $30 to the barbershop owner. If you’re doing a 40-60 split, you would keep $40 and pay the owner $60.

The cost for these chairs may run you anywhere from $300 to $6,000 a piece depending on it’s condition.

If you and your team wear an apron when cutting your clients hair, it makes the salon or barbers look more professional. It allows the team within the salon or barbers to wear whatever they like underneath (within reason) allowing them to feel comfortable when cutting but also gives a uniformed look to the business.

The average booth rental costs approximately $400/month, but the range can be from at least $250 to $1200 per month for a booth. Location is the main reason for this variation. Higher end rent districts like Manhattan can even charge up to $1000 per week for booth rentals.

The average booth rental costs approximately $400/month, but the range can be from at least $250 to $1200 per month for a booth.