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The pompadour is one hairstyle that is as rich in culture as it is in aesthetic, with a diverse history of being sported by rockabilly stars and Japanese yakuza alike.

As all professional barbers know too well, running a successful barber shop takes more than just delivering clean, immaculate cuts for each and every customer that walks through the door — that alone is but a simple pre-requisite.

For the very first time in history, Wahl’s inaugural barbering showdown is happening in Southeast Asia. All barbers and hairdressers in Singapore looking to pit themselves against other national bests and top barbers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are invited to take part — at no cost at all; registration is entirely free-of-charge.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its entailed lockdown measures have spurred many barber shops in Singapore to re-evaluate their plan of business. While sticking to certain traditional roots can certainly deliver meaningful value, there are also areas within Singapore’s men’s grooming industry in which change is much overdue. 

Running a successful barber shop business in Singapore takes more than being a talented barber. It also requires business acumen, effective marketing strategies, and the best tools of the trade. If you’re looking to turn your barber shop or hairdresser salon into a lucrative source of income, here are 3 ways you can start: