“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” -Mahatma Gandhi A life that is meant for service is a life filled with riches, from the service in the Military, the service in barbering, and through the service of one’s family. Thomas Lipovsky lived life to serve others, without question nor hesitation, Thomas was a man of determination for success for himself and those around him. Thomas Lipovsky was not only a licensed barber for 40 plus years Thomas, was a servant in the United States Air Force where Thomas did a tour during the Korean War coming home as a proud ..read more

TRUE GIVING HAPPENS WHEN WE GIVE FROM OUR HEARTS. There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting others, in the world today giving to others without cameras, newspapers, or without any recognition just is not worth doing now of days. Some people in this world are just born to not only make their mark on the lives they touch, but they also create a legacy of inspiration for others to follow in the footsteps of those who are born with a giving heart. I have witnessed those who walk amongst us willing to give without question, without hesitation, those who give, do so wi ..read more

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Appreciation (noun) recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something is the description of the word appreciation but when putting it into its verbal state by showing that very same appreciation has gone above and beyond the term, when coming to the barber appreciation night hosted by maestro’s classic and the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a showing of love to all that serve the needs of others in the field of barbering. The day began at the Wells Fargo Center home of the 76ers where barbers were allowed to play a tournament of basketball on the very same court of the 76ers ..read more

“JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT” My situation is unique. Barbering is my second act in life. Before I became a barber, I was a television producer in New York City for over 10yrs. Upon graduating college from Villanova University, I moved to Manhattan and landed a job on ABC’s hit show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”. I spent many years on that show (and others) building a successful television career. It was when I hit my 30’s, and was ready to start a family, that I realized as much as I loved television, and the glitz and glamour that went along with it, TV wasn’t going to allow me th ..read more

“NO MAN HAS EVER RISEN TO REAL STATURE OF SPIRITUAL MANHOOD UNTIL HE HAS FOUND THAT IT IS FINER TO SERVE SOMEBODY ELSE THAN IT IS TO SERVE HIMSELF” -WOODROW WILSON Eddie is one to watch out for in this industry he is living proof of everything that is right about this business, Eddie’s passion for barbering has transcended through his haircuts. He feels everyone he comes in contact with is a walking advertisement and an example of his passion for barbering. Let us take a minute to enjoy Lancaster Pa’s The Blackcomb barber Eddied_Up. Barbering allows me the freedom to just be me and express mys ..read more

“CATCH ON FIRE IF YOU MUST, SOMETIMES EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BURN TO THE GROUND SO WE MAY GROW” -A.J LAWLESS The art of braiding hair has been around for decades upon decades with so many mastering the craft celebrities like Snoop Dogg and athletes like Allen Iverson had taken the hairstyle and made them bigger than ever, causing mass hysteria with men and women growing their hair out to achieve the style they see on the television. It takes patience and a keen eye to master and execute the art of braiding hair, it is not the easiest of task in fact it is the most time consumed service one can gi ..read more

“RECOGNIZE THAT EVERY INTERACTION IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OTHERS” -Shep Hyken To have a strong effect on someone or something by definition is impact, in our barbering world our lives to our very own clients and the services we provide them make a sudden impact on theirs, friendships and bonds are created and formed and the birth of the barber client relationship is born. When it comes to Darleen Vega’s aspect on this relationship who’s had interest in barbering that has always been there along with the fascination of it all. Her impact on her clients has spread througho ..read more

The Berks county barber battle 4 was in rare form February 24th 2019 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania at the beautiful Crown Plaza hotel where the berks county barber battle held its 4th event this time adding a huge twist by adding the battle of da brushes where make-up artists had their chance in the limelight to display their talents and test their limits in the fierce yet elegant stage of competition. “Adding the battle of da brushes was huge for us it allowed the make-up artist to put on a show” quoted from the events founder and coordinator Eric Rodriguez.  The Berks County barber battle ..read more

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