Barber Doza

aka Matthew Mendoza

Licensed Barber x Educator

I am passionate about helping barbers create lifelong habits that help them pass the barber exam and launch into a successful barbering career. I make videos, create resources, teach workshops, and offer 1-on-1 consulting.

Contact me | hello@barberdoza.com

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San Salvador, El Salvador 🇸🇻 // I feel like barbershops in malls is more common outside the States. I’m with it tho. This shop had like 10+ chairs. We walked in with no appointment, was able to sneak a spot with @erick_yova.
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He hooked it up with a fresh taper, beard line up, shampoo/condition and blow dry style. It was quality service. Definitely good vibes. In my broken Spanish, I told him I was a barber, he seemed a lil surprised.
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Love experiencing shop culture around the world.

Pre-covid flashback transformation cut. I love cutting hair but also love the vibes of the shop. People coming in and out, friends walking by and stopping in to say what up. Cutting on Friday or Saturday nights was always entertaining with the downtown crowd too. When I wrapped up, I’d walk downstairs and try one of @bhbc new beers on tap. Right now, I’d probably be posted with their Peppermint Candy Cane Nitro Stout. That beer was 👌🏽

Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿 @gentlemenbrothers
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Wow, this shop was a vibe. All the barbers were dressed with the white collar, black bow tie, slacks and dress shoes.
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This photo was taken with the barber after the service. He was the first barber to ever point cut and the first to singe my ear hairs. When he lit the thing on fire and held it to my ear...I was shook. I think he saw my eyes get big. It was definitely a memorable experience.
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Circa November 2014.

I love dreaming about what’s next, but before, I gotta look back and reflect.
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With the end of the year closely approaching, I’ll be sitting down for my year end review. These 8 questions will help guide my time. I have a longer version, shoot me a DM if you want me to send it to you.
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These questions were inspired by @convertkit and @jenniesallen

A simple barber exam study plan. I wanted to follow up my last post with some practical advice. This was the study plan I followed when prepping for my exam, along with some questions that helped me stay focused.
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That last photo is one of my favorite @andymineo quotes. I read it when I find myself worrying more about what people think about me more than about the dream that I’m trying to fulfill. I listened to it quite a bit during barber college. The song is called ‘Rat Race’, check it out sometime.
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#barberstudent #studentbarber #barbercollege #barberschool #barberexam #californiabarber

I don’t know why these pass rates bother me so much, but they do.
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Since the pandemic and my newborn son, I haven’t been cutting hair as much which has given me time to look at aspects of our industry that need help. I discovered these statistics and it bummed me out.
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So I did an IG live exam prep workshop, then a barber college virtual workshop, then did a 1-on-1 tutoring phone call. I received positive feedback on my advice, so decided to start creating content focused on this topic. I’ve been creating resources, just launched a YouTube channel and am working on an online prep course.
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In the meantime, I’ll be doing more IG lives, teaching more workshops and offering more 1-on-1 help. If you know anyone who is looking for some help prepping for their exam, feel free to let them know. I’d be happy to help!
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#barbercollege #barberstudent #barbertutorials #barberexam #barberexamreview #barbershop #barberlife

BARBER STUDENT GIVEAWAY!!!
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We’re headed into the season of giving, so why not kick it off with a giveaway? These trimmers are 💯!
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Enter for a chance to win a Babyliss Pro FX Trimmer! Ships anywhere in the USA! $175 value. You can choose Silver or Gold. Yes, this is for real. Don’t know if I’ll ever do something like this again. Just trying to spread some love in these crazy times.
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How to enter:
1. Like this photo
2. Follow @barberdoza
3. Tag as many barber students in individual comments as you like. Each comment is one entry.
4. Go to giveaway.barberdoza.com (LINK IN BIO)
5. Fill out your name, email, barber college and trimmer color preference

*You must be a current student to win

Entries open for 2 weeks until Dec 5th
Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on Dec 6th
Good luck & happy holidays!

Will the buzz cut skin fade be the next trend? I can't remember where I heard this, but hairstyles are often cyclical. They are in style, then go out, then come back in. I'm curious if shelter in place caused people to change up their hairstyle at all. Did people just buzz it? Did they grow it out and then switch it up? Are they still letting it grow?

For whatever reason, I feel like the buzz cut might come back. I'm definitely considering it for myself, especially with a baby on the way.

Shout out to the homie and model @oscar.velasco1

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