Salons often use high-quality, professional-grade products that are more expensive than the ones you might find in a supermarket. These products are designed to be gentle on the hair, offer better results, and are often ethically sourced and produced. The use of such products is factored into the haircut prices.

While barbering can be a rewarding career, it can also be physically and mentally demanding. Long hours of standing, high levels of concentration, and dealing with difficult customers can lead to stress and burnout. Some barbers may quit due to these challenges, or because they want to pursue different career paths.

Commissioned-based barbering entails being paid out a percentage of any amount earned through your services. Something in the neighborhood of a 60–40 split is typical. In other words, if you make $100 in a day, you'll take home $60, and the rest will go back to the babrer shop owner to cover supplies and rent.

A barber's pole is a type of sign used by barbers to signify the place or shop where they perform their craft.