Barbercon Experience

Barbercon is the premier global festival of the barbering community.  Launched in 2016 by Lee Resnick as the live networking event for Barbershopconnect, the first social site exclusively for barbers, Barbercon brings together thousands of high-profile and amateur barbers, cosmetologists, and brands from around the world. This will be the biggest and most dynamic Barbercon to date, including multiple stages for live hair tutorials and product demonstrations, barber battles, Barbercon Marketplace, intimate VIP education classes, the prestigious Barbercon Awards, and so much more.

VENDOR Marketplace

Vendors and brands from across the world will be selling top barbering and cosmetology products, equipment, clothing, and so much more. Learn how to become part of the Barbercon Marketplace HERE. 

VIP Education Classes

Throughout both days of Barbercon, top educators from around the world will lead intimate classes and workshops on a diverse range of topics across barbering, cosmetology, and men’s grooming.  Full schedule and signup HERE.

Barber battles

Barbercon will be hosting barber battle competition - Traditional, Freestyle, 15 Minute Fade, and The Ultimate Braid Battle. First and second place winners will receive a Barbercon trophy and gift package. Learn more and enter HERE.

Hair Tutorials

Barbercon will showcase the top names from across the barbering, men’s grooming, and cosmetology industry. Showcasing talent will lead onstage demonstrations and intimate education classes. Past talent has included Sofie Pok, Diego Elizarraras, Alan Beak, Kevin Luchmun, Andy Mendoza, Julius Arriola, Danny Amorim, and many more! Learn more about this year’s showcasing educators HERE.

Product Demonstrations

Brand representatives from industry-leading brands will introduce and showcase their products with onstage demonstrations. Learn more about this year’s brand sponsors HERE.

Barbercon Awards

Presented by Barbershopconnect, the prestigious Barbercon Awards honor barbers who are doing incredible work within the community.  Categories range from Icon Award, Best Female Barber, Life Time Achievement , Best Fade No Filter, The Love Of The Craft, and more.