THE BERKS COUNTY BARBER BATTLE 4 & THE BATTLE OF DA BRUSHES


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 took the spirit of competition yet again spreading the positivity of barber love and the exchange of camaraderie amongst the industry’s peers taking the event to a whole other level of its previous three events.

Vendors from the great tri-state area were in attendance selling goods and services throughout the show vendors such as Clipper Culture Clothing, Illuzien, Kabod International, Deadstock Beards, and Barber Guru, with other vendors it gave those in attendance the opportunity to purchase their favorite brands without having to purchase them online. It was the best way to not only get their hands of these fine products but to meet and greet the men and women behind them to show the appreciation for the contribution to the industry of barbering. 

Before the Berks County barber battle those who were lucky to purchase a ticket to the events first educational class hosted by the finest barbers with Tyrik Jackson and al uppercut those in attendance were treated to the industry’s best motivational speaker and educator and the best in educating in the art of beard sculpting and fading technique. Both educators were in the class giving pieces of their knowledge and keen knowhow to best serve these barbers to offer their clients the greatest of services only they can deliver. “It was a class I know I will never forget, not only will I take what I’ve learned but know I can call of both these men for any kind of advice, they were that receptive to who they were teaching” a quote from a barber in attendance from the classes.

The show was underway the music was on loud with no pun intended having the city of reading pa’s #1 radio station loud 99.3fm with Dj H.Vidal and Dj Grooves in attendance the show was gearing up to be an epic spectacle of competition and love and the display of respect for 1000 who graced the doors of the berks county barber 4 and the battle of da brushes. The growth of this event was obvious from the very 1st event to this one adding two events for the price of one, with the top-notch vendors the industry has to offer, with the sponsorships from Babyliss clippers, the American barber academy and so many others, the support the berks county barber battle has received not only from the barber and beauty community but from the city from which it is held, the berks county barber battle 4 with the addition of the battle of da brushes will forever stand out as the show with best ideas on paper and brought to life and be remembered as the little show that could and did! Here is to the growth of the Berks County barber battle 4 and the battle of da brushes may the success of the 4th only propel it to new heights not yet imagined and conquered.

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