How Barbers Can Create Side Income With Merch & Hats

Barbers, if you’re not selling retail in your barbershop or suite, you’re leaving money on the table. One of the easiest—and most profitable—retail products you can add to your shop is hats.

Unlike t-shirts or hoodies that require stocking multiple sizes (Small–4XL), hats are simple. With adjustable hats, one size fits most. That means less inventory stress, fewer headaches, and more profit.

Why Hats Are the Best Barber Merch

Think about it: your client walks in for a haircut, but their hair is already a month old. What are they most likely wearing? A hat.

Hats are a staple accessory for clients between cuts, and they’re also one of the most misplaced and frequently replaced items in men’s fashion. Just check your barbershop’s lost and found—you’ll probably see a stack of hats.

For many men, hats are like makeup: they boost confidence, complete an outfit, and can’t be worn enough. In fact, some clients feel like they never have too many hats. That’s exactly why selling hats in your shop is a prime opportunity.

Custom Hats = Extra Income + Free Marketing

Selling hats isn’t just about making money—it’s also about building your brand. When clients wear your shop’s hat out in public, they’re giving you free advertising everywhere they go.

Every gym session, work shift, or night out is a chance for your barbershop’s name and logo to be seen. Hats double as a profitable side hustle and a marketing tool that keeps your brand visible.

Wholesale & Custom Options From Barber Hat Club

At Barber Hat Club, we make it easy for barbers to start selling hats:

- Wholesale Hats From Our Collection – Stock your shop with proven designs your clients will love.
- Custom Embroidered Hats – Turn your barber name, shop logo, or personal idea into a professional hat design.
- Low Minimum Orders – With just 10 hats, you qualify for wholesale pricing and strong profit margins.
- Direct Manufacturer Pricing – We do everything in-house, so you avoid middleman markups.

Whether you want your shop logo stitched on hats or you’ve got a creative design in mind, we can bring it to life. Our design team works with you one-on-one to make sure your idea comes out exactly how you pictured it.

Start Your Barber Merch Side Hustle Today

The barbers who succeed long-term aren’t just cutting hair—they’re building multiple streams of income. Selling hats is one of the easiest and smartest ways to start.

With high profit margins, simple sizing, and built-in marketing power, hats are the ultimate barbershop retail product.

👉 Contact Barber Hat Club today to start your wholesale or custom hat order. Let’s bring your vision to life and help you turn your brand into a movement.