The Stakes Are Higher Than You ThinkWhen we lose a student, we lose more than a seat in class. We lose a future barber. If you want to shape the future of this industry, don’t just teach the ones who shine. Rodrick Samuels is the Education Director at Hair Lab Detroit Barber School, a national educator, and author of The Silent Work. His mission is to raise the standard of instruction in barber and beauty education—one conversation at a time.