
119: Deep Dive: Josh Lamonica
From The Noble Barber by The Noble Barber
April 16, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 119
About this episode
Josh Lamonica shares his journey from a self-taught barber to a leader in men's hairdressing.
Josh Lamonaca (MENSPIRE) shares his full journey from cutting hair at 15 to building one of the most influential men’s hair brands in the world. In this episode, we dive into how he went from self-taught barbering in his grandmother’s garage to performing on global stages, creating a new standard for men’s hairdressing, and building a worldwide education platform. Josh opens up about ego, burnout, rejection, discipline, and the mindset shift that changed everything — from “showing” to truly “sharing.” This is a must-watch for barbers, creatives, and anyone building something from the ground up. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOBLE BARBERS CAREERS & ADVICE APP! 👇 Website: https://www.thenoblebarber.co.uk FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment…
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Laban
Guest: Josh Lamonica
Topics covered
- barbering
- men's hairdressing
- entrepreneurship
- education
- mindset
Keywords
- barber
- men's hair
- entrepreneur
- education platform
- mindset shift
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MENSPIRE, HAMLIN STUDIOS
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