More Than A Shop: Where Barbers, Stylists & Communities Connect

A Baltimore network transforming barbershops and salons into trusted spaces for health, education, resources, and community connection.

MISSION

More Than A Shop (MTAS) equip Baltimore barbers and stylists with resources, training, and partnerships that strengthen their role as trusted leaders in their communities.

Capacity-Building and Education

We encourage growth at MTAS by boosting members’ talents through education and skill development. We empower our members to positively impact their communities by holding monthly capacity-building sessions, increasing awareness, and addressing significant challenges.

These initiatives provide our members with the resources they require to serve their communities. We study and disseminate instructional resources on public health, community involvement, and job training. By being informed, our members can better serve their communities.

The Barber Boot Camp, our flagship program, educates and develops skilled barbers and merchants. This course offers both theory and practice. Participants learn about state barbering laws and practice their skills. Barber Boot Camp graduates are issued barbering licenses in Maryland.

MTAS makes investments in its members and communities. We can create a network of empowered individuals who can address their communities’ most pressing needs and promote positive social change via ongoing education and capacity-building.

MTAS Opioid Prevention Program

MTAS is bringing opioid prevention education directly into Baltimore’s trusted barbershops and salons. Join us for community conversation, education, and resources focused on preventing overdose and supporting healthier communities.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

We are proud to partner with organizations that share our belief in building better communities

Bridging Communities Together