Josh LaMonaca is a globally recognized barber and educator, blending precision barbering with modern men’s hairstyling. As Co-Founder and Head of Education at MENSPIRE, Josh has trained barbers in over 25 countries, inspiring a new generation of artists. Known for his innovative techniques and creative vision, he has earned accolades such as Educator of the Year at Barbercon NYC 2017 and Rome Festival Barber 2018. From cutting hair in his grandmother’s garage to leading international barbering education, Josh continues to set the standard in men’s grooming worldwide.
Josh represents a new breed of “barber + educator + entrepreneur,” influencing not just clients but entire generations of barbers. By traveling internationally to teach, he helps standardize high-level barber education globally and elevates men’s grooming as a craft. His work through MENSPIRE has helped bring modern hairdressing and barbering together — making men’s haircutting more artistic and skillful, not just routine.