About Us


Our Story
In 2018 Tyler Kelbert launched the first ever A Cut Above The Rest Event after he saw a need for continuing education for barber and beauty professionals in Utah. The event was a huge success and inspired him to team up with Mike Canales, of Cutthroat Barbershop, to launch the first every Beauty and Barber expo in Utah. Again with huge success.
In that journey to launch the Expo, Tyler reached out to an old friend named Daniel Rubio to help out with the website and content. After long hours of hard work and a successful event. They both came together and decided that together they could help spread the greater knowledge not only about the hair industry but essential skills any business professional in the modern world should have.
We’re talking about digital literacy skills. Things that not only grow your business but your brand and so A Cut Above the Rest Academy was born.
Meet Our Instructors
Our Mission to You
We want to bring you the most modern techniques of the trade while teaching you the skills you need to stand out from the rest.