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5 things you shouldn’t say to your hairdresser

When you sit down at the salon, here are five things you shouldn’t say to your hairdresser. It’s not about sparing your stylist’s feelings, but avoiding situations that could be disastrous for your hair. I may have made one (or all) of these mistakes in the past, so learn from my experience to improve your...Read More »

How to Tell Your Barber How to Cut Your Hair

For most guys who aren’t barbers, it can be tough to describe how we want our haircut. If you’re the kind of guy who has trouble articulating the type of haircut you really want, here are a few mens haircut terms that you can use. Mens Haircut Terminology Arch – The arch is the area …

The Best Ways to Soothe (and Prevent) Razor Burn

Experts say the irritation, bumps, and redness are all avoidable.

How often should you shower? Seasons, ages, and more

The ideal frequency of showering depends on the season and a person’s age and lifestyle. It is possible to shower too much and cause skin issues. Learn more about how often you should shower here.

25 Men's Style Terms Every Menswear Nerd Should Know

10 Things Every Man Should Know About Wearing a Suit

Top 10 Low Maintenance Haircuts for Guys

Dig a short style for your 'do? Here are 29 of our favorite low maintenance haircuts for guys. Need easy to manage cut - right here a lot to choose from.

Why Every Man Should Go To A Barber Shop

During the golden age for barber shops,the barber shop was a weekly habit, not only for a haircut and a perfect shave, but also to fraternize with friends.

Writing Assignment: At a Barber Shop

barber’s stool shave haircut trim barber pole razor scissors clipper part side part beard mustache sideburns crew cut / buzz cut bowl cut flat top mohawk jarhead cut / military cut get a (haircut / trim / shave) get one’s ears lowered cape shears customer take a number part the hair (on the side / ...>>Read more

Barber makes boys read aloud to him during haircuts to boost their self esteem

Jon Escueta pays his young customers $3 to read a book of their choice as he or one of his barbers cuts their hair. He wants to boost the boys' confidence, and bring them out of their shells

Revealing the barbershop for what it is: a black man’s safe space

The barbershop provides a safe space, a place to nurture solidarity, a place where black boys and men can let their guards down.

Barbershop offer $5 back-to-school haircuts

A barber shop in southeast Austin is helping the community one haircut at a time. On Sunday morning, a team of barbers got down to work giving hundreds of haircuts to students 18 and under. 

How to Get Press for Your Salon or Barber Shop

Getting press is about taking your marketing strategy a step further and validating what clients have heard through word-of-mouth. It’s about building your brand and sharing the story behind your business. This is what makes you stand out and helps you connect with clients on a personal level. With the right story, instead of searching for new clients they will start to seek you out.

What Happens When Dan Barber Does Fast Food?

Longtime farm-to-table pioneer Dan Barber is venturing into fast-food territory, but this is no typical burger-with-fries affair.

Chef Dan Barber Explains Why Organic Food Tastes Better

Many people opt for organic foods to avoid pesticides. Dan Barber says he has a different rationale for going organic: It tastes better. The chef a ...

Want a Smooth, Safe Shave Every Time? Try These Tips

Four Tools Every Barber Needs

Interested in becoming a professional barber? Learn the tools of the trade and find out where you can study at an affordable barber school in Florida.