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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 »

4 Things To Tell Your Barber When You Get A Haircut

Next time you sit down and the barber asks, "how are we cutting it today?", know exactly what to say.

4 things every guy should tell his barber when he gets a haircut

Know exactly what to say the next time you sit down and the barber asks, "How are we cutting it today?"

15 Things Your Hairstylist Wishes You Knew Before Coming In For Your Appointment

Your hairstylist may be a magician, but psychic they are not. There are plenty of things that your stylist wishes you knew before coming in for an appointment.

How to Talk To Your Barber

Insider tips to ensure you get the haircut you actually wanted when you walked in the door.

10 Things Every Man Should Know About Wearing a Suit

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.

At the barbershop: a trim

A new study found that it's important to reach out to black men because their diabetes diagnosis is often delayed, and they have significantly higher rates of complications.

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 ...

Shaving Do's and Don'ts: How to Get Your Best Shave Ever

Not all shaving supplies are created equal. Still battling razor burn, dry skin, and dull blades? Learn how to get a barbershop shave at home.

From Salon Marketplace: This universal repair tool is perfect for everyday fixes

Indian barber uses FLAMES instead of scissors to give customer haircut

A barber at a local salon in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India, gives a haircut with a difference. He skilfully uses fire and two combs to cut his customer's hair. The man's head was unharmed.