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6 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

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 …

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.

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?"

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.

Jewelry For Men: How to Wear It

How to wear jewelry if you're a man. Really not much to it.

How To Choose & Talk To Your Barber or Hair Stylist

Learn how to choose the best possible barber or hairstylist for you and how to interact with that hair professional once in the chair to get great results.

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

How barber shops around the country are helping to reduce mental health stigma

After his own experiences grappling with depression and anxiety, Lorenzo Lewis wanted to help Black men and boys with their mental health.

Back-to-School Bargain! What One Barber Accepted as Payment for Haircuts

Iowa barber Courtney Holmes gave free haircuts to kids at a local community event in exchange for their reading him a story while he gave them a trim.

How To Market Your Hair Award Submissions For Your Salon

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.

How To Cut Your Own Bangs at Home (Without Messing Them Up Completely)

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.

5 of Etsy’s Coolest (And Sustainable) Upcycled Furniture Shops

Want to support small businesses, shop sustainably, and furnish your home at the same time? Check out these 5 upcycled furniture shops on Etsy.