(In the words of shop owner Mikey Denton) So there’s a lot that goes into opening a business. Then you’ll realize how much more goes into after you open. Especially if you are like me and did not have any type of business degree or certification. Identify Yourself: Owner or Haircutter You should pick what […]
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You miss your barber more than you miss your mama. Reopening is still unclear. You just want a hot towel. From the fresh smell of eucalyptus to the steaming towels to the warm greeting, it was all you imagined gearing up for a haircut. Now we’re confined at home with nothing but the imagination of
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We’ve received your DMs. Your calls. Your letters. If your relationship with your personal barber was at risk for any reason a national pandemic would be a legitimate reason. It’s no surprise the current state of the US economy is under turmoil and many jobs have been terminated or left in uncertainty. One of them
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It’s been a couple years in the making but its finally here. We’re continuing 2019 giving you guys the most authentic and original material possible. A barbershop series has been a personal passion project of mine with two years in the making. The goal of the series is simple: tell your truth and leave it
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The barbershop carries the reputation as a cultural institution but it also has the power of confession box. Future Hall of Famer LeBron James reignites his HBO speciality show The Shop and breaks new ground with the OVO leader. The balloon pops as Drake has a no holds barred conversation on his haircuts as
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Originally posted Ruggedly Groomed Now I know the idea of not going to the barbershop every weekend may scare some of you fellas, but listen up first. Like many kids growing up, the barbershop was a weekly routine. Every Saturday at noon I made my way to the shop religiously. I understood it; my mother
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There are some experiences in life for men that can be purely nerve wrecking. From visiting the doctor, to tying the knot with your loved one, or worse, sharing that first encounter with a new barber. Apprehension and uncertainty can go hand in hand with that barber visit. A first tinder date and barber visit
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This story is written by Ryan Brown originally posted Tonic. Mental health and the barbershop have a deep correlation that exceeds beyond a haircut and goes into the mind of a man. One of Groom Guy’s core values is celebrating diversity in the realm of barbering & overall grooming but we also spotlight the barbershop’s cultural
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In the wake of the Michael Brown shooting and the resulting unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, Shaun “Lucky” Corbett wanted to do his part to ease tensions his own community. A barber in Charlotte, Shaun reached out to his local police department to explore how he could help encourage and build stronger bonds between officers and
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Watch as Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. discusses how the African-American community uses Twitter to discuss social issues and finds out why that communication is unique to black culture in this hilarious new segment. Shout out to the set direction in picking a barbershop and recognizing it as a cultural landmark. Whether you’re black, white,
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