The barber-client relationship has always been one cultivated in consistency, honesty and for some….vulnerability. The interaction is a public forum and moments of therapy that gives clients the ability to translate their feelings in the chair. The haircut is the medicine. If you think I’m exaggerating, try not getting a haircut for two and half […]
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(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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Groom Guy is a place that sees the barber as the holy priesthood of mens hair culture. They’re the recognized caretakers that foster lifetime relationships and crafts people that cultivate art with electric clippers, scissors, and a razor. These simple tools have been passed down for centuries and still exist strongly within ever changing culture
‘The Art of Shaving’ Reflects on the Craft Behind the Barber Chair [WATCH] Read More »
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
CoVID19: Build your barber shop at home (with these)…. Read More »
“Free Meek Mill documentary. Watch it” says one of my closest friends. It’s day 1500 of the quarantine and I search aimlessly for something on the ever growing Amazon Prime watchlist. I received the recommendation about Philadelphia hitmaker and superstar Meek Mill. As a New Yorker I already gathered my preconceived notion of “another Philly
Philadelphia vs. Meek Mill: How One Man’s Hair Journey Shaped Us All Read More »
Before you take that clipper to your head. One must ask: Do I really want to suffocate my sink with all these hair strands? But seriously, these times seem more strenuous as the days progress. Your hands have been washed so many times we’ve all put Mr. Clean out of a job. I know there’s
COVID19: Growing the Hair OR Buzz Cut. Consider This… Read More »
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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