We know the summer time means burying the jackets and slapping on some SPF. Summer brings various levels of freedom but also seasonal challenges and bodily responsibilities. Being a hair stylist is not only about providing quality cuts but also about knowing how to increase the lifetime of my clients’ haircuts. I tell my clients, […]
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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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Previously written by Nate Ericksen on GQ.com No Shave November ended, but your scruff stuck around. Maybe your girl liked it, maybe it added some swagger to your step, or possibly you were just too damn lazy to pick up a razor. One way or another, that baby face of yours has some newfound growth
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It seems like only yesterday we saw Omari Hardwick’s Jamie be on on top of the world playing the high-profile entrepreneur / gangster who sounded like he had everything under control. If you’ve missed out on the highest rated show in Starz channel history, you may want to grab that channel. Jamie continues on his
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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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NBA’s LeBron James & Draymond Green are the lasts two we’d expect to be in the same room sharing a laugh…but ESPN made it happen courtesy of the barbershop. They share thoughts on NBA, Olympics, music & more at the gentlemen’s sanctuary aka barbershop. In the video, we also discover why LeBron’s Mom didn’t want
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This article was originally written on Edit Express As part of our new grooming series, we’re talking with some of the best barbers in the business to bring you the tips and tricks to staying handsome, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Looking sharp isn’t rocket science, but it is something that needs a little
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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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We hear this word time and time again. Whether at your girl’s house, stepping into Kiehl’s, or browsing the net. But facial scrub aka exfoliating isn’t just a buzz word to sell products. It actually works and is one of the most critical processes for a better skincare routine. According to Shear & Shine, “exfoliating sheds
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Many have flooded my phone (including Mom) asking the main question: Why in the hell did you cut your locs? I’ve been a proud loc head for 6 years going thru life experiences that have forever left imprints on me. From cultural enlightenment moments to becoming an official hair connoisseur aka barber has gotten me to this
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