Journal

From Groom Guy Blog

Style tips, grooming guides, and news from our Washington DC studios.

January 25, 2019

Throwback: Bobby Brown’s ‘Every Little Step’ Hair Was a Mistake [WATCH]

With our Throwback Thursday officially kicking off, there are some haircuts over the last couple decades that stand the test of time. From classic slick backs to styles mirroring icons like James Dean, the late 80s also brought its creative wave of fashion & culture with the emergence of music genres specifically New Jack Swing […]

January 22, 2019

Terrible Winter Habits to Retire (Immediately)

By now, the winter season has had you buried in your house with little to no, muscle movement. I understand its dropping to the single digits with no sign of outdoor heat in sight. Nonetheless, that does not mean we can neglect all those drunk grooming promises you made NYE that evening (Polish’d Promise). As […]

November 9, 2018

Top 3 Hilariously Polish’d Moments with Ric Flair [VIDEO]

A new series spotlighting real life conversations in the barbershop. If there was a Hall of Fame for grooming legends, you’d have to throw the jet-flying wrestling pioneer Ric Flair. His constant “drip” was a testament to his electrifying energy. He was a topic of discussion today at the barbershop as we reminiscent on some […]

October 15, 2018

LeBron James & Drake break all the rules with latest “The Shop” episode [WATCH]

  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 […]

October 15, 2018

YOUR HAIRCUTS NEED “TLC” EVERY 2 WEEKS. HERE’S WHY…

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 […]

August 8, 2018

Boost your “Under Armor” with these quick tips

Its that season again. It’s about that time to rummage thru that drawer of yours and dump those underwear. From little holes to the torn waist band straps, you should no longer subject yourself to that “undergarment torment.” It’s a Groom Guy principle that we work on ourselves from the inside out… so yes that […]

July 2, 2018

Pusha T releases some helpful routined gems [WATCH]

It’s been quite an exciting year for rapper Pusha T. He took the internet by storm with his lyrically-lethal diss track that nearly sent Drake’s career into cardiac arrest (for the first time). After some CPR from his fellow OVO cohorts, we’re told the feud has since ceased. Pusha has awaken the doubters and solidified himself […]

May 21, 2018

Untold Story of Polish’d Legend: Dapper Dan [WATCH]

“Fresh is something that always has to be new,” says Dapper Dan, “and always has to be potent.” He should know. The avatar of hip hop style got his start in Harlem of the 1970s designing custom “knock-ups” (as opposed to knock offs) for a who’s who of big ballers and shot callers, as well […]

March 30, 2018

Nipsey Talks Being Comfortable In Own Skin on “Mancave” Series [WATCH]

Newly appointed #BeardGang representative Nipsey Hussle is keeps the cameras rolling with his recent Billboard charting album, Victory Lap. After growing up in the ever changing flow of Los Angeles streets, Nipsey discovered his recent reflection on growth and development as a man. Recently, Nipsey Hussle sat down with BET’s newest show Mancave cast members as […]

March 21, 2018

Stay Polish’d Vol. 1 with Sean Mayers

From months to minutes, as we anticipate the end to another winter season that has showed its fair share of punishment on the Eastern coast. As the “Stay Polish’d” mantra continues to show itself strong within the brand’s ethos and infiltrate your bathrooms & closets, we decided to give a visual glimpse of what’re cooking […]