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Salamander DC team cuts the ribbon of the newly renovated Spa in Washington DC.

A New Era in Wellness: Groom Guy Officially Joins Salamander Washington DC

We’re excited to introduce Groom Guy’s newest chapter—a partnership with Salamander Spa DC, part of the distinguished Salamander Collection, founded by Sheila Johnson. As a pioneer in hospitality, her team’s support solidifies Groom Guy as the go-to wellness brand for the world-class portfolio. This collaboration launches in January 2025, where Groom Guy will debut a […]

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Small-Business Spotlight: Founders Who Dodged Potential Crises to Scale Their Business

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Originally posted via Inc.com Small-business success stories are paved with hard work, big wins, and sometimes, a crisis or two. For Ebony Peay Ramirez, founder of Build Her World, an entrepreneurial skill-building platform for girls ages 9–13, the crisis was having to scale her team before she was ready. For Darius Davie, co-founder and creative

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5 Major Considerations when Opening a Barbershop w/ Mikey Denton

Lifestyle, Polish / Men's style, Travel / sunnydnyc

(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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CoVID19: Build your barber shop at home (with these)….

Polish / Men's style / sunnydnyc

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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COVID19: Ways to Support Your Local Barber (During This Time)

Lifestyle, Polish / Men's style / sunnydnyc

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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Groom Guy Premieres “In The Cut” (Episode 1) [WATCH]

Beardcare, Bodycare, Lifestyle, Videos / sunnydnyc

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

Videos / sunnydnyc

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

Haircare / sunnydnyc

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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The Consultation: Questions You Should Ask Your Barber

Lifestyle / sunnydnyc

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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My Black Barber Remains My Therapist

Lifestyle / sunnydnyc

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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