How To: The Zoomer Perm
Young clients are embracing texture, whether it's their own natural curls or the texture pros create for them. In this How To, Matthew Ketchum and Nena Valentine added their combined talents to perfect the Zoomer perm to meet the request of this young client.
A Strong Branding Strategy Propels One Barbershop's Growth
A mid-career shift prompts Todd Sambuco to leave corporate America, attend cosmetology school and open up a barbershop, leveraging all he learned about branding to quickly grow a successful business in Charlotte, North Carolina.
by Stacey Soble
Tone McGill: Master Barber Sets the Stage for His Next Chapter
When a master barber and former educator sells his shop, he segues to becoming a full-time set barber in Atlanta, working with Netflix and with movies, such as "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Men's Skin Care Tips for the Autumn Months
Bring on the the Brrrrr or Autumn. Melisda Wilson, director of education at Woodhouse spa, offers skin care tips for men you can share with your clients.
Smooth Like Butter
Barber Pat Regan demonstrates the new BaByliss PRO SNAPFX, a cordless trimmer with a patent-pending dual battery system.
How-to Master the Modern Mullet
Get advice on how to style the perfect modern mullet from expert groomer Jeffrey Brock AKA Drizzy, using STMNT Grooming Goods.
Build It and They Will Come: Lilly Benitez, Founder of Blade Craft Barber Academy
Blade Craft Barber Academy fills a niche in men’s grooming education by teaching how to elevate services into five-star experiences.
What Guys Wanna Know
It's time to shatter the male grooming ceiling. Men want to have good skin, great hair, and nice nails, too. And they're looking to their salon professional and barber to help a guy out.
10 Ways Sweating Daily is Good for Your Hair and Skin
While sweating can be irritating and unpleasant, it's a natural process for your body. Wellness blogger K'ayla Zella outlines 10 reasons sweating is beneficial.
Sport Clips Haircuts Elevates its MVP Experience with a New Proprietary Scent
A custom blend of chamomile, lavender and eucalyptus, designed to encourage relaxation, was tested in 50 stores before it was rolled out systemwide
by Stacey Soble
Longtime Barber Vernon Winfrey (Oprah's Dad) Passes at 88
Having operated a barbershop for more than 50 years, Vernon Winfrey was honored by his celebrity daughter less than a week before his death.
by Stacey Soble
Lessons From a Barbershop
What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?
Barbering and Cosmetology Unite at Barbercon
In 2022, Barbercon will visit New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The festival-like event includes hair education, product demonstrations, the Marketplace, the Barber Battle and the Barbercon Awards.
by Stacey Soble
The Addicted Collection from Landry Agres
These four men's styles from Milk's Laundry Agres combine the best of hairdressing and barbering.
Scott Sellers' Metamorphosis from Dancer and Drag Queen to Stylist, Men's Groomer and Educator
June is Pride Month and many LGBTQIA+ hair professionals are drawn into the industry because of its acceptance and creativity. The heart of the hair industry is helping others look and feel their best, and Scott Sellers is one of its heartbeats.
Old School Barbering Meets Modern Grooming at Banter's Barbershop
Infused with retail options of men's clothing and accessories, Banter Barber elevates the grooming experience of its clients to the next level, while the barbershop's design has many elements that draw from history.
by Stacey Soble
Men Have Their Own Insecurities About Appearance According to a New Study
A new survey by OnePoll in partnership with L'Oreal Paris surveyed 2,000 American men across multiple generations about how confident they feel about their appearance, and the results may surprise you.
by Stacey Soble