My Most Meaningful Tattoo: Inked Barbers on the Story Behind the Tat
The memories and meaning behind their inked art.
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Macho Makeup Part Two: The Photo Shoot
Before you click a camera, know this: why are you creating the images? The success of a photoshoot hinges on your answer. Even if it’s just for fun, set a goal or purpose and stay focused to attain good results, otherwise, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel—you might get a nice photo, you might not.
Trending Haircut: Pompadour with a Twist
Patrick Butler, Technical Director — Education/Operations at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, breaks down one of the freshest cuts for fall.
by Staff
Macho Makeup Part One: The Concept
In planning our photo shoot, we asked the question: men with makeup, what is it? They have to be men who wear cosmetics for a more significant reason than to cover up a pimple. They want to look better and maintain an air of naturalness. It has to complement their lifestyle, I said to the team.
How Fellow Barber Has Promoted the Barbershop Renaissance
Founder Sam Buffa has reinvented the barbering experience, putting his artists at the center.
by Staff
Hair Loss Meets Its Match: Celso Enrique Rivera on the Joy of Hairskeen
Liberate your clients from the stress and embarrassment of male pattern hair loss with Hairskeen's super-realistic hair pieces.
Is Male Grooming Booming?
A new study out of the United Kingdom shows younger males are more likely to take advantage of spa services. Find out what they want.
by Staff
Beauty Brands to Know for Black Family Month
Wrap up July, Black Family Month, by taking a look at three brands designed especially for your Black family clients.
by Staff
A Master Barber on Keeping Beards Looking and Smelling Their Best
Beard styles come and go but a well-groomed and properly maintained one takes time and attention. We get an expert perspective from Master Barber Hassan DeMarco on how to keep gruff going and growing strong,
by Anne Moratto
The World's Largest Barber Expo Turns 10
The CT Barber Expo is all about men’s grooming, attracting vendors, competitors, and guest traveling from all over the world.
by Staff
1-in-5 Men Say They Want a Mullet Comeback
In a survey of 2,000 men, 20% said that if they could bring one popular hairstyle from a bygone decade back into fashion, it would be the classic ’80s mullet.
by Staff
Design Inspo: 17 of Our Most Envied Salons and Suites
A slideshow of our "Salons of the Week," with designs that offer something for every beauty professional. From boutique salons to one-chair operations, we look at the elements that add up to awesome.
by Staff
How-To: Jonathan Daviss' Style Details for the MTV Awards
Men’s groomer Christine Nelli used American Crew from start to finish for this award-worthy look and shared how she achieved it.
by Staff
L’uomo Collection by Christian Ríos
L’uomo, the latest collection by Christian Rios, draws inspiration from great fashion editorials of the '80s and the '90s, with images that express the full potential of male beauty.
by Staff
Men's Trends: The New Man Is Here
Men’s trends reveal that people are ready for new models of masculinity that break gender barriers and embrace new textures and cuts.
by Staff
Minerva Beauty Launches New Configurable Barber Wet Station
The Nantucket includes a barber sink, multi-purpose cabinet, electric-ready pedestal station, lower shampoo cabinet, mirror set, and optional retail shelves. Each item can be purchased individually or configured in a variety of ways, allowing customers to build this barber wet station to best fit their needs.
by Staff
American Crew Introduces The 2021 Collection: HQ
A trend offering that takes old-school barber techniques to new heights.
by Staff