Artist Connective Member Josh DeMarco's Key to Keeping His Barbershop Clean and Proper
He relies on BARBICIDE products to ensure that his Philadelphia-based space is sanitized and ready for guests.
Post-pandemic Barbering: What's Next?
We spoke with one barber who pivoted to a new career path within the industry and one who says retraining is the key to continued success.
My Most Meaningful Tattoo: Inked Barbers on the Story Behind the Tat
The memories and meaning behind their inked art.
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.
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.
Andis Rebrands
The iconic barbering company is putting creators — from renowned hairstylists to ranchers and groomers, to people cutting hair at home — at the forefront.
How Fellow Barber Has Promoted the Barbershop Renaissance
Founder Sam Buffa has reinvented the barbering experience, putting his artists at the center.
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop Introduces Revive Hair and Body Wash
Multipurpose shampoo, face and body wash simplifies the cleansing process without sacrificing ingredient quality or formula.
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.
Sponsored by Hairskeen
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.
War Paint for Men Opens Men's Makeup Store in London
Visit the War Paint store and you’ll find more than makeup: A fresh trim from the mental health non-profit Lions Barber Collective, bespoke products made for your skin while you wait, an interactive virtual makeup conversation with Founder Danny Gray and much more.
Wahl Welcomes a New Global Director of Education
Stephanie Polansky brings 27 years of industry experience, beginning as a stylist to most recently serving as Global Director of Education and Shows for Sexy Hair.
Register Now: The Role of Barbershops and Salons in Promoting Community Health, June 28
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with Barbicide to gather industry leaders and experts for discussions on how the pandemic has affected the industry, the disproportionate impact on communities of color, plans for business and economic recovery, and the various roles of these barbers and hair stylists in supporting business health and community wellbeing.
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
See the Winning Looks from American Crew's 2021 Global All-Star Challenge
An annual competition over 20 years in the running, American Crew All-Star Challenge highlights world-class talent in men’s grooming. Take a look at the winning looks created by 2021's five Global Champions.
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.