In The Know
SALONS OF THE YEAR to Add Best Barbershop Category: Extends Deadline to March 20
Got a handsome new look for your barbershop? Enter it in the 2022 SALONS OF THE YEAR interior design contest and sweep the new Best Barbershop category.
by Stacey Soble
Why Male Clients are the Salon Industry’s Most Overlooked Asset
Boulevard's director of education supplies tips on tapping into a lucrative market you may be undervaluing.
Hairskeen Hair Replacement Sets Training Dates
In 2022, the brand may be coming to a city near you. Here's a Q&A with more information about the non-surgical hair replacement systems.
New Education Website Features Andis Global Team
On-demand virtual education, downloadable books and guides for all hair types, and free step-by-step tutorial videos help expand skills for barbers and stylists.
Men Embrace Manicures, Nail Art More Than Ever
Recent brand releases like Pleasing and UN/DN LQR stoke the conversation about inclusivity in nail care.
by Nicole Davis
He's Uplifting the Next Generation of Barbers
He's a popular nobody, a barber and educator who has combined humility with hustle and created a movement. And now he's launching a foundation to give back.
by Anne Moratto
Mixture Man by Mixture Covers Gifting for Men
Boost your retail selection when you add the nine Mixture Man hair, body, and home care items.
Working to Overcome the Racial Divide in the Industry
"It’s about texture… and texture doesn’t have a race." In the days following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the despair being shared by so many also served to propel Rodrick Samuels, a barber, educator, and owner, into action.
by Anne Moratto
Why Diversity in Barber and Beauty Schools Matter
Learning empathy, flexibility, and how to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures will prepare the students of the barber and beauty to navigate an increasingly multicultural future.
New Collection: Kontext by Gema Moreno
Inspired by TV shows like "Riverdale," this collection highlights volume and natural texture.
New Collection: Teenage Kicks by Jason Hall
Crafted shape and natural texture take center stage in this men's collection.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Barber of the Year
Five finalists in the Barber category are honored for their expertise with clippers and shears to style fades and more.
Scissors & Scotch Expands in Texas
The upscale grooming brand partners with franchisee Bryan Frnka to continue its growth projectory.
Meet Barber Steve Vilot
Two of America’s traditions partner up: Vilot's shop, Barber Authority, and Jack Daniels old Tennessee Whiskey.
A Sit Down With V's Barbershop
Emily Hutcheson-Brown, Chief Operating Officer for V’s Barbershop, tells us about the company's secret sauce, how the industry has changed, and more.
Meet Chicago Barber Nieves Almaraz
2021 was a banner year for Nieves Almaraz: He won NAHA’s Men’s Hairstylist of the Year and opened How to Fade Hair Barbering School Inc. We spoke to him to find out about his accomplishments.
GO247's Luxury Grooming Collection Get Men Ready for Winter
The brand's high-end products address all hair concerns of the season.