Don't Fear the Beard: A Roundup of Our Best Beard Advice
Tips from the experts ranging from why beards smell and how to neutralize odor to tips for getting a beard to behave, and the tools to tame it.
by Anne Moratto
My Most Meaningful Tattoo: Inked Barbers on the Story Behind the Tat
The memories and meaning behind their inked art.
How Fellow Barber Has Promoted the Barbershop Renaissance
Founder Sam Buffa has reinvented the barbering experience, putting his artists at the center.
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.
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.
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.
Black Barbershops: Much More Than a Place to Get a Haircut
A documentary for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) tells the story of the Black barber shop and its evolution.
by Anne Moratto
Stylists and Barbers Ask Lawmakers to #KeepUsWorking
The individuals who make up the workforce behind salons and barbershops around the country are asking their elected officials to #KeepUsWorking safely through the global pandemic.
Wahl Contributing 50% of Wahl 1919 Purchases to COVID-19 Relief
Wahl Professional has partnered with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to support barbers and stylists who are out of work due to COVID-19. Throughout May, 50% of the purchase price of any 1919 by Wahl Professional men’s grooming line product will be donated to the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund when customers go to the Wahl Professional website and use the code PBA at checkout.
2020 Salons of the Year: Jaxson Maximus
With a real Formula One racecar on the wall, a pool table, a bourbon bar and a tailor shop, this Miami-based barbershop is for the discerning gentleman.
by Stacey Soble
Why Every Hairdresser Should Keep These Barbering Tools In Their Kits
Why should every stylist keep what are considered "barber tools" in their kits? These four barber/stylists tell you why.
Sponsored by BaByliss4Barbers
From Sanitation to Social Media, Andis Advises These Strategies for Navigating COVID-19 Crisis
Andis offers talking points for shops that are open as well as shops that are closed, plus social media best practices and sanitation tips. Thanks, Andis.
by Anne Moratto
After 35 Years as a Stylist, Returning to School to Learn Barbering
"The best salons have a niche opportunity for anyone with barbering skills. You can work in high end salons for both women’s and men’s services and make a great income.”
by Anne Moratto
Beau-Tanical: New Men's Collection from Rodrick Samuels
These distinct men's looks for spring are on trend and salon friendly.
by Anne Moratto
Talented Winners of Andis Barbering Competition Announced
We congratulate these student and pro winners and Andis gifted them with some great prizes.
by Anne Moratto
Here's the Best Way to Care for Your Clippers
Plus a suggestion for saving something you'll find in most new clipper boxes...and most people just throw it away. Not this pro, though...
by Anne Moratto
Sport Clips and Gambuzza's Deepen their Partnership
A few short months after helping to rebrand and launch Gambuzza's, Sport Clip's Edward Logan and The Visage Group's Belinda Gambuzza partner to purchase seven Knoxville Sport Clips' franchises, deepening their corporate relationship.
by Stacey Soble