Wellness
5 Wellness Trends to Watch in 2023, According to Mindbody
From getting back to nature to the strength of community, Mindbody releases the 5 biggest wellness trends in 2023. Hint: The trend surrounding big female energy is particularly interesting!
How Floor Mats Can Reduce Aches and Pains for Hair Professionals
Standing all day can cause back pain, varicose veins, tendinitis and irreversable Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Anti-Fatique mats can increase comfort for stylists and grooming specialist who stand on their feet for long periods of time. Check out this blog.
Your Salon Guest Has Cancer. Now What?
For the last 16 years, I have performed makeovers on women battling cancer and during that time, I have learned a ton of dos and don’ts. Here are 5 mistakes we may make when working with a salon client with cancer and how to correct them.
Pros Reveal their Favorite Shoes for Long Days
A full day of booked clients is a boon for hair professionals, but that also means at least eight to ten hours standing on weary feet. We asked busy barbers and groomers which shoes are their go to for those long haul days.
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.
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
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
Good Sports: Men's Collection of Cuts and Styles from Simon Shaw and PROJECT: Men
Under the direction of Simon Shaw, these haircuts and styles are inspired by the diversity of looks on soccer fans in the stands.
by Anne Moratto
Macho Makeup Part 3: The Final Looks
New perceptions of gender--more specifically, the greater acceptance of gender fluidity and things like choosing your personal pronoun — have opened the door to men’s acceptance of more traditionally feminine products and services. However, the marketing of cosmetics for men still retains a heavily masculine sensibility, but this is changing.
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.
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.
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.