A lot of people choose to not go to barber shops to get their haircuts. They may go to a salon, cut it themselves, or have their wife do it. With self-cut systems it’s possible to groom yourself if you are low maintenance, but only barbers are going to be able to cut your hair … [Read more...] about 6 Lessons I Learned from the Barber Shop
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Top 10 Men Grooming Mistakes — And Their Fixes
Men are not famous for having spectacular grooming skills. Sure, we try to be as neat and presentable as possible, but sometimes there are things that we overlook. It is not enough to take a bath regularly, brush our teeth, and wear clean clothes. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Men Grooming Mistakes — And Their Fixes
A Day in the Life of a 21st Century Barber
Barbering has been around since the Bronze Age. Ancient razors have been found in parts of Egypt that have been dated all the way back to 3500 BC, and since then, the profession has undergone many changes - what it is that barbers do, the services we provide, and the equipment we … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a 21st Century Barber
What A Barber Learned About the Straight Razor Shave, and How to Improve Your Own Shaving Game
[Editor's note: Cait is a barber who recently wrote of her experience as a female barber in a "man's" profession. Sharpologist asked her to discuss how she learned to shave as a barber.] One of the key tenets of men’s grooming is the classic straight-razor shave. For many men, … [Read more...] about What A Barber Learned About the Straight Razor Shave, and How to Improve Your Own Shaving Game
The State Of The Single Edge Razor
Single edge razors ("SE") have taken a back seat to double edge razors for many years. But despite the obscurity some have endured and a couple are even thriving. What is the best single edge razor in 2019? I'll offer some perspective. … [Read more...] about The State Of The Single Edge Razor
