Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. Many men love the feel of going to the barbershop to get a fresh haircut and a hot towel shave. Hot towel shaves are often associated with an old fashioned barbershop, but more and more barbershops are offering this service today, and it is popular... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. Stress is a predominant part of almost everyone’s day to day life, especially in today’s economy. It is safe to say that there are different stressors that affect each person in different ways. Stress can cause anything from headaches to... (more...)

Article by Nick Raneiri. Check out his member page. One of the most important aspects of the barber trade is maintaining sanitary standards in order to prevent problems such as diseases and rashes. It is not only beneficial to your client, but it is also a state law requirement that all barbers must... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. No matter how well you follow codes, it is always nerve racking when the state board comes in to your shop for an inspection. Nobody wants to fork up any of their profits to pay a fine that could have been avoided. So here is a list of the top... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. Are you just sitting around your shop swatting flies, watching t.v., or picking on other employees because you have nothing better to do? Does it worry you that you’ve read more pages in your book than you have dollars in your pocket? Well, stop... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. There are many different products a hairstylist can choose to use, but the ultimate question always is… Which is the most effective to use on each client??? Every hair type, texture, and style has it’s own preferred hair product, which... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. A sure way to anger staff and upset the balance of a good shop, is to overcrowd it with employees. Overcrowd your shop with employees and it is almost guaranteed that they will be whining by noon and you’ll be stuck hearing “Mine, mine, mine!”... (more...)

the Mills Brothers Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. When people think of a barbershop quartet, most people envision four men dressed in matching outfits harmonizing together at a barbershop, but what people don’t know is that the barbershop quartet is an actual genre of music. It... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. I always loved the history of the barber pole and barbering. For the Holiday weekend, we thought it would be nice to give thanks for our trade by paying homage to those that came before us. Today’s post details the illustrious history of our... (more...)

Article by Tim & Justin D. Follow us on twitter. It doesn’t take a Head & Shoulders commercial to teach a hair stylist about Dandruff. We’ve have all come across it now & again, whether with a client, or maybe even personally. Either way, below are some great resources for the... (more...)