2013-02-02 01:08
The male ponytail, despite its slight moment of popularity during the early 90s "Euro-trash" trend, is a modern fashion faux pas. Today, the only males who proudly sport ponytails are bikers… Read More
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2012-08-25 08:40
Knowing how to hold the shears properly is the first step toward giving a precision scissor cut. Surprisingly, mastering this skill is trickier than it may seem- it requires a steady h… Read More
2012-07-13 20:51
Hirsutism is a term which refers to excessive or abnormal hair growth. Just as baldness is a blanket term which may include pattern baldness, alopecia, or trichotillomania, "hirsutism… Read More
2012-06-30 02:25
Unidentified barbershop, circa 1900? Read More
2012-06-26 02:23
Barbershop in Grant, Michigan, 1903 Read More
2012-05-28 23:10
As a professional stylist, I've encountered hundreds of male clients who sported a "unibrow". Based on my 13 years of professional experience, I've discovered two interesting facts: (1… Read More
2012-05-18 19:41
If you're a fan of facial hair, the annual World Beard and Moustache Championships is like dying and going to hair heaven. Since the 2012 Beard Team USA championships are coming up on… Read More
2012-05-10 00:27
Those of us in the beauty industry have lost a legend today with the passing of Vidal Sassoon, the pioneer who single-handedly brought the art of hair out of the dark ages. Sassoon… Read More
2012-04-19 04:04
Going bald is bad enough, but even worse are those pitiable gentlemen among us who are going bald but like to pretend that they are not. These are the fellows with the comb-over hair… Read More
2012-04-12 18:18
Itching is a common occurrence for many people after shaving. This itching is often the result of millions of microscopic abrasions on the surface of the epidermis, or outermost layer… Read More
2012-04-07 15:44
2012-03-27 00:57
While many women openly discuss coloring their hair, men tend to be more discreet. Some men may consider coloring their hair to be effeminate, while others are simply afraid to acknowledge… Read More
2012-02-18 20:26
2012-01-25 23:36
A man may have many different reasons for deciding to shave his body. For some, it is a matter of comfort. For others, it is simply an aesthetic preference. Some men may op… Read More
2012-01-22 23:47
If you are tired of leaving your bathroom each morning with tiny toilet paper squares stuck to your face to repair the damage you have done while shaving, then this article is especially for… Read More
2012-01-18 23:45
A clean shave begins with a clean face. If your face is not clean prior to shaving, you are leaving the door wide open for a variety of problems such as rashes, irritation, cuts, and n… Read More
2012-01-15 23:42
Grooming a thick beard will require different techniques than are needed for maintaining a simple mustache or a goatee. A thick beard will require regular grooming around once per mont… Read More
2012-01-13 23:40
An uneven goatee on a man is much like a picture hanging unevenly on a wall. The unevenness may be unnoticeable to those who are constantly in the presence of the object, but it will l… Read More
2012-01-12 23:34
The shaving brush has been a staple of men's grooming since it was first used in France in the mid 18th century. These brushes often became a status symbol, and throughout history have been… Read More
2012-01-11 23:24
Most men give little thought to shaving cream. However, there is a vast "underworld" of shaving products, from simple cans of shaving cream to super-expensive European shaving soaps.&n&hell…Read More
2012-01-10 23:24
Ingrown hairs are an inevitable part of life for those who shave regularly. An ingrown hair is the result of hair that has been cut or shaved so short that the remaining hair recedes b… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Eduard Zavurov giving a customer the Stim-U-Lax treatment at his Arizona shop. Date unknown.You may remember this vibrating device which the barber rubbed on your neck after a shave o… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
Ypsilanti, MI. Courtez R. Hall's barber shop, on North Huron. Circa 1913 Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Portland, OR. Probably 1940s or early 50s Read More
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