When you go to a barber shop, it’s only for a few reasons: to get the best haircut, shave or beard trim. Rarely will it be any other option. And the top goal is always to get version of one of those services. So, here are the three best ways to evaluate your barber shops,… Continue reading How To Choose The Best Barber Shop For Your Next Haircut, Shave and Beard Trim
Category: Hair
The Importance of Finding a Skilled Barber for Your Beard Trim in Oakville
TLDR – it’s critically important to find a skilled barber for your beard trim, and if you live in Oakville, make sure he’s in Oakville. This post explains why. I was manning the bar one day last summer. Remember, we’re in Bronte Harbour, Oakville, so there’s a ton of foot traffic of visitors going to… Continue reading The Importance of Finding a Skilled Barber for Your Beard Trim in Oakville
What to do in Oakville [2023]
If you’re trying to figure out what to do in Ontario, look no further than Oakville. Parks, water, trails, restaurants and first class experiences are all up for grabs. That said, here is a sampling of the things you can do in Oakville (all maps images courtesy of Google Maps). Skip to here if you… Continue reading What to do in Oakville [2023]
Hair Care and Styling
Hair care and hair styling is important because your hair is your crown, the first signature of your identity, the projection of your ego. It’s the first thing people see, it’s the first basis on which people judge you, and it’s how you see yourself in the mirror. You want to make sure it looks… Continue reading Hair Care and Styling
Why is the barber pole red, white and blue?
You can see the iconic barber pole, with it’s circulating red, white and blue stripes, from quite a distance and know you’re entering a barber shop. But why those colors? Before the barber pole In the distant past (middle ages and before), barbers used to also be surgeons and dentists. To advertise their services to… Continue reading Why is the barber pole red, white and blue?
Beard Care and Styling
You’re sporting an amazing beard – now it’s time to care for it and keep it healthy and handsome for a long time to come. Before we start, if you’re sporting a beard, you’re definitely adding character and ruggedness to your appearance. That said, beards have their own personality if not well tamed. So, that’s… Continue reading Beard Care and Styling
Barber Tools
Every art form has its tools and the barber trade is no different. In the past, barbers used oyster shells and flint. Today, they use some of the most beautiful shears and sophisticated buzzers to achieve the perfect result. Here is a list of their most popular tools. Cutting Tools The barber tools of first… Continue reading Barber Tools
The History of the Barber Shop
The barber trade has existed since ancient times but, the barber shop, as we know it, is more recent. Essentially, a barber shop is a place where barbers render barber services. And, since most men can’t cut their own hair, most men visit barber shops. But, as a consequence, this also meant that it became… Continue reading The History of the Barber Shop
The History of the Barber
Ah, the great barber! When you find a good one, you find treasure. This is a common feeling for all men for almost all of our history. Speaking of which… Barbers in ancient history Barbers have been part of our history for centuries, going all the way back to ancient Egypt and Greece where the… Continue reading The History of the Barber