National Barbershop Quartet Day is on April 11th. This style of music was originally recorded during the late 1800s while men waited for haircuts at barber shops. They enjoyed their visits by singing and harmonizing with the barbers as well as other clients. Barbershop music has gained popularity over the centuries and male and female quartets compete not only nationally, but all around the globe.
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What is the Difference Between a Barber and a Hairdresser?
These two professions have everything to do with our hair and how they are arranged in a certain way; more times than not, they’re mostly used interchangeably by those who require the services of a barber and a hairdresser. Regardless, it is important to draw the thin line that keeps a barber on this side and a hairdresser on the other side. In this piece, we shall see what this thin line is and how to identify it going forward.
5 Beard Styles for 2021
Facial hair is becoming more popular each year. While some type of mustache, beard, or combo has been in style in some form or another since basically the beginning of time, like with everything else it comes and goes in trends.
Interesting Facts about Barbers You Never Knew
For a lot of people, a trip to the barbershop is simply part of a routine. However, have you ever stopped to think more in-depth about barbers? Here are some interesting facts about barbers you never knew:
Check Out These Maintenance Tips for a Full and Healthy Beard
More men have beards right now than perhaps at any other time since the Civil War. These days, the fuller and healthier the beard, the better. There are some things you can do to keep your beard as lush and healthy as possible. Here are our tips for a fuller, healthier beard.
Choose the Right Haircut for You Based on Face Shape
We are sure that you have had a moment where a haircut looked good on you but did not look as good as on your colleague or friend and vice-versa. No, it was not the barber’s fault – it was no one’s fault actually. So what went wrong? Most likely, the shape of your face and the face of your colleague or friend are different. This happens a lot of times.
Trending Hairstyles for Men This Year
In real life, though women hairstyles look as stylish as you can get in the pages of any trendy fashion magazine, men hairstyles are just to die for as much. The Barber Chair team handpicked the trending hairstyles for men in 2021; go through each of them and take your pick.
Learn About Proper Barbershop Etiquette
Many men have been to the barbershop at least once in their lives. It may have been a long time ago when they were younger, or perhaps it was just recently. If it has been awhile since you have been to the barbershop, you may need a refresher on etiquette. Here is some information on barbershop etiquette that might be useful.
5 Grooming Christmas Gift Ideas for the Men in Your Life
We get it; men can be impossible to buy for. They don’t ask for much, and you have to constantly ask them for ideas. For those long suffering partners, here are some ideas for gifts to slip into their stockings or stick under the tree. These gifts are sure to put you on the nice list.
Straight Razor Shave vs. Electric Razor Shave
One of the great things about having facial hair is how versatile it can be. From mustaches, to a clean shave or a perfectly groomed beard, the options are essentially endless. However, in order to keep your look sleek and put together, you’re going to have to shave at some point and some of us have to do it every single day. So, are you a straight razor person or do you rock an electric razor? There are pros and cons to both methods, and here at the Barber Chair, we wanted to give you all the information you could possibly need to help you decide which will work best for you!