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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Politics of Black hair: why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora

Disputes over natural Black hairstyles highlight ongoing colonial influences on grooming standards in schools and workplaces across the African and Caribbean diaspora.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

Forget Side Parts & Middle Parts. Messy Parts Win.

Messy hair and effortless beauty trends are replacing clean girl aesthetics, emphasizing a carefree, natural look.
Medicine
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The Lost Art of Going Bald

Men increasingly seek hair restoration solutions to combat hair loss and enhance attractiveness, with the market projected to reach $19 billion by 2033.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Meet the dads learning how to style their daughters' hair

Dads are learning to do their daughters' hair to bond and alleviate pressure on mothers.
#cosmetology
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Waltham High opens student-run salon for real-world cosmetology training

Waltham High School opened a new cosmetology salon with 25 stations for students to gain hands-on experience and work toward professional licensure.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | New York orders salon schools to teach curly hair treatment to curb racial discrimination

New York cosmetology schools must teach about kinky and curly hair to license students, addressing racial discrimination in beauty services.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Waltham High opens student-run salon for real-world cosmetology training

Waltham High School opened a new cosmetology salon with 25 stations for students to gain hands-on experience and work toward professional licensure.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | New York orders salon schools to teach curly hair treatment to curb racial discrimination

New York cosmetology schools must teach about kinky and curly hair to license students, addressing racial discrimination in beauty services.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now: Blind Barber and Brightside

Blind Barber offers a unique grooming experience with products that blend barbershop expertise and nightlife culture.
Wearables
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The Robots Are Coming for Your Hair

AI-powered apps are revolutionizing men's grooming by analyzing hair health and creating personalized care regimens.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Field Notes: Alysa Liu in Paris, Mychal Threets in South SF, and Barbershop Therapy

Community barbershops and libraries serve as vital gathering spaces providing free services, mental health support, and connections to essential resources for vulnerable populations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You go in bald and walk out with the best hair you've ever had': the remarkable return of the toupee

Toupees originated in the 18th century, with the name developing from the French toupet, meaning tuft of hair. They became particularly prominent in the mid-20th century, with Time magazine estimating that more than 2.5 million men across the US were wearing toupees by 1970.
Fashion & style
fromManutd
3 weeks ago

Barbershop: Haircuts, hols and Punch the monkey

Our new and original show allows Manchester United fans to see the players in a totally different, more relaxed environment at our Carrington training ground. Filmed in the dedicated barber facilities, which formed part of the huge revamp of our base last summer, the focus is on the Reds enjoying their downtime after training.
Manchester United
Upper West Side
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

Where Jake Shane Shops, Walks, and Gets His Brows Done When He's Back in New York

Jake Shane, a podcaster-turned-actor, shares his favorite Manhattan locations and reflects on growing up in Washington Heights, appreciating the neighborhood's vibrancy after initially feeling insecure about not living on the Upper West Side.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

5 Exceptional Grooming Products Worth the Splurge

Premium-priced grooming products justify their cost through superior formulations, effectiveness, and quality that deliver measurable results in appearance and skin health.
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

We Found the 7 Best Conditioners for Men, No Matter Your Hair Type

Hair care needs vary significantly by hair type and individual body chemistry, requiring personalized product selection based on specific follicle characteristics and texture.
NYC food
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

I Tried The Viral $25 NYC Blowout as a Curly-Haired Girl: An Honest Review

A viral $25 NYC Chinatown blowout service provided thorough hair cleaning but featured aggressive washing techniques that caused scalp discomfort for a customer with thick, curly hair.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm a Man Who Gets Waxed ... Down There. I'm Mortified By What Happened at My Latest Appointment.

Involuntary physical responses during intimate grooming procedures are normal and expected by experienced estheticians who regularly encounter such situations.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Local obituary: Bob Aliano, worked as a Roslindale barber for 67 years

Robert T. "Bob" Aliano, former owner of Rialto Barber Shop, Roslindale, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (Jansky) Aliano. Devoted father of David Aliano of West Roxbury, Mark Aliano of Biddeford, ME, Deborah Aliano of Boston, and the late Robert J. Aliano Jr. He leaves his beloved dog "Buddy." Brother of Lorraine Kilroy of Canton and Sonny Aliano of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Boston
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

Beardbrand's Top Ecommerce Tools in 2026

Shopify is an incredible platform for Beardbrand. It gives us the flexibility to quickly test and implement major site changes, such as restructuring our product pages. For example, we replaced multiple fragrance variants on a single product page with individual pages for each fragrance, supported by a collection page. We can now tell the story of each scent, showcase fragrance-specific reviews, and recommend matching products. The result? A faster site and improved conversions (about 4.6%). For performance, storytelling, and scalability, Shopify dominates.
E-Commerce
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
1 month ago

A Portrait of Today's Man And His Wardrobe

Pal Zileri's Spring-Summer 2026 collection reimagines men's fashion through interchangeable, deconstructed pieces that blur formal and informal boundaries, celebrating Italian Casual as modern everyday elegance.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Tired of bad haircuts? 3 stylists share tips on how to get the do of your dreams

Avoid bad haircuts by finding a skilled stylist, communicating clearly about desired results, and speaking up during the appointment if something goes wrong.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How a Wicklow man went from backyard cuts in lockdown to Barber of the Year

A 22-year-old Wicklow man has capped off a whirlwind year by being crowned Male Barber of the Year at the Irish Barber Awards, marking a major milestone on a journey that began cutting his brother's hair during lockdown.
Miscellaneous
Wellness
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The 8 Best Pomades for Giving Your Hair Volume and Texture

Choose hair styling products based on hair type, desired hold, and pomade base (water, clay, or oil) to achieve the right texture, volume, and finish.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it true that hair grows faster when you cut it?

Cutting visible hair does not speed follicle-driven growth; trims remove dead shaft and improve appearance while minimizing chemical or heat damage supports length retention.
#mens-grooming
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Hudson Williams gets candid about his manscaping routine: "Get up in the taint, bend down, look back" - Queerty

Always the straight shooter, The Traitor alum asked point blank, "What's your process in [the] nude scenes of taping it back or securing your ding-a-ling? Do you get a merkin? Do you get to choose what kind of hair it has?" LOL. "I think we're all just dying to know the process," Windey continued. "So, please, go into as much detail as you can. It's really insightful information." Now, this is journalism!
LGBT
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland barber released without charges in city's first homicide of 2026

A 35-year-old Oakland barber shot and killed a man who approached armed; he was released without charges after surveillance altered the initial murder suspicion.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A subreddit dedicated to the bald community may be the most wholesome corner of the internet

r/Bald is a popular subreddit where those who are losing their hair or have recently taken the plunge and shaved their heads can find support, encouragement, and a general ego-boost from the community's 1.4 million weekly visitors. Created in 2011, the subreddit has 23,000 weekly contributions. Often, they follow the format of men uploading photos of their receding hairlines. "Is it time?" reads one recent post. The answer, in almost every instance, is yes.
Mental health
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A barista turns tragedy into a coffee shop where customers can caffeinate and cry

Tommy Le founded Reinne's Place, a Long Beach coffee shop, as a community sanctuary for grieving and remembrance in memory of his late girlfriend.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The play that changed my life: You meet 33 characters in Barber Shop Chronicles I believed in all of them'

Barber Shop Chronicles foregrounds diverse Black masculinities and transnational conversations through immersive, character-driven barber shop scenes across six African cities and London.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Botox for Men: An Expert Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Freezing Your Face

There's a strange moment that happens the first time you watch botox kick in. One day you're squinting at your reflection and see the familiar lines crease across your forehead. A few days later, you raise your eyebrows andnothing. The skin stays put. It's subtle, even anticlimactic, but it's also the clearest proof that the world's most famous anti-wrinkle injection isn't magic or mystery.
Medicine
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Every Man Needs a Comb. These Are the 7 Best.

Choose comb material and tooth spacing based on durability, anti-static properties, scalp comfort, and intended use; cellulose acetate offers anti-static comfort and longevity.
Fashion & style
fromCoveteur
2 months ago

Meet 7 Next-Gen Braiders Turning Hair Into Art

Braids embody Black cultural history, skilled craftsmanship, and nurturing care, with culture-shaping braiders preserving tradition while styling celebrities and communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's an opportunity for bonding' my quest to become a Black dad who can do his daughters' hair

Managing curly hair, once you know how, is easy, Roberts says. It really is. It's easier than trying to hide it anyway. The curly hair in question isn't mine but that of my two daughters, aged three and four-and-a-half. After months of screaming and unsatisfying results, I've taken it upon myself to learn the basics of caring for their hair, which is a combination of my mixed-race afro curls and my wife's straighter Spanish locks.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Hairstylists say this is the one haircut that grows out gracefully if you have fine hair - Silicon Canals

A blunt, one-length cut creates the illusion of fuller, thicker hair and grows out beautifully on fine hair.
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Hairstylists say this one cut instantly takes five years off your face after 50 - Silicon Canals

A French bob with subtle layers and chin-to-shoulder length visually lifts the jawline and creates youthful movement for women over 50.
Fashion & style
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The 8 Best Beard Brushes to Keep Your Facial Hair in Check

Choose a beard brush with high-quality bristles (preferably 100% boar), a durable handle, and a size suited to beard length and styling needs.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The haircut that looks elegant on everyone over 50 regardless of face shape - Silicon Canals

"This cut makes me feel like myself," she used to say, running her fingers through the sleek strands.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Can You Wear Clip-In Extensions Daily? The Truth

Daily clip-in use can be safe for thick or medium-volume hair with correct application and maintenance, but routine daily wear is generally not recommended.
Fashion & style
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why some women go gray gracefully while others look washed out: a colorist explains - Silicon Canals

Natural skin undertone and gray-hair condition determine whether gray hair flatters or washes out; tailoring makeup, wardrobe, and jewelry can optimize the look.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

The "Shixie" Is The Shag-Pixie Hybrid Cool Girls Are Rocking This Year

The shixie is a versatile, longer shag-pixie hybrid offering textured, piecey layers and styling freedom for short hair with a relaxed, playful vibe.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

TikTok's "Aussie Slickback" Hair Trend Is A Modern, More Wearable Millennial Pouf

The Australian slickback revives the bumped pony by combining a gelled, flat front with intentional subtle crown lift for a softer, modern slickback.
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