haircut

Has a barber ever given you a bad haircut? What about a bad shave?  I know I’ve received a few.  So here are a few ways to make your haircut or shave experience better, so you won’t have to keep searching for a new barber! Client: “Just a trim” – is not a description of a [...]

I get many visits from guys who are looking for a make-over or simply a “new-look”. So when I get questions from readers about how to get their barbers to deliver the best haircut for them, I start with one simply word – Communication. I know I may sound like a relationship counselor or your wife or [...]

Every guy gets one… right? Somewhere, right now, there are guys describing their desired haircut to their barbers. And for good reason, because every guy wants their haircut to look good on them. There are generally 2 schools of thought about haircuts… A haircut is supposed to compliment your overall style. A haircut is supposed to dictate your overall style. Personally, I side [...]

American Crew, the professional leader in men’s grooming, announced Jerome Kantner, Mainz, Germany, as the winner of the 2013-2014 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hair stylists in the world. The American Crew All-Star Challenge is widely considered one of the top men’s grooming competitions. The Challenge focuses on the [...]

…your last haircut?”  Sound familiar? I’m sure a barber has asked you this question once or twice in your lifetime, and for good reason! It’s how we gauge how short we should cut your hair. You see, the average person’s hair grows approximately 1/2″ per month. So the best way to get your barber to give you a haircut closest [...]

“I would have to say that the biggest mistake guys make is that they assume that a random haircut found in a magazine clipping will automatically look good on them.”  We as men tend to be pretty casual when it comes to our hair and how it may potentially affect our overall appearance. To see [...]

I was asked this question recently on my Facebook page, so I decided to share it.  The reason why is because as men become more focused on spending money to look good, I believe that this question will be asked more often. So why not address it now? Question? Hey Craig, how much should a man [...]

I get questions from readers all the time asking me “what haircut is best for each season?” So, since it is officially summer, it’s pretty safe to assume that I’ve received a few questions about “what summertime haircut is best?” The truth is, there really isn’t “a best” haircut for the summer at all!  Simply [...]

Have you ever had to explain to your barber how you want your hair cut or where your skin is the most sensitive… more than once? I think we all have… But as a barber, I want to tell you, the customer, that a little bit of  patience and understanding go a long way. You see, it’s [...]

Barbers, have you ever been confused about the type of haircut your client was asking for? So have I. What about trying to figure out how close may be too close for a shave?  Trust me, I have had all of the same feelings.  So this is what I do to not only make myself feel [...]