Hair

Excerpt from my interview with Mens’ Health magazine… Question:  How do I get a great haircut? Answer: Communication, communication, communication, I cannot say it enough.  I know I may sound like a relationship counselor or your wife or girlfriend, but truthfully, the only way to get a great haircut is to explain what you want carefully.  I [...]

I’ve received several requests and questions regarding how to properly care for shaved heads.  So I thought that I would do a re-post of an earlier post titled – You ask…I answer! This question can also be found from my Q&A page on www.craigthebarber.com. Q: What is the best way to shave my head, electric or conventional?  Also, [...]

                  I found  a few illustrations that gives a visual as to how the hair on your head and more importantly, how the hair in your beard grows.  Why?  Well, many men who suffer from irritation especially razor bumps and ingrown hairs typically fall in the beard growth category of “Wavy Hair” & “Curly Hair”. The above illustrations, give the best example [...]

  Another month has come and gone, but the one good thing I always seem to look forward to is the opportunity to review another great product!  This month I decided to stay with the theme of hair grooming, and found a great shampoo, conditioner and a daily hydrator all within the same line for your enjoyment. So without further [...]

I often get questions on what to do with unwanted hair, since many men wish they didn’t have to deal with it on some part of their body (ie. face, back, chest).  Sometimes the only solution I can recommend is laser hair removal.  So below, I listed the most common questions and answers to help you make the best decision. Does the hair [...]

I’ve had quite a few questions similar to this one in the past, and it seems to be an issue for many men out there.  So I decided to post this question in hopes of enlightening others, with permission of course…thanks Anthony! Question: Hey Craig, I have a question for you.  So, my hair texture has [...]

Hey guys, ever notice that your hair looks great on your way out the door, only to notice that by lunch time, not so much?  Your hair has taken on a new look, it looks flat, or it’s just out of place.  Here’s your solution: fire your barber or hairstylist!  Just kidding, I’m sure they [...]

September is here (boy…time is flying!), and it’s time for another “Product of the Month” post.  I decided to cover a hair product this month since my first three (POTM) posts have all been about shaving.  So I chose a product line that I have been very familiar with for quite some time…Bumble and Bumble. However, I did find this post to [...]

A large percentage of men have a square face shape, and it is coincidentally the most ideal and desired shape to work with.  (The square face is the male counterpart to the oval face shape for women.)  Therefore, when it comes to haircuts and beards, the goal is to square off the face, while taking [...]

The number one thing I ask my client’s to consider is how much time they are willing to dedicate to maintaining this regimen.  This is important because the hair on your face is a major focal point, and when colored, the new growth of your beard hair will always seem to grow faster.  This is [...]