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An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of shaving irritation. So with [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of [...]

More and more barbers are trying their hand at their own product lines. And for what it’s worth, I completely support it! After all, who knows shaving products better than the people who use them on a daily basis? Enter Master Barber – Iain Kane, creator of  The Village Barber product line. Currently comprised of two [...]

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 [...]

I’m going to finish 2009 with this re-post, to help you start the New Year off right! _______________________________________ / 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, [...]

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 [...]