Jul 3, 2026
A shop owner's playbook for the Black barbershop business: booth rent vs commission, pricing for rising costs, booking apps, retail, and client retention.
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Jun 17, 2026
How a growing movement is training Black barbers in mental health first aid, turning the chair into a safe space to talk about stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Jun 9, 2026
A barber's guide to Black men's grooming: skin care for melanin-rich skin, razor bump prevention, beard oil vs balm, scalp care, and brands worth stocking.
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Jun 5, 2026
Meet the inventors and entrepreneurs behind modern Black hair care, from Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone to Willie Morrow's Afro pick.
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Jun 1, 2026
The dermatology behind textured hair: lower follicular density, a flattened shaft, curved roots, and why Type 4 coils break at the bends.
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May 26, 2026
How the Black barbershop became a cornerstone of American life, from post-Reconstruction entrepreneurship to civil rights organizing to today's political and cultural stage.
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May 23, 2026
Traction alopecia from tight braids, weaves, ponytails, and locs is a leading cause of preventable hair loss in Black communities. Here are the early signs and the low-tension alternatives.
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May 12, 2026
A plain-language guide to formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, lye versus no-lye relaxers, the stalled FDA ban, and how to read a Black hair product label.
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Feb 1, 2025
The fade is one of the most recognizable and enduring hairstyles in modern grooming, but its significance extends far beyond aesthetics.
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Feb 1, 2025
A good barber does far more than trim hair.
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