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Why Every Man Should Go To A Barber Shop

'A barber knows how to cut a man’s hair.' Some men these days, go to some unisex chain salon. Most of the time, they walk out of these places with a crappy haircut. Sometimes, there haircut would look decent for the first day or so, but then it would grow out into a horrible bowl. The problem is that many of the people who work at salons are not trained barbers. They’re cosmetologists. The difference between the two can spell the difference between a dopey-looking haircut and a great one. A barber is trained to cut with clippers, the main tool in cutting a man’s hair. Cosmetologists, on the other hand, are trained to use scissors. Their training is also geared towards catering to women’s hair. They become experts in styling, coloring, and perming- things a man has no need for.

Men Meet There To Talk Men Stuff

• Barbers, are interesting guys with interesting stories to tell.
• Men talk about God, politics, cars, sports, and family.
• We joke and laugh and everyone is involved: the barbers, the customers getting their haircut, and the customers waiting to get their haircut.
• All the men take part in the conversation; young, old, and middle-aged join in the mix.

You can get a great shave.

• The traditional single blade razor shave.: You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the pleasures of a great shave at a barber.

It's a great activity to do with your father or son.

• Men need traditions that can help bond them together.: Visiting the barbershop with your father or son is a great tradition to begin in your family.
• Need to bond with your son(s): A great way to develop that trust between father and son(s)

Mentoring Opportunity

• The kid with no man in his life: The barbershop get's him to meet other men and do MAN stuff.