How to Prevent Razor Bumps: Direction, Blade and Prep
Razor bumps come from direction, blade and prep. Fix all three at home, see what a hot towel shave does differently, and know when to see a doctor.
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Straight answers on fades, haircuts, beards and hot towel shaves from the barbers at Deja Vu Barbershop on East 34th Street in Murray Hill, Manhattan.
How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps Overnight (and Why a Hot Towel Shave Helps)
What you can do tonight to calm razor bumps by morning, what makes them worse, how a hot towel shave helps, and when a dermatologist should see them.
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How Often You Should Get a Haircut, by Style
How often to get a haircut: fades every two to three weeks, scissor cuts every four to six, long hair every eight to twelve, and the signs you…
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How Much to Tip a Barber in NYC
How much to tip a barber in New York: the usual 15 to 20 percent, what that is on a $35 fade, a $18 line up or a…
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How Long a Haircut Takes at a Walk In Barbershop
How long a haircut takes at a walk in barbershop: minutes for a buzz, fade, scissor cut, beard and shave, what adds time, and a lunch break plan.
Read the guideGray Blending for Men: Natural Looking Hair Color at the Barbershop
What gray blending is, how it differs from box dye, who it suits, what to expect in the chair, how it grows out, and what men's hair color…
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Does Beard Oil Help Growth? What It Does and Does Not Do
Beard oil does not grow new hair. What it does instead: softer hair, calmer skin, less breakage. What drives growth, the risks, and how to look fuller.
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The Classic Men’s Haircut: Old Money Styles That Never Date
The classic men's haircut: the side part, Ivy League, crew cut, taper and slick back, what to ask your barber for, how to style it and how often…
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The Father and Son Barbershop Visit: Matching Cuts on a Sunday
Which fade suits a boy, how dad and son match without matching, how the Sunday visit runs, parent tips, maintenance, and the $60 Father and Son package.
Read the guideThe Lunch Break Haircut: In and Out From Grand Central in 30 Minutes
Eight minutes from Grand Central, two from the 6 train. What fits in a lunch hour at a walk in Murray Hill barbershop, the route, and how to…
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Fade Haircuts for Asian Hair: Density, Growth Patterns and the Right Taper
How a fade works on thick, straight Asian hair: density, cowlicks and growth direction, which taper to ask for, top styles, and how often to come back.
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How to Keep Your Beard Sharp Between Barber Visits
A great beard requires regular care. Our barbers share expert tips on trimming, shaping, and moisturizing your beard at home so it stays clean, defined, and professional between…
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