360 waves is a popular hairstyle worn by Black men and achieved through constant styling and brushing of one's hair in a specific way. The round wave pattern that develops of...
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Behind the Chair: Kamal Nuru
We made our way up to Rockland County to see Kamal Nuru, owner of the popular Levels Barbershop franchise in Harlem. His client came in...
Best Hairstyles from New York Fashion Week: Men's
The great part about being in New York City is that you get access to everything that's going on, especially when it comes to fashion....
Grilling Tips for Fourth of July Weekend with Chef Coby Farrow
We're in the kitchen at Pulqueria, a local hot spot for authentic Mexican cuisine, a cozy nook on Doyers Street in Chinatown. Chef Coby Farrow...
Fourth of July Weekend Playlist
Fourth of July weekend is the peak summer holiday. Grilling food, fireworks, usually good weather and the need to overcompensate by being especially decorative...
Reaching Hair Goals the Frederick Benjamin Way
As the old saying goes, “Completing a task consistently for 30 days becomes a routine.” Most of you already started looking for revenge with your Summer ’16 body reaching its goal, but still...
Behind the Chair: The Skin Fade Haircut from Valjean Guerra
Last week, we met up with pro groomer Valjean Guerra of Harlem's own Cathedra, a private barbering service in New York City that promises their...
Trouble with in-grown hairs?
There are few things worse than an in-grown hair. What started off as just a routine shave is now this red, inflamed, painful and annoying...
Don't suffer through spring! Dealing with seasonal allergies
Spring is finally here. And though we love the extra sunshine and warmer temps, we hate one thing: seasonal allergies. For some, pollen or ragweed...
The Journal: Best Barbers Tag
Maybe you've been there before. It has to be the worst thing that can happen to a guy...or at least in the top five. You...