Barbershop Blog

After being caged up at home for what seemed like an eternity, the double-jabbed are back in the barber chair and getting that good old grooming goodness that was sorely missed for so long. The first week out of lockdown was bedlam and the masses of bodies in the queue out the front of the barbershop resembled some kind of barbarian horde. Not that anyone was acting rude, uncultured, or particularly savage, just that there was a lot of hair on a lot of men. 

The team sliced their way through those winter coats and had the masses looking sharper than their razors in no time at all. With that said we wish to move onto the main topic of the day, which is how to keep those fresh cuts and the men wearing them looking cool through the summer that’s about to begin. Let’s look at a couple of handy products and some solid advise from the men behind the chair at Barber Industries.

Sea Salt Spray

Wanna look like you’ve just walked off the beach and have a loose and lived in look for your hair? Then Salt Spray by the boys at Uppercut Deluxe is the answer, well one of the answers, we also swear by Layrite’s Grooming Spray. Either of these will offer quick and easy styling with the right amount of hold and wave to make you look like you have just come back from the surf.

The Power Of Powder

Another product that is great for the ruffled and textured looks that are synonymous with summer is Uppercut’s Styling Powder. Simply ‘shake and rake’ over dry hair to create texture and volume in all hair types and lengths. One thing often missed with this stuff is that it doesn’t sweat out, it offers re-workable hold for those long, hot summer days and nights too.

Sweat Proof Styling

The Australian summer gets bloody hot, doesn’t matter if you’re up on the Gold Coast or down in Sydney, it’s the same stinking hot summer and you’re going to sweat, probably sweat a lot. Best way to beat the sweat is to sweat proof your styling. How? With wax, petroleum or clays. Baxter of California Clay Pomade locks your hairstyle in place with beeswax and is one such fine choice.

Degreasing Shampoo

There is a down side to putting non water based products into your grooming routine and that is that they leave residues behind when they do not fully wash out with water. To combat this and to keep your locks and scalp healthy and clean we recommend the use of a de-greasing hair wash like American Crew’s Power Cleanser Shampoo and Conditioner. This will give your hair the deep cleansing that it needs while improving texture and shine. 

And that’s a wrap for the the barber’s tips and tricks for today. For those who resisted ‘the-jab’ and have not been able to come in for a professional freshen up yet, we eagerly await the summer and your return to us here at the barbershop. Be sure to swing past and pick up the grooming essentials that we mentioned here in this article. Ask the team for further advise and if you have any questions.

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