Hair care, grooming and style notes from Refine in Bothell.
What is another name for a barber shop You walk past a place with a striped pole outside, and you're probably thinking "barber shop." But honestly? There's a bunch of other names people throw...
Read moreWhat is a mullet called now The old-school mullet—the one everyone jokes about with that "business in front, party in back" line—has had a serious glow-up. I mean, it's almost unrecognizable....
Read moreIs barbering salon correct Honestly? No. You'll hear people say it sometimes, sure, maybe when they're trying to sound fancy or something. But the real deal is barbershop or barber shop. "Salon" is...
Read moreDo fades look unprofessional Honestly? No. Fades don't automatically scream "unprofessional." Look, I've seen lawyers with clean tapers and baristas with skin fades—it's all about context. A...
Read moreWhat should you never mix with salicylic acid Why is it dangerous to mix salicylic acid with other active ingredients? Salicylic acid isn't messing around. It's a beta hydroxy acid that digs deep...
Read moreIs a slick back fade professional So, the slick back fade. It's this hybrid thing—classy on top, buzzed sides. The whole "is it professional" question? Honestly depends. Where you work, how clean...
Read moreDoes long hair attract girls So you're thinking about growing it out, huh? The whole "will girls like my long hair" thing gets tossed around a lot in guy talk. Honestly, attraction's a weird...
Read moreWhat haircut makes a 40 year old look younger Turning 40 hits different, doesn't it? But your hair doesn't have to scream "I give up." The right cut can knock years off by adding volume, framing...
Read moreIs it normal to not have a beard at 26 Yeah, honestly? Totally normal. Not having a full beard at 26 isn't some weird anomaly. It's mostly down to genetics—how sensitive your hair follicles are to...
Read moreIs a 3 or 4 shorter haircut Alright, let's cut through the noise. When you see those clipper guard numbers, they're telling you how much hair stays behind. A #3 leaves you with 3/8 of an inch. A #4?...
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