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Journal

From the shop floor.

Notes on the trade, the standards behind the chair, and what running a barbershop actually costs. Written by the people doing it.

  • Standards
  • Ownership
  • Client experience

All entries

  1. The Keys Are the Easy Part.

    Everybody wants to own the shop. Here is what the chair does not see, from the seat nobody is supposed to notice.

  2. Structure Over Chaos

    The case for running a barbershop on written standards instead of habits, and what changes on the floor when you do.

  3. What We Learned From Our Clients

    What clients told the shop when it actually asked, and what changed as a result.

  4. Army Values in a Cutthroat Industry

    Running a shop on a set of stated values in a trade where plenty of people do not bother.

  5. Award-Winning Barbershop in Alabama

    Client-first barbering with real standards. Tactical Grooming is an award-winning Alabama barbershop focused on quality, consistency, and respect.

  6. Veterans Don’t Come Just for the Haircut

    The haircut matters, but it is not the reason veterans keep coming back. Learn what barbershop culture means after military service. For veterans, a good.

  7. The Barbershop Experience

    Discover why the barbershop experience is more than just a haircut. From the welcoming atmosphere and engaging conversation to personalized service and.

  8. The Art of the Perfect Shave

    Learn how to achieve the perfect shave with our expert tips and tricks. From preparation to post-shave care, we'll guide you through the process of achieving.

  9. Priest, Doctor, or Barber?

    Did you know that Barbers used to do a lot more than just shave your beard, like performing weddings or pulling your teeth?

  10. Romans and their Beards

    Did you know that Romans used their beard to show their philosophical standing?

  11. Abraham Lincoln’s Beard

    Former President Abraham Lincoln grew his beard out because of an 11 year-old girl who wrote that it would make him look more presentable.

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Madison, AL 35758

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