A great barbershop experience is about much more than a great haircut. I learned that years ago while celebrating my birthday in New York City. I booked a traditional shave at a barbershop I'd heard great things about. Looking back, I don't remember every detail of the shave itself. What I remember is how they made me feel. They greeted me immediately. They were ready for me on time. The attention to detail was incredible. Most importantly, I felt like I belonged there. As th

Most bad haircuts do not start with bad cutting. They start with bad communication. As barbers, we see it all the time. A client sits in the chair and says: “Just clean me up.” “Do whatever you think.” “A little off the top.” “I want a fade.” The problem? Those phrases can mean 20 different things depending on who is saying them. At The Proper Barbershop in Newport News, we believe the consultation is one of the most important parts of the service. That is why we schedule lon

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