Best Haircuts for Men in 2026: Top Trending Styles
Men's grooming has evolved a great deal, and 2026 seems to be a very promising year for men's haircut styles. We are seeing a major trend of men's haircut styles that are textured and flexible, providing the right mix of uniqueness and practicality. Whether you are...
How to Treat Dry Skin Under a Beard
It's one thing to grow a beard, and it is another thing entirely to take care of the skin underneath the beard. This is where most men tend to go wrong. We've seen it happen so many times in our barber shop. Men come in, complaining of itchiness, flakiness, and...
Best Men’s Shampoo for a Dry Scalp
A dry and flaky scalp is uncomfortable. And it also affects one’s self-confidence as well as self-esteem. So not the best way to start a Monday! At First & Mane, we’ve seen many men who have itchy, irritated, and flaky scalps. The weird thing is that their regular...
Business Casual Hairstyles for Men: Office-Ready Looks
Your hairstyle is a big part of who you are even before you say anything. When you walk into your office looking sharp and well-kempt, you are setting the tone for how you want people to perceive you. When you get a hairstyle, not only are you going to look even more...
How Long Will It Take to Grow a Full Beard?
One of the most asked questions from our chairs at our local barber shop near the Scottsdale area is about patience. A client will come in, scratch the week-long stubble on his face, and ask, "How long before I can get a full beard?" The answer, while not necessarily...
Side Part Haircuts for Men: Best Styles for Every Age
Trends come and go in the grooming industry for men. One year, it is all about man buns, while the next year is all about buzz cuts. However, in the midst of all the trends that come and go, there is one hairstyle that stands as a steadfast constant. The side part is...
How Often Should Men Wash Their Hair?
We see guys in the chair daily at First & Mane who think about their hair as if it were the rug in their house and wash it vigorously with strong soap each morning. You’ve got to clean your hair, but you might be doing more harm than good with what you’re doing....
Pomade vs Hair Gel: The Main Differences
We see it time and time again, right in our chairs at First & Mane. The client comes in, describes what they are looking for, and confesses that they can never quite capture the look on their own at home. The trouble, more often than not, isn’t their skill or the...
Beard Line Up Styles: Clean, Sharp Looks Every Man Should Try
A good beard involves more than just growing facial hair; it's an act of cultivation. Just like a garden can quickly turn into a jungle if it's left uncultivated, a beard can quickly resemble a jungle if it's left uncared-for. The trick to having an impressive beard...
Best Hairstyles for Guys with Long Straight Hair
It’s not uncommon to see a number of guys in the salon who are in the awkward phase of letting their hair grow out. It may be a long process, especially when it comes to the ears and shoulders, but the end result may be well worth the effort. Although textured and...
Short Hairstyles for Guys with Beards: Best Style Combos
We see it every day at our shop. A customer will sit in our chair, touch their hair, scratch at their beard, and then ask, “What can we do with this?" For a good deal of years, it seemed like it was either have very long hair and a short beard or be clean-shaven with...
How Long Does It Take to Grow a Mustache Back?
A well-grown mustache will never go out of style. Whether it is a chic chevron, a dashing pencil, or a hearty handlebar, facial hair is making a huge revival in men’s grooming culture. At our grooming salon at First & Mane, men of all kinds come in with a newfound...