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...
Types of Hair Coloring Techniques – The Most Popular Methods
We see it on a daily basis at First & Mane. A client will be seated and look at himself in the mirror and wonder if there would be anything we could do for a bit of gray emerging here at the side. Perhaps they are tired of the color they have and something bolder...
Top Men’s Hairstyles for an Oblong Face Shape
As our clients come to our First & Mane in search of a different look, one of the first things we examine is their face shape. Face shape is the basis for a perfect haircut. Have you observed that you have a face which is longer in proportions to your width, with...
Men’s Hairstyles for Winter: Trendy Cuts for the Cold Season
As it becomes colder, and the days get shorter, we begin to notice a transition taking place. There are fewer guys asking for ultra-short buzz cuts and high fades, making room for guys who want something a bit more substantial. It only makes sense. Just as you start...
What is a Layered Haircut for Men?
At our barbershop in Scottsdale, we've been asked a lot of questions about trends and styles. As part of our comprehensive barbershop services, one of the most common queries we get is: what is a layered haircut for men? This is actually a very common type of...
Best Men’s Military Haircut Styles to Try
Military cuts have always been a means of expressing military standards of discipline and masculinity. This type of haircut was originally intended for use in military institutions as a means of ensuring military hygiene standards. In Scottsdale, we get a lot of guys...
Different Type of Fade Haircuts for Males
In need of a new-cut trend that is at once timeless and fresh? Our barbershop in Scottsdale has seen a spate of clients clamoring for a popular new trend in cuts - and it happens to be that fade cuts are at the forefront. Looking for inspiration for fade haircut...
Types of Haircuts for Heart Shaped Face Men
Get a good haircut, and you'll see an overall improvement in your appearance, but this is only possible if you know your face type. We have been helping a lot of guys with heart-shaped faces at our barber shop in Scottsdale, AZ. All in all, hearts are a pretty...