We check in once more with Chris Todd, owner of Todd’s Chop Shop in South Shields a few years on for some more lessons behind the journey of building your own barbershop Obviously you made the ballsy jump from employed barber to shop owner. At the time of writing you not too long ago celebrated[…]
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Insights from the pattern queen...Questions and Answers with Bethan AKA @WitchFades We take a second to sit down with the star of recent launch content for Dark Stag's new styling range, ASK YOUR BARBER Welcome Bethan! Let's start with a bit about your history in hair and the background to your barbering! Can you outline[...]
How to use Matte ClayMatte Clay is a versatile styling product. Find out when to apply it, how much to use and more. Your total guide on how to use Matte Clay The lowdown on using Matte Clay. What is Matte Clay? Hair gel and the light at the end of the tunnel. Lets take[...]
How to use Sea Salt SpraySea Salt Spray is a versatile styling product. Find out when to apply it, how much to use and more. Your total guide on how to use Sea Salt Spray The lowdown on using Sea Salt Spray. What is Sea Salt Spray? The 1960s saw surf style ride the crest[...]
How to use Hair Styling PowderRead on for all things hair styling powder. When to apply it, how much to use and more. Your total guide on how to use hair styling powder. All you ever wanted to know about hair styling powder (but were afraid to ask). What is hair styling powder? Let's start[...]
We want Barbers to take the power back!After supplying Barbers worldwide for over half a decade, it is safe to say Dark Stag know a thing or two about Barbers. And we know they aren't happy about something. It starts with respect. Our sleeper agent network of Barbers the world over tell us time and[...]
Insights from the man behind the chair...Questions and Answers with Jon Dryer We take a second to sit down with the star of recent launch content for Dark Stag's new styling range, ASK YOUR BARBER Welcome Jon! Let's start with a bit about your history in hair and the background to your barbering! Can you[...]
Barber Relaxation TechniquesSelf-care for busy barbers Barbers are an important part of the community. They cut hair and make people feel good about themselves. However, their own wellbeing should also be a priority They are usually there when you need them. But barbering as a job is not easy—working long hours in a high-stress environment[...]
The rise of men communicating aboutMental Healthin a barbershop setting For years, there has been a stigma associated with men talking about their feelings. Men have historically avoided disclosing their emotions because they were taught that it was unmanly or weak. However, times are changing. More men than ever before open up about their struggles,[...]
Dark Stag at Modern Barber'sBarberfestBy any measure, Modern Barber’s first-ever Barberfest was a complete success. For Dark Stag, however, things didn’t quite go as planned. When a close-contact Covid-19 warning derailed our plans to exhibit at the show, staff had to scramble to keep their plans on track. Our recent ambassador recruits AJ Rapture and[...]
How do you maintain scissors? Thanks for supporting Dark Stag and our mission to make sure every barber’s tooled up with seriously superior equipment! Our brilliant barber tools are tough enough for hundreds of cuts and built to last; follow these simple directions and they’ll last even longer. So, how do you maintain barber scissors? [...]
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