TENDING TOWARD TRADITION

The draw toward men's grooming is still lingering in my fancy. Barbering in particular. The simplicity of its tradition lends an almost effortless attraction to its storefront, which in recent years seems to be luring in a younger patronage. There's a trend of high-end barber shops with low-end appeal that makes this sudden interest in barbering nearly impossible for me not to fall head over heals for. Aesthetics and atmosphere go hand in hand with grooming. A clean shave or a trimmed beard can both sit atop a Pendleton in my book. So long as the gentleman sporting it appreciates all aspects of the room in which he is about to have his head and face pampered. This goes beyond aesthetics and transpires into the art of barbering. Though my head turns for a clean shaven mug and short hair, I have such an admiration for the craftsmanship that goes into a handsome beard or a moustache. Lets look at some of the beautiful shops and striking heads responsible for my recent romance with barbering.