Haircut guides, beard care tips, and grooming advice from the master barbers at The Kinsman, West Village Manhattan.
Barbershop or salon? They look similar on Google Maps and feel completely different in the chair. A West Village barber breaks down what each one actually does well, which one fits your hair, and when a traditional barber shop is the right call.
The exact phrases, guard numbers, and barber terms a Kinsman West Village barber wants to hear when you sit in the chair. Ask for a skin fade like you’ve been doing it for years.
Taper, skin, and mid fades all look similar in photos and completely different on your head. A Kinsman barber breaks down what each one actually is, which face shapes and hair types suit which, and the exact words to say when you sit in the chair.
Everything you need to know about getting a professional beard trim in the West Village — what a barber does that you can’t do at home, how to communicate what you want, and why a $30 trim changes the whole game.
Everything you need to know before your first haircut at The Kinsman — how to book, what happens when you walk in, what to tell your barber, and why the first visit is the one that hooks you.
A neighborhood guide to looking your best in the West Village — from where to get the best haircut to the shops, coffee bars, and tailors that make up a proper Saturday routine.
The story behind The Kinsman barbershop on W 10th St. Why we chose the West Village, what we believe about grooming, and what makes our shop different.