Notes from
the chair.
Hair myths, grooming trends, and a local newsletter from 3rd Street — written by the barbers cutting in LA and Beverly Hills.
Why hospitality matters in barbering
Barbering has always been hospitality. The shops that forgot are getting beaten by the ones that remembered.
Creating a more intentional barbershop experience
Every element of the appointment is a choice. We made all of them deliberately — and we keep editing them.
Why clients return for energy, not just haircuts
The cut you can get in a hundred places. The energy of the room is what brings clients back twelve times a year.
Why creatives in Los Angeles prioritize grooming
In a city where image is half the work, grooming stops being optional. The LA creative class books accordingly.
Grooming standards among artists and entrepreneurs
The artists and founders we cut for share a quiet standard — considered, recurring, never accidental. Here's what that looks like.
Why image matters in creative industries
You're being read in the first three seconds of every meeting. In creative industries, that read is part of the work.
The relationship between personal style and confidence
Style isn't ornament. It's the visible shape of decisions you've already made — and confidence is the result of having made them.
The grooming habits of modern professionals
What the actual calendar of a well-groomed professional looks like in 2026. It's quieter and more recurring than you'd expect.
Elevated grooming for men in entertainment and fashion
What grooming looks like when it has to read on camera, on a set, on a runway, and on Instagram — without ever looking forced.
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