BARBinc Weekly Magazine (Feb-07-2014)

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February 7, 2014

BARBinc News Global Coverage of “All Things Barber”


Black History Month... At BARBinc, we LOVE Black History Month... In fact, we partnered with BlackFacts.com to conduct the first ever Black History Month BarberArt contest on Instagram.

$200.00

Totally free and open to anyone, BARBinc will give to the person who creates a BarberArt showcasing a person, place or idea relating to Black History Month. We’ve already seen great works in the past but we hope that this contest will spur the creative juices of the top BarberArtists. All the while, you our readers - will get the full benefit of the competition.

In this issue... we review the latest episode of web series “Mak-

ing the Cut”. We also go down memory lane with a Throwback Thursday (#tbt) spotlight on Pacino’s Barbershop remix of The Harlem Shake. . So have fun exploring all our stories and be sure to follow/like us on

FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram...! - The Team at BARBinc News


BARBinc News Categories Business & Profession

BUSINESS

From tricks-of-the-trade to game-changing technology, these stories will provide wisdom and opportunity for any barber looking to up his/her game...

Events & Competitions

EVENTS We cover Barber Battles, industry gatherings, publicity stunts and the occassional Customer Appreciation BBQ...

Fun & Entertainment

FUN What’s the value of work without a little fun...? These humorous stories will have you laughing and wondering why life at your barbershop is so dull...

In the Community

COMMUNITY Barbers play a HUGE role in their communities and BARBinc News was there all last year to highlight each local hero...

International

INTERNATIONAL Is a barbershop in Hong Kong the same as New York...? How about Budapest...? We’ve gathered news all over the world to discover the answer...

Products & Tools

PRODUCTS Gadgets, Goodies and Great-to-Have tools are a barber’s best friend. So, kick back and see some of the best Products Reviews on the Net...

Salon

SALON We’re not afraid to walk on the ‘style side...! We spotlight the best news from international salons and styling schools...

Stories of BarberLife

STORIES Spanning the spectrum from “feel-good” to “breaks your heart” - These are the REAL stories about Barber Life...

Styles, Techniques & Tutorials

STYLES “Upping your game” is the holy quest of all barbers. That’s why we only spotlight tutorials that are fun to watch AND great to learn from...!


FUN

Is “Making The Cut” Worth Watching…?

Web-series “Making the Cut” released its 2nd episode over the weekend and we at BARBinc were left… well, a bit puzzled and confused. Don’t get us wrong – we LOVE the concept and are rooting for the entire team (contestants, judges and production company). However, there were some issues that made this episode fall flat....


About BARBinc and BARBinc News BARBinc aims to be the premiere technology provider for barbers and barbershop owners. We also have the same lofty goal for salons and haircare professionals in general. Through innovative tools and a personal approach when introducing each technology solution, BARBinc has established itself as a trusted partner within the haircare industry. BARBinc News is the “hub” of our digital services ecosystem. Already established as the #1 online source of barber-related news and information, BARBinc News fills a critical information gap within the barbering industry. By staying on top of the ever-changing haircare landscape our goal is to maintain and expand our leadership position with in-depth reporting and articles and inform, educate and captivate our readers. We aim to grow with each issue and attain new levels of excellence. As we grow, BARBinc is committed to establishing and growing long–lasting partnerships with our advertisers and readers.


STYLES

Using the “Diva Tape” to Line Up a Woman’s Short Haircut

(Miami, Florida) Creator of the Barber Bootcamp, Alexander Gonzalez demonstrates how to transform a standard line-up for men into something soft and feminine for female clients. ...


FUN

Big Sean Getting Fresh by Rich the Barber

(New York, NY) Most of us would never dream about traveling across the country for a haircut. But most of us are not celebrity rap sensation Big Sean either. We have to warn you, the video was obviously taken with a low-quality camera...


COMMERCIALS

Commercial: The Emporium Barber (“Rewind�)

(Fortitude Valley, Australia) Believing that making their clients look good makes them feel good, The Emporium Barber barbershop is bringing a modern twist to the traditional barbershop services...


FUN

#tbt – Do You Still Remember the “Harlem Shake”…?

This time last year (yes, it’s been a year), we all were in the grip of the latest YouTube meme… The “Harlem Shake”. The catchy music and easy-to-copy format prompted lawyers, policemen and even politicians to dress up in outrageous costumes and wild-out in front of the camera....


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BARBinc Directory

Over 80,000 barbers and shops throughout the U.S. are listed with the ability to add videos, brochures and user ratings.


nc Ecosystem BARBinc Marketplace

An “Amazon for Barbers”, vendors can sell anything from Barber supplies to T-shirts...

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STORIES

#tbt – Retro Barbershops Thrive in Long Beach, CA

Originally reported on April-2013, we love this video that introduced our readers to Hawleywood’s Retro Barbershop...


Funny Friday: Barbershop Scene from “Coming To America” FUN

The iconic barbershop scene from Eddie Murphy’s classic movie “Coming to America” is our pick for today’s Funny Friday moment. Full of humor and real-life barbershop “vibe”, this scene is also critically acclaimed because Eddie Murphy plays ALL the characters – a feat that has yet to be duplicated...


BARBINC

Black History Month #BarberArt Contest‌!!!

BARBinc.com (in conjunction with Blackfacts.com) Presents! Black History Month Barberart Showcase. Win a $200 prize for the most LIKED Barber Art/Hair Art recreation of significant figure in Black History. The contest runs throughout the entire month of February...


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BARBERART

#BarberArt Roundup: Spotlight on “TheBarberPost”

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This week, we’re giving love to one of our respected peers – TheBarberPost – by highlighting some of the images they’ve reposted from the past week.... Be sure to check out the entire gallery and if you want to submit your BarberArt to BARBinc News, include the tags #BarberArt and #BARBincCom when posting to Instagram..!


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