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The Delicate Art of Breaking Up With Your Barber
The Delicate Art of Breaking Up With Your Barber
When a haircut feels like the opposite of self-care, follow these steps
Julian Kimble
Aug 27, 2020
The 6 Greatest Black Men’s Hair Comebacks, Ranked
The 6 Greatest Black Men’s Hair Comebacks, Ranked
Don’t call it a comeback. They been hair for years.
LEVEL Editors
May 30, 2020
The Untapped Power of a Black Man’s Long Hair
The Untapped Power of a Black Man’s Long Hair
After a life of stressing my hairline and waves, I found liberation and power in its unapologetic Blackness
John Kennedy
May 28, 2020
Your Hairstyle Can Cost You Your Life In Brazil
Your Hairstyle Can Cost You Your Life In Brazil
Brazil’s Black hair revolution continues — despite increased danger of police violence
Kiratiana
May 26, 2020
Tristan Walker Wants Black Businessmen to Taste Financial Freedom
Tristan Walker Wants Black Businessmen to Taste Financial Freedom
Bevel’s founder is one step closer to building a grooming empire of his own
Julian Mitchell
May 19, 2020
An Uncomplicated Guide to Braiding Your Own Hair
An Uncomplicated Guide to Braiding Your Own Hair
Pull it together in eight simple steps
Tirhakah Love
May 19, 2020
The 4 Worst Ways to Get 360 Waves, Ranked
The 4 Worst Ways to Get 360 Waves, Ranked
Stop! You’re spinnin’ outta control
LEVEL Editors
May 18, 2020
The YouTuber Turning Black Men’s Hair Care into Video Gold
The YouTuber Turning Black Men’s Hair Care into Video Gold
William Humphrey isn’t just entertaining his hundreds of thousands of subscribers — he’s showing that hair care can be self-care
Tirhakah Love
May 17, 2020
The Most Important People in Black Hair History
The Most Important People in Black Hair History
From inventors to innovators, we celebrate the cutting-edge men who pushed the tonsorial game forward
LEVEL Editors
May 12, 2020
The 6 Most Annoying Dudes You’ll Encounter at the Barbershop, Ranked
The 6 Most Annoying Dudes You’ll Encounter at the Barbershop, Ranked
We’re all longing for a fresh cut — but we don’t miss these characters
LEVEL Editors
May 11, 2020
How the Durag Beat Both Respectability Politics and Gentrification
How the Durag Beat Both Respectability Politics and Gentrification
How a simple means for protecting one’s hair became a cultural touchstone — and stayed proudly beautifully Black
David Dennis, Jr.
May 10, 2020
Your Pubic Hair Poses a Problem
Your Pubic Hair Poses a Problem
It’s time to have the manscaping conversation with your partner
Aliya S. King
May 8, 2020
The 8 Most Shameful Wigs in Film and TV History, Ranked
The 8 Most Shameful Wigs in Film and TV History, Ranked
Off top, this was way too easy
LEVEL Editors
May 6, 2020
Trips to the Beauty Supply Store Shouldn’t Be This Hard
Trips to the Beauty Supply Store Shouldn’t Be This Hard
No YouTube tutorial prepared me for this
J.Jackson
May 6, 2020
The Real-Deal, No-Bullshit Truth About Hair Loss
The Real-Deal, No-Bullshit Truth About Hair Loss
From myths and misconceptions to science and surgery, we explore why some men go from Buju to Baldie — and what we can do about it
LEVEL Editors
May 5, 2020
Our New Hair Package Has Fresh Cuts for Everyone
Our New Hair Package Has Fresh Cuts for Everyone
A note from LEVEL’s editor in chief
Jermaine Hall
May 3, 2020
What Your Hair Part Says About You
What Your Hair Part Says About You
From a half-moon to racing stripes, the part reveals the personality
Tirhakah Love
May 3, 2020
The Undisputed Ranking of Black Hair Styles
The Undisputed Ranking of Black Hair Styles
32 cuts, each showcasing the infinite depth of our follicles and artistry
Tirhakah Love
May 3, 2020
4 Steps to a Perfect Head Shave
4 Steps to a Perfect Head Shave
Chrome that dome and stay nick-free, word to Mariah
Peter Rubin
May 3, 2020
5 Keys to Manscaping, From the Chest to the… Rest
5 Keys to Manscaping, From the Chest to the… Rest
A mini-guide to trimming the hedges
Tirhakah Love
May 3, 2020
Don’t Get It Twisted — Going Gray Is a Flex
Don’t Get It Twisted — Going Gray Is a Flex
Don’t stress your hair’s natural process — roll out the silver carpet for it
Shenequa Golding
May 3, 2020
5 Haircare Products to ‘Borrow’ From Your Boo
5 Haircare Products to ‘Borrow’ From Your Boo
Don’t stress the packaging; #hairgoals are unisex
Tirhakah Love
May 3, 2020
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