Barbershop Etiquette Every Man Should Know

The barbershop isn’t just where you get a cut. It's one of the cornerstones of our culture. The barbershop is where Black men talk life, level up, and leave looking like royalty. Although it can be a social club of sorts, the barbershop is a sacred space — and, just like any sacred space, there are rules.

Respect the craft

• Don’t rush your barber. Great cuts take time.

• Trust your barber's process — if you picked them, let them do what they do.

Don’t be late — and be real about it when you are

• Respect appointment times. If you’re running behind, say something.

• Walk-ins are cool, but don’t get salty if appointments get seen first.

Remember the chair is sacred

• Don’t sit in the barber’s chair unless invited. Period.

• No spinning. No leaning. It’s not a carnival ride.

Tip like you appreciate greatness

• If you love the cut, say it with your wallet.

• Especially if your barber squeezed you in or came through in a crunch.

Keep barbershop conversations private

• What’s said in the shop is for the shop.

• Venting, joking, debating — it's a safe zone, not social media content.

Don't be the loudest one in the room

• Phones on vibrate. No FaceTime in the chair.

• This ain’t a podcast. Respect the vibe.

Let the YN's learn

• OG's, speak life. Young men, listen more than you talk.

• The shop is where game gets passed down.

The barbershop is a brotherhood

When you move with respect, the cut hits different. So, the next time you pull up to DreBladez, don’t just bring your head — bring your best self.