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The Journal

The Crown Culture
Barbering Journal.

Ideas, guidance and inspiration across barbering, textured hair, grooming and culture.

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From the journal.

Guidance and insight across barbering, textured hair, locs, braids and grooming — written for the way you actually use the chair.

Portrait of a person with neatly maintained locs Locs & Braids

How to care for locs between retwists

A practical routine to keep locs healthy, hydrated and looking sharp — without over-manipulating them.

Guide 5 min
Editorial portrait of a woman with voluminous natural afro-textured hair Textured Hair

Preparing your hair for braids: what to do before the appointment

A short pre-appointment checklist that protects your hairline and helps your braids last longer.

Guide 4 min
Barber's hands holding grooming tools, focused on their craft Grooming

Beard grooming: a simple routine that actually works

Three products, five minutes a day. The essentials of keeping a beard looking considered rather than chaotic.

Routine 3 min
A Black barber focused on cutting a client's hair in a modern barbershop Culture

Why the barbershop still matters

More than a place to get a haircut — a look at the role barbershops play in community, confidence and culture.

Essay 7 min
Close-up portrait showing a considered grooming routine Grooming

Building a grooming routine that fits real life

Not everyone has an hour every morning. A realistic approach to looking after yourself around work and family.

Guide 5 min
Concept interior of a modern barbershop with a row of styling chairs Crown Culture Barbering (Unisex Salon)

What we're building — and why

A look at the thinking behind Crown Culture Barbering , the people behind it, and what the space in Gravesend is being designed to do.

Note 4 min

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