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Atlanta's 24 Hour Barber Shop

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At This Atlanta Barbershop, the Conversation Goes on 24/7

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Anytime Cutz, a barbershop in Atlanta, is open 24 hours a day.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

The barbershop caters to elite African-American men.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Anytime Cutz has become something of a cult institution in a city that relishes its fashion and night life.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times NPX NYTCREDIT: Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Barbers rent their chairs, so the more hair they cut, the more money they make.

But first he needs a haircut.

So Mr. Rosenberg goes to one of the few places still open at that hour:

the 24-hour barbershop Anytime Cutz. “Three a.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m.,”

he said. “It’s where you find your friends before the end of your night.”

This is the barbershop that never closes. And that has made it something

of a cult institution in this Southern capital that relishes its fashion and night life.

With hip-hop playing softly through the speakers and a futon for taking

naps, the eight-chair salon caters to elite African-American men.

Celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal and the rapper Akon have

walked past the neon “Open” sign that never turns off, even on Christmas.

Other cities are taking notice. Over the past decade,

24-hour barbershops and salons have opened in New York, London

and Las Vegas. The customers are as varied as their hairstyles: parents who

forgot that a child’s school photo was the next day, travelers with red-eye

flights, people working two jobs, musicians and night owls.

Black barbershops are evolving to keep up with modern lifestyles and

an economy that forces many clients to work unusual hours, said Dwayne Thompson,

an Atlanta-based writer for Against the Grain Magazine, a quarterly publication

about hair salons. “These have always been fraternal places, where men can talk about the latest and greatest

topic,” he said. “This just takes that conversation into the night.”

Hair is big business in Atlanta, where self-described “celebrity barbers” promote themselves at

nightclubs with glossy fliers. Every summer, the city hosts the nation’s largest African-American

hair products convention, the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show. And when

Chris Rock filmed “Good Hair,” his 2009 documentary about the importance of hair in

black culture, he began in Atlanta, which he called “the city where all major black

decisions are made.”

The man behind the 24-hour barbershop idea is Ernesto Williams, 47, a longtime

hairstylist. In 2005, he and his wife at the time, Carol Lamar, opened a small shop that

shared a building with a 24-hour gas station. Customers would stop for gas or beer and

end up staying for a haircut.

The couple were relentless promoters. He would approach celebrities for autographs,

and then praise their hair and try to turn the conversation to his barbershop. He even bought a tractor-trailer,

installed barber chairs and drove to festivals to cut hair inside the vehicle.

Last year, in their divorce, Ms. Lamar took control of the store from her husband. She moved it to a

larger studio space and changed the name, from Ernesto’s Cuts to Anytime Cutz. A haircut costs $20,

but a $10 tip is added after 9:30 p.m.

“Everybody comes here,” said Cavario Hunter, the senior editor of Hip-Hop Weeklymagazine, who

was transcribing an interview at the shop one recent night. “Sometimes we don’t even text or call

our friends. We just come down here to find out what’s going on tonight.”

Barbers rent their chairs, so the more hair they cut, the more money they make. There is incentive

to stay all night. Many say they often work 24-hour shifts. And to owners, the only added costs are

utilities. “These chairs lean back,” said one barber, Mikal Muslim, 34, who goes by the nickname

“Mickey the Razor.” “You can take a nap between clients and then pop up and go back to work.”

In Las Vegas, a 24-hour barbershop operates near the airport. In New York, two 24-hour Korean beauty

salons have opened in Midtown in the past five years. And there is even a shop in Augusta, Ga.,

which has fewer than 200,000 people. That store, Kenny’s 24 Hour Barber Service, was inspired

by Atlanta’s store and serves late-night truck drivers stopping along Interstate 20.

Customers have adjusted to the concept, said the owner, Kenny Bryant, 62. “Walmart is 24 hours,”

he said. “The drugstore is 24 hours. Waffle House is 24 hours. The idea of 9-to-5 is dead, even for barbers.”

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The glossy posse: Tips for shiny, healthy hair

Hair how-to: Danielle Lineker shares her tips for achieving A-List Mirror-like shine, minus the A-List price tag

 

Well, it looks like the ‘Copy Kate’ effect wasn’t a phase.

Judging by the past few weeks, the phenomenon is still in full swing.

Kate’s long glossy locks have had a huge influence in Hollywood with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria all trying to steal her look.

And who can blame them?

Stateside, the stars are all ¬keeping up, with Mrs. ¬Beckham leading the race for the longest, glossiest brunette locks.

She’s also mastered the soft bouncy curl that’s been all over the red carpet. I keep my hair shiny by getting organic Argon Oil and vitamin-infused treatments from my hair dresser Daniel Galvin Junior.

This steam treatment (£55 a session with take away treatments for £25, www.danielgalvinjunior.com) performs miracles on my hair.

The Duchess of Cambridge has her hair colored regularly at Richard Ward’s Chelsea salon and this adds instant shine to her hair.

But weekly salon visits are out of reach for most women, we need handy hints to help us get glossy hair naturally. The key is maintenance.

There are some golden rules every girl should know.

Never brush your hair when it’s wet – only comb it through with a wide comb.

Have your hair trimmed regularly, deep condition it with masques and limit the amount of heat styling you do.

Dying your hair is, of course, an option, too. But make sure you go for kits that don’t contain harsh chemicals that will damage your hair.

Daniel Field has a natural range of colors that do not contain peroxide or ammonia (from £7.55, www.danielfieldmailorder.co.uk).

6 tips for shiny, healthy hair

Philip Kingsley Scalp Mask (£5.25, www.philipskingsley.co.uk)

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. I use Philip Kingsley’s Scalp Mask regularly, which exfoliates and soothes the scalp, stimulating healthy hair growth.

Botanic's Hair Glossy Brunette Shampoo, £3.05, 250ml www.boots.com

Wash with Botanic’s glossy brunette shampoo to enhance your hairs natural color and add shine.

Botanic’s Hair Glossy Brunette Conditioner £3.05, 250ml, www.boots.com

Condition with Botanic’s Glossy hair conditioner for a glossy finish, then rinse with a burst of cold water, this might not be pleasant but it seals the cuticles and prevents frizz and really does make hair look smoother and shinier.

John Frieda Full Repair Sheer Mist, £5.49, 75ml, www.superdrug.com

Before drying your hair spray a light mist of John Frieda’s Repair Mist onto hair to protect it from breakage caused by heat styling. This product is absorbed by the hair instead of coating it and will also improve the condition of damaged hair.

Round brush, £4.09, Nicky Clarke 2500W Vitesse Hairdryer £34.99, both www.superdrug.com

Always use a round vented hair brush as this won’t overheat and damage your hair. And when blow drying your hair make sure you point the nozzle of your hair dryer down the hair shaft to dry it flat, this will make the hair look shiny instantly.

Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine Spray £18.65, 100ml www.moroccanoil.com)

Finish with Moroccan Oil Shine Spray, I swear by this amazing oil (which has a celebrity following as long as your arm) and have seen a real difference in my hair since I’ve been using it.

 

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At This Atlanta Barbershop, the Conversation Goes on 24/7

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Anytime Cutz, a barbershop in Atlanta, is open 24 hours a day.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

The barbershop caters to elite African-American men.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Anytime Cutz has become something of a cult institution in a city that relishes its fashion and night life.

Rich Addicks for The New York Times NPX NYTCREDIT: Rich Addicks for The New York Times

Barbers rent their chairs, so the more hair they cut, the more money they make.

But first he needs a haircut.

So Mr. Rosenberg goes to one of the few places still open at that hour:

the 24-hour barbershop Anytime Cutz. “Three a.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m.,”

he said. “It’s where you find your friends before the end of your night.”

This is the barbershop that never closes. And that has made it something

of a cult institution in this Southern capital that relishes its fashion and night life.

With hip-hop playing softly through the speakers and a futon for taking

naps, the eight-chair salon caters to elite African-American men.

Celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal and the rapper Akon have

walked past the neon “Open” sign that never turns off, even on Christmas.

Other cities are taking notice. Over the past decade,

24-hour barbershops and salons have opened in New York, London

and Las Vegas. The customers are as varied as their hairstyles: parents who

forgot that a child’s school photo was the next day, travelers with red-eye

flights, people working two jobs, musicians and night owls.

Black barbershops are evolving to keep up with modern lifestyles and

an economy that forces many clients to work unusual hours, said Dwayne Thompson,

an Atlanta-based writer for Against the Grain Magazine, a quarterly publication

about hair salons. “These have always been fraternal places, where men can talk about the latest and greatest

topic,” he said. “This just takes that conversation into the night.”

Hair is big business in Atlanta, where self-described “celebrity barbers” promote themselves at

nightclubs with glossy fliers. Every summer, the city hosts the nation’s largest African-American

hair products convention, the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show. And when

Chris Rock filmed “Good Hair,” his 2009 documentary about the importance of hair in

black culture, he began in Atlanta, which he called “the city where all major black

decisions are made.”

The man behind the 24-hour barbershop idea is Ernesto Williams, 47, a longtime

hairstylist. In 2005, he and his wife at the time, Carol Lamar, opened a small shop that

shared a building with a 24-hour gas station. Customers would stop for gas or beer and

end up staying for a haircut.

The couple were relentless promoters. He would approach celebrities for autographs,

and then praise their hair and try to turn the conversation to his barbershop. He even bought a tractor-trailer,

installed barber chairs and drove to festivals to cut hair inside the vehicle.

Last year, in their divorce, Ms. Lamar took control of the store from her husband. She moved it to a

larger studio space and changed the name, from Ernesto’s Cuts to Anytime Cutz. A haircut costs $20,

but a $10 tip is added after 9:30 p.m.

“Everybody comes here,” said Cavario Hunter, the senior editor of Hip-Hop Weeklymagazine, who

was transcribing an interview at the shop one recent night. “Sometimes we don’t even text or call

our friends. We just come down here to find out what’s going on tonight.”

Barbers rent their chairs, so the more hair they cut, the more money they make. There is incentive

to stay all night. Many say they often work 24-hour shifts. And to owners, the only added costs are

utilities. “These chairs lean back,” said one barber, Mikal Muslim, 34, who goes by the nickname

“Mickey the Razor.” “You can take a nap between clients and then pop up and go back to work.”

In Las Vegas, a 24-hour barbershop operates near the airport. In New York, two 24-hour Korean beauty

salons have opened in Midtown in the past five years. And there is even a shop in Augusta, Ga.,

which has fewer than 200,000 people. That store, Kenny’s 24 Hour Barber Service, was inspired

by Atlanta’s store and serves late-night truck drivers stopping along Interstate 20.

Customers have adjusted to the concept, said the owner, Kenny Bryant, 62. “Walmart is 24 hours,”

he said. “The drugstore is 24 hours. Waffle House is 24 hours. The idea of 9-to-5 is dead, even for barbers.”

 

 

2012
New Year New Hair, well every year I think some of us decide to revamp our looks. And of course you want to start with the top, which is your hair. Hair is a part of your idenity and if you are thinking of changing your look make sure its something that screams you! If you are unsure of where to start you can ask a professional stylist what type of styles that will fit your face shape,which believe it or not has alot to do with how a style looks on you...
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW HAIR!!!
Share your new year looks with us at support@completehairstyles.com
 

 

Our prayers go out to the families of the victims. MESSAGE TO EVERYONE if you see someone going through hard times HELP THEM! If you don't think you can help get someone to help you help the person. Now an 8 year old lost his mother and father. Check out http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-1014-seal-beach-gunman-20111014,0,2813337.story?page=1 for the details on this tragic story.

 

 

5 Slimming Haircuts

 

Got the beauty blues? Changing your hairstyle is a simple cure. When you're on your way to reaching your weight loss goal, a new hair-do is a quick and easy way to freshen up your look – and boost your confidence.

 


Fringe benefit: Add layers to your hair. It softens a round or square face and layers add movement and shape to hair. A shag shape flatters any face because it breaks up the hair. Everyone can wear this style - the key lies in where the layers are cut.


Go shorter: Think you want long tresses like Giselle? Think again! Shorter hair looks best on fuller faces. "When it's too long, it can drag your face down and actually bring attention to the features you don't want to emphasise," says Guy Riggio, hair stylist at John Frieda Salon. How short is too short? That depends on the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go. Otherwise, stick to Riggio's collarbone rule. "I like to cut hair at the collarbone, then put layers in between the nose and lips to pop it up." This style, says Riggio, shows off your lips, making you look sleeker.


Add colour: Subtle highlights brighten up any face. If you're a brunette, don't be afraid to add a touch of a lighter, but complementary, hue. Colour instantly brings dimension to flat hair.


Stay clear of a fringe: Thick fringes may be in right now, but even wispy fringes are hard to wear. Instead, pull your hair away from your face and even add more height. It will elongate your face.


Pay attention to that parting: Stylists agree that you should go with your natural parting (where your hair falls on its own). But, depending on your face's shape, you can fuss with Mother Nature. A heart-shaped face should steer away from a centre parting. A rounder, fuller face too can wear it to the side, for a more elegant look. And if you want height? Part it on the side opposite your natural parting.

 

7 Foods for Healthier Hair

One of the simplest things you can do to foster and maintain luscious locks is to ensure your body is full of all the vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds necessary to promote healthy hair. The following seven foods there are sure to bring out the best in your mane.

Salmon

1. Salmon
Salmon—or any other omega-3-rich food—is one of the best things you can eat to enhance both hair and skin. The fatty acids in salmon help maintain a healthy scalp, preventing dryness, which can cause hair to appear dull and lifeless. If you’re a vegetarian, opt instead for seeds (studies suggest flaxseeds may also slow hair loss in men) and walnuts.

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2. Protein-Rich Foods

Hair is comprised primarily of proteins, so eating protein-rich foods (poultry, eggs, cottage cheese, and lean red meats) is a great way to promote healthy, lustrous hair. Best of all, they’re also good for the rest of your body!

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Avocado

3. Avocados

The next time you’re about to make a bowl of guac, pick up an extra avocado for your hair. Combine an avocado with an egg and a little bit of olive oil to make a killer hair treatment. You’ll be amazed at how silky and shiny your tresses will be!

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4. Water

If you need one more reason to get your eight glasses of water each day, your hair is it. While hair is mostly protein, it’s also 25 percent water. To keep your hair from becoming dry and brittle, the standard daily recommended 64-ounces of H20 is the way to go.

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Spinach

5. Dark Greens

One of the most important components to healthy-looking hair is a healthy scalp. In fact, the no-shampoo movement is all about promoting the scalp’s naturally produced oil as a conditioner for gorgeous locks (traditional shampoos strip oil from the hair). Even if you’re not ready to join the “no ‘poo” movement, you should try to promote the production of this oil. One way to do that is by eating dark leafy greens like spinach and Swiss chard, which are packed full of sebum-enhancing vitamins A and C—.

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6. Oysters

If you find you’re shedding lots of hair, hit the raw bar and order some oysters. The mollusks—and other zinc-heavy foods like legumes, nuts, brown rice, beef, and lamb—help to keep hormones in check  and aid in vitamin absorption, which helps keep healthy hair on your head. If you’re not a fan of these foods and would rather take zinc supplements, be careful, as too much orally-ingested zinc can actually slow hair growth!

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Beer

7. Beer

The Early Show’s beauty advisor and salon owner David Evangelista recommends a beer rinse to keep hair as shiny as it can be. Beer is often used as a rinse by shampoo-free proponents, but massaging a bottle of beer into your hair is also a great acidic post-shampoo rinse. The acidity helps tighten the outer layer of hair, which helps is reflect light, giving you shampoo-commercial-worthy locks.