Thursday, November 8, 2012






I make you...
"Clean, Sharp, and Handsome"
The hair cutting-grooming & whimsical lifestyle newsletter
of
George Bruno
...for men only
November 8, 2012
I love to cut hair ...and it shows!
My passion is to make you look the best that you can possibly be.
I style the hair of fellow actors, models, and business people.
Everyday I hear "This is the best haircut I have ever had" and "Finally someone has brought Manhattan-style cutting to the Philadelphia area".
Mom has brown eyes. Dad has brown eyes. I have brown eyes.
My Dad cut hair. My Mom cut hair. For me cutting hair is almost genetic!
I played in a barber chair and fooled around with beauty & styling implements as a child. It seems that the shears and comb are natural extensions of my hands.
If anyone was "born to cut hair" it is me


IMPORTANT Message to my valued client friends
I am no longer cutting hair at the North Wales location.
However, I will still cut your hair by private appointment with the same precision and professionalism you've come to expect with me. More than ever it is important to be clean, sharp, and handsome in the marketplace. You need to have that "edge" and in your appearance and grooming.
That edge gives you an advantage.
You and I have probably talked about that while you were in my chair. After one cut with me, you knew that coming to me was about so much more than just the haircut. We talk grooming, work, career, marketing, promotion, networking, and even sometimes beer, whiskey, women, and politics, lol!

For that private appt at your location, call me.
Program me into your cell phone: 267-261-3240

Q: How much is a private appointment with you?
A: You decide. People's time and talent is worth something. Make it worth my time ;)

Q: Will you be cutting hair at a shop/salon again soon?
A: I have my eyes open and am looking. I may even be back at North Wales for back to back appt only cutting. I am trying to maximize my time as I value yours.

Q: Will you cut my family's hair?
A: Probably not a bad idea. Line'em up. I'll make a house call and cut everyone's hair once a month if you'd like. Women too!

Keep checking in here and don't hesitate to reach out to me via phone or my email: gb@georgebruno.com
 
This where I am cutting now. Third tree on the left. (KIDDING!)
 
One client texted me and panicked because he never thought he would find me and never get the perfect cut like he got with me.

What is this "consult" or "Pre-Service Interview" you always talk about?



Fellow Stylist/Barbers/MUA/Future Clients ...THIS IS MY CONSULT: When was the last time you had your hair cut? How often do you usually wait in-between cuts? What is your grooming method? Comb, finger styling, towel dry, blow dry, etc. What product do you use in your hair and why? Tell me about your shampoo and conditioner. Do you have any health issues I need to know about? Can you remember your ...favorite haircut and why it was your favorite? What line of work are you in? Are you open to new styles and suggestions? As we are talking, you are facing the mirror, I am combing/brushing your hair, assessing texture, density, hairline, and growth patterns, hair and scalp health, facial shape, skull "topography", neck length, identifying calics and swirls, seeing how it lays, etc then I discuss a plan of action and what I think I want to do. I check with you several times during the cut to see if we are on track, and then I style it at the end and show you how to get the same EXACT results and look at home. Since many of my clients are people who make a living with their image, an in-depth consult is neccessary, but I do that very same consult with the construction worker, chef, office worker, and everyday citizen. The next time you see your haircutter, make note of how much interest they take in YOU, the questions they ask, and how much they LISTEN. The consult is always a DIALOGUE, not a monologue. Happy consulting everybody!
Hey dude, smell like a man will ya!
When a man sits in my chair, if he doesnt say anything ahead of time, I will usually apply some type of aftershave after my styling. I finish your haircut, groom/style your hair with either a spray bottle of water, a paste appropriate to your hair, liquid gel, jelly, pomade, spray, wax, or styling product. THEN I will put a little aftershave on a grooming towel and then apply to wherever I touched with a blade. It sanitizes, disinfects, kills any germs, and acts as an astringent (shrinks pores/tightens skin). You get your choice or I just choose one I think you'd like.
Here are the fragrances I use:
  1. Traditional Bay Rum
  2. My own homemade recipe of Bay Rum
  3. Lime Sec
  4. Clubman Traditional
  5. GIO
  6. Lavender
  7. Rosemary
  8. Musk
  9. Essential Oil
Now you won't gag from the smell. It's just enough for you to sense and know you were in my chair. If you're going out from my chair, I'm happy to get you looking AND smelling good. And of course, no trip to my chair is complete without a quick dusting of the classic Clubman powder. The very powder that your grandfather had dusted on his neck when he was young!
Blessed by the company of my friend, Commercial Model Stacey Redfield at the Philly Chit Chat 5th Anniversary event in Philadelphia. Never underestimate the power of a friend by your side when you go out. Better yet ...BE that friend and you will be that blessing!
This sign was inspired by a client who had a huge scar on his head from brain cancer surgery. For years he had long hair to cover the scar. One day he came in and said "Give me a short haircut. I want to stop hiding this scar. Who am I kidding? This is who I am. I want to embrace what makes me different".
NEWS:
I am becoming a makeup artist and skincare specialist within the next year to add to my skill set. Hair, Skin, and Makeup all go hand in hand. I'll keep you filled in. Shoot me an email if I can help you in any way gb@georgebruno.com
The Wife/Girlfriend Department
In the past year, I have written about the following things on a monthly basis:
  • Giving her a massage
  • How to give her a pedicure
  • How to give a sensual head massage
  • How to cook for her
  • Mastering the Art of Kissing
  • Listening to your woman
  • How to be a gentleman
  • Walk and Talk together
This one below is what started me out about a year ago. Men have told me that they have never been told what to do by another guy and thank me for it!
Here’s a handful of ideas that may inject some life into that relationship. Granted, you may be looked at strangely or be suspected of something, lol. It doesn't matter if you're only dating ...or married 25 years. Try any one of these or a combination of these over a period of a month. These are in no particular order.
1.) Don’t take her out for dinner. Make her dinner at home and you do all the clean up.
2.) Give her a pedicure. Study up boys, and do it right. Then paint her nails. She'll enjoy it after she picks herself off the floor in disbelief!
3.) You initiate the daily walk, be it a mile or a few blocks.
4.) Take off from work and go to a movie matinee together, popcorn and all.
5.) Write a love letter and send it in the mail, like men used to do, just like her father did to her mother when he was overseas during the war. Read Ronald Reagan’s book called I Love You, Ronnie. It’s his love letters to his wife Nancy. It'll blow you away ...and her as well.
6.) Hide little "appreciation notes" in places she'll find intermittently throughout her day.
7.) Ask her what radio station she wants to listen to in the car.
8.) Get a massage together.
9.) Read aloud to her the fiction she likes.
10.) Write a song or poem for her ...and if you're musical, play it for her.
11.) Make an exhaustive list on paper of everything you love about her and stick it on the fridge.
12.) Play with her hair and stroke it with your fingers at night till she falls asleep.
13.) In your "lovin' time, love her ...with her ...and only her in mind. Don't do a single thing with your pleasure in mind. Believe me, she'll notice ...and that alone will be satisfying to you.
14.) Have a feather in your nightstand. This is for a "less-is-more" massage. Not every massage has to rattle her bones. Kind of a "anti-Shiatsu, just barely massaging massage". Your eyelashes work too!
15. No more dermabrasion. Shave your face before your lovin' time
16. Never underestimate the power of good oral/dental hygiene
17. Put a glass/bottle of water on her nightstand.
18. Hold hands and give thanks before dinner.
19. Promote her career and future goals in and out of the home
20. Ask her what she wants to watch on TV and give her the remote
Go for it guys. She already thinks you're crazy, what have you got to lose?and most of all....Have Fun!


Let not your heart be troubled!
A great haircut is still a phone call away!
 
Talk to you soon brothers!
Cheers,
George
 





Friday, June 1, 2012

I make you...
"Clean, Sharp, and Handsome"

The hair cutting-grooming & whimsical lifestyle newsletter
of
George Bruno
...for men only

JUNE 2012

As a commercial actor/spokesperson, I know what it takes to look good!
Just call for an appointment 267-261-3240
I love to cut hair ...and it shows!
My passion is to make you look the best that you can possibly be.
I style the hair of fellow actors, models, and business people.
Everyday I hear "This is the best haircut I have ever had" and "Finally someone has brought Manhattan-style cutting to the Philadelphia area".
Mom has brown eyes. Dad has brown eyes. I have brown eyes.
My Dad cut hair. My Mom cut hair. For me cutting hair is almost genetic!
I played in a barber chair and fooled around with beauty & styling implements as a child. It seems that the shears and comb are natural extensions of my hands.
If anyone was "born to cut hair" it is me!
Me and the boys from Prism Brewery in North Wales. Owner, Rob Demaria on right. Great flight blend. Shady Blonde my instant fave. ParTea, Bitto Honey were good. Felony IPA was great but you better have a designated driver, lol. "Live Unfiltered" is their slogan.
 

What do your clients say about you George Bruno?
"I'm calling just to say thank you for a great cut. Days later, it looks and feels great. I had a really good music gig recently and was confident that I looked good in front of the audience. See you again next time"
Samuel H.
Working Musician

Your Hair
Many guys ask me what products I recommend for their hair. When it comes to "hold", I prefer pomades and pastes. They are pliable, dont dry hard and "crunchy" and flake off like dandruff. They can be re-activated with damp hands and you can finger style, comb or brush your hair again for a fresh look.  I find the the dry look and the wet/shiny looks come and go and that men should have several products on hand for the look they need. The pastes are great for the messy "bedhead" looks and can be easily restyled. The firmer gels and liquid are great for more formal looks where a consisitent groomed look is needed, ie: public events where photographs are being taken all night.

 These are the products I use on YOU:
1. Material TEXTURE: A pliable matte finish paste for dry or wet hair. I personally use this on my hair. A hard textured paste
2. Brocato CARVE. Similar to the above but a medium/softer paste.
3. Paul Mitchell WAXWORKS for texture and shine. I use this because of the types of cuts I give which are heavy on texture and dimension.
4. American Crew: Firm Hold Styling Gel. Shine and hold
5. Clubman Supreme Style and Grooming Spray. Great fagrance.
6. Clubman Styling Gel: Comes in a jar and has that GREAT fragrance
7. American Crew Moulding Clay: I personally use this because it looks great with any hair that has gray in it, salt and pepper, or my fellow silver brothers.


My sign this week. Old heads like me recognize that line from the 1971 song, "Signs" from the Five Man Electrical Band. The lyrics say:
And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people need not apply"
So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why
He said "You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do"
So I took off my hat, I said "Imagine that. Huh! Me workin' for you!"

Your Skin
There's nothing like clean, clear skin. This comes from regular cleansing and moisturizing (which most guys don't do) I love using a good old fashioned washcloth in the shower. Make sure you wash behind your ears and the back of your neck (Now I sound like your Mama!) Maybe once or twice a month, use a gritty scrub to deep clean and exfoliate your skin. It will remove and rinse the drier skin and make you appear younger, fresher, and healthier. Old dead dry skin gives everyone a dry, ashy, old look. If you are in "the business", it is super important because you are in front of cameras and photos and video always seem to highlight the dry skin. Clean, exfoliated, and moisturized skin looks more consistent on camera and in pictures. Don't neglect doing that to your body as well. Shoulders and back of arms need to be scrubbed regularly too.
Howabout saving some water and energy and shower with your sweetie! You can scrub each others backs and do that exfoliating thing that everyone's back needs so desperately. I can't be responsible for what happens after that though, lol! What a natural segue to the next section that so many people seem to love.

The Wife/Girlfriend Department (Mature Content Alert)

What do women want? There's not a man alive who hasn't asked himself that at one time or another. If there's someone who knows, please write the book and you'll be rich, lol. BUT ...when women say to me "Tell men they need to do THIS or THAT, then I have to listen. It doesn't matter if you're 18 or 80, all men ask the same thing. I know...because women are a frequent topic when a guy sits in my chair. It usually ends up being something joked about or something cynical.
I made a conscious decision to not be cynical. I want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
#1
Guys...God gave you two ears and one mouth, which means you should listen twice as much as you talk, lol. USE THOSE EARS.
Listen for her to say these words ..."I like it when you____________"
Did you get that?
She is telling you ALL the time what she wants. ALL the time. The problem is that you're not hearing it.
When she says she likes something, here's my advice; DO THAT THING.
Whether it be something you said or do, or the way you reacted or responded to something, she is constantly showing you approval or giving you clues. Everything you need to sweeten up that relationship is right in front of you. It is NOT a mystery. Try it!
#2
Related to that, here's something that may enhance your loving. Notice I said loving ...not the "act". I think you already know how to "do it". The issue with many men is what they do after "it". With many men, all the kissing and touching is to get you to the "act", BUT after that consumating moment ('Like how I said that?, lol) All the romantic kissing and touching ends and you start thinking of bills, the TV schedule, work, tomorrow, and (fill-in-the-blank).
What if you spent as much time in your mutual "cool down", "afterglow" time as you did prior to "it". Men don't seem to need it or appreciate it like a woman does. This can keep your loving time from always seeming to be a "quickie", not that there's anything wrong with that on occasion, right?. When I hear "I like it when you talk to me after" ...I had to listen and do more! When she said "You need to tell men this in your newsletter. They need to talk to her after". I saw the wisdom in that. I hope you do to. There's no downside to learning the "Art" of loving. We already know the science of it! If you want to know...just ask HER. Chances are she has the answer to your questions about how to love her.

Cheers Brothers!
George




Sunday, May 6, 2012

"Clean, Sharp, and Handsome"
The hair cutting-grooming & whimsical lifestyle newsletter
of
George Bruno
...for men only 
MAY 2012
As a commercial actor/spokesperson, I know what it takes to look good!

Just call for an appointment 267-261-3240

I love to cut hair ...and it shows!
My passion is to make you look the best that you can possibly be.
I style the hair of fellow actors, models, and business people.
Everyday I hear "This is the best haircut I have ever had" and "Finally someone has brought Manhattan-style cutting to the Philadelphia area".
Mom has brown eyes. Dad has brown eyes. I have brown eyes.
My Dad cut hair. My Mom cut hair. For me cutting hair is almost genetic!
I played in a barber chair and fooled around with beauty & styling implements as a child. It seems that the shears and comb are natural extensions of my hands.
If anyone was "born to cut hair" it is me!
OK Bruno...What do your clients say about you?
George Bruno provided me with the ultimate grooming experience. It is clear that providing this experience is his PASSION. I've always been very picky about haircuts, and never very happy with them. Until now.  I came in a shaggy mess, and left with a nice retro Boardwalk Empire style cut. He took the time to study the bone structure of my head, so the hair cut would look right. Never had that before. After the cut- hot towels and a straight razor shave, and a nice head and shoulders massage. After getting my hair cut by barbers in New Orleans, Philly, Albany and Buffalo- I've found the best. 
-Ryan-

"I walked in the door after my cut and the most important person in my life, my wife, loved my new look. She gave it a thumbs up and said it was the best style I have ever had. I definitely found my new stylist"
-Robert-

"I knew George Bruno cut the hair of many actors, models, VIP's, and broadcasters. Bottom line, people who make their living with their image trust him and seek him out. I made an appt and not only was it the best cut I ever had, but the best experience I ever had. A thorough consult about my hair, scalp, and nutrition that supports healthy hair and skin. He even mentioned what he called the "holy trinity of beauty" ...Hair, Skin, and Smile. As a woman over 40, I am interested in looking my best and he made me beautiful. A glass of wine, lots of laughing, great motivational conversation, ...and the hands of a master. What's not to like?"
-Rachel-

"When I see George, he intuitively knows what style looks best for my head, face, and career. While I was waiting once, I heard the client before me just tell him to do his magic.
Now, when I see him, that's all I have to say "George, do your magic".
-Christine-

 I recently played a doctor in a commercial
Your Spring Hairstyle!
Now that we've had a few warm days, have flung the windows open, mowed the grass a few times, and maybe got a little sunshine, many people ask for shorter styles now.
This is common for this time of year. Many sport a longer style in the fall and winter months and spring signifies newness, freshness, and coming out from "hibernation". I hear things like "make it shorter", "make it lighter", "give something easy to care for".
I love doing mini-makeovers where I reduce the hair volume, do a more extensive undercut, and provide a cut that is actually easier to wash, dry, and then style-and-go". My "Spring Style" actually is easier to care for, takes less shampoo, conditioner, and less time to dry. That doesnt neccessarily mean a drastically shorter style. Many short haircuts end up "spiking" the hair in those trouble areas and calics. I see more Little Rascals "Alfalfa Cuts" in May/June than any other time of year! I pay special attention to keep them a little longer enabling them to still lay on the head. If the hair is cut too short, you get that "Alfalfa" look. For the best cut, your stylist needs to study your scalp, bone structure, and hair growth patterns. If your stylist does not do this, please ask them to. I support my fellow stylists and profession, BUT if you are not happy with what you have been getting, then come to me. I do my consult with everyone. This helps me create a cut that is naturally you. It takes a little more time, but you will see it is worth it. I take the time ...so you don't have to.

HTB: The Holy Trinity of Beauty
If you've heard me speak at any events or shows, you've heard me mention HTB .. "The Holy Trinity of Beauty". Basically they are Hair, Skin, and Smile. When I teach actors and models, I always reference the HTB. I inventory the three on a scale of 1-10. Each is worth ten points. The perfect score is 30. Hair is objectively evaluated on shine, feel, color, and physical health. Skin is evaluated on clarity, moisture content, and glow. Smile is evaluated on the classic phrase that "Teeth must be Tight, Bright, and White".  When you look at classic beauty, what you are really seeing is healthy hair, healthy skin, healthy teeth. You don't have to look like George Clooney or Grace Kelly to be beautiful. The hairstyles, make up, and basic media-training all add to the beauty that naturally exists.
I can help you with the hair part. Even though I do skincare, I will soon be attending an aesthetician and make-up training school to officially round out what I offer. I can't wait to launch those services. As far as teeth, I know the best dentist in the area that I can refer you to. 
Keep in mind, that the person who cuts your hair and enhances your skin should also look great. I try to practice what I preach. As a commercial actor, model, and spokesperson, I know what it takes. The dentist I know and his family have the best smiles I have ever seen. It's a no-brainer.
On all the TV home shows, they always say the best home improvement projects that yield the best returns are improving the kitchen and bathroom. There is never a downside to improving those areas of your home. That money comes back when you sell your home in a healthy market.
As far as your image, anything you do with the "Holy Trinity of Beauty", will yield great results. Well-groomed, healthy people go farther in life, make more money, have better social opportunities, and are great role models for others.
Take the HTB challenge and step up those three items a little. Come spend an hour with me and I'll help you release the star that already exists in you! Just call for a private appointment. You won't be disappointed.

Gray/Silver Hair?
I am of the belief that gray, silver, white, and salt & pepper hair is hot looking, natural, and can be sexy & attractive if you have the right cut, are conditioned properly, and use the right product. Talk to me and I'll help you if you are at a "salt & pepper crossroads" Some of my best friends are silver sisters & brothers who are "gray and proud". It just takes a little encouragement from a silver advocate to help you transition.
"Dos Equis Beer Most Interesting Man in the World". The most popular advertising campaign in the past decade featured the salt and peppered Jonathan Goldsmith
I may not be the most interesting man in the world, but I am the most interested man in the world. Interested in you, your health, your image, and your success.
Stay beautiful my friends ...and keep'em coming back for more!

Do you know anyone who would benefit from Executive Presence Coaching/Media Training? Helping you look and sound your best ...is what I do best. Whether it be on stage, in the boardroom, or in front of a camera, or behind a microphone, I can help you be the star that you need to be for your career ladder, acting career, or good old fashioned confidence training. No psycho-babble here, even though I have a Masters degree in Counseling Education. My students and peers have nicknamed me "Professor Practical". You will hit the ground running the very next day after your first session. Email for details. I assure you, after ten sessions, you will be a new person.


The Wife/Girlfriend Department
                                              A Kissing Guidebook from the 1930's              

Judas did it to Jesus. Britney Spears did it to Madonna. Prince Charming did it to Sleeping Beauty. Sometimes women have to do it to frogs. And clinicians who study it are called Philematologists.
A kiss. Kissing. Yep kissing. It means many different things in various cultures and eras. It can mean betrayal, love, affection, as well as welcome home.
Guys listen up. When women talk to each other about men, one of the things they may talk about is how he kisses. A gal goes on a date, has a nice time, she talks to her friend the next day. If he was a good kisser, everything else was great, no matter what. If he isnt a good kisser, there may not be a second date, lol. Alot of people kiss alot while they are dating and unfortunately it decreases and maybe even stops after they get married. I just read a quote in the May Prevention magazine that said that couples that kiss often are 8 1/2 times less stressed out and tired than those that don't kiss often. I didnt say it, the study revealed that. Are you a kisser? If you're not, I bet she wouldn't mind if you were. It costs you nothing, takes a little forethought, consideration, and will yield quick results ...even if those results are her saying "Wow! what happened to you!"
This may be weird for you to hear a guy to talk to you about this. Yeah, I know. I wrestled with bringing you this topic a little too. But what have you or I have to lose by approaching this topic a little? You only have something to gain. But just man-to-man here, it's important. Let's get into it now.
This cracks me up: An illustration from the 1930's book, The Art of Kissing.  



As one scientist with way too much time on his hands said: "People remember their first kiss more than their first sexual experience probably because kissing is such an active process. Our brains are totally engaged during kissing. The amount of neuro real estate associated with our lips is disproportionately enormous and when we have those really important kisses, we are most likely coding them so we can remember the experience later" 
OK ...make sure no one is around you as you read this. You wouldn't want to be seen trying to learn how to be romantic, would you? LOL

Yep, I consulted with several of my female friends both married and single about this data. Women are not afraid to talk about this stuff like men are.
This is what they shared with me. I report, you decide, lol
The Man-with-No Clue guide to kissing his wife/girlfriend
1. Make sure those lips of yours aren't dry - moistening them (but not too much) makes it easier for your lips to slide over your partner's. Use colorless, stick lip balm for best results. Squeezable balm will work too but use in moderation. You don't want to smear shiny Carmex all over your partner.
2. When French or open mouth kissing, Don't dive straight for the tonsils, lol. Play with their tongue - caress, fondle, wrestle with it. Think of it as trying to massage the other's tongue. NEVER bite. There may not be a second kiss if you do that!
3. Let your wife/girlfriend take the lead sometimes and get used to her style. Give each other chances to lead and you may find a different way you like to kiss. Chances are she has a clue and will take the lead.
4. Close your eyes just before your lips touch. Some people enjoy looking into their partner's eyes when kissing, but for most, it's a huge creepy turn off. Keep them closed and you will enjoy it more. Think about how blind people sense so much more than sighted people, the same principle applies. You will get a more rushing sensation from the touch and feel of a kiss if your eyes are relaxed and closed.
5. Use your hands! Don't let your arms awkwardly hang there. Guys, your hands should be around her back, waist, or on the sides of her face. Also don't be afraid to run your finger's through her hair, just make sure your hair is clean just in case it happens to YOU!
6. Let them know what they are doing is good. Verbal feedback is good. A soft moan, sigh, or kiss back harder if what they are doing is pleasurable.
7. Use that thing in your mouth, your tongue, in the way you want your girl to use hers - both of you will naturally do the same.
8. If you're a bit intimidated by open mouth kissing don't be! It sounds scary only because it is not as easy as a regular kiss, but just do it in small steps. First, start kissing like a normal kiss, then slowly open your mouth and touch your partner's tongue softly with yours. They will get the hint and go from there!
9. Relax! As long as your are comfortable and at ease, your kiss will be pleasurable for both you and your girl. Just empty your mind of everything except the moment at hand and you will master the art of kissing.
10. Maybe there is a "kissing date" in your future? Go "parking" like you used to do when you first started driving and borrow Dad's car. Have fun. Don't be afraid to show affection in public. A fun quick kiss is a happy thing to see and makes people smile. Obviously, sexual stuff or passionate kissing in public is tasteless and inappropriate. You don't want people saying "Hey, get a room, will ya!"

11. Last but not least guys. Make sure your oral hygiene is absolutely impeccable. Lose the bad breath, period. Brush and floss regularly. Make it a nice experience. A kiss should not taste like your last meal, onions, garlic, alcohol, or anything undesirable. Keep her coming back for more!

OK guys...brush your teeth and now go find your woman and pucker up! ;-o

Got a question? Email me. gb@georgebruno.com


Cheers Brothers!





























Saturday, March 31, 2012

April: First glimpses of Warmth & Sunshine

"Clean, Sharp, and Handsome"
The hair cutting-grooming & lifestyle newsletter
of
George Bruno
...for men only

 As a on-camera commercial spokesperson, I know what it takes to look good!
George Bruno says, Get a haircut, will ya!
Just call for an appointment 267-261-3240
I love to cut hair ...and it shows!
My passion is to make you look the best that you can possibly be.
I style the hair of fellow actors, models, and business people.
Everyday I hear "This is the best haircut I have ever had" and "Finally someone has brought Manhattan-style cutting to the Philadelphia area".
Mom has brown eyes. Dad has brown eyes. I have brown eyes.
My Dad cut hair. My Mom cut hair. For me cutting hair is almost genetic!
I played in a barber chair and fooled around with beauty and styling implements as a child. It seems that the shears and comb are natural extensions of my hands.
If anyone was "born to cut hair" it is me!
Client, Geoff Desiato, sporting my "Midtown Taper", a style made popular on the show Mad Men. A classic handsome easy-care cut with a sharp part, easily groomed & maintained with minimal product

Your Head
The neat thing about hair is that it grows back! You can experiment with different styles, groom it differently, and switch up your look for whatever you need, work or play, business or pleasure!
Let me tell you about my signature custom scissor cut that I am known for. It is a three-phase cut. BUT before I cut your hair, I do a "consult". I ask you questions like "When was the last time your hair was cut?", "Tell me about your daily hair routine", and "Is there anything I need to know about how you style your hair?". There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter haircut. I do not give the same haircut to everybody. I take into consideration various factors such as the shape of your skull, facial structure and features, your hair color and texture, and your growth pattern. I check with you several times during the cut to see if we are on target with your desired look. It is not uncommon for a client to come in and say "Just do your magic", and I cut and style away. I always have great reviews. I cut the hair of many actors, models, and VIP's, people who make a living with their image.
My signature cut is a scissor cut. It is very precise and neat. It grows in nicely and is an easy care cut. Most of my cuts have a few different looks. You can comb them neatly and groom them with various hold and styling products. 
Phase One: Remove Bulk. This is the part where all the hair is hitting the floor. It's like building a foundation for a house.
Phase Two: An "Internal Cut". This is where I may section and pin up hair and cut the undergrowth that causes undesired "puffiness". I may just sweep and hold the hair while I am cutting underneath.
Phase Three: Razor Finish. This is where I put the finishing touches on with tools like a Paul Mitchell Carving Comb or straight razor. The cuts are clean, neat, and minimal hair is falling to the floor at this point.
I then will style your hair with a comb or show you how to do it yourself with your fingers. I'll show you what I believe are the best products. I use stiff pastes, matte no-gloss grooming pastes, spray, gel, or an oil-based product. I use a combination of classic products like Clubman, Pinaud, Lucky Tiger, Paul Mitchell, American Crew, and high end products like Material, and Brocato. You always have a choice of fragrant products like Bay Rum, Classic Clubman, Lime, Citrus, and even my own craft-brewed multi-spice bay rum.
If I see dryness, I will treat it on the spot with a classic three oil tonic or Argan Oil from Morocco.
This is how it ends:
My signature cut is finished with a little hot lather, a straight razor trim on the back of the neck and around the ears. I then put an astringent after shave on the areas where the razor touched. Then I dust you with a classic Clubman powder that your grandfather probably had put on him when he was a young man. You get out of my chair "smelling like a man".
I always do an express "shoulders-up" massage on all clients. I don't do it too long, because I'll  have to wake you up ...it feels so good!
The Wife/Girlfriend Department
Every month I try to impart my vast knowledge of the smarter and better looking sex. Of course, I say that tongue-in-cheek.
Hey guys, if you're like me, you need all the help you can get, lol!
This month we will talk about giving her a scalp massage.
There are many benefits of a scalp massage.
1. It stimulates the blood flow in the scalp. Blood brings oxygen to the hair follicles, which in turn helps her hair grow thicker and healthier.
2. It spreads all that beautiful God-given oil throughout the hair. It's nature's conditioner!
3. It relieves stress in your girl. So many people carry stress in their neck and scalp. When your scalp feels good, you feel good.
4. It's a nice time to escape the pressures of the day. You can have a nice quiet time or use it to talk about things. Stress-free people communicate easier. You make her feel good, which in turn makes you feel good.
5. Scalp massage can be the be all-end all or it can be the precursor to a wonderfully romantic night with the one you love.
How to do it   
A great way is to have her sit on the floor on a pillow while you are on the couch or an easy chair. She is sitting facing away from you and between your knees. Take a full size towel and spritz it with water and put it in the microwave for one to two minutes so it is hot. Roll it up the long way. Now put it around her neck, with the ends hanging down in front of her. A drop of lavender oil on the towel can make it even nicer!
Like I said, you can be watching TV or talking or listening to soothing music. She can have her eyes closed if she chooses.  There is a possiblity that she will fall asleep too and being cradled in-between your knees will keep her secure if she doses off.
Begin by running your fingers slowly like a giant five tooth comb through her hair front to back and back to front.
Stroke your fingertips along the scalp from the forehead to the back of the head, using a repetitive motion. Repeat this step, this time from the sides of the head to the top.
Place your thumbs near the top or back of the head. Massage using your fingertips in small circles as they move across the scalp.
Pay attention to the temple area with very light circular rubbing.
The pressure and speed is up to you and what she is comfortable with.
Finish by running your fingers through her hair from the nape of the neck up through her forehead.
Pay particular attention to her sounds and facial expressions. She will communicate unconsciously with you with little sighs and smiles.
Adding a glass of wine and candlelight just may be the way to make it a date as well. You may not end up staying in the living room for long after!
Hey...I believe old dogs can learn new tricks. It's never too late to start!
And most of all ...have fun guys!
It is a pleasure ...to provide pleasure to the one you love.

  

Cheers Brothers!











Monday, January 30, 2012

February: Turn the winter "Blah's" into the winter "Ah's"

Clean, Sharp, and Handsome

...for men only

February 2012

Get a haircut, will ya!
Call my cell for an appt: 267-261-3240
Don't worry guys; Winter is going to end soon. This just is the time of year that the cold weather gets really old and it's a waiting game.


The perfect time for a relaxing hot towel-hot lather shave, custom scissor cut, facial, and shoulders-up massage. Those of you who have had it know exactly what I am talking about. I actually have guys fall asleep in the chair it is so relaxing.
George Bruno, M.S.
Men's Grooming Expert

Who cuts your hair?
What does he look like? Is he clean cut and well-groomed himself? Does he show interest in your image, your skin and scalp, how you present yourself? If not, then you need someone who does that. Get in here just once ...and I guarantee you'll see the difference.

How do I know?
I get wives, girlfriends, and moms giving me a high-five and calling me saying "that is the best haircut he ever got" and " I'm not allowing him to go anywhere else from now on", and the latest comment "he looks like a new man because of you"
Coming to me is about so much more than the haircut.

The "Don't you know your barber is the most networked guy in the world" department
I cut everybody's hair. Who do you need to meet? I have connections. Just talk to me brother. Drop off the resume, biz cards, whatever.

Who comes to me?
Company presidents, Big Pharma and Biotech dudes, Unemployed guys (free haircuts till you get a job and especially the day before your interview), Judges, Actors, Models, The Guy Next door that works at Wawa, Guys just released from prison that need a new start and fresh look.
I don't care ... Everybody is a somebody in my chair.


Your Hair
Last month I talked about a new style for a new year. I can blend away your grey if you'd like or recommend products to enhance the grey hair.
I have seen more dry brittle hair in the past month, which is typical for December through March. The skin and scalp are a little drier than usual. One of the reasons is that we dont hydrate enough during the colder months. Right? You probably don't drink as much water now as you do in the warmer months. There is no down side to hydrating. Just have your water bottle with you all the time and sip throughout your day or make it a point to take a sip at the water fountain everytime you pass it.
New product alert
Use a little Morroccan Oil on your scalp/hair daily to keep it looking healthy and strong. It's an "ultra-emolient' which means it absorbs quickly. It is not greasy or shiny like other oils. Use the highest quality Pure Morrocan oil (which is from the Argan Tree). It is fairly expensive and can cost $20 for a tiny one ounce bottle, BUT you use only a couple drops in your hands. Rub your hands together and make sure it gets inbetween your fingers too, then comb it with your fingers through your wet hair, then groom or use your fave product. You'll see a difference on the very day you use it. If it slicks your hair too much or looks too shiny or you're leaving finger prints on your smartphone or iPad, then you are using too much. Just back off a little a drop at a time. It's great for color enhanced hair or even silver hair. Make sure you get PURE Argan Oil. If it has other oils in it, it can have a yellowing/brassy look over time.
One of the handsome son-of-a-guns I serve. A "Rockabilly" cut

Have pity on a brother
If you can wash your hair BEFORE you come in, you'll get a better cut because your hair and scalp will be clean and the hair will lay more naturally. I get guys coming in with "bed-head" flat spots and then want me to perform a miracle. I'm good, but not that good. You would need Moses to part that hair. Wash and condition it or I can do it for a little extra.
Is this is your old barbershop? Come see me please


Whats new with me?
I just finished a course on tips for dealing with thinnning hair, and a course on coloring men's hair to look natural. I cut a guys hair in Manhattan last week and would like to maybe go to NYC once a week (Mondays) as a "Visiting Celebrity Barber/Stylist" where I do one-hour full blown appointments of the what I call the RMT (Royal Masculine Treatment). If you know of a high end salon in Manhattan that would like that, let me know. (They are typically closed on Mondays and it would be a money-maker for them too) I will work with eight clients that day.


By now you also know I am a commercial actor, spokesperson, pitchman, and media trainer (I help people look and sound good on camera, behind the microphone, and in face-to-face speaking presentations)
I'm going to be in two short films in February, one commercial, and several newspaper and online ads in the Philly area. I am always looking for more opportunities in film, media, and speaking/training gigs.

INVITE ME TO SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP, COMPANY, ASSOCIATION, TRADE SHOW, CONFERENCE. I can keynote, host, emcee, or do break-away groups.

How do I do it all? I'm single, I prioritize well ...and have the best bunch of cheerleaders in the world ...my friends

I WRITE IT, YOU READ IT. The something-for-everybody department

Need to speak better? Buy my e-book on Amazon. It's less than a subway hoagie.
http://www.amazon.com/Speak-Well-Earn-More-ebook/dp/B005FG1KRQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327932175&sr=1-2


Do you like Cigars, Pipes,Barbershops, Dads, Grandfathers, and Old School Manly Stuff? You'll love this book.
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Know an artist that wants to take their art from hobby to possibly making a living?
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Want some tips on how to deal with divorce? It cost less than than a gallon of gas but will get you further.
http://www.amazon.com/Helpful-Rules-After-Divorce-ebook/dp/B005FG1LX4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327932461&sr=1-1


This'll scare the shadoobie out of ya
http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Lights-Perkasie-Chapter-ebook/dp/B005FG2KFM/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327932674&sr=1-3


I love to write and do it well. As you know, I have a readable conversational style that people enjoy. IF YOU NEED ME TO GHOSTWRITE YOUR BLOG or ARTICLES for you, just call me. I'm not free, BUT It'll cost you to NOT hire me for your regular blogging or copywriting.

The Wife/Girlfriend Department
You are now used to my infinite wisdom on women....NOT!
I just have a few ideas that may be good for you. Sometimes seeing life through another set of eyes is a good thing.
Chivalry & Romance for a new generation of men?
Chivalry is defined as the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, dexterity in arms, and a readiness to help the weak. All of those things seem to be things of the past according to many. The qualities of a knight included the code of chivalry. Is it no wonder that many women have used the phrase “Knight in Shining Armor” when describing their man or a man they desire. Knowing the qualities of a knight might not be a bad thing for a man to know.
Old fashioned courtesy has gone out of style. A man can practice courtesy with his woman from the minute he wakes up whether he is dating or married. I would define that as just deferring to the other. It could be as simple as bringing her coffee in the morning and putting it on her nightstand. It may manifest itself in things like holding the woman’s chair while she sits in a public place, or letting her order first or actually ordering for her at a restaurant (of course after consulting with her). Opening and holding a door for her, and other women. She will notice when you treat other women, especially older women with respect. A knight will put out his hand while a woman is taking a step off a curb or off a platform at the train station. When a man just makes little things like this a practice in everyday life without expecting anything in return, he becomes an all-around better person. Valor is a mindset that enables a man to encounter danger with firmness. Now in our culture, we don’t encounter danger much, but here is how to practice valor. When walking on a sidewalk in the city, the man should walk closest to the road. This is a protective measure, not only from traffic, but also from splashes of water or slush in the winter. The knight would rather put himself in “peril” or get soiled. The knight will always put himself between any danger or threat. Protecting her is a priority. The knight will sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door in the bedroom as to offer protection in case of an intruder. The knight is always ready to honor, defend, and protect. Men do you see your self as a romantic? As a knight? Most likely no. What I propose is that you see yourself as that knight. The knight has no ego and the only battle he wins is the one when his woman’s safety, security, comfort, and honor is being threatened or compromised. Never win an argument with her. If you“win”, you actually lose.

The knight uses manners in public and in the home. He says “No, thank you”, not just “No”. He says “Yes, please”, not just “Yeah”. He models this for his young daughter and son. His daughter will know what to expect from a boy when she starts socializing. He models chivalry and respect for his son when he starts being interacting with girls. Believe me, nothing makes a man more proud than to see his own kids practice respect and receive respect from others. A young man shows up to take my daughter to her first dance, he had a suit on, gave her flowers, told her she looked beautiful, and held the door for her. When she texted me a picture of them during the dance and told me how good things were going, I was a proud Dad, and one that was proud of how that boys parents raised him. A knight in the making I thought.

Can an old dog learn new tricks? Can a grown man become a knight, practice chivalry and become a romantic? The answer is a resounding “yes!”
Cheers brothers! ...now get a haircut will ya!