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Whether you’re going on an All-Inclusive Caribbean binge, a romantic European city break or just a few nights in Skegness, we can give you all the advice you need for packing your wash bag no matter where life takes you!  Firstly, you want a decent wash bag to hold all your products in your suitcase to avoid any shampoo explosions! Why not try this stylish brown leather wash bag from Barbour! It’s small enough to not look like your misses makeup bag but also big enough to hold all the essentials!  Next, you want to take a trip to your...

Happy ‘National Fragrance Week’ everyone (21st-27th March if you were wondering?!?!), have you tried our eau de toilette ‘with confidence’? IDEAL FOR Our vintage-inspired fragrance is the ideal final touch to any Dear Barber experience. BENEFITS This aromatic eau de toilette is a masculine, vintage-inspired fragrance with an invigorating fresh, spicy twist.  A light top note of bergamot is given depth with hints of musk, vanilla and amber. An intense, daring scent for the 21st-century gentleman. HOW TO USE Spray on clothing, skin and hair. Spray it across your body in a V shape, moving from your left shoulder to...

This Friday it is ‘World Sleep Day’ so we thought it was only right to give you some tips on getting the best night sleep as possible.   Don’t consume caffeine late in the day. We all no caffeine has some great benefits such as enhanced focus, energy and sports performance, however, consuming caffeine up to 6 hours before bed significantly worsens your sleep quality. If you can’t go an evening without a cuppa, make sure you stick to decaf.   Relax and clear your mind in the evening. Many people have a pre-sleep routine that helps them relax. Relaxation...

Hi everyone, my name is Emily LeMay, I have been a barber for the last 16 years and I have been asked by Dear Barber to write a blog for International Women’s Day. What made me become a barber? Well, to cut a long story short, in my teenage years I had aspirations to become a teacher. Having had a few things happen that was no longer a career option for me and after some family discussions, I found myself enrolling in college on a hairdressing course. I wasn’t naturally gifted and, if I am completely honest, I didn’t have...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a festival where people will (try) and give up for 40 days until Easter. We all know the religious reasons behind Lent, but it’s actually a great way to push your limits or banish a bad habit. If you are thinking of quitting something for those 6 weeks, why not try one of these… Chocolate Social Networking Alcohol Twitter Smoking School Meat  Sweets Coffee Fizzy Drinks We would love to know if you are planning on giving up one of these for let or you have some other ideas? Leave us a comment!