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PopularGift GuidesFather's Day Gift Guide
Get a head start on Father's Day shopping with our Father's Day Sale - up to 20% off storewide and free shipping on all orders over $20 (Contiguous US only) until June 16, 2019....
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Gift GuidesImperial Holiday Gift Guide 2018
'Tis the season to look sharp and feel great - give the gift of Imperial! If you're looking for stocking stuffers, gift ideas, or something to treat yourself with, we have you c...
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PopularIn the Press[BARBEREVO] Behind The Brand - Imperial Barber Products
Issue 4 of BarberEvo North America is out now! Our very own Pedro Zermeno and Scott Serrata are featured in this issue's Behind The Brand segment where they go in-depth with the...
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In the Press[BARBEREVO] Billy McIntyre - Imperial Spotlight
Issue 3 of BarberEvo North America is out now! Featuring Razorbacks Barbershop's own Billy McIntyre, read up on how Imperial Barber Products changed his life. Click the image be...
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In the Press[BARBEREVO] Michael Santillanes - Imperial Educator & Brand Ambassador
Check out this interview with Imperial Barber Products Educator & Brand Ambassador Michael Santillanes from the very first issue of BarberEvo North America earlier this year...
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News[NOW AVAILABLE] The Imperial Shower Kit
Get fresh and clean with the Imperial SHOWER KIT. This bundle comes complete with everything you need for a refreshing shower. First, we have our 3:1 COMPLETE HAIR & BODY WA...
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FeaturedHow-ToHow To: Cocktail Gel Pomade + Classic Pomade
Have you tried an Imperial Barber Products cocktail yet? Try out a GEL POMADE + CLASSIC POMADE cocktail for an even stronger hold! Whether you rock the classic side part, pompad...
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FeaturedIn the Press[GQ] The Hair Product You Need for Slicked-Back, Summer Hair
Whether slicked back hair is your regular look, or you're just thinking of pulling the move for a special occasion, like the summertime barbecue you're hosting this month, you n...
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In the Press[FORBES] The Ultimate Father's Day Fragrance Gift Guide 2017
Crown One Roll-on Cologne featured in The Ultimate Father's Day Fragrance Gift Guide For 2017. This newly-launched roll-on fragrance is perfect for the new father who's got his ...
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In the Press[Man Magazine] Curl's Best Friends
Top educators’ favorite products and tools for working on curly hair. Imperial Barber Freeform Cream - This water-based cream lends all important moisture and strength to curly ...
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FeaturedIn the Press[GQ] Best Hair Products for Men
The GQ-approved best men’s hair fiber: Imperial Barber Grade Products | Fiber Pomade High hold, no shine. "Fiber is one of the best men’s products for thick hair; apply it to dr...
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In the Press[MAN MAGAZINE] Real Men Keep It Touchable
Real Men Keep it Touchable! Best product for your skin and a smooth face - Imperial After Shave Balm & Face Moisturizer, "A daily post-shave application delivers shea butter...
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In the Press[GEAR MOOSE] BEST POMADES FOR MEN
Imperial Classic Pomade. When strength and simplicity meet, it results in something like Imperial Classic Pomade. The water-based formula offers a barbershop grade hold and mild...
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In the Press[BEAUTY STORE BUSINESS] PRE-SHAVE OIL
Try This Trend - Pre-Shave Oil To protect your clients’ skin from razor burn and redness, use Imperial Barber Products’ lavender-scented Pre-Shave Oil and Beard Conditioner. Wit...
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In the Press[BEAUTY STORE BUSINESS] Classic Pomade
Trend to Watch- Textured Hair. Classic Pomade. These new trends will take a few minutes to do it right, so Imperial Barber Products took the time to make products for now and th...
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In the Press[FAVEABLE] RATED #1 BEST POMADE FOR MEN
This product locks in a hard style for most hair types, though it's best for thin, curly, and normal hair. With this product, Imperial has created a gel-pomade hybrid which work...
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In the Press[PLAYBOY] IMPERIAL BARBER PRODUCTS BERGAMOT AFTER-SHAVE
You want to smell good when you walk out of the house. But if you’re like a lot of guys, spraying on cologne feels a little excessive for a day at the office. Aftershave, on the...
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Barber Talk[THE GOODS] FOUNDRY SHOP
When in need of premium men's goods & accessories stop by Foundry Shop of Uptown Gig Harbor. Shop owner, Mark Crowley, shares his curated collection of men's essentials and ...
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Barber Talk[Bangkok, Thailand] Black Amber Social Club
Go global and check out Black Amber Social Club in Bangkok, Thailand. This speakeasy style spot offers everything for the modern classic lifestyle. How the Black Amber Social Cl...
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In the Press[MEN'S JOURNAL] 7 BIGGEST GROOMING MISTAKES BALDING MEN MAKE
Find out the 7 Biggest Grooming Mistakes Balding Men Make & what Imperial products can help by Julia Savacool. No matter how hard you resist, you'll always lose the fight ag...
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News#ESSENTIALS | IMPERIAL FAVORITES
Get the details on some of the Imperial favorites & shop the complete line of products here. Our versatile MATTE POMADE PASTE is the answer for those desiring a natural, no-...
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Barber Talk#MAKINGMOVES | Scissors & Scotch
Scissors & Scotch bring superior grooming to the sophisticated gentlemen of the Midwest. They're on the move with 2 shops open and more to come. How Scissors & Scotch go...
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Barber Talk#MYCITY | The Blockhouse Nashville
Welcome to Nashville, TN. Founding member, Matt Fine, tells us about The Blockhouse & what's going down in his city. How The Blockhouse got started: Two years ago, three fri...
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News#INSTA | ROUND UP
Follow us on Instagram @IMPERIALBARBERPRODUCTS + tag us #IMPERIALBARBERPRODUCTS We love seeing how our followers are using their Imperial Barber Products & appreciate all th...
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Barber Talk#BARBERLIFE | Brass Tacks Barbershop
Meet the crew of Brass Tacks Barbershop in Dallas, TX. The story behind Brass Tacks Barbershop: Brass Tacks was founded by owner and barber Brandon White in 2014. Brandon worked...
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In the Press[MAXIM] 5 ESSENTIAL GROOMING TIPS THAT EVERY MAN MUST KNOW
In 2009, L.A.'s Imperial Barber Products set out to "evolve the craft of American men’s grooming" with all-natural, utilitarian, premium goods. Each product is custom formulated...
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Barber TalkScott Serrata: The Story
Scott Serrata, co-founder of Imperial Barber Products and co-owner of Razorbacks Barber Shop in Long Beach, CA, has always wanted to create his own thing, his own product, his o...
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Barber TalkWho is Pedro Zermeno?
Pedro has the well-deserved and hard-earned reputation as a master barber, a fanatic for perfection, and having a mind of his own. Find out more about one of the men behind Impe...
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How-ToShaving Like a Man
Your grandfathers may think proper shaving is a lost art. He may think that you and your young whipper-snapper friends have grown lazy and accustomed cheap, disposable shaving p...
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Barber TalkThe Reigning Champ of Barber Shops in Austin, TX – Finley’s Barber Shop
Scott Finley and Darren Peterson own Finley’s Barber Shops in the Austin area, an old-school barber shop, providing top-notch grooming services in a hangout setting with a laser...
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Barber TalkVeer & Wander in San Francisco: Bringing New Brands to the Bay
In 2013, Connie McGrath opened Veer & Wander. Here’s her story: I was working as a stylist in the salon space that is now Veer & Wander.
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Barber TalkSanta Cruz’ Stripe & Stripe Men toast 6-year Birthday with Imperial Barber Products
In Downtown Santa Cruz, Stripe and Stripe MEN feature a curated selection of clothing, gifts, accessories, home furnishings and decor.
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Barber TalkSpotlight: Proper Barbershop, Denver
When there isn’t a business you want to work with, open your own one up.
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Barber TalkSpotlight: Greasy Hands Barbershop, The Shoals, Alabama
After a spell working in Brooklyn as a barber, Austin Shirrey opened Greasy Hands Barbershop in Florence, Ala. in an area known as the Shoals, on October 1 this past year.
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Barber TalkSend a Broquet, Braugh!: Q&A with Max Solomon, Broquet.co
Stumped on buying a gift for a bro, pops or boss for the right price?
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Barber TalkBrother Can you Spare a Shave? Q Brothers Opens in Lincoln Square, Chicago
Merz Apothecary is a Chicago institution—a family-owned pharmacy and sundries store open since 1875.
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Barber TalkFIELD REPORT: THE NOMAD BARBER
The Nomad Barber is Miguel Guiterrez, an award-winning stylist and shaver based in Shoreditch, London.
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Barber TalkSPOTLIGHT: BARBER & CO., VANCOUVER BC
Barber & Co. is a union of five full-service barbershops in Vancouver BC in Gastown, Yaletown, Financial District, Cambie and Main Street, for clients who seek “sharp expert...
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Barber TalkSPOTLIGHT: CLOTH & METAL, COSTA MESA
Cloth & Metal caters to the discerning OC customer in an 1,300-square-feet emporium featuring apothecary, including Imperial Barber Products shave goods along with apparel, ...
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