JD's barbershop

Dukes Up – Aprons for Gloves Restaurant Rumble

Riva P — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:52:33 +0000

Are you ready to ruummble?

Bartenders, barbers and baristas will battle! Meat packers, managers and Maître ‘Ds will maim in the Aprons for Gloves 2012 Restaurant Rumble – a charity boxing event organized by the Aprons for Gloves Boxing Association to benefit the Astoria Boxing Club.

Founded in 1977, the boxing club has provided mentorship, direction and an athletic outlet for underprivileged inner-city youth. Sadly, after multiple relocations, the gym was homeless and forced to close. Funds raised from the Restaurant Rumble will go directly towards buying equipment and building a new gym.

JD’s has placed it’s hopes of victory with barber Travis “Upper Cut” Goeres. Temporarily sidelined by injury, Travis used his rehab time to learn how to catch flies with chop sticks and to perfect his famous, and much feared, upper cut.

To really pack a punch, Travis needs your help. He needs to reach his fundraising goal of $2000. Only then can he be considered a contender. This is your opportunity to ensure that Travis gets punched in the head, gut and groin – a fantasy many of you would like to see fulfilled.

Please go to the Aprons for Gloves Contenders page, sponsor Travis and then join us on July 25th for a rumble in the downtown east side jungle!

Click here for more information on the Astoria Boxing Club http://www.astoriaboxing.ca/history.html

We’re Having an Art Party!

Riva P — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:17:02 +0000

How To Do Up Your Fly Without Looking Like A Pervert

Riva P — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:08:59 +0000

The zipper is a marvellous invention when functioning properly. However, it can quickly become an instrument of embarrassment when gravity holds sway or when too many vodka tonics distracts you from the check list of must-do’s before leaving the men’s room.

Our friends at I Do Believe I Came With A Hat have provided us with this handy tutorial on what to do when you discover the barn door has been left open.

1. Do not panic. Someone who looks like the cat who got the crème brulée is only going to draw attention to themselves and thus the situation south of the equator. React quickly but steadily.

2. Pull your shirt or jacket down as surreptitiously as possible. Doing so will disguise the issue at hand (or at groin, as it were), much like the hired dates on professional sporting awards nights.

3. Obscure the area with an object if possible. Books, magazines, bags or human shields make excellent decoys.

4. Get it over with quickly as lingering in the area will appear as if you’re enjoying your own company a little too much and these kinds of things lead to arrests and rom-com movie scripts. Speaking of which, ensure that the zipper has clear passage otherwise you’ll be facing a whole “frank and beans” situation, which is far more difficult to explain in the emergency ward than a peek of one’s drawers to a passing lady.

5. Just keep walking. Like their namesake, flies are much harder to catch when in motion. Now buzz off!

Blue Monday

Riva P — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:47:07 +0000

Happy Blue Monday. Research shows that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. Gloomy weather, post-holiday debt and low motivational levels are the ingredients for the cocktail of blah that is today. To cheer myself up on this dark day, I’ve been planning imaginary trips to sunny locals where my dollar goes a long way and motivation comes in the form of a rum filled coconut. It’s always handy to know a bit of the language when you travel, so here is how to say barbershop in tropical tongues.

Spanish: barberia

Filipino: barbero shop

Haitian Creole: kwafe magazen

Malaysia: gunting kedai

Swahili: kinyozi duka

Indonesian: toko tukang cukur

Thai: ran tadphm

Music Is In The Jeans

Riva P — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:06:15 +0000

Denim in synonymous with rock and roll. dutil., the Gastown purveyor of all things denim thinks so too. They’re starting their own vinyl-only record label. When asked why vinyl, owner Eric Dickstein said, “Looking at the artwork on the outside of the record, then pulling out the sleeve, touching the soft paper that has lyrics to peoples souls. Nothing is more beautiful!”

If you have dreams of marrying a model, trashing a hotel room or want an excuse for wearing sunglasses indoors, put one song on a CD with your name, email and contact number and make sure it arrives at dutil. before January 31, 2012.

http://blog.dutildenim.com/

Interview c/o gastown.org

Hair So Bad It’s Good

Riva P — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:24:37 +0000

I love camera phones. I love that I can pretend to be reading Lady Gaga’s twitter feed while taking a pic of someone in a dreadful outfit or (my preferred technique) pretend to take a pic of a friend but really I’m making a video of a drunk girl on Nightclub St. trying to order a slice of pizza.

Working in the hair biz, I also find myself trying to take pics of amazing (read: so bad it’s good) hair and hairdos. And why keep these candid photo gems all to myself when I can share them on a blog dedicated to pap-hair-azzi? Gorgeoushairs.tumblr.com is the brilliantay blog of a trio of Toronto based media wizards devoted to luscious locks. No one will ever top Jane Child in my books but this is the next best thing.

Movember Lauch with TOM’s and Ray Rickburn

Riva P — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:54:13 +0000

We kicked off Movember this year with a shave-off event at Ray Rickburn hosted by TOM’s Shoes and yours truly. Big thanks to my staff who donated their time and demonstrated that they can behave themselves even when I’m not watching.

JD’s Gift Guide

Riva P — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:25:44 +0000

It’s always tougher to shop for guys than girls. Agreed? But the most difficult gift of all? The guy to guy gift. Maybe it’s your boss that you’re shopping for, your best mate or some guy Dave, who’s name you drew out of a hat. You want to give a gift that says “I’m cool, you’re cool. Here’s your gift, let’s get on with it.” So skip the bottle of cheap scotch and give something that will last longer than the office party.

Those of you who remember our former barber Josh will recall that he partied (and dressed) like it was 1899. If you have someone on your list who likes things that stand the test of time, the Parker razor, brush and stand will be gift that they remember (like everyday when they shave).

Need to buy a gift for a fr-enemy? Why not get him a Parker straight razor and throw in one of your famous Sweeney Todd shaves? Available in cream, black and stainless steel. From $60

If you follow JD’s on FB or Twitter (if you don’t, you should) you’ll know how much I love the Wahl Peanut ($79). If you gave the Peanut last year here is the latest can’t-live-without item in the Wahl line up. Perfect for sensitive skin and it’s cordless (perfect for late for work car shaving) $160

Movember Art Show and After Party

Riva P — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:10:21 +0000

There’s only a week left in the month of Movember. Has your moustache turned out to be everything you thought it would be? Has it made you feel more manly? Did it help you land your dream job or get the attention of the hot girl at work? Probably not. In fact, we’d bet our clippers that the progress of your Mo is inversely proportionate to you getting laid or getting a raise. The truth is, most guys do not want to grow a moustache and yet, they do it.

JD’s Barbershop, along with House Guest, Charlie & Lee and AKAjoncampbell wants to salute your commitment to the cause. So before you shave it off, show it off. We’re hosting a party on Thursday November 24th at House Guest in Gastown. There will be prizes for best moustache (girls and guys), moustache art for sale and partial proceeds from the night are going to Movember and the Shaun G Foundation. See you there!

Movember

Riva P — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:30:23 +0000

November is a shitty month. It get’s dark early. Any ounce of sun left over from an ~~indian~~ first nations summer is long since gone. It also rhymes with ‘remember’. Like, remember when it was sunny and warm? To bring November a couple of notches above crap, a group of bruthas from a land down under decided to grow lip sweaters for the month and raise money for prostate cancer initiatives. Seven years on and $176 million has been raised.

At JD’s we go nuts for Movember. It’s balls out Mo grow for 30 days and we want you to join us. We’re looking for the 4:00 shadow guys, the baby faces who haven’t shaved since July, we even want your girlfriends (but you keep waxing gurrl). We’re looking for team members to help raise awareness and maybe a little $$ for the cause. Really, we just want to see what sort of ridiculous you can materialize on your face. Up for it? Find out more here http://mosista.co/jdsbarbershop