As a black woman, I went to the barbershop with my dad and brother every 2 weeks. My dad always taught my brother about his upkeep with his hair and presentation, and it was really a brotherhood in the shop. Men practicing self care and men with their sons bonding. It's a real life art form.
My father is a Black barber. He has won a few community awards. Thank you for acknowledging/highlighting the Black barbers place in our community and in our hearts.
The barber seemed like he went out of his way to make the experience special and memorable for Uriah, but as a kid, I think it was probably too time-consuming for him and exhausted his patience lol. It was great that he didn't complain though.
As a single mom(when my son was young.. I'm married now) but I would take my son to the barbershop and I enjoyed listening to what I called the "black man's harmony" because in one area there would be a debate.. In another sports talk.. U had music talk.. Politics... I used to just inhale being in the presence of kings... Sadly the barber my son had from age 3-8 years old.. He was murdered.. At his shop.. Robbed. We had just come back from Disneyland and I got my son's hair cut every week so he was long overdue.. We get there and yellow tape is everywhere... We were told and I remember crying my eyes out.. He was one who always was doing something in the community for kids etc.. He was married and he was a father of two sons... It bothered me for a long time. My son got another barber and he's been going to him (Troy) for 16 years now... I will never forget A tho.. My sons first barber..... Rest in peace A... 🙏🏾❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
I’m a barber in Phoenix Arizona. I’m so honored how you portrayed barbers, our role in the community, and the impact we have on people. Such a great video and will definitely visit the barbershop next time we’re in North County!
Two things I appreciate in the first 2 minutes: 1. You used the term coily instead of other terms that have other than beautiful connotations. 2. You introduced him to how the culture gives out nicknames based on how we look. The experience of hair to nubian people in the diaspora is so much more than just a style. It's never just hair.
💯💯💯 I'm trying to encourage my coworker now, to stop using a derogatory term re: her hair, as she just had a daughter who will likely have (BEAUTIFUL) thick hair just like her mom, and she is in danger of passing down a generational curse. 🙏🏾
My dad used to take my sister and I to the Barber Shop. I loved that the men immediately stayed authentic but respectful because we were girls and children. They always opened doors, gave us treats and dropped some gems on what kind of fools (their words not mine) to look out for. I remember it fondly many decades later
The same😆 I use to tease Brooks in Encanto San Diego how the most scandal of man talk would be going ,but they put it on hold and cleared the furthest room for girls to play playstation to STILL talk smack away from ears over the buzzes and zzz of the clippers and shears 👂🥰
The beats, the history lesson, the visuals-this quality is above and beyond what you would ever typically see on TH-cam. I’m mixed (West African dad, Portuguese mom) and my mom had no clue what to do with our hair. She never took us to the barber or salon, but I remember sitting in the living room watching my sister figure out how to buzz my brother’s hair, do braids and twists. Like others have said: it’s not just hair. It’s sacred somehow. Glen, thank you for sharing these moments. Keep doing what you’re doing!
“Uncle Jed's Barber Shop” by Margaree Mitchell, “Bippity Bop Barbershop” by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, and “An Ode to the Fresh Cut” by Derrick Barnes” are all good children’s books to read about the black barbershop experience.
I'm so glad you mentioned Derrick Barnes. He writes such good content for Black children. Both of my sons read "We Could Be Brothers." Plus, my youngest went to school where Derrick's mother was the school nurse. He got to meet Derrick at the local library when he was in middle school. That was so many years ago. Anyway, glad you recommended him. Blessings 💜.
Glen you did it again. This was such a love letter to our ancestors and their struggle for survival and ultimately service to our people. Thank you. Uriah’s hair is so nice to match his handsome face. Blessings
Glen, I have tears in my eyes. I knew you were an artist but this really showed me that you’re an artist artist my brotha! This is a masterpiece! The present day story, the history, the feeling of it all, and then the music! Not to mention the visuals are as crisp and clean as Uriah’s new cut! I’m always impressed by your work Glen, but this is next level. This needs to be submitted to film festivals. I’m not even playing. This is absolutely brilliant. Peak Black excellence sir 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️🤩
I love how you make every stage of their lives a memorable experience they will always cherish and the bonds you create with each kid is truly admirable.
I Was Raised in the Black Barbershop! Learned a lot and that was my first time being included in “Grown Man” conversations. I didn’t have to go inside, my opinions was valued and it was dope! Got a lot of game in there too
My father in law was a barber and owned his own shop for many many years. He passed just before my son was born. I wanted him to be the first barber to cut his hair. Yes the black barbershop is a huge part of our culture. Its also the place where I see many young black boys get confident in giving a handshake. The first time I took my son and he walked around shaking hands/ fist bumping I was so emotional. I asked him about it and he said that what Dad says you supposed to do.You gotta go around the shake everybody hand.lol
Good dad. Teaching his son good manners. I had a child with very very curly hair and we r white people. I didn’t know how to take care of it. She screamed when I did anything with it. Comb shampoo ecf. So one of my friends at my work place told me take her to a ladies salon with a black hair dresser and that was the best advise I could have ever got from someone who cared for my child. So here was this little two year old with a mop of curls and sitting in a big chair and her mama ( me ) learning all the tricks of the trade so to speak, I walked out with lots of products to take care of my baby girl. The atmosphere in that shop was fantastic. All the ladies were so nice to my girl. My daughter is now in her 30s and she looked for a black lady that knows how to cut and style curly many white hairdressers have no clue ….. When we went to a place where there were all white people I got so frustrated and mad at the questions asked of me, like is her dad black ? Wtf wtf. I would say my god that’s personal and I am not answering that . The only one that needs to know who her dad is is my daughter. Another question did you perm her hair. Wtf a two year old ? Get real, Funny I had two daughters one has very straight hair like me and then I had this little one and she was a challenge. Haaaaaaaaa. Thank god now she can take care of her own hair and she is gorgeous and beautiful with her curls as is my other daughter with her straight hair like me haaaa
My aunt was the only black female barber in the town I grew up in… and THE BEST amongst all others. Ms. Shane was the best. Thanks for honoring black barbers 🥰
Thank you for this. I grew up in a salon/barbershop. I come from a family of cosmetologist, from my Great Grandmother to my Grandfather, two of my Uncles, and my mother. There were three salons/barbershops in my family. When I was a child a grew up in a shop where my Great Grandmother ran the salon on one side and my Grandfather ran the barbershop on the other side of two buildings with the ground level store-front combined to make Tommy's House of Beauty, with over 100 years of serving our community in North Philly. The relationships I saw cultivated there were beyond what people had with their doctors. Your barber and/hair dresser was there for EVERY milestone of your life and passed down from generation to generation. I've seen young boys come in for their very first hair cut when their mothers and fathers came in with cameras to take pictures and plastic bags to save the hair. That young boy would come back weekly or bi-weekly or at least every Easter, Christmas, Birthday, first day of school, school dances and prom; to get ready for any big event throughout his young life. And as a man he would come in for all of those times including every date, job interview, New Years Eve party, wedding or funeral. You talk to your barber and those sitting in the shop about everything you were going through, the good to brag and the bag to ask advice. Growing up the entire neighborhood new me from watching me grow up, sweeping up their hair in the shop every two weeks when they got up out of the chair of their stylist/barber who's mirror was lined with pictures of the community's Christmas, Easter and prom pictures. Thank you for this video and shout out to Willia Mae Thomas (my Great Grandmother) and Charles Thomas (my Grandfather) the owners of "Tommy's House of Beauty", we love and miss you.
As a young woman, I used to get relaxers. One time my mother took me to a woman who didn’t have a good skill set and my hair was so badly damaged that it fell out. My mom didn’t know what to do and I was devastated. One day a coworker told her about a barber named Jeff who did women’s hair. So my mom took me to his barbershop and it was just that: a shop full of black men talking about black things. Jeff did my hair for the next 5-6 years and I learned a lot inside the barbershop and culture from a black man’s perspective sitting in his chair. Im natural now, so I wouldn’t need his services anymore, but I’ll always remember a black barber saved my hair and I’m forever grateful.
The BLACK BARBERSHOP Help me raise MY SON with the weekly wisdom Sessions my son had and until this day it’s the same barber he’s now 25 yrs old 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
This entire video just made my heart smile. The importance of healthy black experiences in a young man's life is essential. So refreshing to see. Glen, you all never disappoint.
I feel like the phrases, “my man” and “young blood” were uttered at least one time each during that visit. My brother and I were raised by a single momma-I have memories of the 3 of us sitting in there and just being amazed at the presence of men-the antics, the opinions, the unwritten rules of respect. Kudos to you and your fam!
Love the music of the videos. Along with the high quality camera work it makes for a great viewing experience. Idk if anyone will mention it but I love that attention to detail🖤
@Philip - Team BIF , I've been thinking the same things about so many of your videos for a very long time but I regretfully didn't applaud your work sooner. EXCELLENT job here folks. Please keep it coming our way. Please always protect each other. Please respectfully love on each other always! Wishing you all blessings upon blessings from Cleveland, Ohio.
I hope that you and Tage (sp) will write a script or create a documentary that shows the history and magnificence of Black barbershops. The morsel you gave us was wonderfulness unlimited.
This man is a true artist. Uriah is going to be looking in the mirror a lot cuz his haircut is so awesome. He looks so handsome. Thank you for the history lesson these are things I never knew. Bless all the black barbers out there.
As a single mother, it was so important to me that my sons had the experience of going to a barber on a regular basis. I wanted them to feel the culture and male experience and importance of grooming. The conversations, the ambiance, the professionalism, even the boosters were an experience for them to see. My sons are men now, and I’m so grateful for my sons being able to experience that important part of our history and culture.
I love this so much! As a little girl, I went with my dad to the barbershop when I was a kid. It was so fun. We got food, Jordan’s, DVD’s lmao! Everything!
Watching this brought me so much joy. Makes me think back to when my older sister took me to the hair salon for the first time. Black barbershops and hair salons are more than places of service, it's an experience. This video got me excited to hit the salon tomorrow! Great content 🙏🏾
THE BARBERSHOP FOR YEARS, GENERATIONS HAS BEEN THE BLACK MAN'S COUNTRY CLUB!!! MY SON AND I WENT WEEKLY!!! THERE'S A LOT OF WISDOM IN THAT PLACE!!! THERE'S SAFETY IN A MULTITUDE OF COUNSEL!!! 💪🏾👊🏿✊🏾
Thanks so much for that history lesson❤️about barbers. The black barber is definitely essential to our community. My son’s barbers are like family. The uncle owns the shop & his son and nephew work for him. The barbershop was his “thing” with his father. It’s heartwarming that he’s continuing that same tradition with his sons in another state. He visited recently and took his son to his childhood barbershop ❤️ for a haircut.
This hit home for me. I grew up in the beauty salon/barbershop. My father and stepmother their own salon with the beauty on one side and barbershop on the other. A lot of lessons learned there.
This is not only amazing for us that follow you, but when your kids get older they will cherish this amazing work that you and you team put in! A guide, a story…with intention and purpose! You my brother are doing an Amazing job! 🖤💫
I remember taking my son to his barber. At first I would sit there with him. Then, I told his barber, Gerry, that I would let him come in alone while the men in the shop talk with him. I would sit out in the car and wait for him. It didn't matter if it was cold or hot outside, I was determined to allow my son to have that male bonding experience without his mom. He enjoyed it so much. He always had the money to pay for it himself. Then, as time went on, he was able to drive himself. Then, he decided to let his hair grow into locs. The only other person he let cut his hair was my brother. When a person finds that one barber, usually it is a lifelong relationship. Gerry has since moved away, and like I said, my son now has locs, but, the memories will always be there. Awesome video; this brought back so many wonderful memories.
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿Moving up. So proud. 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗We need our Black Barbers and Salons. I love this video. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment in our history as Black people.❤❤❤❤
My great-grandfather ( on my dad’s side ) was a barber in Charleston SC. It helped pay for his children’s schooling. One barbershop where he worked was a part of history during the race riots of 1919 called the Red Summer. The owner was W.G Fridie who I later found out through ancestry the was was a distant relative. The barbershops he worked at only cut White men’s hair. My dad’s father cut his and his brothers hair too. My dad did hair and his oldest brother was a barber too. I have great memories of going to the barbershop. Good conversation on all topics and things happening in our community and the world.
I live in Luxembourg and one time I entered a black barbershop with my friend when she was buying hair for her braids. I remember so well how the barber was talking about immigrating to Europe, the struggles and the wrong expectations and all men were listening and interjecting so respectfully. I don't know if it 100% equates the American black barbershop experiencr, but it might not be too distance since the way you presented it in this video reminded me a lot of it.
That barber was definitely pulling out all of the stops for sure. He did a meticulous job. He even sponged the longer portions to bring out Uriah’s curl pattern. Finding a barber to cut our son’s hair was always a challenge. They might do well the first time and then not so so the next time. But he seems to have found a good barber this time, so I’m happy about that. My husband used to cut my son’s hair. The. At a certain point he didn’t want him to cut his hair any longer. I guess that he realized the limitations of my husband’s hair curing ability. Then he took him to the barber hop that a man from our church owned. Much like Uriah, he picked out a design to be done on his head. He definitely walked out with more swag too. Now he loves more hair on top of his head, a bit of sponging every now and again, and to have his goatee and sideburns shaped up.
I come from a family of barbers. The barbershop and hair salon is the heart of the black community. Many of us went to college off barbershop and hair salon money, including me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He is so handsome! Y'all have such a beautiful family, and are teaching them (and us, your audience) so much about being strong, self assured, successful people. It's so incredible and I am so happy to see such supportive and involved parents
As a beautician I completely agree. The experience in a black salon is like no other. My mom also did hair and my dad cut hair. I remember the conversations and the artwork on the walls, the smell of spritz and oil sheen, the people who would come in selling their goods. Truly an experience I’ll never ever forget from such a young age
Aye man I myself am a Puerto Rican. I would say our cultures are similar. But I love your creativity, I understand the main point is to teach fatherhood but I love you the vibe you create in your videos. The pull and serve of your videos are crazy. You as an individual provide so much knowledge as a wise young man, and yes you are young. But I really love your vision and your style, I can read exactly what you are saying through your video not only your voice but the editing and the quility you provide shows how in love you are and how motivating you and your wife must be to your children. Keep the good work up and keep providing for all. Appreciate you.
Love this… as a stylist who has not only gotten my own hair cut in a barbershop but also worked alongside some amazing barbers this just made me smile. There are some cultural things with US and out crown… men and women that is just amazing. Glad you’re sharing this with not only your son but those who have no idea.🙌🏾 Salute the Black Barber 💈
My uncle was a barber, I used to love going down to his shop. It was a chance to spend time with my uncle, but it was also a chance to spend time with a community that you see all around yourself but you only truly experience inside the shop
I went with my brother as a little girl lol, and I was uncomfortable at first since I kinda knew it was a place for “only” boys/men. But then a man gave me a quarter to play a game. Instead of playing, I pocketed the .25 and sat back down triumphantly. The whole shop cracked up that I thought to keep the money instead of use it for the game. I didn’t understand why they laughed at first because I was like 6 or 7 tho lol
I am white but watching this video and just learning new things like this are really amazing to see and how the black community really does have a massive impact. Find out new things and to have a much bigger open mind then I already do. I love this channel and what it represents to the black community. You and you’re Beautiful kids and your amazing wife from what your allowing the world to see is really educating me and I just want to say Thank you for that 🙏
I took my son to the barber every two weeks. I had my hair done every two weeks as a professional R.N. Yes, barbers and hairstylist are part of African-American culture. Thank you Uriah and Beleaf for sharing this footage with us. I think I’ve watched almost all of your family’s videos. They are so entertaining and educational. They are so positive. 😁 God bless and prosper your blog.
That's awesome! I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love how this family exposes BLACK experiences letting the world see versatility on many levels DO EXIST for our people. Regardless of where you are or where you came from EFFORT is the key. Thanks for sharing once again! 🥰
I would accompany my younger brothers to the shop aka barbershop this brought back so many childhood memories. The barbershop is a staple in black communities. Seeing Uriah get up from the chair knowing that he was "fresh" put a smile on my face! Teaching self-care at a young age is essential to children. Great job dad!!!!
What an awesome experience you gave your son. A true father and son outing. My dad was a black barber. And a respected one. He cut hair for 4 and 5 generations of customers. We spent time with him at the shop and the other black barbers. The stories that were shared, the transformation of hair cuts, eyebrow trimming and the support that they provided the community (free cuts sometimes) and the interaction with their customers was so powerful to see growing up. I became one of his customers. The experience of being prepped, the cut and trim, having your neck brushed and the final, the alcohol wipe, was cool. My dad passed on his knowledge on to my brother, baby sister and me ( his oldest daughter). He has passed on, but the examples I learned from the barbershop, will ever resonate with me. Continue to be a positive example of fatherhood 🙌🏾.
I'm 57 and can still remember going to the black barber shop with my Father and that experience I got to enjoy with him was a big part of my childhood. My barbers name was Joyner and his shop was called Headhunters in Los Angeles.
All I know is that the stories you share should be a detailed part of what is taught in school regarding history, the present, and diversity. Your vlogs make a connection. I think that kind of connection can play an important part in making real change happen.
The consideration of the words you use when speaking to and about your children is so refreshing. As someone who doesn’t have children yet I’m take notes for sure❤️
You know exactly what you’re up to, turning the experience into a piece of art, it worked. Your genuine hope for your boys best experience and happiness mixed with creativity has produced a beautiful video. Could hear more about this, keep it up. Talent. 12/10
I had no idea it is that deep and powerful. I really do appreciate you bringing all of us along. I have a much better understanding now. Knowledge is power ♥️
I am a black woman who goes to barbershop for hair cut and have been for over 35 years, Ilove the various conversations ,that go on between the customers and the barbers, I love the various suggestions and advice you hear during these conversations, and unlike a beauty shop , I have never had anyone get catty or jealous or upset when I state my opinion.
I learned a lot about black history just by watching this episode. Please keep doing what you do and staying genuine and share those lessons that we need to know in order to appreciate our people. May God give you the grace and wisdom to continue on this journey that you were on, and thank you for the window to allow us to take a peek into the road you were traveling.
I remember talking my son for his first haircut as a Dad and it’s still a memory I cherish 12 years later and even now I am the only one that takes him to the barbershop
As a black woman my barbershop experience was with my mom when we did our “big chop”. Not having my dad much in my life didn’t really give me that type of experience. However, with my mom it showed me that as a woman you can look beautiful regardless of the texture, length and styles we do with our hair. We display the artists (our barbers, hairdressers etc.) with pride because we knew that they saw the beauty in us and molded us for the world to see our natural beauty.
As a black woman, I went to the barbershop with my dad and brother every 2 weeks. My dad always taught my brother about his upkeep with his hair and presentation, and it was really a brotherhood in the shop. Men practicing self care and men with their sons bonding. It's a real life art form.
THE BARBERSHOP, THE BLACK MAN'S COUNTRY CLUB!!! MY SON AND I WENT WEEKLY!!! 💪🏾👊🏿✊🏾
You’re super beautiful!
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@Jasmine Keeling I was never able to go to the barbershop with my dad. Such a blessing.
People like him is always tryna get the best of both worlds imagine these worlds wasn't reeall
The kids will look back on these videos with fond memories when they are older.
My father is a Black barber. He has won a few community awards. Thank you for acknowledging/highlighting the Black barbers place in our community and in our hearts.
I think Uriah was slow in responding on if he wanted to go back to the barbershop because he was concerned about hurting your feelings. He’s so sweet.
I thought the same thing😊
The barber seemed like he went out of his way to make the experience special and memorable for Uriah, but as a kid, I think it was probably too time-consuming for him and exhausted his patience lol. It was great that he didn't complain though.
As a single mom(when my son was young.. I'm married now) but I would take my son to the barbershop and I enjoyed listening to what I called the "black man's harmony" because in one area there would be a debate.. In another sports talk.. U had music talk.. Politics... I used to just inhale being in the presence of kings...
Sadly the barber my son had from age 3-8 years old.. He was murdered.. At his shop.. Robbed. We had just come back from Disneyland and I got my son's hair cut every week so he was long overdue.. We get there and yellow tape is everywhere... We were told and I remember crying my eyes out.. He was one who always was doing something in the community for kids etc.. He was married and he was a father of two sons... It bothered me for a long time.
My son got another barber and he's been going to him (Troy) for 16 years now...
I will never forget A tho.. My sons first barber.....
Rest in peace A... 🙏🏾❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
This broke my heart. The good ones always seem to be taken from us much too soon.
So sad😞😞
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Wow that broke my heart I’m crying for loss
I’m a barber in Phoenix Arizona. I’m so honored how you portrayed barbers, our role in the community, and the impact we have on people. Such a great video and will definitely visit the barbershop next time we’re in North County!
What’s the shop name!?
Two things I appreciate in the first 2 minutes:
1. You used the term coily instead of other terms that have other than beautiful connotations.
2. You introduced him to how the culture gives out nicknames based on how we look.
The experience of hair to nubian people in the diaspora is so much more than just a style. It's never just hair.
💯💯💯 I'm trying to encourage my coworker now, to stop using a derogatory term re: her hair, as she just had a daughter who will likely have (BEAUTIFUL) thick hair just like her mom, and she is in danger of passing down a generational curse. 🙏🏾
i just had to stop and say, ‘it’s never just hair’
that was powerful ❤
My dad used to take my sister and I to the Barber Shop. I loved that the men immediately stayed authentic but respectful because we were girls and children. They always opened doors, gave us treats and dropped some gems on what kind of fools (their words not mine) to look out for. I remember it fondly many decades later
The same😆 I use to tease Brooks in Encanto San Diego how the most scandal of man talk would be going ,but they put it on hold and cleared the furthest room for girls to play playstation to STILL talk smack away from ears over the buzzes and zzz of the clippers and shears 👂🥰
The beats, the history lesson, the visuals-this quality is above and beyond what you would ever typically see on TH-cam. I’m mixed (West African dad, Portuguese mom) and my mom had no clue what to do with our hair. She never took us to the barber or salon, but I remember sitting in the living room watching my sister figure out how to buzz my brother’s hair, do braids and twists. Like others have said: it’s not just hair. It’s sacred somehow. Glen, thank you for sharing these moments. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Its definitely reminding me of 1970s black produced media. Its very beautiful
“Uncle Jed's Barber Shop” by Margaree Mitchell, “Bippity Bop Barbershop” by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, and “An Ode to the Fresh Cut” by Derrick Barnes” are all good children’s books to read about the black barbershop experience.
I'm so glad you mentioned Derrick Barnes. He writes such good content for Black children. Both of my sons read "We Could Be Brothers." Plus, my youngest went to school where Derrick's mother was the school nurse. He got to meet Derrick at the local library when he was in middle school. That was so many years ago. Anyway, glad you recommended him. Blessings 💜.
Nice!
Glen you did it again. This was such a love letter to our ancestors and their struggle for survival and ultimately service to our people. Thank you. Uriah’s hair is so nice to match his handsome face. Blessings
Glen, I have tears in my eyes. I knew you were an artist but this really showed me that you’re an artist artist my brotha! This is a masterpiece! The present day story, the history, the feeling of it all, and then the music! Not to mention the visuals are as crisp and clean as Uriah’s new cut! I’m always impressed by your work Glen, but this is next level. This needs to be submitted to film festivals. I’m not even playing. This is absolutely brilliant. Peak Black excellence sir 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️🤩
This really is film festival level work!
I agree! I love the FEEL of it all!🥰
I love how you make every stage of their lives a memorable experience they will always cherish and the bonds you create with each kid is truly admirable.
@beleaf you need to direct like a black History Documentary fam. This footage is epic
That would be awesome!
@Philip - Team BIF
This is like Ryan Coogler Quality fam ! Keep up the excellence , I am impressed! Incredible ! I would pay to see this on theatres.
We are glad you enjoyed it Martin 😄
I Was Raised in the Black Barbershop! Learned a lot and that was my first time being included in “Grown Man” conversations. I didn’t have to go inside, my opinions was valued and it was dope! Got a lot of game in there too
My father in law was a barber and owned his own shop for many many years. He passed just before my son was born. I wanted him to be the first barber to cut his hair.
Yes the black barbershop is a huge part of our culture.
Its also the place where I see many young black boys get confident in giving a handshake. The first time I took my son and he walked around shaking hands/ fist bumping I was so emotional. I asked him about it and he said that what Dad says you supposed to do.You gotta go around the shake everybody hand.lol
Good dad. Teaching his son good manners. I had a child with very very curly hair and we r white people. I didn’t know how to take care of it. She screamed when I did anything with it. Comb shampoo ecf. So one of my friends at my work place told me take her to a ladies salon with a black hair dresser and that was the best advise I could have ever got from someone who cared for my child.
So here was this little two year old with a mop of curls and sitting in a big chair and her mama ( me ) learning all the tricks of the trade so to speak, I walked out with lots of products to take care of my baby girl. The atmosphere in that shop was fantastic. All the ladies were so nice to my girl.
My daughter is now in her 30s and she looked for a black lady that knows how to cut and style curly many white hairdressers have no clue …..
When we went to a place where there were all white people I got so frustrated and mad at the questions asked of me, like is her dad black ? Wtf wtf. I would say my god that’s personal and I am not answering that . The only one that needs to know who her dad is is my daughter.
Another question did you perm her hair. Wtf a two year old ? Get real,
Funny I had two daughters one has very straight hair like me and then I had this little one and she was a challenge. Haaaaaaaaa. Thank god now she can take care of her own hair and she is gorgeous and beautiful with her curls as is my other daughter with her straight hair like me haaaa
You and Yvette have such amazing kids. They show so much promise and potential. Congrats Mom and Dad! Y'all are doing such a good job. 🖤💪🏽
The connection and bond is immaculate!!
@Philip - Team BIF what’s the song called on music bed?
My aunt was the only black female barber in the town I grew up in… and THE BEST amongst all others. Ms. Shane was the best. Thanks for honoring black barbers 🥰
Thank you for this. I grew up in a salon/barbershop. I come from a family of cosmetologist, from my Great Grandmother to my Grandfather, two of my Uncles, and my mother. There were three salons/barbershops in my family. When I was a child a grew up in a shop where my Great Grandmother ran the salon on one side and my Grandfather ran the barbershop on the other side of two buildings with the ground level store-front combined to make Tommy's House of Beauty, with over 100 years of serving our community in North Philly. The relationships I saw cultivated there were beyond what people had with their doctors. Your barber and/hair dresser was there for EVERY milestone of your life and passed down from generation to generation. I've seen young boys come in for their very first hair cut when their mothers and fathers came in with cameras to take pictures and plastic bags to save the hair. That young boy would come back weekly or bi-weekly or at least every Easter, Christmas, Birthday, first day of school, school dances and prom; to get ready for any big event throughout his young life. And as a man he would come in for all of those times including every date, job interview, New Years Eve party, wedding or funeral. You talk to your barber and those sitting in the shop about everything you were going through, the good to brag and the bag to ask advice. Growing up the entire neighborhood new me from watching me grow up, sweeping up their hair in the shop every two weeks when they got up out of the chair of their stylist/barber who's mirror was lined with pictures of the community's Christmas, Easter and prom pictures. Thank you for this video and shout out to Willia Mae Thomas (my Great Grandmother) and Charles Thomas (my Grandfather) the owners of "Tommy's House of Beauty", we love and miss you.
Ummmmm, praise GOD for the Elders. I was Blessed by your reminisces. Thank Your family for 100 years of community service
As a young woman, I used to get relaxers. One time my mother took me to a woman who didn’t have a good skill set and my hair was so badly damaged that it fell out. My mom didn’t know what to do and I was devastated.
One day a coworker told her about a barber named Jeff who did women’s hair. So my mom took me to his barbershop and it was just that: a shop full of black men talking about black things.
Jeff did my hair for the next 5-6 years and I learned a lot inside the barbershop and culture from a black man’s perspective sitting in his chair.
Im natural now, so I wouldn’t need his services anymore, but I’ll always remember a black barber saved my hair and I’m forever grateful.
His massive smile in the back of the car on his way home to show everyone said it all....well done ✔ 👏 👍 that was a daddy win 🏆 😉
Uriah’s haircut looks amazing. He’s so adorably handsome .. my brother had hair up until he was 18 so it’s wonderful seeing the experience 1st hand .
The BLACK BARBERSHOP Help me raise MY SON with the weekly wisdom Sessions my son had and until this day it’s the same barber he’s now 25 yrs old 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
you touched the history, you touched our hearts... What an amazing video! I'm Indian by the way.
This entire video just made my heart smile. The importance of healthy black experiences in a young man's life is essential. So refreshing to see. Glen, you all never disappoint.
Whoa, I never knew this history of black men cutting white men's hair. This was awesome.
😎 Looking good Uriah 👍🏾
I feel like the phrases, “my man” and “young blood” were uttered at least one time each during that visit.
My brother and I were raised by a single momma-I have memories of the 3 of us sitting in there and just being amazed at the presence of men-the antics, the opinions, the unwritten rules of respect.
Kudos to you and your fam!
Uriah's soft soul gets me everytime 🥰
He's too cool for questions dad! 😌🤭🤭
Love the music of the videos. Along with the high quality camera work it makes for a great viewing experience. Idk if anyone will mention it but I love that attention to detail🖤
@Philip - Team BIF , I've been thinking the same things about so many of your videos for a very long time but I regretfully didn't applaud your work sooner. EXCELLENT job here folks. Please keep it coming our way. Please always protect each other. Please respectfully love on each other always! Wishing you all blessings upon blessings from Cleveland, Ohio.
We are so glad you love the content!! Thank you for sharing your kindness with us
I hope that you and Tage (sp) will write a script or create a documentary that shows the history and magnificence of Black barbershops. The morsel you gave us was wonderfulness unlimited.
That cut is so perfect. Love the design Riah chose
This man is a true artist. Uriah is going to be looking in the mirror a lot cuz his haircut is so awesome. He looks so handsome. Thank you for the history lesson these are things I never knew. Bless all the black barbers out there.
Very special. Thank you for sharing this moment with us!
getting emotional seeing these kids grow up right before my eyes 🥺 keep up the great work man
As a single mother, it was so important to me that my sons had the experience of going to a barber on a regular basis. I wanted them to feel the culture and male experience and importance of grooming. The conversations, the ambiance, the professionalism, even the boosters were an experience for them to see. My sons are men now, and I’m so grateful for my sons being able to experience that important part of our history and culture.
I love this so much! As a little girl, I went with my dad to the barbershop when I was a kid. It was so fun. We got food, Jordan’s, DVD’s lmao! Everything!
Watching this brought me so much joy. Makes me think back to when my older sister took me to the hair salon for the first time. Black barbershops and hair salons are more than places of service, it's an experience. This video got me excited to hit the salon tomorrow! Great content 🙏🏾
I'm loving the historical analysis you've been including! Soon you'll need a research team!
THE BARBERSHOP FOR YEARS, GENERATIONS HAS BEEN THE BLACK MAN'S COUNTRY CLUB!!! MY SON AND I WENT WEEKLY!!! THERE'S A LOT OF WISDOM IN THAT PLACE!!! THERE'S SAFETY IN A MULTITUDE OF COUNSEL!!! 💪🏾👊🏿✊🏾
Riyah is so chill!
Thanks so much for that history lesson❤️about barbers. The black barber is definitely essential to our community. My son’s barbers are like family. The uncle owns the shop & his son and nephew work for him. The barbershop was his “thing” with his father. It’s heartwarming that he’s continuing that same tradition with his sons in another state. He visited recently and took his son to his childhood barbershop ❤️ for a haircut.
Those one on one conversations in the car are everything. ❣
Such joy in this episode! How cool. Thank you.
This hit home for me. I grew up in the beauty salon/barbershop. My father and stepmother their own salon with the beauty on one side and barbershop on the other. A lot of lessons learned there.
This is not only amazing for us that follow you, but when your kids get older they will cherish this amazing work that you and you team put in! A guide, a story…with intention and purpose! You my brother are doing an Amazing job! 🖤💫
I remember taking my son to his barber. At first I would sit there with him. Then, I told his barber, Gerry, that I would let him come in alone while the men in the shop talk with him. I would sit out in the car and wait for him. It didn't matter if it was cold or hot outside, I was determined to allow my son to have that male bonding experience without his mom. He enjoyed it so much. He always had the money to pay for it himself. Then, as time went on, he was able to drive himself. Then, he decided to let his hair grow into locs. The only other person he let cut his hair was my brother. When a person finds that one barber, usually it is a lifelong relationship. Gerry has since moved away, and like I said, my son now has locs, but, the memories will always be there. Awesome video; this brought back so many wonderful memories.
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿Moving up. So proud. 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗We need our Black Barbers and Salons. I love this video. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment in our history as Black people.❤❤❤❤
By filming this experience, you have become the best kind of anthropologist.
Thank you,
A woman of a different race and religion
My great-grandfather ( on my dad’s side ) was a barber in Charleston SC. It helped pay for his children’s schooling. One barbershop where he worked was a part of history during the race riots of 1919 called the Red Summer. The owner was W.G Fridie who I later found out through ancestry the was was a distant relative. The barbershops he worked at only cut White men’s hair. My dad’s father cut his and his brothers hair too. My dad did hair and his oldest brother was a barber too. I have great memories of going to the barbershop. Good conversation on all topics and things happening in our community and the world.
He's Both ADORABLE and a Big man at the SAME time. So amazing and AWESOME. Thanks for sharing
I live in Luxembourg and one time I entered a black barbershop with my friend when she was buying hair for her braids. I remember so well how the barber was talking about immigrating to Europe, the struggles and the wrong expectations and all men were listening and interjecting so respectfully. I don't know if it 100% equates the American black barbershop experiencr, but it might not be too distance since the way you presented it in this video reminded me a lot of it.
Love your kids and awesome job explaining the history of black barbers. Yet another reflection of the greatness and resilience of our people.👏
That barber was definitely pulling out all of the stops for sure. He did a meticulous job. He even sponged the longer portions to bring out Uriah’s curl pattern. Finding a barber to cut our son’s hair was always a challenge. They might do well the first time and then not so so the next time. But he seems to have found a good barber this time, so I’m happy about that. My husband used to cut my son’s hair. The. At a certain point he didn’t want him to cut his hair any longer. I guess that he realized the limitations of my husband’s hair curing ability. Then he took him to the barber hop that a man from our church owned. Much like Uriah, he picked out a design to be done on his head. He definitely walked out with more swag too. Now he loves more hair on top of his head, a bit of sponging every now and again, and to have his goatee and sideburns shaped up.
Little mans looking good!! What a special experience to have together
I come from a family of barbers. The barbershop and hair salon is the heart of the black community. Many of us went to college off barbershop and hair salon money, including me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He is so handsome! Y'all have such a beautiful family, and are teaching them (and us, your audience) so much about being strong, self assured, successful people. It's so incredible and I am so happy to see such supportive and involved parents
You are speaking truth. My son comes back from the barber almost like a different person. The experience is beautiful.
As a beautician I completely agree. The experience in a black salon is like no other. My mom also did hair and my dad cut hair. I remember the conversations and the artwork on the walls, the smell of spritz and oil sheen, the people who would come in selling their goods. Truly an experience I’ll never ever forget from such a young age
Aye man I myself am a Puerto Rican. I would say our cultures are similar. But I love your creativity, I understand the main point is to teach fatherhood but I love you the vibe you create in your videos. The pull and serve of your videos are crazy. You as an individual provide so much knowledge as a wise young man, and yes you are young. But I really love your vision and your style, I can read exactly what you are saying through your video not only your voice but the editing and the quility you provide shows how in love you are and how motivating you and your wife must be to your children. Keep the good work up and keep providing for all. Appreciate you.
Love this… as a stylist who has not only gotten my own hair cut in a barbershop but also worked alongside some amazing barbers this just made me smile. There are some cultural things with US and out crown… men and women that is just amazing. Glad you’re sharing this with not only your son but those who have no idea.🙌🏾 Salute the Black Barber 💈
My uncle was a barber, I used to love going down to his shop. It was a chance to spend time with my uncle, but it was also a chance to spend time with a community that you see all around yourself but you only truly experience inside the shop
A genuine rites of passage into manhood. From father to the son, from the son into adulthood. It is an essential ceremony indeed 💯🙏🏾🥰
Pure craftsmanship at the highest level.
❤❤❤❤❤❤ nostalgia
The history,music . behind it is AMAZING
Thanks brother.
The Black Barber Shop historically has been a place of transformation and self love for us as a people. This was a beautiful episode.
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I just wanna say that I appreciate the cinematory, this was beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this with us Erin!!
@@jaypmedia Anytime!
@Philip - Team BIF You’re welcome!
I went with my brother as a little girl lol, and I was uncomfortable at first since I kinda knew it was a place for “only” boys/men. But then a man gave me a quarter to play a game. Instead of playing, I pocketed the .25 and sat back down triumphantly. The whole shop cracked up that I thought to keep the money instead of use it for the game. I didn’t understand why they laughed at first because I was like 6 or 7 tho lol
That's so cute!
A beautiful ode to barbers, thank you!
I love how you teach your children about life .. such a good father
Yes, please share more stories about the black barbershop experiences! Thanks for sharing the history of black barbers!❤️
I am white but watching this video and just learning new things like this are really amazing to see and how the black community really does have a massive impact. Find out new things and to have a much bigger open mind then I already do. I love this channel and what it represents to the black community. You and you’re Beautiful kids and your amazing wife from what your allowing the world to see is really educating me and I just want to say Thank you for that 🙏
I took my son to the barber every two weeks. I had my hair done every two weeks as a professional R.N. Yes, barbers and hairstylist are part of African-American culture. Thank you Uriah and Beleaf for sharing this footage with us. I think I’ve watched almost all of your family’s videos. They are so entertaining and educational. They are so positive. 😁 God bless and prosper your blog.
That's awesome! I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love how this family exposes BLACK experiences letting the world see versatility on many levels DO EXIST for our people. Regardless of where you are or where you came from EFFORT is the key. Thanks for sharing once again! 🥰
This video is WONDERFUL!! It brought back so many wonderful memories of my childhood❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That brother is COLD!!!
There should be a national holiday for black barbers around the world. Salute💪🏿✊🏿👑❤️👏🏿💈✂️
I love this video! Big props once again to the BiF family!
London, UK forever locked in.
I love it! He looks great the barber did an awesome awesome job and so did Uriah,very patient and sweet boy.
I would accompany my younger brothers to the shop aka barbershop this brought back so many childhood memories. The barbershop is a staple in black communities. Seeing Uriah get up from the chair knowing that he was "fresh" put a smile on my face! Teaching self-care at a young age is essential to children. Great job dad!!!!
What an awesome experience you gave your son. A true father and son outing. My dad was a black barber. And a respected one. He cut hair for 4 and 5 generations of customers. We spent time with him at the shop and the other black barbers. The stories that were shared, the transformation of hair cuts, eyebrow trimming and the support that they provided the community (free cuts sometimes) and the interaction with their customers was so powerful to see growing up. I became one of his customers. The experience of being prepped, the cut and trim, having your neck brushed and the final, the alcohol wipe, was cool. My dad passed on his knowledge on to my brother, baby sister and me ( his oldest daughter). He has passed on, but the examples I learned from the barbershop, will ever resonate with me. Continue to be a positive example of fatherhood 🙌🏾.
We need to have youtube awards for expertly executed content like this!!!!!!! This is so good!! The commentary, visuals...everything...pitch perfect.
The King has arrived. So handsome. That moved me a different way with the history lesson. Thank you for sharing 🤎
This was nice. He's speechless but his face says it all. The Joy!
He liked it more than words can say...He looks so grown! 😍 what an amazing experience for him. Thanks for making this video. Beautiful.
I'm 57 and can still remember going to the black barber shop with my Father and that experience I got to enjoy with him was a big part of my childhood. My barbers name was Joyner and his shop was called Headhunters in Los Angeles.
All I know is that the stories you share should be a detailed part of what is taught in school regarding history, the present, and diversity. Your vlogs make a connection. I think that kind of connection can play an important part in making real change happen.
The consideration of the words you use when speaking to and about your children is so refreshing.
As someone who doesn’t have children yet I’m take notes for sure❤️
You know exactly what you’re up to, turning the experience into a piece of art, it worked. Your genuine hope for your boys best experience and happiness mixed with creativity has produced a beautiful video. Could hear more about this, keep it up. Talent. 12/10
I love this the message the history the energy it’s great! Need more of this!
Big up everyone ya”ll all the way from the UK 🇬🇧
Yo as a dad this content makes me smile so much my son is almost 2 months can’t wait to see what our journey looks like😁
This brought tears to my eyes. Happy tears.
I had no idea it is that deep and powerful. I really do appreciate you bringing all of us along. I have a much better understanding now. Knowledge is power ♥️
The history provided in the video and the technique Taj showed. Amazing
What a beautiful experience!
Riah ! Cool cut ! It looks great. Thanks for sharing great content. Keep the videos coming. God bless The Henry Family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯🌷🌻🙂💕⭐🎉
I am a black woman who goes to barbershop for hair cut and have been for over 35 years, Ilove the various conversations ,that go on between the customers and the barbers, I love the various suggestions and advice you hear during these conversations, and unlike a beauty shop , I have never had anyone get catty or jealous or upset when I state my opinion.
Woah! You had to hit that point eh😂. I think the Beauty shops all over the world have same modus operandi 😂
I learned a lot about black history just by watching this episode. Please keep doing what you do and staying genuine and share those lessons that we need to know in order to appreciate our people. May God give you the grace and wisdom to continue on this journey that you were on, and thank you for the window to allow us to take a peek into the road you were traveling.
I remember talking my son for his first haircut as a Dad and it’s still a memory I cherish 12 years later and even now I am the only one that takes him to the barbershop
As a black woman my barbershop experience was with my mom when we did our “big chop”. Not having my dad much in my life didn’t really give me that type of experience. However, with my mom it showed me that as a woman you can look beautiful regardless of the texture, length and styles we do with our hair. We display the artists (our barbers, hairdressers etc.) with pride because we knew that they saw the beauty in us and molded us for the world to see our natural beauty.