DOMECARE SOLUTIONS BRAND AMBASSADOR: NOTCH

Hometown: New Orleans. I’ve been in San Francisco for 9 years.

Barbering Experience: I’ve been a barber for 13 years; 7 years as the owner of Details Barbershop

Grooming Tip: A grooming tip specifically for men who shave their heads is to shave consistently. Shaving on a regular schedule encourages a consistent growth pattern. This helps reduce irritation because the scalp becomes accustomed to the shaving routine. When you shave your head, you shouldn't let it grow out too much because it looks sloppy. I personally shave my head every other day. Another grooming tip is to use Aloe Vera, preferably directly from the plant. Aloe reduces irritation, treats blemishes, moisturizes and relieves ingrown hairs, especially for men of color.

Favorite DomeCare Solutions Product: Dome Shine-Absorbing Anti-Aging Finishing Serum is my favorite product to use personally and on clients. It makes a shaved head feel satiny smooth, and you can feel the difference in the health of the scalp. The Dome Shave Gel is another favorite. I like using the Dome Shave Gel on my clients because it’s clear and I can see exactly where I’m shaving. A small amount of Shave Gel goes a long way; it doesn’t clog the razor and it’s clean. You can’t see through traditional shave creams so there is room for error and they can be messy. Many of my clients work nearby in the Financial District & Union Square; they come to my shop for shaves and haircuts on their lunch breaks. My clients need to leave my chair fresh and clean to go back to work.

Favorite Razor for Use on Clients:  MD Dragon Straight Razor with Dorco blades.

Favorite Razor for Personal Use: Gillette Fusion

Tips for New Barbers: Be consistent, considerate and professional. Availability for clients is key.

Favorite Pastime: Golfing. My favorite golf course in The Bay is Tilden Park in Berkeley.

Favorite Book: 48 Laws of Power

Record on Repeat: Jay-Z’s Magna Carta. Favorite song is Somewhereinamerica.

You can catch Notch Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm at Details Barbershop in San Francisco’s Union Square. 166 Geary St. Suite 1204 San Francisco, 94108. Appointments are recommended and can be made at www.topnotchbarber.com or 415-994-6699. If you rock a shaved head ask for the DomeCare Solutions Signature Shave!

DOMECARE SOLUTIONS SIGNATURE HEAD SHAVE VIDEO

DomeCare Solutions Brand Ambassador: Anthony Lombardi

Hometown: Fairfield New Jersey. I was born in Newark, NJ and I moved to Fairfield when I was 5 and I’ve been here ever since. Now I'm raising my family here.

Barbering/Styling Experience: I got into the business in 1995 after I graduated from Capri Institute of Cosmetology. I worked at some top salons in North Jersey. I studied with American Crew, Graham Webb, TIGI, Framesi, Label.M and Bio Ionic. I opened Anthony Robert Salon in 2006 with a 4 chair 900 sq. ft. salon and expanded in 2012 to my current 1700 sq. ft. 8 chair salon.

Men’s Grooming Tip: Keep it classic. Trends come and go but classic styles stay forever.

Favorite DomeCare Solutions Product: Dome Relief Calming & Hydrating Splash. It’s a good product to use anytime.

Favorite Razor: Gillette Fusion.

Tip for New Barbers/Stylists: Find a mentor that you can learn from and soak up as much information you can. Take classes to advance your education and always keep your tools clean.

Favorite Pastime: Cooking. Being from an Italian family I grew up in a kitchen and around a table; it’s where some of my best memories come from.

Favorite Book: The Way You Wear Your Hat. Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Living. That book is like a bible for men.

You can learn more about Anthony Lombardi at www.anthonyrobertsalon.com. Be sure to check out his book, The Glamour State:Celebrating 225 Years of Stylish Innovation.

  

DomeCare Solutions Brand Ambassador: Jonathan Moore

Hometown: Seattle

Favorite DCS Product: Dome Shave Gel because it allows for a comfortable & smooth shave.  

Favorite Razor: Gillette Proglide

Grooming Tip: I use Aloe Vera all over my face and head; I’ve been using it for 20 years.

Current Projects: Goodrich & Gold Creative Agency. Recording & releasing upcoming albums from Nacho Picasso and Keyboard Kid. Launching 2312 Gallery; A creative space for the Northwest Arts community.

Favorite Pastimes: Cooking & Eating

Favorite Book: Frantz Fanon; The Wretched of The Earth

Record on Repeat: Marvin Gaye; In Our Lifetime 

Catch Jonathan co-hosting Sunday Night Sound Session every Sunday; 10pm-midnight on KUBE 93. 

DomeCare Solutions Brand Ambassador: Rich

The first DomeCare Solutions brand ambassador interview is with my better half, and DCS co-creator Rich. Do you remember the saying “I’m not only the president,but also a client”? The same can be said for Rich, but on another tip... 

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Favorite DCS product: DomeShine Anti-Aging Finishing Serum. I created this product from my heart and it took a long time to perfect. I wanted fellas' to have a nice vitamin-rich serum to treat dryness and add a subtle, healthy shine without looking oily.  

Favorite razor: Gilette Sensor Excel. It has 2 blades. Less is best when it comes to blades.

Grooming tip: Give the head a rest when you can. I try to take one day off from shaving on the weekend.

Current projects: DCS product development and spreading the word.

Favorite pastimes: Scratching, fishing and reading. Being a student of life.

Favorite book: Eddie Huang's Fresh Off The Boat really hit home.  

Record on repeat: I’ve been listening to a lot of UGK, Mac Dre & Awol One lately.