Your Next Haircut: A Guide to the New Normal at Barbershops

COVID-19 is still here, so don't expect the status quo. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Barbershops Are Slowly Reopening. Here's What Getting a Haircut During a Pandemic Will Look Like.   As states roll out reopening efforts of various stages, and given the evidence that barbershops operating too early or without proper precautions could contribute to the spread of the coronavirus, one would wonder what getting a haircut will be like in the future. Lord knows you likely need one. Looking at states that have already reopened, like Georgia and Florida, and perusing the New York State guidelines that'll apply to shops in New York City, Esquire Grooming Editor Garrett Munce investigated, hoping to get a glimpse of our tonsorial future. Read More           The North Face's Belted Shorts Are an Instant Summer Classic. What Are You Waiting For?   There's a streak of functional fetishism (no judgement!) running through menswear right now, and coupled with a renewed nostalgia for retro style (the '90s, in particular, remain an era ripe for reinterpretation), tactical-leaning shorts like The North Face's Class V belted trunks have never looked better. Which means if you're still wavering on whether to commit to a pair this summer—or were simply unsure of where to look—now's the time to take the leap. Read More           One Way to Help Support Anti-Racist Initiatives Across the Country? Buying One of These T-Shirts   If you're struggling to find a course of action that feels like a remotely adequate response to the cold-blooded murder of innocent men and women across the country, I'll clue you in on a little secret: You ain't going to find one because it doesn't exist. But endlessly wringing your hands at home isn't helping anyone, either. The least you can do is put those fingers to good use by clicking "add to cart," letting the world know which side of the fight against racism you're on, and helping support the causes you care about in the process. Brands around the world are making T-shirts that help funnel money to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, bail funds, and other organizations that deserve your dollars. We picked out 16 options to help get you started. Read More           These Essential Movies From Black Filmmakers Confront Systemic Racism In America   Storytelling is an exercise in empathy—it teaches us about worlds beyond our lived experience, bonds us to strangers, and helps us understand struggles we haven't personally faced. If you're looking to broaden your worldview, consider exposing yourself to the works of black filmmakers, who speak powerfully to their experiences through their art. Here are a few essential films, which will expand your mind and heart. Read More           Some of the Best Father's Day Gifts That Are $50 or Less   Dad understands that when it comes to getting the right gift, dropping on the biggest-ticket item and calling it a day (like your brother) definitely isn't the way to go. Instead, put in the time tracking down something he'll actually appreciate. That way, when he inevitably berates you for spending too much on him, you can insist it was nothing with a straight face, and rest easy knowing no matter how much money your brother makes (what do you even do, Derek?!), you're the true inheritor of Dad's proudest personal legacy: his enduring thriftiness. Here are some options for pulling that off. Read More           It Simply Isn't Summer Without an Aperol Spritz   The glorious exercise of day-drinking need not be limited to public spaces. The beauty of a spritz—and the Aperol spritz specifically—is that it's just three main ingredients, and it's highly customizable for home bartending. Here, we call for a 2-3-2 ratio of Aperol, prosecco, and club soda, but it's not unheard of to go 2-3-1, or 1-1-1. Layer in orange slices or sparingly drape one over the rim of the glass. Hell, splash in some flavored La Croix. And then you're good to go. Enjoy your weekend. You earned it. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019