Born from a transformative barbershop experience in Toledo, Ohio, Johnnie Ray LLC makes beard-care and grooming products formulated with nutrient-rich oils and purposeful ingredients. Husband-and-wife owners Nate and Hannah run the company, with Nate developing the products and Hannah shaping its packaging, branding, and digital presence. The company’s Blue Tansy collection and its emphasis on a supportive, no-ego grooming community give the Lambertville, Michigan business a distinct identity.
Maestro's ClassicAfter 10 years of crafting a better you, Maestro’s Classic makes beard-care and men’s grooming products designed around a daily routine. Its U.S.-sourced and U.S.-made line is built for a broad range of beard textures, with signature scent blends such as Mark of a Man’s grapefruit, black pepper and bergamot. The company also extends its grooming system into hair styling and body wash.BRISTOL, PA
Blind BarberBlind Barber began in 2010 as a two-chair East Village barbershop with a hidden bar, and now pairs barber services with a line of grooming products designed in the shop. Its locations keep a neighborhood-by-neighborhood character, where a haircut can come with a complimentary cocktail and the barbershop doubles as a gathering place. The company’s product line has grown from pomade into broader hair, skin, body and fragrance offerings while retaining that shop-to-bottle connection.NEW YORK, NY
Haircut and Shave CompanyFounded by longtime barber Aji Sunjaya, Haircut and Shave Company makes American-made double-edge safety razors and men’s grooming accessories. Sunjaya drew on 19 years in men’s grooming and a decade operating barbershops in Eastern Maryland to develop the N075 razor in 2018, followed by designs such as the P076 for wet-shaving enthusiasts. The company sells online and through its brick-and-mortar facility, pairing small-business craftsmanship with a practical barber’s understanding of daily grooming.CALIFORNIA, MD