Welcome to RefineGents.com—a digital destination where sharp cuts meet sharp minds. We’re inviting barbers, stylists, grooming experts, and passionate writers to share their voice with a style-savvy audience that values clean fades, textured crops, grooming culture, and everything in between.
If you live and breathe men’s hair, obsess over the perfect skin fade, or have strong opinions on pomades versus clays, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re behind the chair, behind the scenes, or just seriously into the art of looking good—we want to feature your work.
This is your chance to contribute to a fast-growing grooming platform that’s all about real advice, fresh looks, and honest conversation around men’s style. Ready to pitch your first piece?
What We’re Looking For
We’re not here for robotic posts packed with keywords. We want real stories, fresh insights, and useful tips that actually help people. Think of our audience as your crew — style-conscious men looking for guidance, inspiration, or just a better hair day.
Here’s the kind of content we dig:
- 🔹 Haircut How-To’s & Tutorials
- 🔹 Trends in Men’s Hairstyles
- 🔹 Barbershop Culture & Industry Tips
- 🔹 Product Reviews (Pomades, Clippers, Oils)
- 🔹 Haircare for Different Hair Types (curly, coarse, thinning, etc.)
- 🔹 Styling Advice for Beards & Mustaches
- 🔹 Low-Maintenance Styles for Busy Gents
- 🔹 Behind-the-Chair Stories from Pros
Who Should Write for Us?
- Barbers or stylists with hands-on experience
- Hair bloggers or beauty writers who know what’s trending
- Grooming brand reps with style-savvy advice
- Everyday guys who’ve mastered their own routine
- Cosmetologists or hair educators who love sharing knowledge
Basically, if you’re the kind of person who can talk shop and still keep it real, you’re in.
What Makes a Great Submission?
We’re picky (in a good way). Your article should be:
- ✅ Original – No rehashed fluff. Write it like you’d say it.
- ✅ Useful & Specific – Real value, real insight.
- ✅ Natural Tone – Write like a person, not a textbook.
- ✅ 800 to 2,000+ Words – We’re flexible, but go deep when needed.
- ✅ Light SEO Touch – Use keywords naturally (we’ll help if needed).
- ✅ Proper Grammar & Flow – Smooth but not robotic.
And pleas no AI-generated content. Our readers know the difference. So do we.
What We Don’t Accept
- AI-written or spun articles
- Overly promotional content
- Articles with zero real-life experience behind them
- Duplicate or already published content
- Off-topic submissions
If you’re just trying to drop links or promote yourself without providing value… we’re not your place.
Contributor Perks
- Your article in front of a highly targeted grooming audience
- Get credited with your bio and link (hello, backlinks!)
- Potential for regular contributor roles
- Feature your brand or barbershop (organically)
We’ll also promote top pieces on social media, our email list on the homepage.
Ready to Pitch?
Awesome. Email us your pitch or full draft at [email protected]
Subject Line: Write for RefineGents – [Your Topic]
Please include:
- A short intro about you
- 1-3 writing samples (if available)
- Your article idea or draft (Google Doc preferred)
- Links you’d like included (only if relevant)
Turnaround Time: We reply to submissions within 7–10 business days.
Can You Submit More Than Once?
Absolutely. If your first article hits the right notes, we’re happy to bring you on as a recurring voice.
Some of our best contributors started with a single tip about beard oil and are now writing monthly features.