Like we have said before, if you aren’t well groomed, you aren’t going to make a good impression.  Unfortunately, if you are a guy who is looking for a little more than what your typical barber shop has to offer, you are often stuck going to a women’s salon, or simply grinning and bearing it at your local discount hair studio.  Luckily, over the last few years, we have noticed a trend of “Men’s Grooming Parlors” popping up in large cities throughout the US.  One of our favorites is The Quinntessential Gentleman in Baltimore, MD.

With an array of services ranging from haircuts and straight razor shaves to massages and manicures, The Quinntessential Gentleman is definitely a step up from your neighborhood barbershop (Seriously, check out that picture).  Though their lineup of services is great, one thing that really makes The Quinntessential Gentleman stick out from their competition is their fantastic array of wares for sale.  Of course, their selection of grooming products is top notch (Jack Black, Baxter, Truefitt & Hill, etc.), but their selection of accessories is even better.  Honestly, how many places can you get your haircut, and still pick up a bowtie and a briefcase?  With brands like Carrot & Gibbs, Smathers and Branson, and Southern Proper, The Quinntessential Gentleman is worth the trip even if you don’t need a trim.