As Father’s Day draws near, the rhythmic buzz of clippers inside Kingston’s Totally Male Club Spa & Salon sounds a little like celebration. Week by week, a growing circle of fathers introduces the next generation to the art of looking—and feeling—exceptional. Three familiar faces were in the chairs last Saturday: attorney-at-law Mikhail Jackson, entrepreneur-turned-parliamentary hopeful Omar Newell, and renewable-energy director Wayne Demercado. Each arrived with a young apprentice in tow, reinforcing an unspoken lesson: self-care is as much heritage as habit.
A Tradition in the Making
Jackson recalls his own childhood Saturdays spent in a barbershop with his father, a ritual that gave him “front-row seats to manhood.” Now, ten-year-old Elijah occupies that same front-row. “We come here so he can see that discipline isn’t only about grades or sports—it’s also about presentation,” Jackson explains while Elijah inspects his fresh fade in the mirror.
Grooming as a Statement
For Omar Newell, a five-year loyalist to Totally Male, grooming doubles as strategy. “In business and politics, credibility walks in the door before you say a word,” he says, adjusting his son Leonard-Anthony’s cape. The twelve-year-old nods knowingly; weekly visits have taught him that polished shoes and a lined-up haircut speak volumes about self-worth.
Sharpening the Image
Wayne Demercado, celebrating his own decade-long membership at the club, views appearance as a form of respect—both inward and outward. “When my son Zaid steps out of this chair, he understands that excellence starts with the details,” Demercado notes. Their matching crisp parts serve as subtle proof.
Beyond the Clippers
What keeps the fathers returning, however, is more than a flawless taper. The spa’s concierge greets each child by name, while barbers swap sports scores and exam results with the boys as naturally as they wield their tools. “They’re learning social polish along with beard oil,” says salon manager Dwayne Brown. “It’s mentorship in motion.”
Totally Male has capitalised on that inter-generational energy. This month’s ‘Fathers & Future-Leaders’ package pairs halo trims with miniature facials, a move Brown says is designed “to help dads normalise skincare early.” The offer is already booked through the holiday weekend.
Passing the Baton
As the morning wraps up, three freshly styled boys exit with their fathers, shoulders squared a little higher. “He used to dread haircuts,” Jackson admits, gesturing at Elijah’s confident stride. “Now he reminds me it’s time to book.”
On the sidewalk, Newell shares a fist-bump with his son and summarises the broader impact: “Habits shape destiny. Today it’s a haircut; tomorrow it’s how he suits up for opportunity.”
Demercado offers the final word as Zaid tucks a comb into his pocket: “Clean lines, clear mind. That’s the legacy we’re carving.”
Next week, Totally Male welcomes a second wave of fathers—tech executive David Dwyer, restaurateur Anthony Hutchinson, and sports agent Heron Bennett—each ready to illustrate why the barbershop remains an enduring classroom for character.
