In the heart of Connecticut, a rebellion is brewing. It's not about overthrowing governments or toppling empires, but rather challenging the dominance of big-name brands in the grooming industry. We, the proud creators of cutting-edge hair pomades and grooming products, are here to tell you why it's high time to rethink your choices and support local small businesses like ours. Barbershops: The Battleground The battle began in our own backyard – the local barbershops. For years, we've been striving to get our foot in the door, but it hasn't been an easy journey. The East Coast has long been a stronghold for big brands from the sunny state of California. It's like trying to convince someone to switch from their...

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. While it's a month to remember and honor our roots, it's also a time to embrace the diversity and uniqueness that makes our heritage so special. At Papichulo Style, a Connecticut-based grooming products brand, we take pride in not being just another Californian brand. We're here to bring a touch of Latino flair to the East Coast, where the lack of Latino brands is evident. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let's delve into how Papichulo Style's products, including Hair Pomade, Beard Oil, Beard Balm, Shaving Gel, and Aftershave, reflect our commitment to heritage and style. Papichulo Style:...

Hey there, Papichulo enthusiasts and curious minds! We've got some exciting news to share with you. We recently had the incredible opportunity to appear on the renowned podcast, Mission CTRL, where entrepreneurs from all walks of life share their inspiring stories. Our appearance on the podcast was an exhilarating journey down memory lane as we delved into the roots and growth of our beloved brand, Papichulo Style. A Fun Chat with Mission CTRL: The Mission CTRL podcast is known for its engaging conversations with entrepreneurs who have carved their own paths to success. Hosted by industry experts, the podcast provides a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learned, and valuable insights. Our time on the podcast was nothing short of enlightening...

COMCAST reports that small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, social unrest, and environmental events. Small businesses owned by people of color have been some of the hardest hit. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, between February and April 2020, the number of active Black-owned businesses declined by 41%, Latinx-owned businesses declined by 32%, and Asian-owned businesses dropped by 25%, versus just 21% for the general population.Comcast RISE was created to invest in the success of these critical businesses by providing valuable and practical support. In March, Comcast RISE announced $5 million in grants to 500 businesses across select metropolitan areas. Each business received $10,000 to invest in its own growth and sustainability....

Get Up! Stand up! Life is our ring, being who we truly are: Our fight! Dreamers, powerful, always looking forward, building our own future. Our world is diverse, a world where being a man is not just a label. We take care of ourselves like men, we feel like men, we laugh like men, everything we do, we do it like men because we are Papis. We are what you see, we’re good, that’s what you get. Proud of being how we are, irreverent, genuine and confident, because we are Chulos. We are a movement of free men, where those who love and take care of themselves, fit in perfectly. If you connect with this, and it moves you, it’s...

Hi guys, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sebastian, and the beginning of this story is, of course, my hair. It was very crespo, thick, dry, and very difficult to handle since I was a kid. My hair brought me many nicknames: Angel hair, pelo chuto, nappy hair, toupee, and many others. My brothers, cousins, and friends constantly reminded me how difficult my hair was. Despite all of this, since I was very young, I was always interested in taking care of myself, getting dressed, and, most of all, combing my hair to perfection, another thing that made me kind of famoso at that age, although I was nothing but a "conceited kid" for many people. When I...