Awards & Press
Frank151 - Philadelphia FDL
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Local.com - Best Salon
The Extras: They are the only barbershop in Philadelphia authorized to carry Truefitt & Hill products.
Fun Fact: 2B Groomed Studios Grooming caters to 70% of Downtown Philadelphia's Hotels. Plus many conjunctions with vendors such as Renaissance Marriott and Macy's, have separated 2 B Groomed Studios from your typical barbering salon by allowing modeling auditions and providing a dose of exposure to upcoming talents in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Inquirer - February 4, 2010
Michael Klein Inquirer Columnist reports - Coming in at No. 5 on Playboy's list of what it calls the top 10 barbershops in America - part of a piece in the January/February issue about the apparent revival of the barbershop - is Center City's 2B Groomed Studios (270 S. 11th St.), run by Jahmal Rhaney.
Playboy's Top 10 Barbershops in America
2B Groomed Studios placed number five on Playboy's list of the Top 10 Barbershops in America!
January/February 2010 Double Issue, page 87
Philadelphia NBC 10 Interviews Jahmal
NBC 10 in Philadelphia talked with Jahmal about the Playboy article! Check out the article on their web site: NBC 10 Philadelphia Interview
Philadelphia City Paper Talks 2B Groomed & Playboy
Two recent mentions in Philadelphia City Paper about the Playboy article!
Brian Howard on Jan 18, 2010 and A.D. Amorosi on Jan 19, 2010
Best of CitySearch 2009 Winner!
Proving last year was no fluke, 2B Groomed Studios has won Best Philadelphia Barber for the second year in a row! read more...
Philly Mag's 7 Manly Man Barber Shops That Will Pamper Your Pop
"At Jahmal Rhaney’s newer, bigger location, your dad will have a variety of shaves and haircuts — or packages of both — to choose from once he settles into one of the shop’s comfy chairs...."
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Best of Citysearch 2008 Winner
"2B Groomed Studios, offers a stimulating unparallel experience with a blend of unique styles, Jazz music and an elegant warm atmosphere...."
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Best of Philly 2006 Men's Grooming
"2B’s genteel and exacting owner, Jahmal Rhaney, says his two-chair shop will do 'anything you need done with any hair on your body.' What he means is that you won’t walk out with embarrassing nose and ear hairs protruding. And if you’re game for a straight-razor shave or body waxing, he does that, too...."
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