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Welcome to all who stopped in and will be reading this! I want to discuss the 3 c’s of haircutting Control, Calculation, & Cut. These rues are generally for the newcomer to haircutting it can even help the most seasoned vet to tighten up those technical skills. The 3 c’s are explained as follows: […]
Having control of your own business is a great accomplishment, a person should be proud of such milestone. As a Barber, styling is our business and we do have dead spots so I want to discuss just how to combat slow days in the shop. With ownership comes the need to understand that business is […]
The wet shave was once a tradition passed down from father to son. As times changed the art of the wet shave was soon lost only to revive itself and comeback with some minor adjustments! There was a time when the straight razor was sharpened and cleaned manually. One blade a thousand strokes and […]
The inconsistent Barber <===This barber is one with NO direction or purpose in the profession. I must confess that I at one point was on the road of becoming a barber with no direction. I knew I wanted to cut hair, and I knew it would take some time to build a […]
My thoughts about the wahl foil shaver. Shaving can be a troubling chore! Without the proper education, tools, and technique serious damage to the skin can occur. This article will be my thoughts, and findings on the wahl foil shaver to give you my professional opinion in helping find an electric razor. price: 59.99-70.00. Who […]
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Waves Today I will like to discuss real quick about waves! There is a fad going around on YouTube where kids call themselves Wavers! It reminds me of the movie the outsiders where one gang was called the socials, and the others were called the greasers. Now this community of kids put out videos on […]
The right tool makes a world of difference! Hello guest, followers, and friends! To cut hair efficiently it is imperative to learn the tools of the trade. Here I will discuss tool selection and how they are used to create different styles and looks. Every barber has a go to clipper that will always give them […]
Keep the public safe! As a barber stylist, it is my professional and legal obligation to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria while servicing the public. I would like to discuss the importance of keeping your tools clean to ensure you are practicing safe procedures. In many cases dirty tools can cause infectious disease and […]
As a barber I am plagued by the disease of analyzing people’s hair. Whether I am at the park, grocery store, or watching tv I find myself envisioning ways to improve the persons haircut. So one day out of curiosity I asked a young man with a mediocre haircut how much does his barber charge […]