The following plea for my advice was made on YouTube, on a page that shows my videos. I responded exactly as you see below but for some unknown reason YouTube wasn’t able to post my response, so I’m putting it here. “I am currently in barber school. They don’t teach us much. They just through […]
THE POPULAR HAIRCUTS
Minnesota has a huge gathering every August, called the “State Fair”. Upwards of two million folks attend the 12 day happening. I’m one of the attendees most every year, enjoying the happy throngs, the music, food, vendors and events. Being a lifelong haircutter, I’m also busy checking out haircuts. With daily attendance reaching close to […]
FOLKS LIKE IT EASY
“Trendy hairdos come and go, but classic low-maintenance haircuts will continue to be the “bread-and-butter” of the barber profession.”
FAST PRECISION TAPERING
One of the four haircuts on my first video was all about a precision tapering method I call the “3-Blade Fade”. This three blade cutting method works well on extra short sides and back (first clip up the lower sides using a 000 blade, then switch to a 1 blade to clip up another inch […]
COMBS I USE
I use three basic combs for all my haircutting: 1. A standard barber comb for the final cutting around the bottom of the sides and back. 2. A flattop comb for over-the-comb tapering (stepping out cutting) around the sides and back, and for the over-the-comb top and upper side cutting on flattops and crewcuts. 3. […]
A SURE RECIPE FOR CONFUSION
Today you can go to www.YouTube.com and spend hundreds of hours watching many different haircutters display their cutting skills on all manner of hairdos. If you’re a professional with years of experience, spending time with YouTube may give you some new additions to your skills, but beginners BEWARE! if you’re starting out trying to get […]
THE THREE TYPES OF MEN’S HAIRLOSS
Hairloss at the front hairline shows that man is a thinker. Hairloss back in the crown region happens to a lover. Hairloss all over the top is proof that guy thinks he’s a lover.
NATURAL HAIRCARE
Back in 1975 when I was in my hairstyling years, I read about a barber who specialized in “natural” styling. He used a “haircut only” approach that made it possible to have shampoo and towel-dry haircare. Men’s extra short haircuts always had this simple haircare feature, but the natural stylist’s cutting methods also made simple […]
A NICE SHOP
It goes without saying for most of you, but for those few who don’t know, most customers are scared away by a shop having dirty windows, floors, mirrors and backbar. Having “stuff” laying around is a no-no. Sanitized tools and hand washing before each customer is a must. Professional signs, and leaving a good light […]
CONTRIBUTING TO MENTAL HEALTH
Giving someone a nice looking haircut that is cut according to their preferences is bound to create a smile when you hand them the mirror. When that haircut makes their hair easy to care for a month or more, your skills have helped them to start every day with a smile. If the haircuts you […]
TAPERING NECK HAIR
Tapering neck hair so it fits the head is one of the more challenging parts of a haircut. Here’s a few good ways to get it done as fast as possible: Short blocked: Use a #2, 31/2, or 3 3/4 blade to clip up the bottom neck hair at least an inch and a half, […]
“STEPPING OUT” CLIPPER OVER COMB CUTTING
One of the fastest, best ways of tapering large areas of hair is what I call “stepping out” cutting. You might get the idea that this horizontal, over the comb cutting method will leave uneven “steps” in your tapering efforts. While my wording choice may have led you to that notion, be assured that this […]
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