Barber Tips & Tricks
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Barber Tips & Tricks
Follow us for the latest barber techniques and tips
Top 7 Reasons Why Your Clients
Aren't Returning
Stay Ahead in the Barbering Game: Nurturing
Lifelong Clientele
You might have come across the saying “give a client a good cut at a reasonable price, and they'll be yours for life.” Unfortunately in reality this is not always the case. That’s where we come in! Check out some of the reasons why your clients may not be returning, whether they were long-term customers or a first-time appointment, below.
Top 7 Reasons Why Your Clients
Aren't Returning
Stay Ahead in the Barbering Game: Nurturing
Lifelong Clientele
You might have come across the saying “give a client a good cut at a reasonable price, and they'll be yours for life.” Unfortunately in reality this is not always the case. That’s where we come in! Check out some of the reasons why your clients may not be returning, whether they were long-term customers or a first-time appointment, below.
Career in Mobile Barbering: Key
Things You Need to Know about
While most barbers work in physical barbershops or hair salons, there are a growing number of barbers who work on-call. What does it mean to be a mobile barber? What are their primary responsibilities? Where to find them? In this blog, we will explain some key terms you should know about mobile barbering and how you can start a new career in it.
Career in Mobile Barbering: Key
Things You Need to Know about
While most barbers work in physical barbershops or hair salons, there are a growing number of barbers who work on-call. What does it mean to be a mobile barber? What are their primary responsibilities? Where to find them? In this blog, we will explain some key terms you should know about mobile barbering and how you can start a new career in it.
Top 4 Ways for Barbers to
Promote Themselves
Marketing is key. Knowing how to market yourself as a barber can be the difference between having 5 to 20 clients a day. If you are interested in boosting the number of your customers and furthering your advertising skills, read the list below with four ways to promote yourself as a barber.
Top 4 Ways for Barbers to
Promote Themselves
Marketing is key. Knowing how to market yourself as a barber can be the difference between having 5 to 20 clients a day. If you are interested in boosting the number of your customers and furthering your advertising skills, read the list below with four ways to promote yourself as a barber.
5 Tips for Social Media Content
Creating as a Barber
It is next to impossible to find someone who is not on social media today. More than just a tool for connection, social media is key helping barbers market themselves and promote their names and skills. If you want to up your barber game quickly, here are five tips on how to promote content online that you don't want to miss out on.
5 Tips for Social Media Content
Creating as a Barber
It is next to impossible to find someone who is not on social media today. More than just a tool for connection, social media is key helping barbers market themselves and promote their names and skills. If you want to up your barber game quickly, here are five tips on how to promote content online that you don't want to miss out on.
5 Best Haircuts for Men with
Early Hair Thinning
Losing your hair is never a good feeling, most men tend to feel self-conscious about it. Some men decide to completely shave off their heads or constantly wear a hat. One of the most common insecurities men face is hair thinning; for some men, it starts as early as in their 20s. The loss of confidence really starts to affect the way men do their hair and the types of hair cuts they get. Men start to worry about how they will be perceived by friends, family, and colleagues. Hair thinning should not be the cause of self distraughtness, and it should not limit men to have to continuously cover their heads. CADMEN Barbershop has compiled a list of the top 5 best haircuts for men experiencing early hair loss.
Beard Balm vs. Beard Oil: The Difference, When to Use Each, and How to Explain It to Your Clients
Beard Balm vs. Beard Oil: The Difference, When to Use Each, and How to Explain It to Your Clients
Clients who are new to beard care often do not know the difference between beard oil and beard balm, and they do not know they should ask. A barber who explains the difference at the chair, ties it to what they saw during the service, and recommends the right product for that specific beard increases retail sales and produces better client results between visits. Both outcomes build the relationship. Here is what the difference is and how to communicate it.
What Beard Oil Does
Beard oil is a lightweight carrier oil blend (typically jojoba, argan, sweet almond, or similar) sometimes with added essential oils for scent. Applied to clean or slightly damp beard hair, it moisturizes both the hair and the skin underneath. Its primary function is softening the beard hair and reducing the dry skin flaking that many men experience under their beards, especially in Canadian winters. It does not hold or shape; it conditions. It absorbs quickly and leaves no visible residue in most formulations.
Best for: men with shorter beards (under 2 inches), men with skin irritation or beard itch, men whose primary complaint is rough or brittle beard hair. Apply after showering to a slightly damp beard.
What Beard Balm Does
Beard balm is a thicker product, typically beeswax-based with added butters (shea, cocoa) and carrier oils. It moisturizes like oil but also provides light hold and helps tame flyaways and shape the beard. It sits on the beard hair rather than absorbing fully, giving the beard a softer, more polished finish. It is more visible in the beard than oil and can feel heavier.
Best for: men with longer beards (2 inches and over), men whose primary complaint is an unruly or hard-to-shape beard, men who want some styling control alongside conditioning. Apply to a dry beard, warming the balm between the palms first and working it through with the fingers.
The Chair-Side Recommendation
During the beard service, note what you observe: is the skin dry and flaking under the beard? Recommend oil. Is the beard long and unruly? Recommend balm. Does the client have both concerns? Some barbers recommend layering, applying oil first and then a small amount of balm over it. Keep the recommendation specific to what you saw: "I noticed some dryness under here, this oil will help with that" is more persuasive than a generic product pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is beard balm or beard oil better?
Neither is universally better; they serve different primary functions. Beard oil focuses on conditioning the hair and skin with a lightweight formula that absorbs fully. Beard balm conditions and also provides light hold and shaping for longer, harder-to-manage beards. Men with short beards and dry skin often get more benefit from oil. Men with longer beards who want to style and tame their beard often prefer balm. Some men use both, applying oil first for conditioning and a small amount of balm over it for shape. The best choice depends on beard length, skin type, and primary concern.
5 Best Haircuts for Men with
Early Hair Thinning
Losing your hair is never a good feeling, most men tend to feel self-conscious about it. Some men decide to completely shave off their heads or constantly wear a hat. One of the most common insecurities men face is hair thinning; for some men, it starts as early as in their 20s. The loss of confidence really starts to affect the way men do their hair and the types of hair cuts they get. Men start to worry about how they will be perceived by friends, family, and colleagues. Hair thinning should not be the cause of self distraughtness, and it should not limit men to have to continuously cover their heads. CADMEN Barbershop has compiled a list of the top 5 best haircuts for men experiencing early hair loss.
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