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.
Clipper Maintenance for Barbers: How to Keep Your Tools Cutting Like New
Clipper Maintenance for Barbers: How to Keep Your Tools Cutting Like New
Clippers are the primary production tool in a barber's kit. A well-maintained clipper runs smoothly, cuts precisely, stays cool, and extends blade life by years. A neglected clipper pulls, overheats, produces uneven cuts, and transmits bacteria between clients. Most tool failures that barbers attribute to brand quality or product defects are actually maintenance failures. The machine is fine; the care routine is missing.
Daily Maintenance
Brush the blade after every client. Hair, skin cells, and product residue accumulate in the teeth of the blade during every cut. This debris slows the blade, creates friction and heat, and becomes a vector for cross-contamination between clients. Use a stiff brush (most clippers come with one) to sweep the blade from the back of the teeth forward. 10 seconds per client. Non-negotiable.
Spray the blade with blade wash between every client. Blade wash (Andis Cool Care, Wahl Blade Ice, or equivalent) does three things simultaneously: it displaces debris that the brush missed, cools the blade (preventing heat discomfort for the client), and disinfects between uses. Spray onto the running blade, wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel. Most blade washes also leave a light lubricating residue that reduces friction.
Oil the blade after brushing and washing. Two drops of clipper oil on the blade teeth, run the clipper for 10 seconds, wipe the excess. Oil reduces friction, prevents rust, and keeps the blade running quietly. Use clipper-specific oil, not WD-40 or cooking oil; those leave residue that clogs the mechanism and attracts more debris.
Wipe down the body of the clipper. Product residue and skin oils accumulate on the grip and housing. A clean external surface is a sanitation issue and prevents the residue from working into the ventilation slots that cool the motor.
Weekly Maintenance
Check blade alignment. The top blade (the moving blade) should align so that its teeth sit slightly below the bottom blade's teeth across the full width. If the top blade overhangs the bottom blade, it will cut skin. Use the blade adjustment screws to correct alignment. Misalignment is the most common cause of nicks and skin irritation in barbershop cuts.
Deep clean the blade. Remove the blade from the clipper (most detachable blade models allow this). Clean behind and under the blade mechanism with the brush, removing any compacted hair that the daily brush misses. Reattach and check alignment before the next use.
Check for play or vibration in the blade. A loose blade vibrates during cutting and produces uneven results. If there is noticeable play, the screws may need tightening or the blade may need replacement. Address it before it affects client haircuts.
When to Replace Blades
Sharp blades cut cleanly and quietly. Dull or damaged blades pull, produce uneven results, and require more pressure. Replace blades when: they pull consistently despite cleaning and oiling, visible chips or nicks appear on the teeth, the cut quality has declined noticeably over consecutive clients, or they have reached the manufacturer's recommended service interval. Most professional barbers running high volume sharpen or replace blades every 3 to 6 months; the specific interval depends on volume, hair types cut, and daily care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should barbers oil their clippers?
After every client use, minimum. Two drops on the blade, run for 10 seconds, wipe excess. At high volume (10+ clients per day), a midday re-oiling is also worthwhile. Clippers that feel warm or sound louder than usual are signaling that they need oil. Oil is the single cheapest and highest-impact maintenance step; there is no volume level where skipping it makes sense.
What happens if you don't maintain your clippers?
The sequence: debris accumulates in the blade teeth, creating friction and heat. Heat causes client discomfort and metal fatigue in the blade. The blade pulls hair rather than cutting it cleanly, causing discomfort and uneven results. Without oiling, metal-on-metal friction accelerates wear. Without disinfection, the clipper becomes a cross-contamination risk between clients. The cost of a blade wash, oil, and 2 minutes of care after every client is a fraction of the cost of replacing damaged tools and losing clients who experienced a pulling, burning clipper.
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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