Barber Tips & Tricks
Follow us for the latest barber techniques and tips
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.
Hot Towel Shave: The Process, the Benefits, and What Separates a Good One From a Bad One
Hot Towel Shave: The Process, the Benefits, and What Separates a Good One From a Bad One
A hot towel shave is one of the signature experiences of a traditional barbershop. When done correctly, it is the closest, most comfortable shave a man can get. When done poorly, it is an expensive, uncomfortable alternative to a home razor. The difference between the two comes down to preparation, blade technique, and skin knowledge. Most poor shaves are poor preparation problems, not poor blade problems.
The Process
Pre-shave cleanse. The face is cleaned to remove oil and surface debris. Oil on the skin causes the blade to drag and skip; a clean surface allows the blade to glide. Use a pre-shave oil or cleanser to prep the skin.
Hot towel application. A towel heated in hot water (not boiling; hot enough that it feels intense but not burning when held for a moment) is applied to the face for 1 to 3 minutes. The heat softens the beard hair and opens the follicles, which makes the hair easier to cut and reduces the force required. A warm pre-shave application also reduces razor burn by allowing the blade to move through softened hair rather than stiff dry hair. This step is essential, not cosmetic.
Shave cream application. A quality shaving cream or soap applied with a badger hair brush creates a lubricating lather over the prep area. The brush also lifts the hairs off the skin, helping the blade catch them at the base rather than pressing them flat. Canned foam does not create the same lift or lubricating film as brush-applied cream.
First pass with the grain. The first pass on all areas follows the direction of hair growth (with the grain). This removes the majority of the hair length and sets up the second pass for a closer result without irritation. Never go against the grain on a first pass, especially on a new client whose skin reaction you do not know.
Second pass against or across the grain. For clients whose skin tolerates it, a second pass across or against the grain achieves the closest result. Not all clients can handle a second pass without significant irritation; assess skin type and sensitivity before the second pass, and ask the client after the first pass if they want to continue.
Cold towel close. A cold towel or cold water rinse closes the follicles and reduces post-shave redness. Follow with a non-alcohol aftershave balm for most clients; alcohol-based aftershave stings and is not appropriate for sensitive skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a hot towel shave better than shaving at home?
A professional hot towel shave produces a closer, more comfortable result than most home shaving routines because the preparation steps (hot towel, brush-applied lather) are executed more thoroughly and with better products than most men do at home. The straight razor in skilled hands also produces a closer result than a cartridge razor. The result lasts slightly longer before regrowth is visible. Whether the cost is justified depends on how often the client wants the experience and their skin's tolerance for the process.
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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