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.
The Ivy League Haircut: What It Is and How It Differs From a Crew Cut
The Ivy League Haircut: What It Is and How It Differs From a Crew Cut
The Ivy League is a longer variation of the crew cut. The defining difference: the Ivy League has enough length on top (typically 2 to 3 inches in the front section) to be side-parted or combed back. The crew cut is too short to style with direction; the Ivy League is long enough to comb. Both have short, tapered sides. The distinction is the top length and the associated styling option the additional length creates.
Defining Features
The top section starts at 1.5 to 2 inches at the back, graduating to 2 to 3 inches at the front (the forelock). The sides and back are tapered or faded short, but not necessarily to skin. The hair on top can be combed to the side, swept back, or worn flat forward. The length gives it versatility that a crew cut does not have. At its most dressed-up, the Ivy League is combed neatly to the side; at its most casual, it is worn with a slight forward push or minor texture.
Who It Suits
The Ivy League is versatile across face shapes. It adds length on top without dramatic height, which suits round faces (lengthens the face proportionally) and does not overpower oblong faces as much as a high-volume style might. The classic, polished styling option makes it a natural choice for clients who want a professional appearance that transitions from office to casual without a second haircut. It is the default "business-appropriate, barbershop haircut" for many professionals in Canada.
Cutting Approach
The sides are tapered with scissors or clippers to a length the client's preference determines (tight taper, mid-taper, or a low-to-mid fade for a more modern execution). The top is cut with scissor-over-comb or with a combination of scissor and clipper-over-comb for the back of the top, transitioning to pure scissor work in the front section. The front length should be long enough to respond to a comb and lie in a direction rather than standing up, which typically requires at least 2 inches in the forelock. Point-cut the ends to add movement and prevent the blunt, stiff appearance of a straight-scissored top section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an Ivy League and a crew cut?
The primary difference is the length of the front section. A crew cut is uniformly short on top, typically short enough that the hair stands up slightly without direction. An Ivy League haircut has more length in the front section (2 to 3 inches) that lies down and can be combed or styled to the side or back. Both have tapered or faded sides. The Ivy League provides styling flexibility the crew cut does not; the crew cut requires less product and daily effort to maintain. Both are considered classic professional men's haircuts in North America.
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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