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 Mohawk Haircut: Variations, Cutting Approach, and How to Handle the Sides
The Mohawk Haircut: Variations, Cutting Approach, and How to Handle the Sides
The mohawk exists on a spectrum. At one end: a fully shaved head with a single strip of long standing hair. At the other: a subtle faux hawk that works in a corporate environment. Most clients asking for a mohawk want something between those two points. The consultation determines where on that spectrum they belong, and the cut determines whether they can live with it day to day or only when they're deliberately styling it.
Mohawk vs. Faux Hawk
The true mohawk: the sides of the head are shaved to skin or very close, with a single strip of hair running from the hairline at the forehead to the nape. The strip can be any length; the defining feature is the fully shaved sides. The faux hawk: the sides are faded or cut short (but not shaved to skin), and the center strip has enough length and volume to be styled upward to create the mohawk silhouette. The faux hawk is workplace-compatible when worn flat; the true mohawk is not. Most modern clients want the faux hawk.
The Cutting Approach
For a faux hawk, the key decision is how wide the center strip is and how tight the sides go. A narrow center strip with tight faded sides reads more dramatic and closer to a true mohawk aesthetic. A wider center strip with a mid-skin fade reads more like a modern disconnected cut that happens to be styled into a faux hawk. The client's face shape matters: a narrower strip on a round face emphasizes the height and rounds further; a slightly wider strip distributes the visual mass better.
The center strip should be long enough to style upward (2 inches minimum for standing height with product). The transition from the center strip to the faded sides needs to be deliberate: a hard line (disconnected) creates drama; a blended transition creates a softer faux hawk that reads as a regular modern haircut when worn flat.
Product and Styling
A faux hawk worn up requires a strong-hold, low-shine product (matte clay or paste) applied to damp or dry hair, worked through the center strip and pushed upward with the fingers. The sides are pressed flat with the palms. The full mohawk standing requires a stronger hold (gel or strong wax) and ideally a blow-dry to set the initial lift before applying product. The client needs to know the maintenance difference between the two before leaving the chair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a mohawk and a faux hawk?
A mohawk shaves the sides of the head completely, leaving only the center strip of hair. A faux hawk fades or cuts the sides short without shaving to skin, creating a similar silhouette when styled upward but a wearable regular-looking haircut when worn flat. Most modern clients requesting a mohawk-style haircut actually want a faux hawk for the versatility. The barber should confirm which version the client means before cutting.
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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