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.
Barber Shears: How to Choose the Right Scissors and What the Differences Actually Mean
Barber Shears: How to Choose the Right Scissors and What the Differences Actually Mean
Barber scissors range from $30 drugstore shears to $1,500 Japanese hand-forged professional tools. The quality difference is real, but the jump from functional professional shears to elite professional shears is much smaller than the price gap suggests. For a working barber, knowing what features actually affect daily cutting performance versus what is marketing language saves money and produces a better tool decision.
What Actually Matters
Steel quality. Professional barber shears are made from stainless steel. The quality varies significantly: Japanese steel (notably from the Seki City region) is widely considered the benchmark for edge retention and sharpness. VG-10 and 440C are common high-quality steel grades in professional shears. Lower-grade steel dulls faster, requires more frequent sharpening, and produces more drag on the hair. For daily professional use, the steel quality is the most important material factor.
Blade design. The two main blade types are beveled edge and convex edge. Convex edge blades are sharper and produce cleaner cuts with less resistance; they are standard in premium professional shears and are what most barbers mean when they say "Japanese shears." Beveled edge blades are more durable and less sensitive to improper maintenance. For scissor-over-comb and detailed scissor work, convex edge is preferable; for heavy bulk cutting, beveled edge holds up better under heavy use.
Handle ergonomics. A scissor that creates tension in the hand, wrist, or forearm after an hour of use is a repetitive strain risk over a career. Offset handles (where the thumb ring is positioned lower than the finger ring, allowing a more natural hand position) reduce wrist strain compared to even-handle designs. Crane handles reduce it further. Handle ergonomics matter more for high-volume barbers than for beginners who are not yet cutting full days.
What New Barbers Should Buy
For a first professional pair: a mid-range Japanese or Korean stainless steel scissor in the $100 to $250 range, with an offset handle and convex edge. This range provides genuinely professional performance without the premium of elite shears that require more maintenance sensitivity than a beginning barber can reliably provide. A set at this price point can be sharpened 3 to 5 times over its life before the blade geometry is compromised.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do barber scissors last?
A quality barber scissor used daily and maintained properly (cleaned, oiled, and sharpened when needed rather than worked past dull) lasts 5 to 10 years or more. The most common reason barber scissors fail prematurely is using them to cut non-hair materials (tape, packaging, cable ties) which damages the blade edge, or forcing them past dull without sharpening, which changes the blade geometry. Sharpen at the first sign of drag or tearing rather than waiting until the scissors are completely dull.
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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