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.
High Fade for Men: What It Is and How It Changes the Look
High Fade for Men: What It Is and How It Changes the Look
The high fade is defined by where the fade starts: high on the head, typically around the temples or above, leaving a narrow strip of styled hair on top and a large faded section beneath. It is one of the most visually impactful haircuts a barber can execute.
The Defining Characteristic
In a high fade, the shortest length (whether that is guard 0, 1, or skin) extends up the sides to near or above the temple line. The transition from the faded sides to the top section happens in a narrow band near the top of the head. This creates maximum contrast between the sides and the top. Compared to a mid fade (where the shortest point sits at mid-ear level) or a low fade (just above the ear), a high fade leaves more of the side section involved in the fading and less hair overall on the sides.
Visual Effect
High fades make the top of the hair appear to sit on a very close-cropped base, creating a strong platform effect. Styles on top appear more dramatic because the contrast beneath them is amplified. A simple textured crop on a high fade reads as bolder than the same crop on a low fade. The silhouette is typically taller and narrower than the same style with a lower fade because the visual weight is concentrated at the crown rather than distributed across the sides.
Who High Fades Suit
Round and wide face shapes benefit from high fades because the contrast pushes visual attention upward and reduces the apparent width of the sides. Men who want a strong, deliberate barbershop aesthetic typically choose high fades over mid or low options. Men in conservative or formal professional environments where understated cuts are expected may find a high fade reads as too aggressive; a low or mid fade is more appropriate in those contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a high fade grow out compared to mid and low fades?
High fades grow out faster in visible terms because the contrast point is higher on the head, and the regrowing hair at the temple and upper sides becomes visible relatively quickly. At 2 weeks, a high fade typically shows noticeable growth at the upper sides. A low fade at 2 weeks looks closer to fresh. For men who prefer to visit the barbershop every 4 to 6 weeks, a mid or low fade holds its appearance more effectively than a high fade. For men visiting every 2 to 3 weeks, the high fade is fully manageable.
Can a high fade be combined with any top style?
Yes. The high fade is a sides-and-back treatment, not a top style. It is combined with crops, textured cuts, pompadours, quiffs, long tops, and buzz cuts equally. The only consideration is scale: a very simple or minimal top (like a tight crop or a very short buzz) on a high fade produces a look that is almost entirely about the contrast and silhouette. A long, flowing top on a high fade produces a dramatic split between close sides and significant length above. Both work; the choice is about what visual statement the person wants to make.
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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