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 at the Barbershop: What to Expect
Hot Towel Shave at the Barbershop: What to Expect
A hot towel shave is a traditional barbershop service that uses heat, steam, and a straight or shavette razor to produce the closest possible shave. The experience is distinct from standard home shaving in both process and result. Here is what happens and how to prepare.
The Process
Pre-shave oil or cream is applied to the face and neck to condition the skin and hair follicles. A hot, damp towel is then placed over the lower face for 2 to 5 minutes. The heat opens the pores and softens the beard hair, making it easier to cut and reducing skin irritation during the razor pass. The towel is removed, and the barber applies a rich lather (typically using a shaving soap or cream worked with a brush) to the shaving area. The straight razor or shavette is then drawn across the skin in short, controlled strokes following the direction of growth for the first pass and optionally against growth for a closer second pass. A final cold towel is applied to close the pores, followed by aftershave or a balm to soothe the skin.
Why It Produces a Closer Shave
The combination of heat softening and opening the follicle, high-quality lather lubricating the skin, and a single-blade straight razor cutting cleanly rather than dragging produces a closer result than most home shaving methods. Multi-blade cartridge razors cut each hair multiple times in rapid succession; a straight razor cuts once, cleanly, at the skin surface. For most men, the straight razor shave is the closest they will get, and the result lasts noticeably longer than a home shave before stubble reappears.
Who Should and Should Not Get One
Men with sensitive skin or prone to razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae, common in Black men and other men with curly beard hair) should use caution with straight razor shaves. The very close cut of a straight razor can cause ingrown hairs and razor bumps in men whose curly beard hair curls back into the skin after cutting. If you have experienced significant razor bumps before, inform the barber before the service so they can adjust technique and finish, or consider a trimmer-based shave instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should you get a hot towel shave?
The hot towel shave is typically booked as a special service rather than a daily maintenance shave. The closest shave result lasts 1 to 3 days depending on beard growth rate, after which home maintenance resumes. Most men who book hot towel shaves do so for specific occasions (before a formal event, a weekly or biweekly ritual as a grooming priority, or as part of a full barbershop appointment). It is not designed to replace all home shaving; it is a premium service for the closest possible result when appearance demands it.
How much does a hot towel shave cost?
Prices vary significantly by city and barbershop tier. At traditional barbershops in mid-size North American cities, hot towel shave services typically range from $25 to $60. Premium barbershops in major markets may charge $60 to $100 or more for a full shave experience. The service takes 30 to 45 minutes for a skilled barber; it is time-intensive relative to a haircut, which is reflected in the price. A haircut and shave combination is often offered as a bundled service at a combined price.
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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