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.
Faux Hawk for Men: What It Is and How to Get One
Faux Hawk for Men: What It Is and How to Get One
The faux hawk is a haircut that creates a raised strip of longer hair down the center of the head with shorter sides, producing a mohawk-inspired silhouette without the extreme commitment of a true mohawk. The sides are not shaved to the skin; they are faded or cut short, making the style wearable in most settings while maintaining a sharp, defined look.
How It Differs From a Mohawk
A true mohawk shaves the sides completely, leaving only the central strip of hair. The faux hawk keeps hair on the sides but cuts it significantly shorter than the center strip. This makes the style considerably more versatile: the center strip can be styled up when you want the hawk silhouette, or left flat and combed to the side for a more conventional appearance. The mohawk only reads as one style; the faux hawk is more adaptable.
The Variations
Classic faux hawk: sides cut to guard 1 or 2, center strip left at 2 to 3 inches, styled up with product. Clean and defined. Faux hawk with fade: the most popular current version, with a mid or high fade on the sides that blends up toward the center strip. The fade adds craft and contemporary detail to what would otherwise be a straightforward cut. Textured faux hawk: the center strip is point-cut for texture rather than left as a smooth peak; the result looks more casual and less graphic. Long faux hawk: the center strip is 4 to 6 inches, producing a more dramatic peak when styled. Requires more product and effort to hold the shape throughout the day.
What to Tell Your Barber
Specify: the side length or fade type, the center strip length, and whether you want a textured or clean finish. A useful description: "High fade on the sides to blend into a faux hawk on top, about 2 to 3 inches in the center, textured finish." A reference photo covers most of the communication work; bring one that shows the specific variation you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are needed to style a faux hawk?
A medium to high hold product that adds volume. Clay and matte paste work for a natural-looking peak. Gel provides maximum hold for a more dramatic, defined peak that lasts all day. To style: apply product to damp hair, push the sides inward and upward while pushing the center section up and back. A blow dryer on medium heat while lifting the center section with your fingers or a brush accelerates the process and helps the shape hold longer. Men with fine hair may need additional volume products; men with thick hair may find the style holds naturally without effort.
How long does the faux hawk style take to maintain?
5 to 10 minutes for daily styling once you have the technique. The haircut itself requires regular maintenance to keep the fade fresh and the length proportions correct; every 3 to 4 weeks is typical. The daily styling time depends on hair thickness and product familiarity. Thicker, coarser hair holds the peak more easily and requires less effort to style. Fine hair requires more product and technique to maintain the lifted center strip throughout the day.
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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