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.
Men's Hair Length Chart: From Buzz to Long, Explained
Men's Hair Length Chart: From Buzz to Long, Explained
Men's hair length is measured in two ways: clipper guard numbers for short cuts and approximate inches for medium to long lengths. Here is the full range explained so you can communicate precisely about length at the barbershop.
Clipper Guard Numbers (Short Hair)
Clipper guards are numbered 0 through 8. Each number equals 1/8 of an inch of hair left after cutting. Guard 0 (or bald/skin): near-zero, the closest the clipper can cut without being bare skin. Guard 1: 1/8 inch (3mm). Guard 2: 1/4 inch (6mm), the most common buzz cut length. Guard 3: 3/8 inch (10mm), slightly longer, still very short. Guard 4: 1/2 inch (13mm), transitional length. Guard 5: 5/8 inch (16mm). Guard 6: 3/4 inch (19mm). Guard 7: 7/8 inch (22mm). Guard 8: 1 inch (25mm). Most short haircuts use guards 1 through 4 on the sides. The top section of a short haircut may use guards 3 through 6 or scissors depending on the style.
Short to Medium Lengths in Inches
1 inch: still quite short; allows minor styling. 1.5 to 2 inches: the range of most short textured crops and buzz-adjacent styles with defined tops. 2 to 3 inches: comfortable range for most quiffs, crops, Ivy Leagues, and combed styles. 3 to 4 inches: medium short; pompadour, slick back, and comb over at their most common lengths. 4 to 6 inches: medium length; most undercut and two-block styles. Can be styled up, back, or worn loosely.
Medium to Long Lengths
6 to 8 inches: medium-long; hair reaches or passes the ears and can be tucked behind them. 8 to 10 inches: shoulder approach; hair falls to or near the top of the shoulders. 10 to 12 inches: at or approaching shoulder length. Beyond 12 inches: long hair; lies below the shoulders. Hair growth is approximately 1/2 inch per month; growing from a short cut (2 inches) to shoulder length (10 to 12 inches) takes approximately 16 to 20 months at average growth rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure my current hair length?
Take a strand from the top of the head, stretch it to its full length without pulling, and measure from the root to the tip. This gives the maximum current length. For curly or coily hair, the stretched length (measured straight) is longer than the natural curl length; when discussing your hair with a barber, the natural resting length (how long the hair appears when not pulled) is more relevant to how the haircut will look than the maximum stretched length.
How long does it take to grow a specific length?
Hair grows at approximately 6 inches per year, or 1/2 inch per month. Individual variation exists: some men grow hair faster (up to 8 to 9 inches per year) and some slower (4 to 5 inches per year). Age, nutrition, genetics, and overall health all affect growth rate. To estimate time to a target length: subtract current length from target length in inches, then divide by your approximate monthly growth rate. Starting from a guard 2 buzz (1/4 inch) and targeting 3 inches of top length requires growing approximately 2.75 inches, or roughly 5 to 6 months at average growth.
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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