Barber Tips & Tricks
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Barber Tips & Tricks
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The two block haircut is a Korean men's hairstyle that became globally popular through K-pop and Korean entertainment in the 2010s. It features a long top section and a closely clipped or shaved interior section (the sides and back), creating a clean contrast between the full hair on top and the short interior. Here is how it works.
The "two block" name describes the two distinct sections of the style: the longer outer section (top and a thin outer frame around the sides) and the shorter interior section (the bulk of the sides and back, clipped close). When the top hair falls naturally downward, it covers and flows over the short interior, creating a rounded, soft silhouette. When the hair is pushed back or lifted, the close-clipped interior is visible. The effect is softer and more natural-looking than a standard Western undercut because the top section typically retains enough length to fall naturally rather than being styled up or back.
A Western-style undercut typically involves styling the top section upward or backward (slick back, pompadour, or quiff) to expose the contrast between the long top and the shaved or short sides. The two block cut is typically worn with the top hair falling forward and downward, covering the interior cut and creating a soft, flowing silhouette. The contrast is most visible when the hair is wet, pushed aside, or lifted. The intent is a natural, low-maintenance daily look rather than a structured styled appearance.
Top lengths range from 3 to 7 inches or more. The most common versions sit at 3 to 5 inches, long enough to fall over the ears and partially cover the short interior at the sides. Longer versions (5 to 7 inches) produce a more pronounced curtain-over-short-sides effect. The interior section is typically cut to a 1 or 2 guard or shaved, providing clean contrast against the longer outer hair.
The two block cut works best on men with straight to slightly wavy hair because the top section needs to fall naturally and stay in a downward direction. Curly or coily hair that grows outward rather than falling downward will produce a different silhouette than the intended soft natural look. Straight Asian hair in particular responds very well to this cut because of its natural tendency to fall flat and smooth. Men with naturally straight or slightly wavy hair of any ethnic background can achieve the intended silhouette.
Show a reference photo. The two block cut is well-known in barbershops that serve diverse clientele and in cities with significant Korean and Korean-American communities; many barbers in North America know the term. If showing a photo: point to the top length you want and the interior cut height. Describe it as: "long on top, clipped short on the sides and back with no blend between the two sections." The key detail is that there is no fade or gradual transition; the long and short sections meet at a relatively clear boundary.
Minimal. The design intention is a natural, low-styling-effort daily look. A light serum or hair oil on the top section adds smoothness and a healthy finish. Some men use a light mousse while the hair is damp and let it air dry for a slightly fuller texture. The two block is chosen by many men precisely because it looks intentional without daily product work; the contrast between the interior clip and the falling top hair creates a styled appearance that requires little active styling to maintain day-to-day.
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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