Clippers and trimmers are just a few of the gadgets that you will see in a barber’s salon. There will also be towels, neck strips and shaving supplies. Salons for ladies will be packed with even more supplies. There will be special styling chairs and a manicure table. There will also be endless supply of [...]
Precision cutting is the name of the game for hair stylist and barbers. One of the worst things to have is a bad haircut. If you are a hairstylist/barber and give someone a bad haircut not only will you lose that customer you’ll also lose all succeeding customers that that person will talk to. Word [...]
I usually go across the street to my favorite barber to have my hair cut. It took me a while to find the perfect barber. I am very particular with my hair, and I’ve had my share of hair disasters that I do not want to remember. But when I first went to this particular [...]
A barber’s shears and scissors are his livelihood and the tools of his trade. Caring for them is easy but important. Maintaining them can ensure that you get the most life and functionality from your shears. The longevity of a shear decreases with poor care so sharpening should be done by a qualified technician who [...]
Cutting tools work best when they are kept clean, lubricated and sharp. When sharpening shears made of low-carbon steel, it is important to note that you have to use a fine or medium fine single cut flat file. For shears with hardened steel blades, use a file or small flat sharpening stone.
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The hair could complement a person’s facial shape. It is therefore important that we choose only the best brand for our hair. Aveda hair products are formulated using herbal essences, oils and extracts which greatly benefit not only their users but the environment as well. Mint, honey, chamomile, clove, rosemary, fresh mint, flex seed, burdock, [...]
Who wouldn’t want great hair? Do you? We all know that your answer to that is a resounding no and so are the answers of other women, and even men, out there. But how can we achieve a great hair without spending too much on hair care products? The answer to that is pretty simple. [...]
I grew up in the late 70s and the 80s. Like any girl, I had a collection of plastic hair clips in various colors. Back then hair clips were simple; they usually had the same shape and could hold only the front part of your hair or the bangs. Eventually hair clips got more creative; [...]
I have two girls. When they were young we used to have loads of hair barrettes scattered around the house all the time. Some got broken; others were swept away while still others were chewed on by the family dog. And yet, I still have a few pieces stored in plastic boxes. Sometimes I hate [...]
It is a common belief among women that hair enhances beauty. The last thing a girl would want is to have a limp, lifeless hair. To give it fullness, hot rollers could help a lot. Rollers are heated up for a few minutes to style hair perfectly. Most of the hot rollers come with [...]
