A classic undercut with short sides and back and longer on top works for so many different hair types, textures and styles. No wonder it's a classic. Russell does a tapered undercut. He razors with the Plier the top to keep lots of length in the front and blow drys...
Read MoreIn this Technical Deep Dive video, we focus on one technique in particular and all the nuances of that skill...that is scissor over comb. By focusing on one technique instead of a particular haircut or style, we can learn how to cut hair as opposed to learning a haircut. Scissor...
Read MoreIn Japan, it is not unusual for women to get a shave. Women get face, neck and back shaves primarily to exfoliate and to clean up neck and back if it will be exposed. While Japanese women aren't necessarily hairy, they do get peach fuzz and other small fine hairs...
Read MoreThe fade is a timeless classic short haircut. But the skin fade is the most difficult version of the fade. In this video, Russell covers the ins and outs of how to do a clean skin fade from beginning to end. He starts off with clippers and uses the JATAI...
Read MoreWhen we think of Movember we think of 'No Shave Movember.' In this case, it's quite the opposite. His client, a prostate cancer researcher, takes the seat once a year with Farzad during Movember. Farzad is a master at this craft incorporating 2 passes, hot towels and a face massage....
Read MoreFarzad from Farzad's Barbershop does a quick full face straight razor shave demonstration on thick facial hair with a single pass. Farzad uses a Feather Artist Club DX Wood Razor to complete the shave. Watch the full video to see this shaving master in action.
Read MoreHaircut Harry is notorious for getting hot towel shaves and barber haircuts around the world. But today he takes a trip to Farzad's Barbershop in Vancouver, Canada. Farzad has been featured several times in the Academy, each one demonstrating mastery over a hot towel straight razor shave. In this video,...
Read MoreIn this video Danny Kerr explains how to shave a mustache. Of course, it's the same preparation as if you're going to do a regular shave. He uses a hot towel, pre-shave oil and shave cream to prep the skin. Then, he shaves using a Feather Artist Club Razor and...
Read MoreIn Asian countries, it is not unusual for people to get their ears cleaned professionally both inside and out. In Japan, barbers perform not only female back and face shaves but also ear shaves. Why ear shaves? Having clean ears is a sign of beauty and overall good health. Ears...
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