The French twist is a timeless classic shape. In this video, the French twist is used as a base for an updo. Then, with some added decorative sections, it's taken to the next level. Russell Mayes creates a compacted teased base and then feather teases the hair to control individual...
Read MoreAs a Stylist or Barber you may have never heard of yourself expiring. What does Ivan Zoot mean by this? Your career has an end and what you need to decide is if you are going to extend your career as long as possible or make the most of your...
Read MoreIf you want the world to be a better place for our children and future generations, it's in your best interest to take care of the environment. In honor of Earth Day we are providing some tips on how you can reduce your own footprint in the salon or barbershop....
Read MoreEver get confused by hair product? With an overwhelming number of choices, products can get confusing in terms of what they do and how you're supposed to use them. As a professional, it's important to know the difference so you can use the right product to get the best result....
Read MoreKids are notorious for not being able to sit still. How are you supposed to give a haircut when a kid is moving around? It's a good thing we have Ivan Zoot to give us some clever ideas on how to deal with these munchkins and make them do what...
Read MoreHow do you keep a child from moving his head around too much during a haircut? There are so many things going on in a salon or barbershop that kids want to look around a lot. But this head action is not going to help you get through this haircut....
Read MoreKids can sometimes get scared during a haircut, especially when it comes to cutting their hair around the ears using a clipper. They think you will cut their ears off! Even though you know you won't, it's a good idea to reassure them that their ears will be just fine....
Read MoreIf you have any experience cutting kids hair, you may notice something funny about their neck. It's what we call the 'turtle neck.' And we aren't referring to a turtle neck sweater...we are talking about kids who scrunch up so that they look like they have no neck! How are...
Read MoreDo you cut kids hair? Or have you thought about cutting kids hair but talk yourself out of it because you're scared to work with kids? Or perhaps you just don't know how to deal with the 'problems' associated with cutting kids hair. Well fear no more because cutting kids...
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