Taper vs. Block, Round vs. Square Corners

What is the difference between tapering and blocking in a short haircut? What about round vs. square corners? You can do a short haircut in a variety of ways, today more than ever. It's important to understand these terms and when they are best used  around the neckline in a...

If you're a barber and pay attention to who's who in the barber education world, you might know who Ivan Zoot is. But you might know him as the Clipper Guy. You also might know him as the guy in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most haircuts...

Educating your clients about how to take care of their hair at home is important for maintaining healthy hair. Hair shouldn't be cared for only in the salon or barbershop. Hair condition needs to be addressed on a daily basis to ensure its health is ongoing. Men don't usually think...

Educating your clients about shaving at home is important because it allows them to get the best shave they can at home. Most men don't know how to shave properly so if you can give them some insight, they will appreciate it. And for those who think they do, some...

Educating your client on how to take care of their skin when they are at home is important. You don't want your clients coming in with bad skin. You want them coming in with skin that is easy to work with when giving a shave. Otherwise, you might have to...

Old vintage straight shaving razors are beautiful to look at and hold. They are intriguing, unique and often interesting in design. But, also, vintage razors are tools with character. They tell a story which is not seen in modern straight razors. Vintage razors are also physically built differently than the...

If you want to create a traditional shaving atmosphere, you have to have the good old mug and brush. When a client sees you creating a lather the old skool way, he's immediately sent back to the days when life was simple. There are several ways you can get shaving...

Meet the late Gabe Luevano, a barber and Feather Razor lover. Here Gabe introduces himself and tells you why he loves Feather Razors and why it's his go to choice for razor cutting and shaving. Although Gabe is no longer with us, his education videos will live on. He is definitely...

Grooming between appointments is important. You want to educate your clients how to take care of their hair and skin if they are getting a service from you. There is no cookie cutter response. It all depends on the client's lifestyle. See what Alejandro, barber and cosmetologist says about grooming...