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A Sit Down With V's Barbershop
Emily Hutcheson-Brown, Chief Operating Officer for V’s Barbershop, tells us about the company's secret sauce, how the industry has changed, and more.
Your Scissors Can Improve Your Wellness in the Salon
Sensei Shear Systems President Mark Wright explains how the design of his company's scissors can make hairstylists healthier.
Best Shag Haircuts for Any Length
The Shag Cut continues to surge in popularity because of its incredible versatility and is a haircut that never seems to go out of style. Here are examples of shag-tastic cuts on all different hair types.
by Anne Moratto
Artist Connective Member Josh DeMarco's Key to Keeping His Barbershop Clean and Proper
He relies on BARBICIDE products to ensure that his Philadelphia-based space is sanitized and ready for guests.
Post-pandemic Barbering: What's Next?
We spoke with one barber who pivoted to a new career path within the industry and one who says retraining is the key to continued success.
Trending Haircut: Pompadour with a Twist
Patrick Butler, Technical Director — Education/Operations at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, breaks down one of the freshest cuts for fall.
How To Choose the Correct Shear Size
SENSEI President Mark Wright shares some important insights.
Trending Haircut: The Shob, a Shag + Bob Hybrid
Full of movement, accented with curtain bangs or strong fringe, this shag/bob hybrid is a much-requested cut according to this expert.
The Truth About Texture Shears
The goal of this article is to help stylists to understand the differences between different types of shears that create texture in the hair.
In the Market for Shears? Here's What You Need to Know to Make the Most of Your Investment
No single tool is more important to stylists than their shears. It’s equivalent to a chef’s knives or a baker’s oven. Your shears are literally in your hands all day, every day, so when you’re shopping for scissors, you need to get it right.
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Fringe Benefits: Cutting and Styling the Perfect Curtain Bangs
Obsessed with bang makeovers? Us too. Here, we make a case for these retro curtain bang styles as the trendy fringe to change up a client’s look in an instant.
Why This Modern Shag Is the Year's Most Convenient Cut
Once the epitome of rockstar glamour, now the go-to style for lockdown.
Aveda Cuts 2 Feet of Hair From Influencer's Famous Long Locks
Sophia Roe had never cut her hair before meeting (and putting her trust in) Renee Gadar. This transformational cut shows the importance of safe spaces for textured hair, so clients like Roe can reframe the experience Black women have when they go to the salon.
5 Money-Making Express Services Every Stylist Should Offer
If there’s anything we’ve learned this past year, it’s that in order to survive and thrive we must adapt the way we do business at the chair.
Modern Mushroom: The Bowl Cut
When we’ve poked around the hashtag #bowlcut, we’re seeing it worn by all genders, on all different hair types, including Afro-texture, and were intrigued to see how flattering it can be. We asked an expert cutter to give us her take on what makes The Bowl Cut a timeless option.
by Anne Moratto
The Oscars of Hair: 2021 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Finalists Announced
In a year like no other, we need NAHA, more than ever. Today, the Professional Beauty Association announces 68 talented finalists across 14 categories of excellence.
2021 NAHA Finalists: Haircutting
The NAHA Haircutting category honors highly versatile hairdressers who use creative cutting techniques to define features and showcase their creativity through haircutting.