Oscars 2016: Grooming the Men with Kevin.Murphy
Last night, Kevin Murphy "walked" the Oscars 2016 red carpet on the heads of some of Hollywood's best-coiffed men. Joanna Pensinger Ford groomed Best Actor in a Leading Role nominee Michael Fassbender using Rough Rider. ...
by Anne Moratto
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #8 of Ten
Tip number eight on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to take clients shorter. There are many reasons why professional haircutters like to take clients shorter. Short haircuts come back faster. ...
by Ivan Zoot
2016 Grammy Awards: Justin Beiber's Red Carpet Hairstyle
Justin Bieber’s Grammy Awards hairstyle by Florido from Nine Zero One Salon, Los Angeles, CA.GET THE LOOK: "I started with UNITE's BOOSTA Spray on his damp hair. I sprayed it mostly in the front to get a little bit of a ...
by Anne Moratto
NYFW Men's How-To: Oribe for Krammer & Stoudt
Krammer & Stoudt’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection featured an eclectic mix of influences from punk rock to California cool to Western. The hairstyles created by lead stylist Louis Orozco for Oribe were similarly versatile—the ...
NYFW Men's How-To: Oribe for Robert James
Robert James' Fall/Winter 2016 collection merged sophisticated looks and classic silhouettes with a nod to '70s rock. Hair was styled by Nathan Nguyen for Oribe in a strikingly masculine finish with a softening, ...
'16 Modern Flow Pompadour Hairstyle by Alyssa "Barber" Brasket
In January 2015, Alyssa Brasket of The Barbers in Vancouver, Washington, became the first woman to capture the American Crew U.S. All-Star Challenge, an annual styling and photographic competition. Here, Brasket reinvents the 1950s pompadour ...
by Anne Moratto
Clipper Cutting with Johnny B Haircare: Hands-On Class at ISSE 2016
Let's hear it for the boys. At the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, CA, Gabriel "GQ" Quinones (@gqfromgqcuts) conducted a hands-on class on clipper cutting techniques with Johnny B Haircare. More classes on ...
by Anne Moratto
GO24-7 Styles in Milan: ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16
At ICEBERG Milan Milano Moda Uomo AW16 on Saturday 16th January 2016, Jan Przemyk for GO24·7 looked to the 90s and the "grunge" esthetic to inform his styling. Hair was heavy with product and full of ...
by Anne Moratto
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #3 of Ten
Tip number three on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to understand the texture of your tools. The same line or the same shape cut with a scissors, a razor or a clipper is NOT the same. It looks ...
by Anne Moratto
Cut Hair Better, Immediately: Tip #2 of Ten
Tip number two on my list of the things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better haircutter is to have a plan for the haircut before your begin the haircut.In this tip I am not speaking of your client consultation. We have already addressed ...
by Anne Moratto
4 Statement Hairstyles to Have In Your Repertoire This Holiday Season
As the party-going season quickly approaches, clients will be looking for trendy, wearable styles. KMS California Style Council Member Sam Burnett has shared his tips on creating four looks that will satisfy clients hoping to turn heads at their ...
3 Clipper Tips to Kickstart Your Men's Grooming Skills
If you haven't delved into the world of men's grooming yet, 1.) You're missing out on a huge, loyal clientele base, and 2.) You needn't be intimidated.“I used to be a stylist that would only use my shears or a razor on ...
by Lauren Quick
MEN'S HOW TO: Highlights, Zero Fade and Volume
Danielle Charette (@Danie_Blue82) from Bangs Of Boston (@BangsOfBoston) caught our attention on INSTAGRAM with this detailed men's work. We reached out for her steps and Charette delivered, with details on all her tools, products and, most ...
by Anne Moratto
MEN'S TRANSFORMATION: From Long, Berkeley Locks to Stylish, Textured Cut
A client came into Salon Cartier in Walnut Creek, California “rocking his long, Berkeley locks,” but wanting a change. Stylist Tara Mera (@tara.mera_the_creator) recommended transitioning from his college look to a more ...
Hot Weather Grooming Tips for Men
The heat is on.Here are my ClipperGuy top 5 tips for guy grooming for summer. 1. Wear a hat, use sunscreen - The sun beats down hard and hot this time of year. Wear a hat as an important part of sun ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Strategies to Improve Your Male Clients' Salon Experience
This summer, men are looking for versatile styles and a convenient salon experience that won’t slow them down.
How to Cut a High Bald Fade
How to Cut a High Bald FadeCut the top sections with the clipper over comb technique. Cut against the grain of the hair so the hair will feed into the comb easier. This is also a contoured shaped haircut so keep the comb parallel to the contour ...
by Anne Moratto