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bgr's vs 76ers 3 Replies

im trying to find which is better for me. I mostly cut fades and tapers on corse hair. I like the bgr+s the most cause the cordless option but am wondering which will be better for me. 8 have not had a detachable before so I need all the help I can…Continue

Tags: 76ers, bgr, detachables

Started by Trea the barber in Sample Title. Last reply by Matthew Nixon 26 minutes ago.

Cutting Faster 9 Replies

How can you cut faster? A lot of times I move slow with the clippers, but I do give quick line-ups and I have some people who kind of complain about taking a long time, even though I get them fresh, they turn it into a joke (here we go with this…Continue

Started by Michael W. II in Sample Title. Last reply by Matthew Nixon 38 minutes ago.

Need help cutting 6 Replies

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Started by Sam Chu in Sample Title. Last reply by Sam Chu 3 hours ago.

BARBER TEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA 2 Replies

HAVE ANY ONE TAKEN THE BARBER TEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA IF SO HOW MANY QUESTION ARE ON THE TEST AND WAT ALL YOU HAD TO DO ON THE PRACTICE TEST .

Started by zay da barber in Sample Title. Last reply by Truellis Fletcher 23 hours ago.

Shadow Fade

Which guard do you use on a Shadow Fade No.o or No.1?Continue

Started by Truellis Fletcher in Sample Title 23 hours ago.

What kind of hair products should I use? (Old school hairstyles) 5 Replies

Hey I'm trying to get some shiny hairstyles going, but I don't know what hair products to use. Think old school hairstyles like the Duck's Tail or the Pompadour. I'm even trying to recreate some Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby hairstyles which, from…Continue

Tags: wax, pomade, hair, products, tail

Started by Adrian Vargas in Sample Title. Last reply by Bill May 20.

Need your of experience as soon as possible 7 Replies

So I'm thinking about getting a new clipper today I don't know if buying an Andis Master or another Fast Feed, never tried for a long time the Andis Master I know they heavy but do they get hot fast? I need your oppinion thanks everybody!Continue

Started by Manny in Sample Title. Last reply by Manny May 19.

What are your thoughts on the video the Alex Campbell video about KSI 1 Reply

I might have seen the video by KSI Highlights but never really paid to much attention. I Just saw the video at the top of the site by Alex Campbell on copycat. Thats just jacked up! I know all of us are trying to get it, but creativity is the key…Continue

Started by J "MaC" McAlister in Sample Title. Last reply by Matthew Nixon May 18.

Brand Preference? 4 Replies

Which brand do you prefer Oster, Andis, or Wahl?Continue

Started by Scott Jackson in Sample Title. Last reply by Matthew Nixon May 18.

What's the worst experience you had at the shop? 9 Replies

Rude clients? Faulty clippers? Share some stories!Continue

Started by Adrian Vargas in Sample Title. Last reply by J "MaC" McAlister May 18.

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Shadow Fade

Which guard do you use on a Shadow Fade No.o or No.1?

Posted by Truellis Fletcher on May 28, 2012 at 3:11pm

wise words

Love the ones that help you forgive the ones that hurt you and forget the ones who leave you.Stay focused !

Posted by curtis lamont draughn on May 22, 2012 at 11:36pm — 1 Comment

Building Clientele, New to a shop, Becoming a professional

Ok everybody. I'm 3 weeks into this barbershop. I was cutting hair out of my house for a long time.(bad idea) I finally decided to stop looking for "dead end jobs" and become a Professional Barber. Now within the past 3 weeks I've learned so much good game about building clientele, professionalism, work ethic, patience, time management etc. etc. To all my fellow Freshmen Barbers I want you to understand. No matter what you think you know about being a Professional Barber, you don't know…

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Posted by Edwaun CUTZ Thangz on May 21, 2012 at 11:36pm — 1 Comment

Today it was a good day...

It was a very good off day today, woke up, cooked for my girl, did a some cuts, got new tools, I don't know I'm afraid of this haha like in the Ice Cube video that some bad shit is gonna happen now but I'll keep positive, tomorrow will be a work day and another story.

Posted by Manny on May 18, 2012 at 4:57am

Just came back home!

I'm at home by now, my working day just ended tomorrow is my day off, i just wanna lay down and rest, tho I'll do like 3 or 4 cuts more for my homeboys from the block, just wanna sleep so bad!

Posted by Manny on May 16, 2012 at 11:28pm

Earlier than usual today

Woke up at 4:00 A.M. Couldn't sleep anymore, going to the shop earlier today, I'll be the one to Open it today, 12 hours of hard work, here we go again, I'll hope to bring some pictures today.

Posted by Manny on May 15, 2012 at 9:00am

My Dream Barbershop

The barbershop I want to run would be smack dab in the middle of the city. Now, god knows I love the regular neighborhood barbershop feel. Right when you step in you feel like you're home. But I want to bring something new to the table.

Think high-class. All of the barbers in the shop would be in professional dress: dress shirts, vests, dress slacks, and polished leather shoes. The atmosphere would be classy, high-end, but with an old school 50's feel to it. Old school checkered…

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Posted by Adrian Vargas on May 15, 2012 at 8:53am — 7 Comments

Signaturebarbering.com best barbering videos!

I was doing come researching on good quality instructional videos, came up on a couple, Alex Campbell has videos, Pacino also has videos and an app, but i also found SignatureBarbering.com. Signature has the best, BY FAR, videos, video quailty, best looking cuts, EVERYTHING. i even found that they have an app like Pacino, but once again its on a whole different level. So if anyone wants good barbering videos SIGNATUREBARBERING.COM is the way to go!

Posted by Alan Genter on May 11, 2012 at 2:50pm

quick question ...

wanting 2 check out those alex campbell videos , has any1 wathed or oederd them and ifso r theywoth the time and or money

Posted by Tito on May 9, 2012 at 11:55pm — 2 Comments

Signature Barbering the app

Signature barbering the app. Download its great to have for any barber...

Posted by napoleon booker on May 9, 2012 at 3:34am — 3 Comments

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Matthew Nixon replied to Trea the barber's discussion bgr's vs 76ers

"Either clipper I think is good. I would say that if you go 76's then you need to be prepared for the extra maintenance that comes with them. It's not a lot more, but more just the same. I have 000, 0a, 1, 1a, 1 1/2, 2, 3 1/2 blades and…"

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Matthew Nixon replied to Michael W. II's discussion Cutting Faster

"No doubt man. We in this together homie."

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"Thanks you guys! I always doubt myself and feel it's not good enough. Do you guys ever feel like that? "

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Sam Chu replied to Sam Chu's discussion Need help cutting

"Sorry Manny, it's easy to misunderstand instructions when it's written out. In that case, you're right it makes sense to me now. Thanks! I couldn't get a picture off because this client was extremely shy and…"

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Manny replied to Michael W. II's discussion Cutting Faster

"Don't worry man, I am kinda slow too, but I don't give a damn, i know I get them fresh so that's what matters, a lot of barber I know just comb the hair cut it a lil bit and line it up to make more money, I don't like that kind…"

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"fresh man!, can't stop thinking about 80's with that design!"

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Manny replied to Sam Chu's discussion Need help cutting

"I was talking about finger lienght not guards man! It's obvious, everybody would know that is not a cut that you'll do with your clipper guards, when you talk about guards you usually put like; #3, #4 or 3/8'',…"

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Bill replied to Sam Chu's discussion Need help cutting

"Its all scissor cut. If you use an 8 on the sides you won't see the texture. you can point cut it to give it texture too That's the kind of hair cut you cab do in 10-15 minutes. no poser line up."

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