Losing another one...

Here is another of those stories of an old barber hanging up the clipper for the last time. I see these all the time. Every small town has an old barber... and eventually he gets to the end of the road. Like the others this old man has 50+ years in his shop behind that chair. Times change, classic barbering is just that. A few weeks back I visited a number fo shops in Chicago. it was nice to meet and speak with many young barbers, guys in their late 20's and early 30"s... Insures that there will be more of the "old barber retires" stories for many, many years to come. Enjoy reading this one. Link here.

Clipper Keeper DX2 review

I was recently provided a sample of the new Clipper Keeper DX2 to try out and offer up a review.
The case is well made and appears to be durable. It should stand up well to the rigors of daily use. Time will tell.

It is well appointed, compartments for combs and blades and a big area for up to 6 clippers.
The top hinges release so the cover can be removed when working. The removable foam pad keeps things from rocking and rolling when in transport, thought this costs some useable carrying space if you have it in.

I like the idea and the unit is well done. It is too small for me to use when traveling as I have to carry so much more stuff... remember I am not cutting clients , but demonstrating at a show. I am not so sure of how it will hold up through the airport... might be better for local transport than by air.

Oil and clipper spray overspray... not sure what these liquids will do to the unit over time, too. We shall see.

I do like the idea that when in a shop... and you go off to lunch you can lock down the lid and no one will mess w your stuff.

Stay tuned. As I use the Keeper I will share more feedback.

Go here to get your own clipper Keeper. LINK.

howtofadehair.com

I visited the salon and classroom/education center of Nieves Almaraz and howtofadehair.com this week. Nice, clean, contemporary shop with a great little classroom attached for up-close training.
A great example of a sharp business doing more than just cutting hair, sharing with the industry.
Nieves is working on volume #3 in his video series. Volumes 1 and 2 are out there for your benefit.
Have a look at his web site. LINK HERE. he can help you be a better clipper cutter.

More Andis Ink

1 guy = 2 arms = 1 clipper, 1 trimmer and 1 pretty serious andis fan.
I got these in the email last week. Pretty impressive!

Stylist Choice Awards

Time again to vote.
Link below is for the Stylist Choice Awards for 2012.
Click the link here and vote for me and for Andis!
Thank you for your support!

How could I miss this?

Yesterday, November 15th was International Mohawks day... I would have had any of a number of HUGE ways to celebrate this had I known. Poor marketing on their part. I am already planning for 2012.

The teens - The decade of guy hair in the salon industry

The 70's was the decade of Sassoon inspired cutting.
The 80"s was the decade of Perm.
The 90's was the decade of take-home hair care product.
The 00's was the decade of professional hair color.
The teens, the decade we are in NOW is the decade of men's hair cutting in pro beauty - The decade of Guys - The decade of clipper cutting, The decade of hair gel and pommade and wax and styling paste.
This is the decade in which if you are to be a player in the game you MUST be game-on when it comes to the guy game... and Andis will lead the pack.

The NEW Andis Evny clipper is to be a big piece of this success for you and for us. have you seen it yet? have you tried it yet?

More Andis artwork

2 new tattoos on 1 soon to be new barber. Gerald Flowers - Student at Success barber school in Chicago sporting a master and a T-out!
Andis love brand passion and we see it on the arms of barbers all the time.
Gerald, keep an eye out for the UPS man with some Andis goodies!

Help A Hero - get a hair cut

This is a campaign to support military families... $ for calls home to loved ones. Supported by SportClips hair cutters. Have a look. Link here. Make a donation and get a great haircut.

IBS NYC

Just got word andis is confirmed for classes for classrooms for IBS NYC again this year. Never too early to plan. Mark your calendar April 22, 23, 24 Start planning NOW!
Link for details

Mohawk day!

Tomorrow is Andis mowhawk day.
The company exceeded our goal for fund raising for United Way orf Racine County... so... managers and employees agreed to get mowhawks. I am doing the cutting. Satay tuned for pics! 19 mowhawks in all to be cut. BGRc is the tool of choice for the event!