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A hairstylist knows how to fix hair in real-time, but a groomer needs to learn the secrets of hair cuts. In this course, we manage to recreate a Bob hairstyle from scratch to get a digidouble hair done. You can find this tutorial series at https://lnkd.in/enWVZ2Ee

A hairstylist knows how to fix hair in real-time, but a groomer needs to learn the secrets of hair cuts. In this course, we manage to recreate a Bob hairstyle from scratch to get a digidouble hair done. You can find this tutorial series at https://lnkd.in/enWVZ2Ee

If the majority of services you do for clients are colour or long hair focussed you may lack confidence when cutting shorter hair, or any hair for that matter. These feelings often stem from your early education and the fact you never had to do that many short haircuts to qualify as a hairdresser. Subsequently you have avoided cutting short hair where ever possible and so the circle continues. Avoidance, leads to lack of confidence and anxiety. It really wouldn’t take a lot of support or education to get you to a place where you could work without anxiety or fear. One day of bespoke education could be all it takes…. #hair #haircut #haircutting #haireducation #haircuttutorial #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingclass #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingtutorials #haircuttingtechniques #cutwithconfidence

If the majority of services you do for clients are colour or long hair focussed you may lack confidence when cutting shorter hair, or any hair for that matter. These feelings often stem from your early education and the fact you never had to do that many short haircuts to qualify as a hairdresser. Subsequently you have avoided cutting short hair where ever possible and so the circle continues. Avoidance, leads to lack of confidence and anxiety. It really wouldn’t take a lot of support or education to get you to a place where you could work without anxiety or fear. One day of bespoke education could be all it takes…. #hair #haircut #haircutting #haireducation #haircuttutorial #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingclass #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingtutorials #haircuttingtechniques #cutwithconfidence

How many stylist’s are avoiding cutting short hair? Firstly the fear of cutting short hair normally stems from the early education experience as an apprentice. This is has been a historical problem for some time but more recently has continued to grow as an issue due to qualification changes and an ever increasing focus on colour. The amount of haircuts (in particular short haircuts) that are needed to “pass” your qualification quite simply isn’t enough. Not enough to give enough knowledge and understanding and certainly not enough to allow a stylist to feel confident cutting short hair when they are qualified. The circle then begins. Stylsits avoid cutting short hair because it’s scary and because they avoid it they don’t get more confidence. So how do we fix it… Pretty simple really. Cut short hair. Practice on mannequin heads, seek help and guidance from people within your salon or an educator and continue to practice, practice and practice some more. You can use similar sectioning patterns and approaches for lots of short haircuts to help you achieve consistent results even if the haircuts differ slightly. But stop avoiding it. How many people avoid short haircuts? #hair #haircut #haircutting #haireducation #haircuttutorial #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingclass #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingtutorials #haircuttingtechniques #cutwithconfidence

Does cutting short hair scare you? Teaching hairdressers all over the UK one of the most common things people struggle with is cutting short hair. It can be scary and anxiety provoking. Leading to avoidance and a complete lack of confidence. The reality is simple. When you first qualify as a hairdresser the amount of short hair you have had experience with is less. You have less short haired clients in the salon and you have done less throughout your training. Often (not always) the initial education from the college isn’t good enough and doesn’t build a deep understanding and process of cutting shorter hair. Then after qualifying you work mostly with longer hair as that makes up the majority of your clientele and over time your already small amount of confidence is depleted further. How to fix this… • Build a deeper knowledge and understanding • Create a structure and system that you can use time and time again • Practice, practice, practice #hair #haircut #haircutting #haireducation #haircuttutorial #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingvideo #haircuttingclass #haircuttingeducation #haircuttingtutorials #haircuttingtechniques #cutwithconfidence

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TALENT AND A SKILL Right from her childhood age, Zarah has always plaited hair for her dolls. For every doll that her mother bought for her, she would make hair for them and do it in different styles. Zarah did not learn this from anybody, and she used to amaze everyone around with this ability. Zarah grew up plaiting hair for her family and friends and later became an established hair stylist. ___________ After Femi finished secondary school, his parents didn't have the capability to send him to a higher institution. So, Femi's parents discuss with him if he would learn a trade or profession, which he can use to sponsor himself if he wishes to further his education. After lots of thought, Femi told his parents that he would love to learn barbering. His parents agreed with him and took him to a master in the craft where he learned and mastered barbering. Femi learned and mastered barbering and later became an established hair stylist. ___________ The two stories above are an illustration of two individuals who became hair stylists in different ways. For Zarah, it is a natural ability for her to plait and make hair. However, if Femi had not gone to a master barber who trained him how to cut hair, he may never have known how to cut hair in his life. So, in short, Zarah has talent while Femi acquired the skill. However, you should understand that what is important is not having the natural ability or acquiring the skill. What is important is the "developing" the talent or skill. The truth is, if Zarah had not developed her talent, she would never have attained the position of an established stylist. And same goes for Femi. Because if he had only learned barbering and not developed it by practice, he also would not have become a master and established hair stylist. So, this is exactly the difference between a talent and a skill.

The color red can pose challenges. Most hair stylists feel uneasy about working with red hair. Red can either quickly fade or become a color that will not come out. Have you witnessed someone with vibrant red roots with standard red ends??? Formulating for red hair will vary depending on where you are apply it - scalp, mid-shaft, and ends. But when done correctly...wow! Hair by Melissa Phillips.

Is a haircut just a haircut… To me, a haircut signifies confidence, professionalism, and personal style. Sitting in my hair stylist's chair sparked thoughts about the parallels between a haircut and various aspects of life. Much like a legal case, a haircut involves assessing, planning, executing skills, refining, shaping, and ultimately promoting a favorable outcome. It's about attention to detail and how we present ourselves to the world - akin to writing in a legal context where the writer is like the hair stylist and the reader the client, lastly, presentation to the Court. A haircut is more than just a trim; it's about building trust and making a lasting first impression both professionally and personally. Grooming, particularly through a haircut, plays a significant role in how we are perceived, reflecting our overall life representation. #Haircut #Confidence #Professionalism #PersonalStyle #Grooming #FirstImpression #LifeRepresentation

What is gray hair blending? We talk a lot about ditching the dye, but what if you want a more subtle, gentle grow out of your gray? We’re digging into the nitty-gritty on what even is gray blending, why you would want to do it and how to make it happen for your hair – keep reading for the details! https://lnkd.in/gWW5TcJ6