We assume that if a stylist is working in a salon they have satisfied the examination board and reached a professional NVQ standard of qualification.
In so many cases students leave college with a good solid basic knowledge of the industry and newly qualified – the world is their oyster.
But after a couple of years they become disillusioned.
Where does the next challenge lie. What direction will my career take me in. Will any more doors open. What opportunities will arise. I trust that if one puts out positive thought, supported with positive action,only good can come from it.
What do I miss? What would I like to do? A hard one to answer to my self, my career to date has afforded me so many opportunities.These just seem to appear, come out of left field. So i have to trust,
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Razor hair cutting, one can create so much texture and movement it’s a free style way of cutting hair creating shape with out having to take clean neat sections a skill every one should explore a technique every one should try .
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Thought i would touch on hair cuts push some buttons on thinking the process through.A hair cut is so much more than a quick trim with a pair of scissors it’s your chance to create that special look for your client but to also have a walking advert for your skill!
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When we think Razor cutting i think in most cases ones thought go Directly to our friend the cut throat or open razor a valuable tool indeed, a tool that needs to be respected a tool not to fear:
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How can one create this look? Well firstly I have to state it is dependent on the history of the hair that is being considered for this look. So it’s back to that consultation if in the salon both stylist and client have to be honest about goals expectation and out come! Or if home application being honest with yourself with regard to past applications and what you expect from this wonder box!! oh and leave the wine to one side!
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This topic is aimed at all those salon’s and stylists who struggle with the concept of service and consultation honest sound advise recommendations! other wise thought of as selling or up selling. not the case it’s being professional. just because you discuss and offer services to client does not force them to have them!!!
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I post this topic in the hopes of sharing some thoughts and knowledge about awareness of products how they work and why . Being able to Communicate with clients and share product knowledge is all part of the service we offer.
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Review on the tools available to stylist some that challenge both thinking and ability.
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Some fun Avant garde hair from shows done in apst times and highlighting some of the work of Jon paul Holt and John Bertore
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