How to Use the Chair to Your Advantage

When your hair clients sit in the chair, use the chair to your advantage. Let the chair do the work so you don't have to. By using the chair it will help you to cut hair faster and more efficiently. Ivan Zoot, world record holder for fastest haircut (among other...

As a hair professional you are often thought of as a client's confidant, a person to unleash their problems with, and someone who takes on the burden of hearing some tough stories and situations. How do you not take your client's problems home with you? It can be difficult but...

The way you hold a comb and clipper can lead to long term consequences for your wrists and hands. If you want to avoid common hair professional injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome and enjoy and long career in the hair world, you will want to make these small tweaks...

There is a big problem with using round brushes. It's so much of a problem that Ivan Zoot believes they should be banned. But wait! There are some solutions to this problem and many of them come from the audience. See why round brushes are so problematic and the possible...

Proper foot support is essential for any hair professional. Standing on your feet all day long, day after day, year after year will eventually take its toll on your health. Wearing heels, hard soles that have no cushion and shoes that don't fit properly may create injury in the long...

You want to burn fat and lose weight? Hair professionals are often working long hours, are on their feet all day long, and may skip meals. Leading a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge for hair professionals. But when you want to burn fat and lose weight, here's what you...

Everyone needs to take care of their health and this means paying attention to diet. Good nutrition each and everyday will give you long term health so you can continue in this profession for many years. Healthy eating is important on so many levels as it promotes longevity, anti-aging, emotional...

As a hair professional you should have good stamina and endurance for the longevity of your career. No matter what age you are, keeping up your health is very important. Hair professionals have to be on their feet all day long and you need to have the energy and ability...

There are three parts to physical health: 1) cardiovascular health 2) strength training and 3) flexibility. Ivan Zoot discusses more about flexibility in this video in regards to stretching. See why it's important for health.