Are You Working on Garbage?

What is garbage in the beauty industry? It's hair that is not healthy. It is skin that is unhealthy. Garbage is when something is not taken care of properly. As an artist, any professional barber and hairdresser should aim to achieve quality service. Part of what makes you look good...

Henry Franco is a tonsorial artist with a Members Only Barber Shop in Santa Barbara, CA. He owns a small one chair shop less than 200 square feet on Victoria St. in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. But don't let this small shop deceive you. Franco has been around...

Feather Artist Club Razors are not cheap. They are high quality, durable, dependable tools. Some say they are too expensive. They love the razor but look at the price tag and cringe. The problem is not the price. The problem is your perception of the price and the value you...

Clients often don't know what to do to maintain their hair at home. They think any shampoo and conditioner will do. But is there more to healthy hair than that? Maintaining healthy hair at home is not brain science but it does require some education on the hairdresser or barber's...

When it comes to facial grooming, it's hard to describe what you should do to a man's facial hair unless you see actual case studies. Here is one case study you can sink your teeth into. You have to pay attention to facial structure, facial features and hair growth patterns....

For hairdressers, the concept of overextending is probably not new but for barbers it might be. When it comes to men's hairstyling it's important to to understand the concept of overextending to get the best possible outcome for your haircut. Henry Franco explains what overextending means and what it can...

Feather Razors are one of a kind. There may be copycats out there, but once you use the product you will notice the difference. Nothing beats a tool that fits perfectly in the hand, has the right amount of weight, is sharp, maintains consistency in quality, and has solid build....

It's one thing to be a barber. It's another to be a successful barber. What makes a successful one? Henry Franco explains what has made him successful and how you can be too if you're not already.

Once you become a barber, it doesn't mean you stop learning. It's important to continue your education so that you can constantly improve your craft. Techniques are always changing. Hairstyles are always changing. And new products are always being introduced. Stay up on what's new and attend trade shows to...