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What are Some Good Hairstyles for Men?

arothstein@beckermedia.net — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:35:19 +0000

The right hairstyle pulls a man’s look together, gives his overall style a considerable upgrade, and hugely impacts his confidence. Further, there are scientific reasons behind why women have a certain affinity for particular hairstyles on a man. Graduating from a cosmetology program gives you the ability to open a salon geared toward men, a concept that’s become very popular in the past few years.

Popular Men’s Hairstyles

There are countless men’s hairstyles, from a short, sophisticated cut to a bold faux hawk. As a cosmetologist, knowing the do’s, don’ts, tips, tricks, and psychology behind men’s hairstyles offers an additional avenue of income for the salon.

Here are a few popular men’s hairstyle names from yesterday and today:

Messy Undercut
Classic Undercut
Classic Fade Cuts
Gentleman Cut
Layered Undercut
Disconnected Undercut
High Fade Quiff
Spiky Quiff
Long Fringe Undercut
Modern Slicked Back
High-Lo Fade, Surgical Line, and Long Fringe Combination

Why Style Men’s Hair?

The demand for knowledgeable men’s hairdressers and stylists increases at a consistent pace year over year. This shift occurred in the men’s pampering culture during the last decade. Being a licensed hairdresser for men, in addition to women, increases your earnings exponentially. Furthermore, once you gather enough experience in the field of men’s hair care, launching a men’s haircutting salon is yet another opportunity for growth. Not only hair care services for men, but self-care products produce earning potential. Men’s bathroom cabinets now overflow with moisturizers, eye serums, facial cleansers, bronzers, anti-aging lotions, concealers, and mud masks.

What are Some Good Hairstyles for Men?

The skills and techniques to provide exceptional hairstyles for men differ slightly from women’s hairstyling. Listed here are a few of the bread-and-butter basic methods for cutting and styling men’s hair:

Arching technique – the method for marking or outlining the sides of the neck, the bottom of the sideburns, in front and over the ears.

Scissors-over-fingers – a method of holding a section of hair between the fingers, so the cutting position is outside the fingers with the palm facing up.

Scissors-over-comb – the function of the comb for this technique is lifting and guiding the hair with relevance to the position of the scissors. The scissors and comb move together in the same direction.

Clippers-over-comb – almost the same as with scissors-over-comb, except clippers get used in this method. Clipper attachment size varies depending on the type of hair.

Blade-on-skin – outlines the temple area, the haircut’s perimeter (including nape), the forehead, around the ears, and shortening the length of bangs using scissors or clippers.

How to Create A Salon Environment from A Man’s Perspective?

Not that long ago, a man went to the barber or trusted a scissor wielding friend to do the deed of cutting his hair. Fast-forward in time, and now many men enjoy the attention and relaxation the salon experience provides. Whether you want to add the concept of men’s styling to your salon’s repertoire or dedicate an entire salon’s focus to men’s hair, the most effective approach to an atmosphere devoted to men’s hair is when you imagine the concept through a man’s eyes.

To envision an inviting men’s atmosphere for a salon, here are a few simple things to consider when allocating some or all of the salon to the art of men’s hair:

Color Palette

If you dedicate an area in your salon or set up an entire man-themed salon, the best color palette is neutral, or colors men favor. For instance, black stirs up images of luxury while blues foster serenity, and browns typically denote earth tones. Another idea for men’s hairstyling is the themed salon, which has grown in popularity over recent years. For instance, utilize the color combination of a sports team, video games, cigar bar, or pub theme.

Reading Materials

Subscribe to men’s periodicals on various topics and ensure they contain trending men’s styles for reference purposes. A few good ideas for men’s reading are GQ, Popular Mechanics, Sports Illustrated (don’t forget the swimsuit edition), and Maxim, to name just a few. If the publications’ maturity level is in question, use your best judgment and keep the racier men’s magazines in a separate area, especially if your salon sees male and female clients or children.

Privacy

Take care to understand that men and hair salons haven’t always gone hand in hand, so privacy is vital. Wall off a part of the salon for men’s services or temporarily set up a portable wall on wheels when you have an appointment with a male client. You can easily purchase mobile walls through an office supply chain.

Products

It’s a unique experience for men entering into a more fashionably acclimatized phase to purchase self-care products such as styling spray, mousse, gel, and specialty shampoos. Be prepared to not only recommend styling products geared for men but demonstrate their use as well. Ease of use with men’s styling products is essential. It is best to recommend hair care routines that are simple and contain only a few steps.

Imagery

Show photos of men with the latest hair cut designs. Proper placement of large clear shots depicting men engaged in various activities and donning their up-to-date hair trends helps a guy choose his new style. Utilize other man-friendly imagery like cars, sports teams, and military themes. Remember, like with the periodicals in your salon, ensure the image is not offensive to your clientele.

Employ A Male Stylist in Your Salon

While it’s true, most men find it perfectly acceptable to go to a hair salon and get styled by a female cosmetologist; some men still prefer male barbers and stylists. If you own a salon and intend on having all your bases covered for profitability and client satisfaction, consider hiring a male hairstylist. You would not want to lose male clients and possible earnings for your salon because of a man’s discomfort with a female cutting their hair and tending to their other hair care needs.

Sharing Tips to Maintain Men’s Hair

As we mentioned before, it’s not enough to cut a man’s hair and recommend products. More than likely, if this is your male client’s first salon visit as opposed to going to the barbershop, he doesn’t have much of a hair care routine besides shampoo, conditioner, and gel. Have these handy hair maintenance tips ready along with your product recommendations for male clients:

Tip #1: Do Not Over-shampoo

Men damage their hair by taking all-to-frequent and overly hot showers. Hot water strips oils, leaves hair dry, damages the follicles, and causes hair loss. Instead, suggest minimizing showers to three or four times a week, keep the temperature tepid, and recommend a hair-restoring men’s dry shampoo on his off days.

Tip #2: The Scalp Needs Care Too

Few men think their scalp needs attention, but scalp condition plays a vital part of overall hair health, including hair loss, also known as alopecia. If you notice oil build-up on your client’s hair or flaky skin, it may be time to suggest he start treating his scalp. Consider recommending a scalp mask that hydrates and relieves dandruff or a scalp massage routine that encourages blood flow and perpetuates nutrients to the roots.

Tip #3: The Right Styling Tools for The Job

Many men learn to use styling tools from females in their lives, but techniques for men’s and women’s hairstyles vary drastically. Men need to understand their hair type’s specific needs and the damage the incorrect usage of tools or the wrong styling tools causes. Recommend your male client invest in a high-quality hot-air brush and comb to style hair and an electric razor to trim sideburns. These tools make it easier for a man to re-create and maintain the same look from the salon. The proper tools also assist him in keeping his hairstyle clean and support hair health between salon visits.

Tip #4: Get an Early Jump on Hair Loss

Common concerns for men include premature balding, receding, and thinning hair. If your client already experiences these issues, recommend a topical treatment that helps stop hair loss progression, and encourages new hair growth. Alternatively, suggest he speak with his doctor regarding prescriptions that treat the hair follicle. Recommend foods rich in omega oils, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, and iron, like salmon, leafy greens, and poultry to promote healthy hair growth. Along with regular haircuts, proper salon products, and a nutritious diet, devoting a little extra time makes a man’s hair fuller, healthier, and easy to maintain for years to come.

Tip #5: What About Facial Hair?

Facial hair needs care too. Neglected beards can become dry, itchy, unruly, and a distraction from the rest of a man’s overall appearance. Suggest your client incorporate a beard conditioner and comb made for beards into his morning routine. Also, recommend a beard trimmer with various sizes and attachments to keep the beard’s shape and thickness under control.

Tip #6: Suggest Other Salon Services

Your male salon client typically won’t be aware of all the services you offer. After you complete the appointment with your male client, take the time to set his follow-up haircut, and recommend other services. Beard trims, manicures, grey blending, hair-coloring, pedicures, scalp massage, hair masks, and facials complement his well-groomed look.

Did learning about good hairstyles for men interest you? Ready to become a cosmetologist? Earning your diploma in Cosmetology may be the next step in your career. Meridian College offers a Cosmetology training program in Florida that prepares you to deliver high–quality beauty and hair services to both men and women. Meridian College offers a hands–on Cosmetology training program giving you the skills you need to start an exciting career and become a leader in the beauty industry.

Contact Meridian College today to learn more about becoming a cosmetologist.

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COVID-19 Update

ldavis — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 02:12:09 +0000

Good evening Students, Faculty, and Staff. Across our campuses, we have had the opportunity to speak to most of you directly over the last 48 hours. We wanted to post an update knowing that we’ve likely missed some as we’ve circulated throughout our campuses. We continue to watch as the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves and we continue to prepare for the likely scenario that our classes will need to move to a virtual format very soon. Our faculty and staff have been involved in many hours of training and planning toward the possibility of the current scenario. We have been in contact with our state agencies, accrediting bodies, and the Department of Education and believe we are very well positioned to be able to transition to a virtual format at this point. We will provide a follow-up update again tomorrow, Friday 13, 2020.

Students – All students should now have access to Gwinnett’s Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas. The url to access is
https://gwinnettcollege.instructure.com/ or you can access the link directly from our website under About Us > Canvas Login across the top. We have been building out the content within our courses and have begun adding you to your classes. In Sarasota, we plan to transition from the LMS programs we’ve been using over to Canvas as we begin our next month’s classes. Additionally, through Canvas, we have the opportunity to hold virtual lectures with your instructors through the Conferences feature within Canvas. When you login, please make yourselves comfortable with that feature. We plan to you use this feature a lot.

Most importantly, we are aware of the various school and college closings and will continue to follow the COVID-19 situation very closely. Please continue to be safe. If you experience symptoms such as a fever or dry cough, please do not come on campus but reach out to your campus for guidance. Please also notify us before coming onto campus if you have traveled out of the country, on a cruise ship, or to any known hot zones.

While the entire situation is difficult, it will ultimately pass and we will be able to get the entirety of our focus back onto pursuing your new career.

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Coronavirus Information

ldavis — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:21:56 +0000

Dear Staff and Students of Gwinnett College, Gwinnett Institute, and Meridian College,

The leadership team at the College is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak via the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Florida Department of Health (FDH), the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus and protocols around it are changing quickly, and we are working to mitigate any impact on our students and staff.

According to the CDC, this virus is very limited (104 known cases on March 3, 2020) in the United States, and the immediate health risk from coronavirus remains low. However, as global cases rise and the virus continues to spread in more and more countries, the risk for a pandemic is elevated and more likely to occur.
We ask all students and staff who have a fever, symptoms of a respiratory infection, or have been exposed to a person with a coronavirus, the flu or any other communicable disease to speak with your Campus Director. We will be posting signs in our offices, asking screening questions, and following CDC recommendations for screening and management of patients. If you are at all concerned you may have a serious infectious disease, your best course of action is to seek care at your primary care physician’s office or local hospital’s emergency department.

Please remember that the best way to prevent the spread of communicable disease is cleanliness and hand washing. There is still quite a bit of influenza activity in the US which is still more likely to cause serious illness than the coronavirus. If you have not yet received a flu shot, it is not too late and is still being recommended by the CDC.

Again, this is an evolving situation, and we will be closely monitoring it and providing our students and staff with updates as well as posting on our website. We are doing everything we can to keep our students and staff healthy.

What is the Coronavirus?

A virus that causes diseases of varying severities, ranging from the common cold to serious respiratory disease

How does it spread?

Between people who are in close contact (within 6 feet)
Cough or sneeze droplets
Touching your eyes, nose, or face with hands after touching an object containing the virus

What are the symptoms?

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Severe Illness

How do you protect yourself?

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, scrub thoroughly under nails and between fingers, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol

It is important to keep children home from school when they are ill. If you child has any of the following symptoms please keep them home from school: temperature, coughing, committing, diarrhea, and rash not yet diagnosed by a physician, red or pink itchy eye, and/or drainage from eye, and any contagious illness such as chickenpox, strep throat or flu.

Faculty and Staff,

In order to maintain the safety and reduce the spread of germs within your respective Campus, the Administration is asking for assistance in the following;

Encourage the ongoing use of the restrooms to wash hands and encourage correct handwashing techniques (see following page titled CDC – Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives).
Encourage the use of hand sanitizers located in various locations throughout each campus if students are unable to wash hands.

If students are unable to come to class due to respiratory illness, students must document these circumstances through letters from their physicians. These letters should state dates of classes missed and when the student is allowed to return to the Campus.

If students have missed due to a respiratory illness, allow the students the opportunity to provide their work to you in a way that will give credit for work. Examples of this are scanning and emailing digital homework, taking pictures of homework and emailing them to you at your official Gwinnett College/Meridian College email addresses, or other ways that you deem to be acceptable in your professional opinions. You must remind students that if no documentation of a respiratory illness (see above paragraph) is provided, these items will not be accepted for a grade. If students are presenting signs of respiratory illness, please send the student home as quickly as possible.

Many of our campuses already use online portals or learning management systems to interact outside of normal class hours with their students. We have begun to move to formalize this across all our campuses and will have conversations with each campus to ensure we are able to continue to deliver material to our students through potential interruptions. We are already working with campus directors and will communicate additional information on this in the coming days.

Last, please help sanitize the classroom. This should happen after last class for the day students as well as the last class for the night students. Bottles of cleaning solution will be provided. If the cleaning solution is empty, then fill the bottles by following the directions on the bottle of water:solution. All frequently touched surfaces shall be cleaned, including classroom tables, workstations, counters, and doorknobs.

To Our Students,

If you have a respiratory illness, we encourage you to stay home so as not to further spread the disease. You will need to monitor your days missed, and if attendance-based withdrawals become realistic for you, we will work with you as long as you are able to provide documentation from a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner who have the abilities to diagnose respiratory illnesses. Stay in contact, via phone or email, with your campus to ensure that assignments can be completed and turned in for credit as expeditiously as possible.

Please continue to wash your hands, whether at the Campus, at home, or when in public, as per the guidelines from the CDC on the following page. Within the coming week, the College will provide to you small, portable bottles of hand sanitizer to keep with you. These will be able to be refilled, so please buy larger bottles to keep at home and refill when needed.

As always, if you have a question or need help, call!

CDC
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Liveshttps://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html

Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.

Follow these five steps every time.

Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

How to use hand sanitizer

Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
Rub your hands together.
Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around 20 seconds.