What does a well-groomed man look like? A well-groomed man: * Has the perfect hairstyle for the image he wants to portray and uses the right haircare product to achieve that look, including shampoo AND conditioner and a styling aid; * Uses a face wash to wash his face with and follows it up with […]
Part 2 – Last week I mentioned a make over I did on a new guest to metro FOR MEN and that taking care of his appearance was not his top priority. This week I want to tell you about our facial hair consultation. During ourconsultation I discussed his goatee and the manner in which it was […]
At metro FOR MEN we concluded are meeting/class agenda for the rest of the year. What an informative class! Having been an employee in the past and never understanding what my boss was doing because my boss never shared anything . He would just tell us what to do and I always left meetings wondering […]
Do you remember your dad using a shaving brush with a cup and soap? I do and I was never quite sure why he used a shaving brush. I have devoted the past 12 years of my cosmetology career to men’s grooming and I continue to learn every day about this niche market. I have recently learned […]
I am so passionate about the beauty and barbering industry and it angers me what some individuals are doing to it. I came across an article the other day that spoke of unlicensed professionals being hired by salons to provide services to unsuspecting customers. To be a cosmetologist or barber it takes 1600 hours and a full […]
Hey guys summer is the time to focus on personal grooming. It’s the time of year when more skin is shown off, toes are exposed, and everyone gets to see how you take care of yourself. It’s time to focus on the details of your skin, body, and nail care. Skin: Skin care not only applies to […]
I would like to welcome Joel and Jessica to the metro FOR MEN styling team. Please help me welcome them by saying hi the next time you are in. They are both currently completing our in-shop training program and are offering complimentary haircuts to new guests of metro FOR MEN. Tell all your friends, family and […]
I was asked to provide insight on whether salons and spas should provide special offers to new and existing customers. There were other opinions offered in this discussion and the majority felt salons and spas should not discount their services. The opinions were based on the only guests that will utilize the promotional offer is […]
How do you know when you got a good haircut? In my 22 years of experience I consider a good haircut when, after the cut and the hair is toweled dry, the hair is styled without product and it looks like the requested style. Then styled with product, the product enhances the haircut. Men do not always […]
I conducted an interview with a stylist who is interested in joining the metro FOR MEN team the other day. In this interview I instructed the stylist on our cutting technique on a model he brought to the interview. The model stressed to me several times in the consultation what he did NOT want. It […]