Ivan Zoot - Guy Hair

Guys short hair - Interview article

2012-01-28T11:01:00.002-06:00

here is a link to a new article / interview w me on guys and short hair options, etc. Have a look. Link HERE.

Help on video

2012-01-12T11:29:00.000-06:00

Grow your business with my Big Small Business video series on Youtube. There is a facebook page, too.

Have a look. Youtube channel link here. Facebook page LINK here.

Clipper tip of the week

2012-01-11T09:43:00.000-06:00

Here is your clipper cutter clipper tip #65 for this week...

65. Go The Distance – Use long, smooth strokes all the way across the entire length of the clipper comb to create smooth tapering. Short, chippy, choppy strokes will create a rippled, chippy, choppy taper.

Smoothness begets smoothness. Look at the sides, flawless smooth. This is the result of good comb control.

Hawk of the week

2012-01-04T14:12:00.002-06:00

Gwen Stefani's kid. He gets extra mowhawk points 'cuz it is blue. Nice.

Mens Hair Trend Spring / Summer 2012 Longer Top Length

2012-01-03T16:03:00.000-06:00

Mens hair trend, trend prediction spring / summer 2012 – Guys hir will be sporting longer top lengths. Look to see guys with more hair on the top of their heads for spring and summer 2012. Do not expect to see all this added length throughout the head, just the top. Longer tops show outgrowth a bit less. Guys stretching their time between haircuts is one of the reasons for some of this added top length. More hair allows for styling options and the opportunity to experiment. Styling product and creativity are inexpensive. The chance to play and have a different look quickly and easily is a benefit, too.

Red 7 Salon in Chicago posted on facebook about this earlier this week and I commented there on how spot-on I felt their trend prediction is/was. The image used in the posting came form their post.

Cool GUy Hair Web Site

2011-12-30T09:37:00.000-06:00

I found this web site. LINK Loaded with great guy hair stuff. If you like guy hair stuff will will find gold here.

Big Small Buisness - Week 3 video

2011-12-22T09:55:00.000-06:00

Here is the video for week 3 - Become a customer. Simple, you want to be a seller? You must be a buyer and a user.
Link to video here.
You can even bid on and win and own the featured flip chart artwork from the video.
Link to auction is here.
All auction proceeds go to the American Red Cross.

Happy Holidays.

Business builder video, week #2

2011-12-16T15:22:00.001-06:00

Here is the video for week 2 of my Big Small Business video series. Great for hair salons and ANY other small buisness. Have a look. Link here. Please LIKE the video and share it. Do you do this? Do you dress better? What might happen if you did?

Big Small Business Video #2

2011-12-15T08:04:00.001-06:00

Week #2 video is up and avail for viewing. Look HERE.
Please watch, LIKE and share. Comments welcome.
Do you do this in your business? Do you see a difference?

Clipper cutter clipper tip #65

2011-12-13T17:02:00.001-06:00

Here is your clipper guy clipper cutter clipper tip for the week...

65. Go The Distance – Use long, smooth strokes all the way across the entire length of the clipper comb to create smooth tapering. Short, chippy, choppy strokes will create a rippled, chippy, choppy taper.

Pretty simple to put into action. Clip all the way across the comb.

NEW Video Series

2011-12-08T23:43:00.002-06:00

I have introduced my NEW video series called Big Small Business. This is a video series of tips and strategies to assist you in taking your small business to the next level... to be a BIG Small Business.
Please like the videos, share them with friends and subscribe to the channel so as not to miss a single one.
Week #1 video is HERE.
There is also a facebook page HERE for you to like and follow along with.
I created a small business and built it into a BIG Small Business. You can do it, too!

Clipper cutter clipper tip #64

2011-12-06T08:25:00.002-06:00

Hello clipper cutters.
here is your clipper tip for the week... I have reprinted the last tip... and printed this weeks tip together with it... since I created a video to illustrate BOTH.

That is just more clipper cutter clipper tip for your blogging dollar... even though this is FREE!

Read the tips and watch the video, too!

63. Cut Across – Use cross cutting, cutting perpendicular to the comb teeth, for fast, smooth, clipper-over-comb tapering.

Link to video.

64. Cut Up – Use upcutting, cutting parallel to the comb teeth, for fine tuning a blend or taper.

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 63

2011-12-01T17:08:00.003-06:00

Here is your Ivan Zoot Clipper cutter clipper tip for the week...

63. Cut Across – Use cross cutting, cutting perpendicular to the comb teeth, for fast, smooth, clipper-over-comb tapering. See image for details.

Time to vote

2011-11-29T08:40:00.002-06:00

The Behindthechair.com Stylist Choice Awards voting is now going on. Please click the link and fill out a ballot. I am not planning on winning hair color expert of the year this time... But educator might be ideal for me! Thank you in advance!
Ballot here.

Join the ClipperGuy group on Salon Galaxy

2011-11-25T08:54:00.000-06:00

I have started a group on salon Galaxy... Ivan Zoot ClipperGuy group for sharing all things clipper cutting and clipper education.
Here is the link.
Lots of sharing, lots of great stuff. raise your ClipperGuy game.

clipper cutter clipper tip # 62

2011-11-22T06:19:00.002-06:00

Here is your clipperguy / andis / clipper cutter clipper tip #62...

I share this every week, live on stage.
This is likely one of my single biggest time saver and quality increaser tips of my entire batch.

62. Reverse Blend – When cutting a classic taper, layer the top first. This will reduce the time, effort and challenge of blending.

Eliminating contributing weight form above makes blending easy at any length and any texture.

learn to clipper cut

2011-11-19T11:42:00.002-06:00

Are you ready? Do you want to up your game in clipper cutting?
I can help.
I have helped thousands of cutters get to be better clipper cutters. I can help you, too!
This web page explains many of the clipper cutting education resources I offer.
Have a look around. Shoot me an email if I can assist you in determining what clipper cutting education option is right for you. We can develop a custom education plan that will get you from wherever you are right now to wherever you want to be as a clipper cutter.
Here is the LINK to the page. Click and explore. Remember to follow me on facebook and twitter, too!

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 61

2011-11-18T07:45:00.004-06:00

Here is your ClipperGuy / Andis clipper cutter clipper tip...

61. Put Up The Paneling – Use a panel cutting technique to subdivide the head for tapering. Taper a vertical panel from the perimeter to the crestline. Taper a second overlapping panel using the first panel as a guide. Repeat the process around the head.

I feel a video coming on... stay tuned. This technique is such a part of everyday barbering and clipper cutting it deserves a video.

The images posted here are the graphics that go with the section in my book that shares this concept... they are o.k. but a video will be much better. Stay tuned.

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 60

2011-11-14T12:00:00.002-06:00

Here is your ClipperGuy / Andis clipper cutter clipper tip of the day...

60. Shear It Off - Use a shear style cutting grip and technique when sculpting hanging lengths.

Shear style cutting is a popular way to use a clipper like it is a shear... section like you would with scissors, hold hair like you would with scissors... Just use the clipper for speed, texture, safety... all the reasons why clipper cutting is a great idea!

Here is a video that shares the concept... LINK

I am back

2011-11-10T10:39:00.003-06:00

I fell off the blog wagon for a few days there. I got busy with a major show and event. I lost an election for a spot on the board of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.

I am back now and back at it. all of it.. all of my web stuff.

Here is your clipperGuy clipper tip number 59.

59. Top Cut Underhand – Use an underhand grip when layering clipper-over-comb over the crestline. Easy on you. Easy on your tools. Easy results. See the picture for proper hand position for this cutting technique.

Under Over - Tapering clipper-over-comb

2011-10-31T09:14:00.003-05:00

Here is your ClipperGuy clipper tip number 58

58. Taper Overhand – Use an overhand grip when tapering clipper-over-comb under the crestline. Proper hand positioning makes tapering easier and more accurate while reducing hand and wrist stress.

You back will be straighter, your elbows in, shoulders down. More comfortable for you. Better clipper cutting for the client. Body position matters a lot. You can add years on to the back end of a career by thinking about what you do on the front end.

Live longer, cut better, feel better with proper hand position and posture.

Get ALL my tips here fast, no waiting.

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 57

2011-10-24T05:55:00.001-05:00

Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis / ClipperGuy clipper cutter clipper tip number 57...

57. 2 For 1 – Create two different lengths with one clipper blade when cutting textured hair. Cutting against the grain cuts shorter. Cutting with the growth direction leaves the hair longer.

This concept is fundamental to great fade cutting... perfect transitions.

Here are ALL the tips, no waiting.

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 56

2011-10-19T08:36:00.002-05:00

Here is your clipper cutter clipper tip number #56

56. Apply The Pressure – Apply pressure around the perimeter of the haircut to tighten the skin for closer and cleaner trimmer finishing.

I do this all the time without even thinking about it any more. it has just become instinctive. Better cutting and blade clearing results with some slight pressure to tighten up the surface you are clippering off of. Try it today. Use it every day after, forever.

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 55

2011-10-15T18:27:00.002-05:00

Here is your clipper cutter clipper tip #55

#55 is a great partner tip for #54 a few days ago. They go good together. use them both for awesome nape tapering.

55. Twist, Don’t Shout - Rotating the head from side to side in the chin down position smooths and tightens the lower nape corners for a perfect taper.

Look HERE for the book with ALL the tips... get then all at one time, no waiting!

Clipper cutter clipper tip # 54

2011-10-10T21:08:00.002-05:00

Here is the next one... Ivan Zoot / Andis clipper tip #54

54. Flatten The Nape – Tipping the client’s head forward flattens the nape area for smooth cutting.

Head position is important. Small heads... Kids... the nape can be indented a bit and clippering up can be a challenge. Head down flattens out the nape nicely.

Here are ALL the tips if you want them NOW!