The Experienced Barber

  • DIY Haircut tips

    Tips for fading or cutting your own hair at home Don’t Rush The main thing to do when cutting your own hair at home is to make sure you do not rush. It’s just you there and you’re learning so take your time and pay attention closely to the things that you are doing while…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • How Clients can know a Barber is clean

    A few things for clients to notice when they go to a barbershop or when they frequent a barber are is there barbicide multiple combs or brushes, changing of razors, clean cape, no food on the station, clean nails and hands or gloves disinfectant spray for clippers. These things go towards your safety and comfortability…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • How I started Barbering

    My journey as a barber began at the age of 12. During this time I used to get my haircut every week. Like most young boys at this time I began to take an interest in females and during this era of my life, fashion and your look at school amongst your peers was very…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • Barber Clippers: Cord vs Cordless hair clippers

    Barber clippers with a cord and cordless clippers both have their advantages. As a barber, I recommend using whatever tool feels most comfortable and effective. Corded clippers, like the one I used when I started cutting hair at 11 or 12, are versatile and can be used for various tasks, from skin-tight trims to fading…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • Black men tips to avoid ingrown hairs while shaving

    As a barber I always get the question from my clients asking me how too get rid of ingrown hairs from shaving. The first thing I ask them is what do they use to shave or trim their beard or goat T or when they shave their face. Most clients say they use a store…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • African American and Biracial men/boys hair care tips for different styles

    Today I’d like to share how we as black men should take care of our hair as well as how to take care and maintain some of the different hairstlyles that we normally wear from waves to afro to the nappy look with a fade. As black men we should wash our hair 2 to…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • Quick tips to better your relationship with your Barber

    Clients should practice a few do’s and don’ts when visiting a barbershop or getting a haircut. These practices strengthen the barber-client relationship and ensure a better haircut. Firstly, clients should ensure their hair is clean before visiting the barbershop. Oil and grease in the hair clog the clippers and prevent a true haircut. After the…

    K’Jay the Barber

  • Barber career and happiness

    Independence as a barber is one of the main things that I value about this career choice. The reason that I say this is that you have to be a certain type of personality and have a certain type of discipline to be able to be self-employed and to work alone or just be accountable…

    K’Jay the Barber