It is imperative to understand that not all barber scissors 440 series are the same.
In fact, there are different grades of 440 with VERY different properties.
There are 440A, 440B, and 440C.
440A and 440B are “softer” grades of 440 Steel. While they are VERY rust-resistant and will take a great-looking mirror-polished finish, they will not hold an edge nearly as well as 440C. Factories use milder steel because the blades are stamped out of a sheet of steel using dies. 440C is too hard and expensive for this process. Some manufactures are intentionally vague about the type of steel they use. If the blade is marked “stainless steel,” “surgical stainless,” or just “440 stainless,” you can bet it is 440A or 440B.
440C is considerably better and more expensive steel, and if a blade is made from 440C it will almost always be described as, or marked, “440C”.
This is one of the primary differences between mass-produced factory scissors and handmade custom scissors. Factories must use milder steel for the stamping process. A custom maker does not have this restriction since each blade is cut by hand, so a custom maker will almost always use the better cutlery steels.
Design of Handle
Haircutting scissors are the most basic and essential tool for every barber. This is regardless of whether they are a professional or simply an amateur. Apart from the regular hair cutting shears, there are a few other types of barber shears. These are used for different hair-cutting techniques. Since these scissors are a hairstylist’s artistic tool, they must be different to achieve different ends. For example, there are different shears for cutting, thinning, texturizing, and styling.
This is a Look and Learn opportunity not to be missed.
Following last year’s success we would be organizing it again and this time we would be brought over Justin Carr and Hayden Cassidy, both of them will demonstrate two of their signature haircuts, explaining methods and techniques. They are the most prolific and sought after barber’s in the UK today.
Make sure to click on their names to follow them and find out more about them.
Justin Carr, as a Brand Ambassador. Justin has been a fan of the OSMO range throughout his career and it’s a regular go-to product range in his kit bag, whilst working on his celebrity clients – including the England team players during the recent European Championships and World Cup. A regular face in the media, Justin has made several appearances on TV and Radio programs such as BBC Sports, Yahoo Sports and Radio One. Unofficially named as the Baller’s Barber, Justin regularly styles hair for modeling shoots, filming for TV appearances, and adverts.
Hayden Cassidy, A rising talent in the barbering community, Leah began her career amidst the boom in the industry, taking influence from US barbering and hairdressing scenes. Specializing in men’s hair, shes merges techniques from every aspect of barbering inspired by her travels through different countries and cultures.
Both events are an excellent opportunity to keep up with all the latest trends and techniques. Also, this will be an intimate and up close education experience, so tickets are strictly limited.
For everyone that attends the event on presentation of your ticket we will be giving out a FREE Osmo goodie bag.
The WORKSHOP HANDS ON TECHNIQUES
This will be held on Monday 11th November at the Malta Beauty Academy – Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud – Hamrun
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Vines Vintage hair and scalp tonics are the pioneers of the range. Vines Vintage created these invigorating blends to simulate the hair follicle, whilst the manly scents caused quite a stir among the ladies!
After the end of the Second World War men coming home from the draft returned to their everyday lives. It was time to regroup and restyle. This signalled the creation of our gents styling products creating the sleek comb-overs and finger waves of the 40’s.
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A:It offers a natural way to restore and transform hair.
Often times stylists use too much of those harsh chemical treatments which results in harmful smoke and fumes that can disrupt the atmosphere of any salon and cause harm to clients.
Cysteine Complex uses all–natural ingredients,so absolutely no harm comesfrom performing a service.
Approximately 30ml–59mlof Cysteine Complex per head is neededto achieve amazing straight results.
Because so little product is needed, oversaturation that causes humidity toevaporate off of the hair can easily be avoided.
Applying the correct amount of product will control the amount of humidity that evaporates
2.Is Cysteine Complex a Keratin Treatment or a Relaxer?
A:Cysteine Complex is a non–formaldehyde Keratin Treatment that reduces 70% curl volume onCaucasian hair and 50–60% curl volume on ethnic hair.
3.Can Cysteine Complex be used on any hair type, regardless of its level of porosity?
A: In situations where hair’s health is in question, the client consultation is especially important.
CysteineComplex will not damage hair, but the heat applied when bonding the product to that hair can.
This iswhere stylist’s discretion comes into play. If hair is fine, weak, bleached, or damaged, we recommend a121°C–149°Cheat setting.
For normal to coarsehair,we recommend a 177°C–210°Cheat setting.
4.Can the Cysteine Complex be placed over relaxers?
A:Yes, the Cysteine can be applied over any relaxer.
When applying Cysteine Complex over any otherKeratin Treatment make sure that it has been at least
2 months from the application of previoustreatment.
5.Should Cysteine Complex be applied before or after a color service?
A:We recommend that Cysteine Complex be done after a color service.
Because color opens the hair’scuticle, we recommend replacing the use of Pure Deep
Cleansing Shampoo with MuruMuru Anti–.FrizzKeratin Shampoo
6.Can a client go swimming in a pool or the ocean with Cysteine Complex on their hair?
A:For the first two days, we recommend letting the hair settle.
When clients go in the sun and water werecommend they use
Keracaì to protect the hair from the sun’s harmful rays and to prevent CysteineComplex from fading.
will help extend the life of CysteineComplex and protect their investment. Cysteine Complex lasts an average of 3–6 months.
10.Can I swim in the pool or in the ocean?
A:Let the product settle into the hair for the first 2 days.
Using the Keracai before you swim and whileyou tan in the sun will help protect the Cysteine from fading.
Keracai will also reconstruct the hair byprotecting it from free radicals and the sun’s harmful rays.
11.Why should I use the MuruMuru shampoo and conditioner over other sulfate free shampoos andconditioners?
A:The MuruMuru Shampoo and condition are specifically formulated to work in conjunction with theCysteine complex.
These products are infused with pure keratin.
Every time you shampoo your hair withthe MuruMuru system, you are depositing a fine layer of Keratin on the hair, thus prolonging the life ofthe treatment.
12. Can I recommend the MuruMuru system to my clients that don’t do the Cysteine?
A:Yes. These products are great for everyone.
On hair treated with the Cysteine complex or any otherKeratin Treatment, the MuruMuru helps prolong the life of your client’s investment.
On any other hairtype, the fine layer of keratin deposited will coat the cuticle of the hair shaft, sealing the cuticle andproviding a fizz free, luxurious finish.
13. What styling products can I use to blow dry my hair once I do the treatment?
A:We recommend using the keacai as a base product before applying any other styling product on thehair.
The Keracai creates a moisture barrier between alcohol based products such as mousse or gel andprotects the hair from thermal styling.
Also, anytime youuse keracai it deposits a fine layer of keratin tothe hair, protecting and nourishing each hair strand and prolonging the life of your Cysteine Treatment.
14. Why would a client’s hair lighten during the Cysteine Complex?
A:The high PH of the Pure Shampoo works in conjunction with the low PH of the Cysteine Complex.
There are several reasons why the hair may go lighter.
15. Can Cysteine complex be applied on African American hair textures?
A:The Cysteine Complex works incredibly well on ethnic hairtextures. Leaving the hair smooth, silkywith luster and shine.
16. Why should I use the Cysteine Complex over any other Chemical treatment?
A:Cysteine Complex is a natural, effective, chemical free way of naturally restoring and transforming
chemicallytreated hair to a manageable, luxurious finish.
Cysteine Complex conditions, restores andtransforms bringing vitality and shine to natural and chemically treated hair.
Stop the Chemical addiction and try our natural alternative, for a better earth and a greener YOU!
17. What hair types is Cysteine Complex best for?
A:Cysteine Complex is ideal for all hair types in need of a healthy frizz–free transformation!
18. Amount neededto be used:
For 473ml Amountused on people with Medium hair(14 to 16inc):
9–12people
19. Hereunder you will find kits and what theyconsistof:
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