Friday class (Week 11)

2 haircuts today.

Both were just regular haircuts. Nothing too special.

Thursday class (Week 11)

Not much to say about today. 1 haircut. Really slow day.

Wednesday class (Week 11)

1 haircut today: It was a pretty standard haircut, but the gentleman was deaf. Cindy told me exactly how he wanted it and I did it.

Came out pretty nice I think.

Tuesday class (Week 11)

Had 1 haircut today: Pretty simple...#2 on top, #1 on the sides and back, then blend the 2 areas together. Finished ;)

Monday class (Week 11)

Not a whole lot to report today...pretty slow.

Friday class (Week 10)

Pretty decent day! 2 haircuts:

1. A simple 1/8" cut all over for an older gentleman with a "halo." Trimmed the stragglers on the top, and sent him on his way.

2. A little more challenging! A lot of growth taken down to a "businessman's" haircut. At first sight I was a little worried, then I took a deep breath and set to work. Clipper over comb was the way to go, and I got it hacked down and looking pretty good.

It's really too bad I can't take pictures before and after of these people I cut...that would make an interesting addition to my posts!

Thursday class (Week 10)

No haircut today. SLOW...

Wednesday class (Week 10)

Very boring day...didn't get a haircut cause it was so slow.

We went over Barber history in class...test on it tomorrow!

Tuesday class (Week 10)

Slow day. Had one haricut. #3 all over. He was a nice guy, and a pleasure to talk to. Also got to fix my clippers as they were chattering in the closed position. Solved the problem by honing the blades. Must have been a burr or something that was causing the noise. Either way, a good day, and got a few things accomplished :D

Monday class (Week 10)

Had one haircut today. Wasn't anything special, just took about 1" off all over, but he had curly hair. First real curly head I cut doing a regular haircut. Went pretty well I think...Cindy didn't do a whole lot when checking it. so I guess it was good :P

Worked on my clippers a little and also my new Eskilstuna razor in the free time.

The razor is about ready I think :D

Friday class (Week 9)

Went in early again today. Had 1 haircut. T-edgers all over his head. I made sure I didn't miss any, and according to him, did an good job. I kinda went "above and beyond" and the tip reflected that. Even before the tip I told him, if I was there, he is welcome to ask for me to cut his hair again if he was pleased with my work. He told me that he would look for me the next Friday he came in, in about 2 weeks. Hopefully I will have a regular customer :D

Thursday class (Week 9)

Nothing special today. Just one normal haircut.

Wednesday class (Week 9)

Slow day. Got to trim the beard of "Abe" when I first got in. I will refer to him as Abe from now on because when he told me how he shapes his beard, he said "Like Abe Lincoln."

Didn't do another til closing time. That one came out pretty nice as well :D

So other than being a slow day, the cuts went very well. We also reviewed Ch. 11 in the book, and will have to answer the chapter review questions for Monday. Plenty of time to get em done :)

Tuesday class (Week 9)

1 haircut again today. Older gentleman, not too difficult but also did a full beard trim as well!

Monday class (Week 9)

Had 1 haircut today.

6 y.o. boy with fine blond hair. It was a real challenge, next time I hope to do better!

Friday class (Week 8)

Went in early today so I could leave and go to Laurel.

Got a couple haircuts, but nothing special.

Thursday class (Week 8)

Class was pretty slow today. I got one haircut, simple 1/8" buzz cut with a nice line up.

Going to go in early tomorrow so I can get back home and Robby and I will head to Baltimore to see Heidi.

Wednesday class (Week 8)

Went in early again today. Was another beautiful day.

Had 2 haircuts today. One was just a regular haircut, the other was a faux hawk!

The last was interesting as I've never done one, and wasn't really sure how to do it. Got some tips, and I think it turned out alright. Looked up the "right" way to do it online once I got home, so hopefully I'll get someone else that wants one, or at least someone getting chopped that will let me practice on them :D

Tuesday class (Week 8)

Today began my trend of going in an hour early (12:30pm) so I can get my full 8 hrs a day.

Had 3 haircuts today.

The first was very simple. "What you see, just a little shorter." So after consulting the client, I took about 1/2" off all over. Piece of cake ;)

The second was an older gentleman, with a "halo" and wanted it pretty short (1/4") and then wanted his whole full beard trimmed as well. Never did a full beard and moustache trim before, so I took a little time getting used to that, but turned out nicely :)

The third was very similar to the 2nd, except he just had a moustache to trim. Got him squared away and out of the chair in good time and looking good :D

In class we continued Ch.11 Cindy said Thursday once we're on the floor she might teach us foiling. That will be interesting to learn :)

Monday class (Week 8)

Was good to be back at school after a nice weekend :D

Nothing overly interesting went on. Got to cut some hair, but nothing really challenging today :)

Friday class (Week 7)

No class today...off for Easter. Will return Monday :)

Thursday class (Week 7)

Class was really short today. I got there about 12:45, and left at 3pm. Someone was working out back of the shopping center and busted our water main :P

SO, without hot & cold running water, by law we had to close up. So we got a little longer vacation for Easter ;)

I did go to Tandy Leather once I got out of there, and picked up some 2.5" top grain cowhide leather to make a new strop from. My old one was WAY short.

Got home, hung out with Robby outside since it was ~80 and then in the evening I put my strop together...I can't wait to try her out!