THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF INTERCOIFFUREJuly 2016 beautylaunchpad.com

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Upper Cut

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TOOLS AND PRODUCTS FOR

THE PERFECT CUT

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Hıgh Maint Maintaining shears is critical to ensuring their longevity.

Celebrity stylist Martino Cartier reveals three practices for

keeping scissors at peak performance. “Treat shears like you’d

treat your car,” explains Cartier. “Keep them clean and shiny,

and they’ll last you a long time.”

• Oil shears at least once per day.

• Always look for hairs in the screw, and remove them

immediately.

• When shears aren’t in use, keep them in a case—if

unprotected during a drop, the edges can be ruined.

1 Kit houses the Legend clipper, with its unique deep-tooth

blade and extended lever that allows for greater cutting range for

precision fading, and Hero trimmer, which is equipped with a

t-blade for precision lining, edging and design.

Wahl Professional 5-Star Barber Combo wahlpro.com

2 Lightweight and boasting adjustable blades, clipper is powered

by a lithium-ion battery that can run continuously for up to two

hours and may be operated with the cord while the battery charges

for nonstop cutting. Andis Cordless Envy Li andis.com

3 Adjustable manganese steel blades offer durability and a 15-

watt motor ensures noise reduction and increased cutting speed.

Comes with six blade guards, blade cover, clipper oil and clipper

brush. Dura CHI Professional Clipper farouk.com

4 A MaxLife Pro motor, designed and built in collaboration with

Ferrari engineers, provides the ultimate in effi ciency.

BaBylissPro Forfex Volare X2 babylissus.com

Clippers impart buzz-worthy close crops.

These hair helpers pave the way for peak cutting capabilities.

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Clipper is

equipped

with a v9000

electromagnetic

motor!

Available in Ferrari Red

or Black shades!

It is very important that we maintain the integrity of our salon guests’ hair,

making sure it’s in good condition prior to cutting. First, apply a leave-in

conditioning treatment throughout tresses. Then, reach for a detangling

comb or paddle brush. Separate the hair into sections that are not too

large to manage, brushing the ends while holding the remaining hair

between where you are working and the head. Grip the hair tightly as

you brush vertically—this allows for greater detangling benefi ts. Once the

hair is mostly untangled, switch to using the brush horizontally to remove

any additional knots. Move up the strands while maintaining a tight

grip on the hair. Repeat these steps until you reach the top of the head.

Remember: It’s important to keep a tight grip on the hair so that the guest

is comfortable during the process!

1 Haircutting and shaving tonic helps

shears and razors glide smoothly through

locks, equalizing porosity and moisture

levels. Jatai Blade Glide Plus jatai.net

2 Cutting lotion taps keratin and silk

proteins to condition hair’s cortex, while

surface repair technology seals the cuticle

and newly cut ends.

Tressa Cutting Edge tressa.com

3 Set includes four specially designed Artist

Series Handle and Detail Combs made for

precision and control.

Sam Villa Artist Series Comb Set

samvilla.com

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Lucas Doney, Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems, divulges tips and techniques on how to

best avoid hair breakage prior to cutting.