As the Chair Turns - May 2018

I have a feeling that most of you might agree that April was a busy month with Spring Breaks, travels, and visiting friends and family members.   For me, I attended a hair cutting workshop, a hair industry trade show, and even had a house guest myself last month.  

If there is anything you know about me it is that I cannot get enough education.   The more I lean and absorb, the more it benefits you.   

These workshops and hair shows are great refreshers and reminders of things I’ve learned in the past but may not have had an opportunity to practice much (or at least in a while).  I’ll be sitting in one of these workshops and go “Oh, Yeah, I remember learning that.”    Every time I learn something new, though, I am always imagining how I will be able to incorporate what I’ve just learned in to your next haircut or color.   Many of you have already benefited from these workshops.   If I can learn at least one new thing or pick up a new tip, it’s a successful workshop.  And some  times these workshops are simply reminders to watch my posture, check my techniques, take care of my health, and say please and thank you.  

The Schwarzkopf hair color workshop I attended was spread out over 4 different sessions.    The transformations were amazing.   A few I’ve shared on my Hair by Brian Facebook page.    Many of the upcoming hair color trends are taken right off the runway, from haute couture, and modified in to something you could wear every day.   You may not think you’d ever be wearing something you've seen during Fashion Week, but in a short time, it will be simplified in to something you can eventually incorporate into your own style.   The same goes for hairstyles and hair color.    You might say I’ll never wear THAT, but in a few months time you’ll be asking me how would you look with this or that hairstyle or hair color.   

The hair show was still focusing on and demonstrating men’s “tailored” haircuts, basically shorter, classic styles.   Last month, if you remember, I shared an article that men’s hairstyles were trending toward the longer side.   The great thing about men’s hairstyles today is that pretty much anything goes as long as it looks good on you, suits your style, and you can carry it off.  Just because something is trending does not mean it is for everyone.   That said, I have great article on article on taper fade haircuts - what are they and what is the best style for you.   And there is no time like the present for an article with some advice from neighborhood barbers with philosophical to practical advice on being a man. 

For you ladies, I found a nice article with some “dope” hairstyles for your workout.   

If you have long hair, and have had an “amazing” shampoo from me, you’ll know I stress the importance of finger combing or detangling your hair while conditioning.   I have article for you on the benefits of this finger detangling.  

And what about your hair dryer?   Has it seen it’s last days?    It may be time for an upgrade.  Check out the article on 5 Reasons Why It May Be Time To Upgrade Your Blow Dryer. 

I’ve had many articles about the health of your hair and feeding it from the inside out.  I have a nice article for you about Eating Your Way to Healthy Hair from a trichologist who says the secret to growing healthy hair starts with your diet.  

Don’t forget to tell your Mum how much she means to you. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th.

Take a look at this month’s newsletter below for all of that and more.

What's Inside This Month

6 Workout Hairstyles
Mane Attraction - Hair-Tossing Horses
Benefits fo Finger Detangling Natural Hair
Eat Your Way to a Healthy Head of Hair
5 Reasons Why It's Time to Upgrade Your Blow Dryer
Advice on Being a Man from Neighborhood Barbers
The Best Taper Fade Haircuts for Men
Understanding Aging in Hair
Inventions: An Automatic Lather Brush for Barbers
Episodes: Slow Burn - A Podcast About Watergate
The Ultimate Guide to Using Hair Serums
Recipe: DIY Protein Powder
The Story of Hair - The Intricacies of Hair Art
​​In the News: Hair and Beauty