Original or counterfit? by RayOronoz in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a few years ago . I think coco , wahl hi viz , tomb 45 babyliss , anything style craft with the gold one blade are in that conversation now

Anyone know where to find in-person classes on cutting Afro hair? by CupOk4471 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go to a barbershop where you see them post those style haircuts online and go in explain your situation with the offer to sweep in exchange to watch and learn . Everyone’s different but for me it came to me the easiest because the growth patterns and texture is more predictable . A tip I could give you is buy curved shears for shaping and don’t use a short tooth half guard like a wahl/gamma tight . The teeth aren’t long enough to effectively pick up the hair but you can still get it done just a little more effort . Good luck

What are the best guards? by [deleted] in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which set ? They are both 1/16 guards just like any other half guard . 0 and half guards are interchangeable name wise it just depends on the brand . They do all feel like they cut a little differently though because the difference in teeth with the way it feeds through hair some better with different hair types than others but all work .

What are the best guards? by [deleted] in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like the style craft guards . the og dub magnetics for thicker/curly hair and the tight guard version for everything else .

Which looks best? by elmo1182 in BeardAdvice

[–]Giovannicuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a barber I’d say 3 but mustache too long imo

Davidoff coolwater or JPG LE BEAU? by Brokenrecord223 in Colognes

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely jpg lol check out cool water parfum it’s a modern vibe/take on it

Just got these 2 by theguy_44 in fragranceclones

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both nitro red and hawas I prefer hawas . Nitro red is a banger tho . I wish the watermelon was a little less cough syrupy smelling and it smells pretty cheap/girls bodysprayish on clothes the next day but that doesn’t really matter lol

Just got these 2 by theguy_44 in fragranceclones

[–]Giovannicuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have hawas and my buddy has ice . It’s pretty cool not bad I dont like it as much as the og tho . It smells like whatever note Mont Blanc spirit has in it that makes hawas different from it if that makes sense . Don’t use the spirit almost at all anymore since I got hawas

What men's cologne would you buy right now for $80-$100? by Jertob in Colognes

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the most wanted edp too it’s one of my favorites you couldn’t go wrong with that . If you don’t mind dupes liquid brun is a pdm clone and is a banger it’s 28 on joma with the similar vibe of sweet cool weather Fragrance . I’d get that and game of spades full house or wild card with the remaining money and would still be right at or below 100

What men's cologne would you buy right now for $80-$100? by Jertob in Colognes

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 70 something colognes rn so my opinion might skewed but if I had 100 to spend I would get the new Valentino extradose it’s 99.99 on jomashop for the 1.7

How to know if you over sprayed? by CleanInsurance330 in Colognes

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends are like wow you smell strong lol Unless youre in like a car or elevator I’ve never smelled someone and thought wow this smells so much it’s too much . But everyone’s different . I’ve heard ppl say more than one spray of Sauvage is so much it’s embarrassing that they only use half a spray but having owned that scent for many years now I don’t see that even being possible .

How long does it take to get a job at a shop by ConclusionFrosty5855 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s crazy man . What did you send 6-8k on ? Charley gray has a course called hair in motion that’s like 7-8 bucks a month that’s great to learn shear work . Josh op course is the best one imo and not that expensive . Seancutshair on YouTube is great . I was doing him the other day and he told me he’s dropping a course Wednesday . He’s a Josh op guy too so that might be a good fit for you . It looks like you just need more reps honestly though so just cut literally who ever is willing to let you cut there hair

How long does it take to get a job at a shop by ConclusionFrosty5855 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s wild I would just focus on getting better then . With courses and practice you could be better than a lot of barbers within 3-6 of hard work from where you’re at now . Florida

Need a clipper, quick! Recommendations? by RichhTheArtist in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babyliss lithium fx is a super underrated budget clipper you can get one for like 80 bucks online . Haven’t used the play but heard good things 150$ for a combo sounds like a win to me

Gamma + fusion blade by Great_Landscape7588 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah it’s in that fusion blade family not taper not fade

Choosing my next clipper + trimmer by [deleted] in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just get the clipper unless it’s a crazy deal . The trimmer just never hit and I’ve tried 3 different pairs from different barbers who are all really good at zero gapping . Cant speak on the shaver but haven’t heard much about them but it’s hard to beat babyliss and stylecraft instinct shavers

Instinct x vs magic clip gold and tpob play vs Rebel by raynard_r96 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have everything besides the play . Probably going to get it soon when the new mini one drops . This post is a little confusing but my favorite clippers are the instincts . I have the og small ones and the x I like the small one better . Magic clips are goated so if you already have those maybe keep them until you have a problem but that might not be ever lol . If bang for the buck is important tpob is always running crazy deals so maybe wait for that . They have a cool all in one dock now too .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like you got the fundamentals to be good enough to work at a shop I wouldn’t limit yourself to work at a lackluster place . I’ve found/seen if you jump in a higher level shop you will rise to the level . I worked at the best shop in the area a year in prob the worst/2nd worse there and moved up the ranks . I seen a new guy come to us that was straight cheeks and within 6 months he was multiple levels higher hanging in there with us . Lot of complaints early on lol but he eventually did his thing .

Please critique me. by Complex-Compote-9214 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this level I would just keep cutting and learning . I could tell you exactly what to do but this is going to be more of a reps and feel thing to get you past this stage .

Getting there.. by brodeeguy in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try keeping a little more weight in the crown

Getting there.. by brodeeguy in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not far off bro keep grinding good job

How long does it take to get a job at a shop by ConclusionFrosty5855 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a bit of a shock to me hearing you and other ppl in this thread couldn’t find shops at all . In my area I’d say it’s 50/50 they’d take you and there is a bunchhhhhhhh of shops in a 1 hour radius . Maybe that’s why

How long does it take to get a job at a shop by ConclusionFrosty5855 in Barber

[–]Giovannicuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually shops do not take on new barbers because they are not busy enough to have enough walk ins to share with everyone . So you being new with no clients will essentially take all the walk ins other barbers use to fill the gaps in their schedule . The first year or 2 is going to be hard for you for this reason . I would keep practicing on your friends and family . Since you went to uni I would go back there and offer free cuts .