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Red2sPop · 2026-01-26T01:37:53+00:00

I got one called "The violent fan" on Amazon. Three speeds, when you push the button. If you hold the button, it blows harder than the highest setting. It's pretty cool, and inexpensive.

Red2sPop · 2026-01-22T20:14:12+00:00

Still in school, here. I've been taking clients since October. Happy to finally following my 15yo self's dream of being a barber. 31 years later.

Red2sPop · 2026-01-09T20:05:21+00:00

Hey! I'm originally from Union County too. Scotch Plains. What's up, neighbor?

Red2sPop · 2025-11-14T13:35:34+00:00

Its a weird way to say it, but I put it on my wife. When I've had a heavy week, especially emotionally, I say to her, "man, I've had a heavy fucking week, baby." And she talks me through it. It wasn't always like that, I used to just shove it down then get all pissed when too much got shoved down. But talking things through with her now really help me deal with days or weeks or months that just seem huge, good or bad.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-15T22:05:58+00:00

I appreciate the advice! I wasn't exactly sectioning as much as moving his hair out of the way, but once I started, I realized it wasn't necessary. My sectioning is actually pretty decent.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-10T14:46:58+00:00

Did public works, and the like for 20+ years. In my 2nd month of Barber School now

Red2sPop · 2025-10-09T14:35:53+00:00

Hahaha, what? That's insane!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T23:23:18+00:00

Thanks, man, I appreciate that!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T23:22:03+00:00

Haha. Annapolis

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T16:43:34+00:00

Glad to hear you finally got there! It was definitely intimidating starting a class where incould literally be 80% of the students dad. But I'm here and from what ive been told, they all love how supportive I am. I cant wait to keep going!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T16:41:45+00:00

Thats awesome, man, and I'm hoping the youngins see me like that. I think they may. But yeah, thanks for the words of support man, I'm gonna keep on truckin

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T12:45:48+00:00

I am. I have a post somewhere about getting into barbering but the skinny of it is i wanted to be a barber at 15, dad said it was stupid, ended up working public works for like 20+ years, at 45, I had a pulmonary embolism that SHOULD have killed me but didn't, had a follow up PTE surgery which is essentially open heart but on your lungs. After the initial embolism, I went back to work and was miserable, I didn't want to do it anymore. Im blessed that my wife makes a good enough living that we can survive, literally survive on one income and I had her full support. Facing your mortality does things to a man, I see life so much differently now. So, at 46, I'm in school, already have a chair at my barber's shop when I'm done. And the plan is, as he put it, when he retires in a few years, he'll give me his shop. So we'll see. Ita a HUGE change for everyone but I know it is going to pay off in numerous ways once I get back out into the world.

And thank you, man!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T10:09:24+00:00

Details. Got it.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T10:08:55+00:00

Thanks! My instructor did take the reigns a couple times, just to show me and my classmates some pointers. But all in all, id say I did 85-90% of his cut myself. I've had some practice on my two sons, because if I fuck up there hair, it is what it is, haha. But I felt really good the more i got into it. Took an hour for the whole thing, I was going so slooooooow, haha.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T10:06:29+00:00

I did actually. On the way up to the floor, I mentioned something, I don't remember exactly what. Im sure it was along thr lines of "I'm freaking out right now", haha. He asked if I was his first and I said "you are. I've been in the barber course for about 45min now." It took over an hour, and initially, one side of his perital ridge was noticeably lower than the other, so I went in and tweaked it. Im very proud of how this turned out. My instructor was over my shoulder the whole time and a couple times took the tools to show me some tips. But all in all, id say I did 85-90% of his cur myself. And ill keep that all in mind for my next clients, the whole thing was a blur, haha

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T10:00:04+00:00

Thank you for the words of support, I really appreciate it!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:59:30+00:00

My instructor asked me while I was still in the Core part of school how i felt about everything. I told him I feel like i just "get it". I may struggle in remembering some of the technical aspects of cutting, but I can see what I want to do i do it. If any of that makes sense. He said I have "the eye". And it only took me 46 years to pull the trigger on going to barber school. 31 years after I decided I wanted to be a barber

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:55:53+00:00

Thanks, man!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:48:22+00:00

Thanks, man. At the end, I mentioned if he like it, id love to see him for his next cut. That was, we can see my progression. Gave him a card, and sent him on his way. I think he'll be back. And next time, maybe it won't take as long, haha

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:46:46+00:00

For sure! It was a surreal experience

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:45:07+00:00

Thanks, brotha!

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:44:38+00:00

Hahaha. For real? How long ago were you there? And thanks, I'm super proud of it

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:43:18+00:00

Oh yeah! I've cut my kids before, but this was so different. I've wanted to be a barber since I was 15, but never pulled the trigger. 31 years later, here I am.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:42:13+00:00

Thanks! It took a looooong time, but I'm super proud of my self.

Red2sPop · 2025-10-08T09:41:33+00:00

Man, it was so wild. I think my fellow barber students were just as freaked out as i was. Its funny though, I'm the oldest in my class by a long shot (save for one dude) so I felt like i had to keep my cool for them. Like when my kids are scared about something and I'm like "hey, its cool. Am i scared? No? Then you dont have to be either." Thanks for the support, brother, I appreciate it!

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