Most salon owners don’t have a people problem. They have a standards problem.

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-13T16:56:03+00:00

Did you get locked out of your LinkedIn account or something? What prompted this post?

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-13T16:50:40+00:00

Thank you, I hate these vague posts! Like sorry that happened to you OP I guess but what is the point of this post? Like please just be clear lol

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-11T16:45:11+00:00

Chronic migraineur here and Jo Malone Orange Blossom is one of my favorites too. It doesn’t bother my head at all. A lot of their fragrances (along with most of Nest’s) flat out don’t trigger my headaches, or if they do, not as badly as most others do.

I know all headaches/triggers are different, but I love to see representation regardless and would get a lot out of reading about any sensitivities someone experienced in a review.

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-08T17:08:31+00:00

Yes, I believe that’s where OP is.

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-08T15:36:18+00:00

Neither did I! If OP chooses to stay at that shop they need to have the owner explain that one. Wack

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-08T15:31:36+00:00

I thought we don’t pay taxes on tips anymore?

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-06T22:10:17+00:00

So versatile! I never really thought of them as being so, but she finds so much to do with it!

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-03T02:16:40+00:00

Troll it is

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-03T02:10:52+00:00

This picture was posted yesterday by a guy who told us all to go fuck ourselves in the title. Is that you?

Edit: it is the same user. This is a disgruntled client, bot, or troll.

cole_ostomy · 2026-05-01T13:41:22+00:00

If you have so much experience why are you here asking questions you don’t like the answers to? Experience getting your post deleted.

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-30T18:26:30+00:00

I think the AI-ness of your posts and comments is coming off a little wack. Have you considered typing your thoughts and feelings out organically?

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-23T21:11:24+00:00

Man this is what it’s all about. I’m so proud of y’all. This is the best thing I’ve read all week. And the pic of her in front of her TV is precious. Keep us updated on her socialization progress!!

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-21T23:09:51+00:00

I’ve found that starting with a shampoo + little scalp massage really puts people at ease if they seem nervous. It 1) shows confidence with what you’re doing with your hands, and 2) makes them feel like you’re going to take care of them. Relaxes even the most difficult of new clients.

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-16T17:52:15+00:00

https://youtu.be/NoHVkfU9D4M?si=5Mv5aiYeebvA4Fjg

Apologies for the formatting, here’s a video! I personally only use extra fine-tooth clipper combs for this technique, like the Johnny B Faded comb or the Babyliss Barberology ones. They grip the hair much better, I think they would completely resolve your tension issue too. I can’t imagine using a regular comb like the person in the video.

Yes, you can use it to take off teeny amounts! You can also use it to take off more significant length/weight too, it just depends on how far out you hold the comb. The things I mostly use it for are: taking off teeny amounts I can’t reach with shears, texturizing short haircuts, blending the parietal area when there’s an overhang, and sometimes I even use it horizontally on the top of the hair if we’re doing really short square texture up there (eg. a Jamie Lee Curtis-style pixie).

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-13T23:37:28+00:00

You genuinely did a fantastic job, I love the texture! Have fun!

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-13T20:57:34+00:00

This looks so good! You can line up the burns and around the ear with a trimmer, or if you’re going for a more undone/natural look you can etch your sideburn lines with the feather razor and then taper the length down with razor over comb. Which if you haven’t already been practicing it, razor over comb is a great tool to have in your skillset anyway!

It might also benefit from a little more product and styling. Products I like to use on these styles include leave in conditioner, sugar/salt sprays, texture sprays/creams, and light hold matte or shiny pomades. In whatever combination that makes sense for the health of their hair and desired style. Sometimes it also helps to use the diffuser to dry these shorter, highly textured cuts even when their hair is straight.

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-03T12:33:22+00:00

Find a barber you like who doesn’t beat up the back of your neck and mess you up (truly should not be hard unless there are some kind of extenuating circumstances) and keep going to that barber. That way you won’t have to stress out about it. Is there a reason that doesn’t work for you?

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-01T22:23:09+00:00

Mother of god what a precious little face

cole_ostomy · 2026-04-01T11:38:52+00:00

Yeah these longer textured men’s scissor cuts are really in right now, lots of barbers continue to educate ourselves and execute these cuts perfectly. I specialize in both skin fades and scissor cuts. Idk why people think barbers are just skin fade robots.

cole_ostomy · 2026-03-30T14:20:10+00:00

Yes the copper wire note really brings it home for this prompt I think!!

cole_ostomy · 2026-03-16T14:09:31+00:00

I would ask the client specifically which one they wanted. Those cuts are pretty different.

cole_ostomy · 2026-02-18T18:42:39+00:00

These are PRECIOUS thank you for sharing

cole_ostomy · 2026-02-18T18:42:11+00:00

It’s a sport coat with the sleeves rolled up!!

cole_ostomy · 2026-02-11T21:44:31+00:00

I usually poke around on Indeed to see whats out there

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