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2024 Face Frame Mastery – How to Give the Best Face Frame Haircut
Has there ever been a time when you got a haircut and felt that it did not match your face?…
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Master the Art of Bob Haircuts: 4 Popular Styles with Expert Cutting Techniques
Bob haircuts have stood the test of time, evolving into various styles that NEVER fail to make a statement. Whether…
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Styling Guide – How to Add Texture to Long or Short Hair?
Hanzo recognizes the subtle yet profound connection between hair and confidence. Textured hair has a way of making you feel…
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Disconnected Layers in Haircut – What Is It? How To Do It?
When it comes to hairstyling, understanding the intricacies of different haircutting techniques is crucial. One such technique that's gaining popularity…
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High Quality Shears vs. Low Quality – Should You Invest In Higher Priced
High-Quality or Low Quality - Which Are The Best Hair Shears? What's the most important tool for a barber? It's…
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Hair Cutting Comb Types – Which Are Best for Hairstylists?
In The Sea Of Hair Cutting Comb Types, Which Is The Right One For You? When it comes to hairstyling,…
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Shears vs Scissors – Which are Better for Hair Cutting?
Shears Vs Scissors - An Overview Hair cutting is an art that requires precision and skill, and choosing the right…
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Hair Cutting Shears vs. Hair Cutting Razor – Which Method To Choose?
Traditional shears and modern hair cutting razors unite in hairstylists' hands, fusing classic cuts with contemporary artistry Times are changing…
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How to Use Swivel Shears – A Comprehensive Guide
How To Use Swivel Shears - An Introduction Swivel shears, also known as swivel thumb shears or double swivel shears,…
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Left Handed Scissors vs Right Handed Scissors – A Comprehensive Guide
Detailed Guide On Left Handed Scissors Vs Right Handed Scissors Did you know that there are a staggering 780,000,000 left-handed…
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How to Clean Hair Shears – Techniques, and Required Tools
Learn How To Clean Scissors The Right Way Are you looking for a step-by-step guide on how to clean scissors?…
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How to Point Cut Hair in Simple Steps – What is Point Cutting?
Learn How To Point Cut Hair In This Detailed Guide When it comes to hairstyling, a well-executed haircut can make…
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How to Measure Shears – A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to measure scissors for the best experience while working Scissors are a tool used daily by professional hairstylists…
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Forged Shears vs Cast Shears? Which to choose?
The ultimate comparison - Forged shears vs cast shears, which are preferable? Forged vs Cast Shears - An Overview Professional…
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How to Use Thinning Shears – Simple Guide For Beginners
How To Use Thinning Shears - Detailed Guide What Are Hair Thinning Shears? Thinning shears is a versatile tool that…
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How To Cut Hair Around Ears In Simple Steps
Learn to cut hair around ears in this easy to understand guide It does not matter what your preferred haircutting…
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Blending Shears vs Thinning Shears – Which One to Choose?
Blending Shears Vs Thinning Shears - The Ultimate Guide For Hairstylists Are you tired of feeling like you're playing a…
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How To Use Blending Shears – Top Hairdressers Share Their Advice
Learn How To Use Blending Shears Like A Pro Blending shears are a vital tool for hairstylists and a valuable…
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Best Way to Hold Professional Haircutting Scissors 
Learn how to hold haircutting scissors the right way Are you ready to take your haircutting skills to the next…
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How to Use Different Shears for Different Hair Cutting Techniques
Tackle Different Types Of Haircuts With These Shears And Techniques One thing is common between all good professionals - they…
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Shears – Swivel or Regular
Swivel shears vs Regular Scissors - choosing the right option When it comes to haircutting, having the right tools is…
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Saluting Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylists in the 2022 “Modern Salon 100”
Did you know that one out of three hairstylists and barbers in the 2022 Modern Salon 100 use Hattori Hanzo…
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Salon New Years Resolutions For Hair Stylists And Barbers
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe it’s 2023 because we can’t! Time is flying by, but as always, a new…
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This Shear Kit Will Create the Perfect Modern Shag Every Time
Shag haircuts have made a huge comeback. We are seeing them every rocked by both women and men. It is…
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Are You Experiencing A Creative Block? 11 Ways To Spark The Creativity Bug
Creative blocks come and go, and they can feel defeating for artists at the moment. There are many ways to…
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6 Budget Friendly Holiday Gifts For Salon Clients
As a hair professional, the relationships you build with your clients are the glue that holds the business together. Clients…
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A Barbers Gift Guide For The Barber In Your Lives; These Gifts Are
It's the time of year where gift guides are essential for every particular person in your life. Your barbers are…
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Gifts for Hair Stylists; A Holiday Hairstylist Gift Guide For Your Favorite Stylist
It's the time of year where gift guides are essential for every particular person in your life. Your stylists are…
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6 Ways To Build An Emotional Connection With Your Clients
Emotional connections are golden nuggets in business. It is essential to build connections with those around you and those who…
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4 Reasons Investing In High Quality Professional Shears Will Make You More Money
You read that right; investing in professional shears will bring more money in for you! Your shears are one of…
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The Signs That It Might Be Time To Fire A Client and How
As a hair professional, you provide services to clients that can easily allow the customer to feel like they are…
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Make The Most Out Of The Holiday Season With These Tips
The holiday season is here. What an exciting time for salon staff and owners. It is not only the busiest…
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Holiday Season Planning;6 Tips To Prepare For The Most Wonderful Time Of The
Yes, you read that right! It's almost time for the Holiday season!! It came so quickly this year. If you…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Paul Thompson
Paul Thompson is a professional hairstylist from Manchester, England. He is the owner of @thompsonstyleltd hair salon Manchester U.K. Paul…
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7 Tips For Profitable Salon Success
WOOHOO! You have made it! You started with a dream of owning a salon and now you have made it!…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Angel Cardona
Angel Cardona resides in Sunny Orlando, Florida. He developed a passion for hair and fashion at a young age and…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Cole Thompson
Cole Thompson is originally from Manchester, England, and has been active in the hair industry since 2000. Cole is the…
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Educating Salon Clients; The Significance Of Educating Your Salon Clientele
When it comes to styling, products, and all things hair, education is vital. Education is an essential part of the…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Joel Sharp
Joel's Story Joel Sharp is, for all intents and purposes, a renaissance man. In December of 2000, Joel enlisted in…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Ashley Adamo
Ashley Adamo Ashley Adamo is from Salisbury, Maryland, and has always had a love for hair, makeup, and nails. Ashley…
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6 Tips For Choosing The Best Shears For Your Barbering Career
Whether you just graduated from barbering school or you’ve been behind the chair for years, your shears are one of…
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Key Features Amongst The HH1 Kamikaze Shear, Nominated For Best Styling Tool In
The Hattori Hanzo HH1 Kamikaze is part of Hanzo’s high-carbon shears family. We developed the HH1 for dry hair with…
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6 Tips For Price Increase Success And The Best Way To Configure A
Increasing prices as someone who provides services to the public can be intimidating. The fear of losing customers can drive…
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Key Features Of The New Hanzo Shears 88 Series Nominated​​ in the Beauty
New Hanzo Shears 88 Series - The Line Up HH88 - Eighty Eights The Hattori Hanzo HH88 Eighty-Eights series are…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Collin Martin
Collin Martin is an insatiable figure in the world of platform artistry. Collin Martin has created multi-functional cuts with a…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears nominated for EIGHT awards in Beauty Launchpad 2021 Readers’ Choice
Hattori Hanzo Shears has been nominated across EIGHT categories for "Best Product" in the 2021 Beauty Launchpad Readers' Choice Awards...…
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Salon Station Ideas That Look Great and Save Time
Having time shaved off of appointments can not only make you more money, but it may even give you time…
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Hand-tied Extensions; Learn The Tools Needed for the Perfect Extension Installation
Hand-tied extensions are becoming more and more popular. The installation for hand-tied extension wefts is complicated, but stylists can quickly…
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Salon Education Classes: Which Classes Are Best for Your Staff
In-salon education is a fantastic way to educate your staff while bonding together as co-workers. Bringing a class to your…
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Precision Cutting Insight With Cole Thompson
Precision haircutting is a technique that can be intimidating. Haircutting, in general, can be difficult, especially when a hair professional…
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10 Instagram Tips For Hair Professionals From A Social Media Specialist
Instagram is becoming even more critical when it comes to growth as a hair professional. Technology can be tricky and…
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Salon Improvement Ideas: Salon Amenities Ideas To Make Clients Feel More Comfortable
Salon amenities are an essential part of the overall experience of a salon visit. When clients get their hair done,…
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Advanced Stylist Education Opportunities
As an advanced hair, professional education may seem below you, or maybe you feel as though you have learned everything…
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Mentors In The Hair Industry, Why Mentorship Is Important
The beauty industry is rapidly growing and evolving at all times. There are both benefits and downfalls of the rapid…
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No-Show Hair Appointments – 6 Tips to Prevent Salon No-Shows
As a hair professional, no-shows are detrimental to your day. Often, salon or barbershop clients don’t even realize how much…
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How to Become a Beauty Educator – Steps You Need to Take To
Becoming an educator for a top beauty brand is a dream that many hair professionals in the beauty industry desire.…
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Cutting Hair Extensions: This Trio of Shears Achieves Amazing Results For Hair Extensions
Hair extensions have been popular for decades, but they seem to be hot right now. Extensions are a perfect way…
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Long Layer Cutting Tips From Hanzo’s Education Team
Cutting, styling, and coloring hair are all forms of art. The beauty of creating art is that you will never…
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Hanzo Shears Classes, What Can You Expect to Learn At A Hanzo Shears
We at Hanzo pride ourselves on top-notch education. When taking a Hanzo class, you will not only learn amazing new…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Corey McDonald
Name: Corey McDonald Barbershop: Mac's Barbershop Location: Canonsburg, PA Corey's Story Corey McDonald is 29 years old and has been…
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Looking For A Hanzo Shears Sales Job? Here Is What It Takes To
Working for Hanzo Shears is not like a regular job. Hanzo Shears has an iconic culture where many sales professionals…
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Pixie Cut Perfection- How To Cut, And Style A Pixie Cut
Pixie haircuts are super cute and can be styled and cut in multiple ways. The pixie cut can be intimidating…
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Steve Wren
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Steve Wren
NAME: Steven Wren SALON: Steven Brandon Hair Studio CITY/STATE: Bloomindale, IL Steve Wren is a multiple award-winning barber, hair studio…
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Make The Most Of Your Time In The Salon Or Barbershop: 4 Barber
As a hair professional, time is money, and making the most of all the time you have in a day…
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5 Reasons Becoming A Hair Stylist Assistant Will Boost Your Hair Career
Who's Qualified To Be A Hair Stylist Assistant? It is prevalent to have to hold a cosmetology license to work…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Artist Spotlight: Kathryn Bell
Name: Kat Bell Salon: Blow Me Salon Location: Durango, Co Relocated her world to the beautiful Durango Co. October 2020…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Miguel Solano
Name: Miguel Solano Business Name: Lincoln St Barbers City + State: Colorado Springs, Colorado Miguel owns many Hanzo Shears including…
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Hair Stylist Training; The Benefits Of Taking A Hands-On Training Course
Education is the backbone of the hair industry. The more you learn, the more your success will grow. The fantastic…
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Hair Stylist Confidence; Tips On How To Be A Confident Hair Stylist
Confidence is a significant factor when it comes to the beauty industry. When a hairstylist radiates confidence, their overall success…
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Salon Playlist: A Guide To Picking Or Creating The Perfect Playlist For Your
The music you choose to play in your beauty salon can alter the mood of your clients and staff. Your…
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Salon Booth Rent Vs. Commission: The Factors To Weigh When Switching From Working
In the hair world, it's normal to go through the steps of going to school, assisting, working as a commission…
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The Exclusive Hanzo Hitter: 4 Things That Set The Hattori Hanzo Shears Hitter
We have released an exclusive trimmer here at Hanzo; The Hanzo Hitter is a unique and powerful addition to our…
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Salon Consultations Are The Key To Happy Clients: Here Are 7 Tips for
Salon consultations are the most critical thing you can do when bringing in a new client. There are a lot…
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A Look Into The Life Of Celebrity Hairstylist Graham Nation
Graham Started in the Hair Industry in  2011. The Creative freedom to express himself through hair drew him to the…
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Top 5 Spring 2021 Hair Trends and How to Conquer Each Spring Haircut
Spring 2021 is here, and it is coming with fresh new styles for the season. The hair industry constantly sees…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Casey Roman
 Name: Casey Roman City: Washington, PA Salon: Krave Hair Studio Favorite Hanzo Shear: HH1-5.5  My favorite pair would have to…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Anna Thompson
 Name: Anna Thompson City: Canton, MASalon: Meraki Hair Studio 95 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ANNA: Ambitious, Passionate, Empathetic  At first, Anna…
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Kaitrin Ryanne
Celebrating Women’s History Month With Hanzo Nation Featuring : Kaitrin Ryanne
Kaitrin started in the beauty industry after obtaining her business degree from Dartmouth. She always knew she wanted to open…
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Zak Galindo
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Zak Galindo
 Name: Zak GalindoCity: The Woodlands, TXBarbershop: Galindo's Barbershop With over 15 years of barbering experience and having trained with some of the top-industry…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month With Hanzo Nation Featuring : Lauren Curl
Lauren Curl is the owner of Good Brand Marketing. She grew up in a hair salon from a young age…
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Taelor Swan
Celebrating Women’s History Month With Hanzo Nation Featuring : Taelor Swan
Taelor Swan has worked for Hattori Hanzo Shears for 5 years now. Taelor has overcome many obstacles and become one…
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Mobile Salon
How to Start a Mobile Hair Salon: Key Steps to Take to Start
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused several new changes to the way a hairstylist and barber works. Many stylists and barbers…
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A PERSONAL GUIDE TO PRECISION HAIRCUTS FEATURING PLATFORM ARTIST EARL SAGEWOLF
With the ever changing trends in the haircutting world, you can always count on precision haircuts to be a stationary…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month With Hanzo Nation Featuring : Missy Barr
March is Women's History Month. Here at Hanzo, We are celebrating by featuring some of the most influential women of…
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Raising Prices In A Salon, Tips On When To Raise Your Prices, Why
The past year has been a weird time for salon owners. As many salons had to close their doors for…
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Here Are the Top Six Modern Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month In
Our industry is Female dominated! The month of March is such a necessary time to recognize the amazing women in…
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Tips For Instagram Hair Pictures: These Are The Best Tips And Tricks For
You may be curious about what it takes to get eye-catching Instagram photos in a short amount of time? Instagram…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Tico Invictus
 Name: Tico Invictus City: Coconut Creek, FL Barbershop: Invictus Barber Shop 4411 West Hillsboro Blvd Coconut Creek FL 33073 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE…
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Beauty Industry Tips: Why You Should Encourage Your Clients To Leave Online Reviews.
The Importance Of Online Reviews Love them or hate them; internet reviews remain a critical component to help build and…
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Kelly Schulze
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Kelly Schulze
 Name: Kelly Schulze City: Danbury CTSalon: Studio77 15 Backus Ave Danbury CT 06810 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE KELLY: Genuine, Quirky, Stubborn Kelly loves what she does and loves the…
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Invest In The Best Shears For Barbers, This Is The Perfect Shear Kit
As a barber having a perfect selection of shears in your kit will ensure you can conquer any haircut that…
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Kristin Lopez Cooper
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Kristin Lopez Cooper
 Name: Kristin CooperCity: Waltham, MASalon: Ailish & Aston Salon and Spa 411 Waverley Oaks Rd suite 134 Waltham, MA 02452 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE KRISTIN:…
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Cynthia Hart
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Cynthia Hart
 Name: Cynthia Hart City: Boston, MASalon: House of Ivy Salon & Spa 699 East Broadway South Boston MA 02127 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE CYNTHIA: Sincere, Driven,…
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Do You Want To Open Your Own Salon? Here’s A Guide On How
The hair salon industry is growing fast. There are over 80,000 salons and barbershops in the United States. The combined…
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Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Donald “Donny” Smith II
 Name: Donald “Donny” Smith II City: Kittery, ME Barbershop: Classic Barber Studios  8 Dexter Lane Kittery, ME THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE DONNY: Passion, Perseverance, Style Donny has…
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TJ Green
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: TJ Green
 Name: TJ Green City: Ansonia, CT Barbershop: Diamond Cutz Barbers Lounge 100 Division Street, Suite 156 Ansonia, CT 06401 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE TJ: Ambitious, Creative, Determined…
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Invest In The Best Shears On The Market; The Perfect Shear Kit For
As a hairstylist having an array of shears in your kit will make you invincible. You will be able to…
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Samantha Foster
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Samantha Foster
 Name: Samantha Foster City: Rochester, MISalon: Motor City Color Melt 2626 S. Adams Rd Rochester MI 48309 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE SAMANTHA: Quirky, Heartfelt, Ambitious  Samantha has been behind…
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Dee Lewis
Hattori Hanzo Shears Stylist Spotlight: Dee Lewis
 Name: Dee Lewis City: Branford, CT Salon: The Mur Salon  4 Brushy Plains Rd, Branford, CT 06405 THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE…
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