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Summer Cuts: Bob, Lob, and Wave
May 16, 2018
If you're anything like us at Clary Sage College, you love to switch up your look every now and then. A new season is the best excuse to test drive …
Persisting and Progressing: Life as a Female Barber
April 30, 2018
I completed a Barber apprenticeship in 1983 when there were not a lot of female barbers around. I spent two years buckling down in the barbershop giving free hairstyles to clients. …
Giving Back: How One Alumni Was Inspired to Share His Experience
April 25, 2018
It's a great feeling to watch someone's journey come full circle and that's exactly what we were able to see on Monday. Junior Cisneros, a graduate of the Barber program, …
Barbers At The Bunker
March 15, 2018
The Clary Sage College Barber students recently treated veterans at The Coffee Bunker to a complimentary cut with their cup of joe. When asked why The Coffee Bunker, Barber Instructor, Lucinda …
The History of Beards
February 12, 2018
From the desk of Lucinda Bradfield, Barber Instructor: Facial hair has had numerous utilizations among the historical backdrop of humanity. Early people utilized their whiskers for warmth and for terrorizing. In …
How to Style and Wear a Pompadour
February 8, 2018
From the desk of Lucinda Bradfield, Barber Instructor: The King of Rock and Roll brandished a high-volume pompadour as a component of his notable style. Yet, rock and roll didn’t offer …
Sustainability and Care: How Garment Care Affects the Environment
February 1, 2018
From the desk of Dyana Harrison, Fashion Design Department Head: The effects of caring for our garments are currently leaving an imprint on both the health of our environment as well …
Flaunt Who You Are with an Undercut
December 20, 2017
From the desk of Lucinda Bradfield, Barber Instructor: Are you looking to switch up your haircut for something bolder? Then you should consider going for an undercut style. This style ranges …
Don’t Be Fooled by Cosmetology Deregulation
December 18, 2017
From the desk of Pam Martin, Interim Campus Director and Cosmetology Department Head: Deregulation, or the process of removing or reducing government regulations, is a movement intended to stimulate the growth of the …
How to Get a Close Shave with a Straight Razor
December 12, 2017
From the desk of Lucinda Bradfield, Barber Instructor: Utilizing a straight razor gives you a smoother shave than even the most modern electric or disposable razors, and if done precisely, decreases …