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8 Beard Mistakes You Are Making
You want a full, lush beard—but you may be sabotaging yourself if you are doing any of these eight HUGE beard mistakes! Matty Conrad, beard guru and men’s grooming expert, is here to help you learn how to grow a beard, how to maintain your beard and beard care tips.
4 Styling Mistakes Men With Thin Hair Make
According to the American Hair Loss Association, two-thirds of men will experience some hair loss by the age of 35. So instead of hiding behind a hat or cap, Victory Barber & Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad (@mattyconrad) is tackling four common mistakes men make when styling thinning hair and easy fixes for each.
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Beards 101: A Guide To Trimming & Caring For A Healthy Scruff
Whether you’re dubbed as the friend group’s “beard guy” or embracing the quarantine beard trend, know this: Grooming and maintenance is KEY to rocking a beard that looks good, and feels good too. Below, Matty Conrad, Founder of Victory Barber & Brand™ and 2018 Canadian Barber of the Year shares everything you need to keep your beard full, soft and always—handsome.
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4 Blow Drying Tips To Teach Male Clients
It’s no secret, most male clients aren’t pros when it comes to using a blow dryer. If clients are struggling to recreate their style at home, it might be time for a lesson while they are in your chair. Below, Victory Barber & Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad (@mattyconrad) breaks down four easy steps to teach male clients how to master the blow dry. Scroll down to check them out!
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Skin Fade: 3 Things To Definitely Do
Are your male clients requesting clean, clipper cuts but your blending techniques need a bit of a refresh? Victory Barber and Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad shared his technique for creating a seamless skin fade and were teasing three things you NEED to know.
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Men’s Grooming: 4 Steps For Giving Clients A Complete Transformation
Picture this: Your male client that has been growing their hair long since before quarantine comes in and they say it: They are ready to chop it off. What do you do? What style do you suggest? HOW do you teach them to style at home? We reached out to two of our Stockist partners that have recently given their clients some major transformations and they are sharing their advice. Scroll down for everything you (and your male clients) need to know—from consultation to at-home styling tips.
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4 Tips For Taking Better Photos
Want to start loading your camera roll with client photos, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re ready to switch from a phone to a digital camera and need more info? Whether you’re a photo novice or pro, Victory Barber & Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad (@mattyconrad) is sharing everything he knows on how to capture the perfect finished photo. Known for his iconic black and white images, Matty is sharing everything from lighting tips to knowing the importance of a personal aesthetic.
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CLIENTS GROWING A QUARANTINE BEARD? HERE’S WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW!
Are your male clients embracing their quarantine scruff? Just because they can’t come to the shop, doesn’t mean they don’t need your expertise. To help guide your male clientele in the right grooming direction, we had Victory Barber & Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad (@mattyconrad) break down the beard basics the men in your chair NEED to know.
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4 SERVICE TIPS TO INCREASE CLIENT LOYALTY
We snagged some tips from the coolest barber we know, Victory Barber & Brand™ Founder Matty Conrad for everything you need to impress male clients and get them to rebook immediately.
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