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| screw adjustment | 4/2/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: it's me again i messed with the power screw on the side of my trimmer and i don't know if its really ...
A: Hey Mario start with the lowest when the blade is barely moving or you can barely feel the motor ...
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| Edge Ups | 3/30/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I've been cutting for about two weeks and I continue to learn something new just about everyday. ...
A: If you are cutting other peoples hair use a mirror when lining up, the mirror never lies if it looks ...
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| CRISP EDGE UPS? | 3/29/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I've been reading your articles on how to get a crisper edge up and you say to set the blades. I set ...
A: Go up when you are cleaning the neck off also don't press hard on the neck.
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| Is there barber etiquette? | 3/27/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I've had some bad luck with barbers all my life. The last one I had did my hair pretty good. A ...
A: Converse with him while he is cutting your hair to build a one on one bond even if it is only a bond ...
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| facial hair trimmer | 3/20/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Hey Cleao, first off, good job on all the questions you've received. You really know your stuff. ...
A: Whats up Chris and thanks! Well I would get a cheap pair of Wahls with all the guards to bring down ...
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| please help | 3/18/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: tell me everything dat i need to make my styliner 2 sharper without cutting someone please tell me ...
A: First off don't press so hard on the skin some people think that if you press hard the line will be ...
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| props | 3/13/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I have no questions right now but i just want to commend you on the way you help people out with ...
A: :) I try to help others in the barber field, rather just starting out or inspiring to be one and ...
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| andis master or andis fade master | 3/13/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: hi which ones do you think cut better overall andis master or andis fade master or is there any ...
A: Whats going on Salah? Well let me say if you have another clipper that you use with a triple zero ...
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| washing my head & fading/taper? | 3/11/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: what's good cleao? i know u about tired of hearing from me homie but you been helping me out a lot ...
A: What up Devon no problem thats why I am here and glad to be of help to you well let me say that is ...
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| Waves | 3/11/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: My question is I am trying to do a dark ceasar for myself. I heard if you go against the grain you ...
A: What up Wc Well for your first question I would get guards for it then cut against the grain with ...
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| oster fast feed vs andis master vs wahl senior | 3/9/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: i was going to invest in a good pair of clippers. Can you tell me which is the best and what is the ...
A: they all are about the same I like the masters because if you drop them they will not break the ...
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| cutting against the grain!? | 3/8/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: what's good Cleao? first off i gotta say thanx. i followed ur advice, after using a good brand of ...
A: What up Devon, you can cut against the grain a lot of people say no but if you have waves the you ...
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| Barber Booth Rental | 3/8/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I plan to open a shop at a busy downtown place. I was wondering if you could tell me what the ...
A: I have seen booth rent any where from $50 a week to $300 a week, but like I said it all depends on ...
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| best trimmer for head shaving | 3/6/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: You are a guru. I've read all of your answers just because they're so interesting. My question is ...
A: To be honest Sean I never tried any other trimmers besides Andis Styliner and Outliner guess I am ...
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| cutting | 2/26/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: ok cleao its been about four months since I picked up the clippers and stared cutting. I have only ...
A: Hey Mark don't doubt yourself or give up and do not be discouraged, like anything else in life it ...
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| Andis T-Outliner Pro | 2/25/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I took off the blade like you said, i'm waiting for the next steps, if possible can you tell me the ...
A: unscrew the two little ones slightly don't unscrew too much just enough for the inner blade to move ...
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| t-outliners | 2/25/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: so how do u set the t-outliners for that real crispy outline, i have tried everything possible.
A: Hey Pat you need to unscrew the blade take it right off then if you look on the back there are two ...
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| edgeup for kids | 2/23/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: bouth my sons have lonr hair so older black (barber) lady told her it's not good to edge thier hair ...
A: That is a question that probably will never get answered with proof I say no but if the child is ...
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| cutting my hair | 2/23/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: what's up? i have 2 questions. i've been cutting my own head now for 8-9 months and i've got really ...
A: To be honest I have no idea I never seen the Gold can I have used the black can and got great ...
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| cutting my hair | 2/22/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: what's up? i have 2 questions. i've been cutting my own head now for 8-9 months and i've got really ...
A: Well before I answer this question I must say that it is FALSE that you have to cut with the grain ...
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| haircutting | 2/16/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I recently open a shop and it is doing pretty well, but the only problem i'm having is when 3 or 4 ...
A: Yes you must keep your tools sanitized you don't want to spread anything to anybody. As far as your ...
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| haircutting | 2/16/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I recently open a shop and it is doing pretty well, but the only problem i'm having is when 3 or 4 ...
A: that is a good question. It is a issue with different Barbers some prefer to take their time and ...
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| bumps in head and on forehead | 2/14/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: In relation to the question that was posted on 5-3-07 about getting bumps after son gets haircut. I ...
A: Hey Renee did you write the initial question on May 3 07? Are you dealing with the same Barber? Well ...
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| TEMPLE CURVE and AROUND THE EAR | 2/2/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: hey cleao! i am an aspiring barber, have not signed up for school yet. but i get a lot of edge up ...
A: Whats up Reeo, well let me start by saying practice makes progress you will never be perfect at it ...
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| opening a barbershop | 1/30/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Whats good Cleao!!! First off I want to say I appreciate all your knowledge as a barber and want to ...
A: Marc whats good with you? first off I want to say you are welcome. it all depends on what kind of ...
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| sanitary and maintenence | 1/29/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Hey Cleao I was wondering what products you use to to keep your clippers and other equipment ...
A: It can be used as a cleaner and disinfectant but I just use as a disinfectant, it smells great as ...
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| fading | 1/25/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: how do i get a good fade
A: Go to a good barber lol :) but seriously if you are talking about fading your own hair NOT ...
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| the difference with wahls and masters | 1/24/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Hey Cleao, My name is Marc and I just enrolled in barber college this past week and am starting next ...
A: I would prefer because I have the fade masters but I also have oster classic to cut hair and the ...
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| bald fade | 1/23/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I'm from chicago, i'm puerto rican. I'm trying to become a barber. I was going to barber school but ...
A: Yes you can use the same technics just different blades since the hair is more course someone on ...
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| the difference with wahls and masters | 1/23/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Hey Cleao, My name is Marc and I just enrolled in barber college this past week and am starting next ...
A: Hey Marc. I have not used the Wahls but I do have the Masters the Masters are heavy, but good to ...
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| blades | 1/21/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Can I purchase the andis outliner II preset blades from you? ANSWER: Yes what is your email ...
A: Well let me start by telling what I do to them the blades are brand new in original package I set ...
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| Andis Fade Master & Oster 76 | 1/21/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: The question I have regarding these to clippers is how are there durability. Because I am looking to ...
A: The durability on the master are outstanding! they are made of metal if you drop them the only thing ...
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| Setting Blades | 1/18/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: I just found this site today and i've been reading through alot of the threads. It seems like you ...
A: at the Barbershop all day and when I come home I am ready to shower eat and chill out I work 6 days ...
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| what is the serect to cutting faster? | 1/17/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Whats up Cleao? Hey I been cutting my own hair for a hair now and I just started cutting all my co ...
A: Hey T well what kind of clippers are you using If you do not have the Oster 76 classics or turbo 111 ...
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| Need Help with edging and blowouts | 1/14/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Need to know which edgers would be the best for maintanence between cuts, right know i use a ...
A: Well good edgers I would go with andis outliner, t outliner, and styliner. as far as pushing edge ...
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| Maintenance 76 classic | 1/12/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: Just bought the 76 classic. I was trying to read the instructions on how to maintenance it and they ...
A: well it's quite simple the main thing is the blades keep them oiled but I would use oil sheen to ...
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| razors | 1/8/2008 | Cleao lively |
Q: i would like to start learning to use the straight razor do you have any tips that would help? ...
A: Hey Mark balloons are the best way to learn. blow up a balloon all the way almost until it's ready ...
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| Edge up needs to be tight...help | 12/24/2007 | Cleao lively |
Q: On 8/28/07 someone asked about EUs and how to make them straight. Not only straight, but how do you ...
A: What I mean is start right at the temple where most people curve begins and down the side burn do ...
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| How to tune the T-Outliner ll | 12/22/2007 | Cleao lively |
Q: My name is Courtney, I am having a hard time getting the t-outliner to outline the sharp out line ...
A: you need to set the blade by taking off the blade when you do you will see a two small screws on the ...
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| im trying to get the hang of it | 12/12/2007 | Cleao lively |
Q: ok, I've been working with a wahl senior for a long time, so that could give me room for mistakes, ...
A: well Joey if you use a 1 1/2 all over and you want to fade that you would go the next step down ...
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