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About Cleao lively
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer all questions related to Barbering from brushcuts to all fades and tapers.

Experience
I have been barbering for 12 years and currently work in a barbershop cutting many different hair as well as styles.

Education/Credentials
I graduated high school and worked in a barbershop for two years to earn my apprentice license.

   

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screw adjustment4/2/2008Cleao 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 ...
Edge Ups3/30/2008Cleao 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 ...
CRISP EDGE UPS?3/29/2008Cleao 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.
Is there barber etiquette?3/27/2008Cleao 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 ...
facial hair trimmer3/20/2008Cleao 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 ...
please help3/18/2008Cleao 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 ...
props3/13/2008Cleao 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 ...
andis master or andis fade master3/13/2008Cleao 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 ...
washing my head & fading/taper?3/11/2008Cleao 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 ...
Waves3/11/2008Cleao 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 ...
oster fast feed vs andis master vs wahl senior3/9/2008Cleao 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 ...
cutting against the grain!?3/8/2008Cleao 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 ...
Barber Booth Rental3/8/2008Cleao 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 ...
best trimmer for head shaving3/6/2008Cleao 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 ...
cutting2/26/2008Cleao 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 ...
Andis T-Outliner Pro2/25/2008Cleao 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 ...
t-outliners2/25/2008Cleao 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 ...
edgeup for kids2/23/2008Cleao 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 ...
cutting my hair2/23/2008Cleao 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 ...
cutting my hair2/22/2008Cleao 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 ...
haircutting2/16/2008Cleao 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 ...
haircutting2/16/2008Cleao 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 ...
bumps in head and on forehead2/14/2008Cleao 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 ...
TEMPLE CURVE and AROUND THE EAR2/2/2008Cleao 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 ...
opening a barbershop1/30/2008Cleao 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 ...
sanitary and maintenence1/29/2008Cleao 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 ...
fading1/25/2008Cleao 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 ...
the difference with wahls and masters1/24/2008Cleao 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 ...
bald fade1/23/2008Cleao 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 ...
the difference with wahls and masters1/23/2008Cleao 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 ...
blades1/21/2008Cleao 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 ...
Andis Fade Master & Oster 761/21/2008Cleao 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 ...
Setting Blades1/18/2008Cleao 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 ...
what is the serect to cutting faster?1/17/2008Cleao 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 ...
Need Help with edging and blowouts1/14/2008Cleao 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 ...
Maintenance 76 classic1/12/2008Cleao 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 ...
razors1/8/2008Cleao 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 ...
Edge up needs to be tight...help12/24/2007Cleao 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 ...
How to tune the T-Outliner ll12/22/2007Cleao 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 ...
im trying to get the hang of it12/12/2007Cleao 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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