Barbers/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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. | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| andis styliner II or t outliner | 12/5/2007 | Cleao lively |
| Q: I've been reading some of your posts and they are pretty help full. I am currently looking for a ... A: Thanks Haroon well let me say there is no difference as far as the quality in the two but the ... | ||
| CUTTING WITH SHEARS | 12/4/2007 | Cleao lively |
| Q: DO YOU USE TEXTURIZING OR BLENDING SHEARS TO PUT FINISHING TOUCHES TO CERTAIN STYLES, OR DO YOU ONLY ... A: Hello regg I seldom use shears but I use both thinning shears and regular ones I use thinning shears ... | ||
Cleao lively
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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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