CASH for Gold Toy Drive!

Stop by on October 29,th 2011 and sell your gold for top dollar! We have the best gold buyer in the Tri-State area here shelling out hard cold cash for your worn, broken, faded, old, or mismatched gold, earrings or rings.

While your here we are having a toy drive for the kids in need of a toy this holiday season. Stop in and donate a toy even if you don't have any gold to sell. Tell your friend, wife, brother, co-worker or mom and dad. We are here for only 2 hours and we are looking to have a great turn out.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and appetizers for the night! For any questions or more information please feel free to call 908-296-2224.

Here's how it works:
1.Bring your gold, platinum and sterling silver jewelery, estate jewelery, coins, sterling silver flatware and fine watches... anything that is unwanted or unworn.
2.Appraisers from American Gold and Diamond Buyers will provide you with a private and confidential valuation.
3.If you decide to sell, you will receive CASH on the spot!

Education

Every well know barber/stylist has had some sort of education. When you are involved in a high end field or just a regular shop you should always look into educating yourself with the newest trends in hair.

Keeping up with today's trends is very important and a must in the field. You can develop many different techniques you had no idea about. When taking an education course or class you will broaden your views in many angles. Education comes in different ranges. Some classes are for scissor training or some can strictly be in regards to hair color or straight razor shaving.

If you think you know it all or your cosmotology license is sufficient than you are dead wrong. The finest stylist in today's hair cutting still seek education on a regular basis. You never learn or master a technique. New styles are always being learned and developed for clients to evolve with style and when you think you know it all, boom! something new is out.

As a licensed professional, I take coarses when ever I get a chance. These oppotunites can be very crucial and I like to be a well rounded barber/stylist. You can find many classes on line or through your local product distributor. Big companies like Paul Mitchell, L'Oreal, American Crew and more, usually have classes available or in house salon training.

Make education a part of your path to sucess and unlimited capabilites. Encourage your team of stylist to do the same and embrase the capabilites to broaden your knowledge.

BEHIND THE BLADE Episode 9

Here is Episode 9, a slight twist from the normal BTB episodes. See how Elan Wonder throws up a custom design on American Shave's basement wall. Here Elan displays his talent and Manny explains how the two worlds of art come together and meet as one. Elan is an aerosol artist that has been in the game for a long time. Elan's collaboration with Manny, who has been in the hair business for a long time, equals a great outcome by far!

Check out more Elan Wonder

Dress to Impress!

As a barber/stylist don't you think that the way you look is important? Well you better think twice if you think an old pair of ripped jeans and a stained white tee is gonna make a great impression.

The first impression is always the deal maker or breaker in a clients eye. If you walk into a Doctor's office and he looks a mess would you want him to attend you? I know that i like it when the person I am dealing with is presentable and clean looking.

As a professional always keep your attire proper and neat. Weather your style is gothic, modern or classic make sure you represent yourself well. look in the mirror and take the time to look over at what you have chosen to wear for the day. I believe that a "uniform" is real corporate, but a great outfit lets a person know you are serious about your profession and you know what your doing.

Choose an attire that fits correctly according to your body size and stature. Fitted jeans and a button down shirt is a great way to start. Dark, solid colors are always best. Prints and wording on a shirt are not good examples of a sharp look. Don't forget to accessorize your alphet with a nice belt and maybe a fedora hat, or a trendy haircut. Shoes also complete the look. Clean shoes or trendy sneaker/shoes are a great way to tone down an outfit without breaking the rules. We don't want you looking like your headed to a night club.

An example of sneaker/shoes are Chuck Taylor's classic black and white or even a nice pair of black shoes with a rubber sole for comfort. Stay away from running sneakers or white shoes that stand out and may look hairy by your second haircut.

All in all an alphet says a lot about a person. You can also attract clients according to your look and demeanor. Follow these few rules and you will see the difference. Not only in how you look and feel but how clients look and treat you as well.

Appointments preferred

Have you ever walked in to a barbershop/salon and can't even find a seat? That is the most frustrating feeling in the world. You feel like screaming at the top of your lungs but that will only make you look like an idiot.

Have you ever wondered if an appointment would be the next best thing for you? Here at American Shave we gladly except walk-ins but appointments are preferred. Here's why. Having a set schedule allows the client to have his time in the chair at the barbers 100% attention. This may seem unfair for non appointment clients but in fact it justifies quality versus quantity.

Appointments lead to a much happier experience and you won't feel rushed or "squeezed" in. The barber or stylist has the ability to prep for a future client in advance allowing him to execute the perfect strategy for the final product. Barbers/stylists work smoother and retain a much better composition knowing who will be sitting in their chair next.

As per the clients expectations, he or she is attended within a reasonable time and the waiting game is to a minimum, if any. Also you will walk into a comfortable waiting area instead of a hostile, congested waiting lounge where everyone is jumping to be taken care of next. Avoid the "I was here first" mumbo jumbo and accommodate yourself with a time slot that works in accordance to your life style.

If your shop doesn't work with appointments, suggest they do. Break down the pro's of having a schedule to work with and how clients appreciate it and In return the shop works more efficiently. In today's hustle and bustle running on time means being able to control your daily commitments, don't let someone else manage your day. Make an appointment!

Cut for Success? What Your Hairstyle Says About You | Men's Life Today

Here is the scoop on what your hairstyle says about you.


Cut for Success? What Your Hairstyle Says About You | Men's Life Today

Be! Beauty Hot Spot in NYC

In July we went over to the Be! Beauty Hot Spot in NYC! We had a blast with host, Stylist Kelly Desario and many celebrity hair gurus like Mario Raimondi and more.

It was great to show people how easy it is to maintain a great look with little time. We sat a few of our friends and styled their hair on the go as well as many random people walking by in the streets on NY.

Kelly's crew Reels Hair Artists put together an amazing presentation with their hot hair models. The crazy up-do's and amazing make up tips where a hit! We showed people that its not hard to look great with little to no time at all.

Kelly also highleted the fact that celebrity stylist should be in the forefront of the industry as well as the celebrities themselves. We stylsit make people look good! "We are the trend setters", Mario Raimondi.

Check out this video on the Be! Hot Spot and stay tuned for more....

BE! Beauty Hot Spot - NYC 7/28/2011 from Yoisen Rosales on Vimeo.