STREET SMART GEAR

If you're getting ready for this years fashion tips and you want to know what's hot, take a look at Mitchell Kass.

Mitchell Kass knows what's hot in the streets and the type of textiles to utilize in today's trendy male wear. In this collection he displays an array of plaid-ed garments bringing out street and fashion all in one.

Next time your out and about, put these styles to work for you and show off how you want to come across.

Check out www.MitchellKass.com

Here is an idea of what inspires the Designer Mitchell Kass for some of his work.

Movember

What is Movember?

Movember is the month formerly known as November, where men and women across the globe join together to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues. Men grow a Mo (moustache) for 30 days to become a walking, talking billboards, for our men’s health causes - specifically cancers affecting men.

Men who support Movember, called Mo Bros, start by registering at Movember.com. Mo Bros start Movember 1st clean-shaven, then grow and groom their Mo, for the rest of the month, raising money along the way. Women who support Movember, called Mo Sistas, also start by registering at Movember.com. Mo Sistas champion the Mo by supporting their Mo Bros, organizing events, leading a team and spreading the important message of men’s health.

Where does the money go?

Funds raised through the Movember US campaign go to Movember (Tax ID: 77-0714052) which is a national, not for profit organization with 501(c)(3) registration.

The net funds are committed to programs supporting prostate cancer and other male cancer initiatives run by Movember and through our men’s health partners the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation, LIVESTRONG and Movember together ensure that funded programs are world-class and align with our strategic goals.

Join our team here and donate what you can. American Shave Stash Growwers! this will help us raise money for the awareness.

Family Arts Movement in Union, NJ

Stop by between 12-5:30pm for Arts and Crafts, creative eco-conscious workshops and a huge community mural painting, and face painting. Many of Union's local vendors will be displaying information about their business. There will be great music by many local bands playing the entire time, along with the proposed events. Meet and greet many of Union's local business and find out what great services Union has to offer.

for more info contact familymovement@gmail.com

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 the Family Arts Movement will be hosting "Festival on the Green".

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.