Explore the exciting areas of hair restoration and hair coloring. In Section 1, Hair Restoration, you will find an overview of the various hair restoration options available. In addition, you will find suggestions for selling and marketing non-surgical hair replacement services to your clients and detailed information on how to measure, clean, apply, cut, style, color, permanent wave, and care for a hairpiece or wig. In Section 2, you will learn the fundamentals about hair coloring and lightening, including information about the structure of hair, color theory, hair coloring products, and haircolor terminology. You will also learn how to perform key tasks such as the hair coloring consultation and the patch, strand, and metallic salts and coating dyes tests. In addition, you will learn the basics about coloring gray hair, reconditioning damaged hair, removing coatings from hair, and coloring mustaches and beards. Finally, you will find a summary of the safety precautions that must be taken to ensure a successful and safe hair coloring or lightening service. [Softcover/94pp]

Content focused on the career management side of the barbering profession. In Section 1, The Job Search, key topics such as goal setting, identifying job leads, preparing for employment, and arranging, preparing for, and participating in an interview are covered. Also covered are those items necessary to secure the interview and get the job – the résumé, cover letter, and portfolio. In Section 2, Barbershop Management, will provide you with a valuable resource. This section introduces basic business and management principles and is designed to provide an overview of shop ownership. You will also find information on business plans, financial and personnel issues, as well as shop location, environment and layout concerns – all important considerations when thinking about owning your own shop. Finally, you will learn about advertising, selling, pricing and other key areas that must be addressed for successful shop ownership. [Softcover/72pp]