Ivan Zoot Men's Hair and Clipper Cutting
by Clipperguy
Welcome to Ivan Zoot Clipper Cutting and Short hair
Welcome to Ivan Zoot's world of clipper cutting and products for short hair. This is THE place for clipper cutting and clipper cut education and training. This is your gateway to the world of short hair care and products like hair gel, hair wax, hair pomade for awesome short and clipper cut hair.
Men's hair cutting and clipper cutting rocks. Welcome to the place where Ivan Zoot shares all manner of neat-O men's hair and clipper cutting and barbering information and education You are invited to contribute your men's hair and clipper cutting stuff, too. This web page is the center of the men's hair and clipper cutting universe. hanging out here is just like getting a college degree in hair from a REAL barber shop. better than beauty school.
Ivan Zoot is ClipperGuy. The world and the professional beauty industry know me as ClipperGuy... and for good reason. I travel the world sharing men's hair and clipper cutting live on stage at trade shows and educational events. Through this web page I hope to inform, inspire and educate the masses yearning for more information on the exciting world of men's hair and clipper cutting. Men's hair cutting and clipper cutting is a fun hobby, a great career, a big money maker and just plain cool. Welcome to all my new men's hair and clipper friends.
Men's hair cutting and clipper cutting rocks. Welcome to the place where Ivan Zoot shares all manner of neat-O men's hair and clipper cutting and barbering information and education You are invited to contribute your men's hair and clipper cutting stuff, too. This web page is the center of the men's hair and clipper cutting universe. hanging out here is just like getting a college degree in hair from a REAL barber shop. better than beauty school.
Ivan Zoot is ClipperGuy. The world and the professional beauty industry know me as ClipperGuy... and for good reason. I travel the world sharing men's hair and clipper cutting live on stage at trade shows and educational events. Through this web page I hope to inform, inspire and educate the masses yearning for more information on the exciting world of men's hair and clipper cutting. Men's hair cutting and clipper cutting is a fun hobby, a great career, a big money maker and just plain cool. Welcome to all my new men's hair and clipper friends.
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My Zoot! hair web site offers a ton of hair information and support for the world of short hair. My Ask Zoot! feature lets you ask and get answers to your hair questions. The video link shoots you over the my Zoothair channel on Youtube. There is a link to my Zoot! Hair blog for ongoing updates on the world of Ivan Zoot short hair and clipper cutting. Click the big Zoot! link below to visit my Zoot! Hair web site. Click this link to visit Zoot! Hair
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- My Ivan Zoot Zoot! Hair care brand web site with all its information, features and great short hair stuff. Go have a look. You know you want to have awesome short hair.
Ivan Zoot - Guinness World Records for Hair Cutting
On August 23, 1998 Ivan Zoot broke the Guinness World Record for hair cutting... The fastest hair cut in the world and the most professional hair cuts in one hour. In 2000 Ivan set a first time Guinness World record for the most professional hair cuts completed in 24 hours, non-stop. 10 years to the day later, August 23, 2008 Ivan did it again. In a massive charity event and publicity stunt Ivan reclaimed all 3 records. Ivan and his records appeared on page 89 of the 2010 and 2012 Guinness Book Of Works Records, too! Me and my world records...
This is me and the original Guinness World Record certificates. A set of copies hangs on the wall at the Andis Company factory and a second set of copies are in the hands of the barber hall of fame and museum outside of Columbus, OH. A third set of laminated copies travels with me on the road to share with class attendees and participants. The records are... fastest hair cut on the planet = 55 seconds... Most hair cuts in one hour = 34... and the most hair cuts in 24 hours straight through, non stop = 340. That is a lot of hair!
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The Ivan Zoot book series
There are now 6 great titles in the ClipperGuy Says book collection. If you are a men's hair cutter or clipper cutter, a clipper client or any form of short hair clipper fan the ClipperGuy Says... Book series has great information in store for you. This link pops you over to the ClipperGuy book web site for detailed descriptions of all of the books in Ivan Zoot's ClipperGuy Says... Book series. The site includes all the links to purchase ClipperGuy Says... Books on paper, as digital downloads and on digital disc.
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ClipperGuy Says... Get Clippering
My book of technical cutting tips and skills
You have seen me live on stage and want more. You have not seen me live on stage 'cuz I have not been in your area lately. Doesn't matter. You want the best of what I have to offer. You want my book. Available exclusively on-line from blurb.com just go to blurb.com and search ClipperGuy, or click on the link below in the links section, or cut and paste the link below to order your copies today. Bring the books with you to see me live and I will gladly, personally autograph those puppies for you!My first book, CliperGuy Says... Get Clippering is a technical guide to clipper cutting. All the tips, tricks, skills and techniques you will need and use every day to do great clipper cutting are here.
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ClipperGuy Says... Get Busy
Business building skills to achieve unprecidented levels of barbering success
ClipperGuy Says... Get Busy is now available. This is a 52 week roadmap to barbering greatness. There are 52 individual business building strategies that will transform your clipper cuttting business from wherever it is today to unprecidentled levels of greatness. Each strategy is artfully illustrated with a custom cartoon. I wrote the book and I did all of the illustrations myself. How cool is that? Get your copy today and get one for a friend. ClipperGuy Says... Talk the Talk
This is my Ultimate Clipper Cutting Glossary
My 3rd book is ClipperGuy Says... Talk the Talk. This is my complete clipper cutting glossary. It contains all the words and key phrases that are the language of the clipper cutter. This is a vital tool for consultation, communication and education. Clip the clip, walk the walk, talk the talk. ClipperGuy Says... Time is Money
This are the secrets of my world hair cutting records
My 4th book is now available. ClipperGuy Says... Time is money. This book tells the stories of my world hair cutting events and records The book then shares the sectets to how high speed, high quality hair cutting is mastered. This book will pick up your pace, fill your chair and fill your wallet. Included are exclusive photos, technical drawings and powerful tips. As always I have also done all the artwork myself. This book is a real treasure. Get one for you and one for a friend. ClipperGuy Says... "All Work Performed By Students Under The Supervision Of A Licensed Intructor"
Ivan Zoot's 52 week road map to cosemtology and barber school greatness
Thsi is my school success book for hair school students and educators. It is a 52 week rpogram to see to it that you get them most out of your time and money in hair school. Read one page per week for one year. Do what is on that page that week. It is that simple. I present classes in over 100 cosmetology and barber schools every year. Along the way I have picked up a few ideas about what it takes to succeede in hair school. Learn from my experiences. ClipperGuy Says... Play To Win
Ivan Zoot's Barber Shop and hair Salon Best Practices
This is the Ivan Zoot barber shop and hair salon best practices book. This book is filled with the things you MUST do to survive in today's salon and shop marketplace. Best practices are the programs, procedures and processes proven to be the way to move your business from wherever it is today to unprecedented levels of profit and prestige. This title is only available as a digital download and as a digital file on disc. ebooks!
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Clipper Tips
I have posted clipper tips excerpted from my book (referenced above). These are the golden nuggets of clipper cutting wisdom I have accumulated in my travels and through my experience. If you like the ones listed here... buy my book to have 'em all!If you have clipper tips of your own I want to learn them and I would be happy to post them here for all to share. Send 'em to me. Email them to me... or hit the guest book section below.
Clipper Tips - Clippers
excerpted from my book
Open Wide - Open your adjustable blade clipper to the number 1 position when cutting clipper-over-comb. You will get better blending, smoother feed and velvetier results.Spot A Spot - Provide your client a focal point to keep their head up and straight. Halfway through a haircut, if the client moves and vertical is no longer vertical, it is not the client's fault.
Wider is Better - Clipper combs are designed to be wider than the clipper blade. They provide a smooth flat surface off of which to cut. Safer too.
Clipper Tips - Trimmers
excerpted from my book
Trim Early - Do not wait until the last stages of the haircut to trim and detail the hairline. By trimming early you get a better look at how the finished cut is shaping up.Point For Balance - Use an extended index or ring finger in contact with the client to balance and control a trimmer.
Look Shifty - Turn the finished sideburn towards the mirror. Stand at the far sideburn and shift your gaze back and forth from the sideburn on your side to the one in the mirror to easily match the two.
Clipper Tips - Blades
excerpted from my book
Rack 'Em Up - Use a blade rack to keep blades organized and protected.Follow Orders - Always keep your blades in the same order in your blade rack. You will instinctively reach for the right blade when they all have their own regular resting spots.
Clipper Tips - Maintenance
excerpted from my book
Keep Your Cool - Use a spray coolant to keep your blades running smooth and cool during extended cutting. Extends blade life, too.Brush Up - A toothbrush or fingernail brush must be regularly used to clean loose clippings from the blade area. Longer, sharper blade life will be your reward.
Clipper Tips - Business Tips
excerpted from my book
Go Short - The best way to build a short haired clientele is to wear short hair. You've got to be a buyer if you're going to be a seller. Lead by example.Cut Corners - Taper a small amount of the front corner and offer the client to inspect the length. Avoid cutting the same haircut twice because it was not short enough the first time.
Take a Walk - Book appointments on the hour and half hour. Take walk-ins in between to keep your chair full all the time.
Clipper Tips - Kid Tips
excerpted from my book
Pull Up a Stool - Put small children on a wooden stool. A child on a stool will squirm less and sit better.Hot Wheels for Hot Cuts - Place a small toy car under a child's chin. If they can hold the car there for the duration of the haircut, they can keep it. Less wiggles and a strong marketing ploy too.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#1 Backhand clipper cutting
Backhand clipper cutting is one of my favorite techniques to share. I did not invent this technique. It was shared with me by an old barber at a class. That is how it is supposed to work. I have made this one of my signature techniques in live presentations for many years.Hold the clipper backwards in your hand. Just like in the picture. Hold the comb in the same hand with your two smallest fingers. The other hand is for holding hair sections. Clipper off hair beyond you fingers in classic clipper-over-finger style. Drape the cord over your shoulder or wrap it around your arm to get it out of the way.
Backhand clipper cutting lets you use the clipper in the upper half of the head, above the crestline. Layering is done like with shears or a razor, but you get the texture of the clipper blade, the speed of clipper cutting, the safety of using a clipper.
The technique is smooth, fast, and easy. Clients and co-workers will be amazed to watch you clipper cut in this way. Try it today.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#2 Clipper combs
Clipper combs are one of the keys to great clipper cutting. Clipper combs come in two flavors, white and black. Light hair, dark combs and dark hair, light combs. You can't cut what you can't see. Work smarter not harder. The contrast against the comb makes it easy to see lines, marks and steps in tapering and guidelines for cutting.Andis clipper combs are the best. They are wider than the clipper blade. This makes it hard to slip off of the comb when cutting clipper-over-comb. If you bump the client in the head with the running clipper blade and create a divot like a golf course, that would be a bad day at the clipper cutting office.
A good clipper comb is smooth and flat and has a handle so you can hold it properly between your thumb and forefinger. This hand position allows you to pitch and wiggle the comb to alter its position relative to the client's head and create smooth, beautiful tapering.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#3 Overhand clipper cutting
Overhand clipper-over-comb cutting is cutting with your hand over the clipper. This technique is used when clipper tapering in the lower half of the head.This hand position allow you to keep your back straight, your elbows in, your shoulders down and maintain a comfortable body position.
See the image to the right for proper overhand clipper grip.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#4 Underhand clipper cutting
Underhand clipper cutting is cutting with your hand under the clipper. This technique is used when clipper layering or blending in the upper half of the head.This hand position limits awkward stretching and positions the cutter properly for smooth cutting and full control of the clipper and the flow of the hair.
See the image to the right for proper underhand clipper grip.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#5 I want to buy a clipper, which clipper should I buy?
To get the job done well you really need three tools.
You need a high power, rotary motor, detachable blade clipper. This tool is used for fast bulk take-down, high volume clipper-over-comb and other heavy cutting. The Andis BGRc is the NEW category leader for this important tool.
You need a high speed, magnetic motor, adjustable blade clipper for perimeter tapering. The world famous, best selling, Andis Improved Master is pictured above. This tool is primarily used in the bottom half of the head on dry hair. Tapering, fading, blending, the real master craftsmanship of clipper cutting, is this tools forte.
You need a trimmer. T-blade or square blade, it is your choice. The busy professionals all prefer corded tools over cordless ones. More power, all day. The Andis T-Outliner is the best selling tool in the world.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#6 Choose your weapon - clipper motor types
Pivot motors - Lower blade speed (3,600 spm) but much higher blade torque (power). You can see that the blade moves slower, buy you cannot stall the blade. Pivot motors are great for thick, heavy, wet hair. The lower blade speed means less friction and as a result less blade heat. Great for student or novice, slower cutters. Light weight, compact size.
Rotary motor clippers - High blade speed and high blade torque. The best of both, but at a price, size and weight. More power, more speed = larger motor. Every cutter needs one, but you will not do all your cutting with it. Great for light weight, small compact trimmers and mid sized general cutting tools. The biggest and baddest clippers will likely be rotary motors.
Let's talk technique - clipper cutting explained and explored
#7 Clipper care - Oil your clipper
ClipperGuy's Top 10 list of reasons to buy Ivan's books.
ClipperGuy's top 10 list of reasons to buy my books.
Number 10 - You want to be a great clipper cutter and you need the tips and tricks to get there.
Number 9 - You are a great clipper cutter and want to soar to the next level in clipper greatness. The 52 weeks of business strategy will get you there.
Number 8 - The pictures in the 1,000 words chapter are actually worth 1,358 words.
Number 7 - ClipperGuy has learned from some of the greatest clipper cutters on the planet like Jim Jones and Kenny Alsup and ClipperGuy shares their wisdom.
Number 6 - ClipperGuy's Clipper Talk Glossary is in alphabetical order. No huntin' around for words.
Number 5 - Proceeds from the sale of the book go ClipperGuy's kids' college funds.
Number 4 - ClipperGuy left a blank page at the end of every chapter for you to add your own tips to his. How cool is that?
Number 3 - ClipperGuy's business tips come directly from ClipperGuy's experiences in running a highly successful clipper cutting business. We have proof that they work.
Number 2 - Some clipper cutters have clipper cut for 20 years and still not learned all this great stuff. You do not want to wait that long.
And the Number 1 reason to buy ClipperGuy's books - The information in ClipperGuy's books will lead directly to an increase in your personal income.
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The price of a clipper cut
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What is your favorite clipper cut?
So many heads, so much clipper cutting, so little time...
Vote for your favorite clipper cut right here!
Fade, Fade, Fade
Clipper cutters cut a lot of fades
Which fade is the most popular fade your are clipper cutting in your shop these days?
How low do you go?
Fades range from skin tight to full coverage
What overall length is most popular for the fades you cut (or wear) ?
It is all about the art
hair graphics or hair designing is all the rage
Do you cut hair graphics ir designs (or wear it yourself)?
Let's go short!
Short hair is the best
I love short hair because...
Do your short clipper do...
When you do your do...
What is your hair styling product of choice for you to use to do your do when you do your do?
Join in on the debate
I want to know your thoughts
Clipper cut or scissor cut? Which do you prefer for YOUR hair?
Clipper cut... all the way!
Barrett says:
I like both... clippers down low... and scissors to fine tune and finish !
Felicia says:
I prefer to use both. Clippers toe create and design. Scissors to clean and touch up the cut to make it precise.
Michael L Jordan says:
both
Rebecca Harris says:
both
Roosevelt says:
clipper cut.
I prefer scissors for my haircuts.
Kristi Scalfaro says:
Scissors or razor
A.T. says:
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tamara says:
scissor
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Great places to go for great clipper cutting stuff
Click and go from here to somewhere cool and clipper cutting related. If you know of a great place we clipper cutters need to know about, see, visit, etc. Let me know and I will add that link too!
- Buy ClipperGuy's (That's me) books.
- All my ClipperGuy books are available individually, in the complete collection and in combo pack 2 book pairs at my Zoot Hair web site. Click and have a look.
- My Ivan's Adventures in Clipper Cutting Blog
- Ivan's Adventures in Clipper Cutting is my blog. Click to see the blog and follow to keep up on me and the world of clipper cutting.
- Zoot! Hair
- This is the site for my Zoot! Hair brand. Great stuff here.
- Haircuts For Men
- A barber with a passion for true, classic barbering, great service and retailing to men creates a site with shop referneces and other great stuff. You need to have a lookie here. I plan on posting a few shops myself. You should too.
- Andis Clipper Company official web site
- This is the official Andis Company web site. All the Andis info you will ever need to know is right here for you.
- Masters Of Barbering
- Just like the name says... Go here... learn to be a master.
- Hairbrained on line community
- This is the hairbrained on line community where hair cutters hang out to share ideas and learn form each other. I spend some time here.
- Scissorboy, a friend of ClipperGuy
- Scissorboy is a pal of mine. He shares great hair industry video every week. Click here and subscribe today. Great stuff!
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Links to sites of other clipper cutters you should know about
I have clipper frineds and I am always looking for more. If you are a great or soon-to-be-great clipper cutter and your site should have a link here I need to know you. Submissions please!
- Kenneth Duncan Clipper Education
- Kenneth Duncan is a barber, Andis educator and President of K. Duncan Enterprises Inc. Philadelpia's finest and someone you can learn a lot from. I am excited to share him and his information with you.
- Jim Jones Clipper Cutting
- Jim Jones is one of the great legends of clipper cutting. Jim taught and continues to teach me a lot about clipper cutting and how to share and present clipper cutting. You cannot call yourself a student of clipper cutting unless you have been a student of Jim Jones. Click here to go to Jim's web site. When you get there buy a DVD and find a seminar to attend. Really, Jim is the best there is.
- Mara Stewarts Book
- Mara Stewart is an experienced clipper cutter and the author of a book on barbering. I ordered the book from this link and so should you. Nice to know you Mara. happy to add another great clipper cutter to this links list. When our paths cross I want my copy autographed.
TY - Woody's Grooming
- Got wood? You should. Woody's Grooming is a great men's hair and shave and skin care professional product line. Great products and even better friends of ClipperGuy. Woody's and Andis and I are staging my next world haircutting record together. Click here to get to know Woody's.
- Bob Ohnstad clipper videos
- I had the opportunity to meet Bob at a Moler school in Mineap. The school is over 115 years old. Bob is a bit younger. He produces and sells a series of clipper cutting dvds. Check him and his great info out. Once I have viewed all the dvds I will publish reviews on my blog at Andis. He is definately worth a look.
- Against the Grain Magazine
- have a look at the on line site for Against the Grain. A great barber publication... and a place that Andis now advertises... Support these guys with a subscription today. Well worth it. ClipperGuy said so!
Shout out to the clipper cutting world!
This is the place for you to share your clipper thoughts.
Sign in, holler out, agree, argue. I want to learn from the great clipper cutters of the world. This is your spot on my page. Get busy!
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Christian Jan 26, 2013 @ 7:33 am | deleteCome to Fort Worth Tx
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andreas Jan 10, 2013 @ 8:12 pm | deletecome to england, guys like us over here would pay double for you to cut our hair
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Rhonda Jul 2, 2012 @ 1:43 pm | deletePlease have a class or two in Virginia!
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Stacey Mar 28, 2012 @ 12:07 am | deleteI sat in your class in Nashville this past weekend... I have to say I was very impressed. You are bursting with knowledge, literally! It was alot of info to take in but alot of GREAT info it was. I definitely learned techniques I can use behind the chair everyday. Thank you for sharing some of your time & knowledge with us!!!
I have to also say... I felt a little overwhelmed by your "speed talking" & found it a little hard to keep up. I sat close to the front & you stood beside me most of the class instead of on stage... but I needed you as a visual, I sit close to the front because as a stylist I think we are all a little ADD & I'm easily distracted by all the other stylists sitting in front of me... I love seeing all the great hair! Maybe consider having more of a plan to the material your teaching. The topics were a little sporatic & hard to follow.
I'm sure you can recite this in your sleep. The info is second nature to you but for 1st timers I was as overwhelmed about the info as I was excited to get it.
I must end with you are an amazing wealth of knowledge, thus your successful career! Thank you for sharing online as well. - Load More
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Amazon is amazing. Here is proof. Their system will pick items aplicable to the world of clipper cutting that you should have access to. Go for it.
Time for a trimmer?
Andis leads the pack with trimmers...
Blow dryers for home or shop use
Andis is a leader here, too.
Flat irons are the HOT electrical tools for stylists
Andis makes some HOT ones...
ClipperGuy Says... Look on eBay.
Great clipper cutting stuff to be found on eBay
Constantly changing, always interesting. Let me help you dig through all of what eBay has to offer and narrow it down to the great clipper stuff. Let the bidding begin.
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