Haircutting Basics: An Easy, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Hair the Professional Way [Paperback]

Martha G. Fernandez (Author), Cacil Hernandez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1991

Haircutting Basics, a must book for every apprentice, teacher and salon owner. The book provides an easy technique to cut men's hair, bob, layers, and wedge haircuts, how to cut faster, how to analyze the hair, how to cut hair with clippers, how to use angles and guides to cut hair with precision, how to cut men's hair, beard and mustache with the clippers and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An expertly written book - I was impressed with the detailed diagrams." -- Diana Rublaitus, Instructor at Ohio State Barber College, Toledo, OH

"Has been a tremendous help." -- Shirley Stegner, salon owner, Cheswick, PA

"The simplest and most right to the point about haircutting I've ever seen." -- Richard G. Lee, Cosmetologist, Miami, FL

About the Author

Martha G. Fernandez graduate from Wilfred Beauty Academy and obtained a Cosmetologists license from the State of Florida. She has a Bachelor's degree in education from Florida International University and was a salon owner. She has been a business owner, producing books and videotapes in the field of Cosmetology since 1984.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Good Life Products; Rev Exp Su edition (February 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944460216
• ISBN-13: 978-0944460214
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a beginner, July 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Haircutting Basics: An Easy, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Hair the Professional Way (Paperback)

This book was very easy to read and understand. Shortly after reading the book, I knew all I needed to start cutting my family and friends' hair. The only drawback was that the book didn't include how to cut hair that is "folically challenged" (i.e., not much on top)which I could have used a few pointers on for a family member. Regardless, I was able to modify the instructions in the book myself and give him a great haircut.

I would also recommend getting the companion video that shows all of the styles from the book being done by hair professionals.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good info, Poor Illustrations, April 30, 2004

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lisa welchel (Cedartown, Ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Haircutting Basics: An Easy, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Hair the Professional Way (Paperback)

The info is good. Im a cosmetology student, so I can actually understand the content. The pictures are not very good. I would like to see color pictures, w/maybe a Manikin demonstration on haircuts, something other than the simple drawings provided.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book to learn the basics, August 21, 2006

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Self-taught (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Haircutting Basics: An Easy, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Hair the Professional Way (Paperback)

This is a must reading for anyone who is starting to learn how to cut hair. It explains very well the basic things, simple, that you need to know to cut hair. This book does not explain advanced techniques or haircuts, but to do this you need first to learn the basics, and this book does a prety good job at that. The drawings are good and helpful to understand the material explained. I would recomend to buy the accompanying VHS to understand better. This VHS is not available through amazon, at least at this time, but it can be ordered by requesting a brochure at 305-362-6998 of the publishing company.