Key insights

• 💇 Adrin the Barber has 10 years of hair cutting experience and 3 years of experience with man weaves.
• ✏️ Drawing the hairline is crucial before applying glue and hair.
• 🧴 Cleaning the scalp with alcohol provides a clean foundation for the wig adhesive.
• 🛡️ Scalp protectant and Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive are used for a long-lasting effect.
• 🔧 Barbers use familiar tools like clippers and shears, Incorporating new items like adhesives and scalp protectants.
• 📦 Adding a stocking cap for longevity of the base, The units can last from one week to two months.
• 🔗 Maintaining dreadlocks using Ghost Bond adhesive and black electrical tape for a fresh look, Combing out the bottom of the dreadlock and laying it on the hairline
• 👩‍🦲 Using black hair glue for durability and to create a realistic look, Challenging part of the process is managing client expectations and giving them a realistic outcome, Transparency with clients to provide a fitting and realistic look
• ✂️ Cutting the outer ridge of the dreadlocks to make the scalp visible for a more realistic look, Ensuring the strands are tight and compressing the hair after installation, Performing a haircut after all the hair is installed to make it look more realistic
• 😭 Clients have emotional reactions to their hair transformations, including crying and expressions of amazement., Many clients haven't had hair for 10-20 years and feel like they're regaining their youth., The specialist aims to create a natural look with minimal enhancements, using techniques like edging and blending.

Q&A

• What emotional impact do hair units have on clients?

  Clients have emotional reactions to their hair transformations, including crying and expressions of amazement. Many clients feel like they're regaining their youth, and the goal of the specialist is to create a natural look with minimal enhancements, using techniques like edging and blending.

• How are dreadlocks installed and cut to look realistic?

  The process of installing and cutting dreadlocks to make them look realistic involves ensuring the scalp is visible and trimming off the excess hair after installation. It also includes cutting the outer ridge of the dreadlocks to make the scalp visible for a more realistic look and compressing the hair for a natural appearance.

• What is the process of creating realistic dreadlocks?

  Creating realistic dreadlocks involves using black hair glue for durability and a realistic look, but it's challenging to manage client expectations. Transparency with clients is crucial, and managing their expectations is important for an authentic outcome.

• How are dreadlocks maintained and styled using Ghost Bond adhesive and black electrical tape?

  A guide for maintaining and styling dreadlocks involves using Ghost Bond adhesive and black electrical tape. It includes combing out the bottom of the dreadlock and laying it on the hairline for a fresh look.

• What tools and products are used in creating man weaves?

  Barbers use familiar tools like clippers and shears, along with new items like adhesives, scalp protectants, and Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive. Adding a stocking cap helps the created base last longer, and the units can last from one week to two months.

• What are the key steps involved in creating man weaves?

  The key steps in creating man weaves include drawing the hairline, cutting the hair, cleaning the scalp with alcohol, applying scalp protectant, and using Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.

• What is Adrin the Barber's experience in hair cutting and man weaves?

  Adrin the Barber has 10 years of experience cutting hair and 3 years of experience with man weaves.

• 00:01 Adrin the Barber has been doing man weaves for 3 years and cutting hair for 10 years. The key steps involve drawing the hairline, cutting the hair, cleaning the scalp, applying scalp protectant, and using Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.
• 00:44 Barbers use familiar tools like clippers and shears, but are incorporating new items like adhesives and scalp protectants. Adding a stocking cap helps the created base last longer. The units can last from one week to two months.
• 01:32 A guide on how to maintain and style dreadlocks using Ghost Bond adhesive and black electrical tape for a fresh look. It involves combing out the bottom of the dreadlock and laying it on the hairline.
• 02:22 Creating realistic dreadlocks using black hair glue can be durable, but managing client expectations is challenging.
• 03:16 A professional hairstylist explains the process of installing and cutting dreadlocks to make them look realistic. The key is to ensure the scalp is visible and the excess hair is trimmed off after installation.
• 04:02 A hair replacement specialist shares the emotional impact of transforming clients with hair units. Reactions vary from tears to amazement, as clients regain their youth. The goal is to create a natural look with minimal enhancements.