New Japanese Technology Clipper by BabylissPro Forfex

I had to admit, I was not expecting to be impressed by a Forfex clipper. we all know there were problems in the past. However, this new J1 clipper from BablylissPro - Forfex did impress me. The DC motor has plenty of torque and the new technology they put together on the blades cuts through the hair fast and close. I have Sheila Tate putting them through their paces and plan to have them at the Bonika Reunion next month. They are on the website now.

The weight makes this clipper feel odd. Almost like the motor is missing. But the power seems to be there. For women barbers expecially who want a powerful clipper that is lightweight, I really recommend this one.

The only downside to this clipper is for clipper blade sharpeners. The blade is not condusive to resharpening, however for the consumer, BabylissPro claims the blades will stay sharper 60% longer. There are 2 speeds and 5 adjustments. This would be a great tool for those taking the class Barbering for the Cosmetologist at the Bonika Reunion next month.

The most exicitng hair show in our history. Bronner Summer Show 2010

This was the most exciting show in our history. Not because our sells were so great... they were a little above last year.... but we ended up with two of our workers in the ER. First Jay's back went out on Sunday morning and Mystie had to take him for Xrays (seems he has a deteriorated disc) and while they were gone, Chuck Bigelow passed out. customers stepped right over him to continue shopping. Emory hospital released him a few hours later and he was back on the job, but Jay was down for the count. He's on his way to the chiropractor today.

Special thanks to Kristi, Dave, Ron, Eric and others who helped at our booth and to all the vendors who stopped by when they heard about our casualties. Also thanks to Eric, Gerard and Mrs. Tate who all show cased our shears at our booths.

Take a look at our photos of Mrs. Tate's Slim Fast cutting class, Derek J and his new shoes, Yancy Edwards new scissor tattoos and all our photos. More are coming from Eric who took too many photos.

IBS New York

The New York show is behind us. It is one of the shows we must be at and have a presence but everything is twice as expensive as other shows except the New York City Hot Dogs which are expensive. Many thanks to Ed Wozniak who ran our other booth and his duaghter Robin. Also to Ted Powell who sharpened for us. He broke the record for the number of shears sharpened at at New York show and that was with a 20% price increase! No one complained about the price. Also kudos to Sheila Tate who helped at our booth. It is great to have such a knowledgeable Barber -stylist to work with us. Also to Chuck Chivaras who worked tirelessly demonstrating his new EDT Scissors for carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, Leah Watson's class on Crop Circles. As usually she had rave revues. She taught an energetic class even though she had just had a stroke and was supposed to be on complete bedrest. Now that we are back we had two days to catch up then I am training today a sharpener from Mobile, Al and on Monday a sharpener frm Louisville will be staying a week with us. My goals this week is to get the list of helpers finalized for the Premiere Show. Ed Wozniak is currently at the International Hair Show in Secaucus, NJ. We expect great sales since Nikita Smith will be demonstraing the shears in her classroom and also this is the home of Yancy Edwards. We sold several shears in New York just from the recommendation of Yancy. All his DVD's promote our shears just because he likes our shear and us. sort of gives us the warm fuzzies since we are not big and wealthy enough to pay a corral of platform artists like our competitors.

We got a wonderful letter form a recent trainee that was addressed to Charles Stanley how we changed his life. If he gives me permission I will post it in my next blog.

Saw a couple of new scissor screws at the last show. I hope to get those ready for the next blog.

Coming Events

I haven't posted but will try to be more diligent. We stay so busy but there are so many things happening with our company this year that I need to annouce and chronicle them.

1. Baby is due. Probably next Wednesday the 23 which is when the doctor will induce if baby Brooke is not born. Not my baby. For those who don't know me, my daughter Mystie is my office manager and her husband is my sharpening manager. It's her second baby that is due. Being a family business it disrupts things, but we are excited about the new bundle of joy.
2. IBS New York. We will leave on Friday (2 days after the birth) and have two booths and two classes there. If you are coming to the show stop by our booths. Also catch the classes. Sheila Tate is teaching classes. She has a great DVD coming out that will be available for wholesale by the middle of May. Its Barbering for the Cosmetologist. She taught this class at the Miami International Hair Show last week end and will teach it again in Orlando for the Premiere Show. I think her DVD will sell very well.
3. Phasing in new shears and phasing out old ones. We are switching manufactuers for some shears, discontinuing the slower selling ones and replacing with new designs and completely revamping some of our other shears. We are excited about the new items. Any left over old models we will sell at a discounted wholesale price at the Sharpener's Jam in July. We are working now on some great bargain boxes for the shapeners who attend.
4. Back in stock, if you were waiting for them T14. Also take a look at the new EDT Shear and tell me what you think. We will be distributing this shear.
5. Last item today is the Kuda Workshop We were asked to speak on how to sell shears. I will be taking the seminar and using Lenny's machine. I thought it was impolite to bring and market ours. I'm intrigued to use it. We will also be certifying sharpeners for our Bonika Shears. We will probably bring some discounted Jazzys for sharpeners to certify on and possilby some texturizers and a Fishbone. for directions on sharpening a Fishbone click here.