Male hairdresser: scissor genius or homosexual? What awaits a guy in this profession?

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Male hairdressers today are the exception rather than the rule. But in vain, because this profession from time immemorial was just a man's. What advantages do guys have over female hairdressers, what stereotypes exist around this profession, and many other interesting things you will learn from the article.

A trip to history

In general, the profession of a hairdresser is not one thousand years old. The word itself is of German origin and means "one who makes wigs." And images of people conjuring over hair were also found on ancient Greek frescoes. Moreover, in some cultures, where a person's hair contained his spirit, his strength and power, hairdressers had a special status.

Since women had long hair they were proud of, the fair sex practically did not cut their hair. Barbers were regulars only for men, which meant that they were cut by male barbers. After all, it was considered indecent for a woman to touch a man, even his hair.

Why guys choosethis profession today?

It has long been the case that women who are more interested in fashion and beauty are more likely to choose a job as a hairdresser. But this does not mean that a man in this incarnation will look worse.

The guys who have chosen a comb and scissors as a professional tool, believe that there is nothing wrong with that. And even more so, they do not pay attention to criticism and attribution of non-traditional sexual orientation to them. On the contrary: a male stylist-hairdresser is completely free from prejudices. He does not listen to those who say that it is a man's job to unload wagons or to forge iron, and to cut hair is a woman's business. And rightly so.

Male hairdressers, subject to a competent professional approach and a desire to develop, will definitely succeed. A skilled craftsman who is pleasant in communication is more likely to win the sympathy of a young client girl, a child, and an elderly lady. In addition, a woman hairdresser, leaving on maternity leave, risks losing regular customers. The guy remains more "reliable" in this regard.

Customer Reviews

Many girls want to get a haircut and styling with a male hairdresser. After all, he sees a woman from a completely different point of view, not like another woman. It is important for him to make her truly beautiful, the object of envy and admiration of others, and not just get money for his work. He is always attentive to the wishes of the client, and complete with accuracy and a sincere compliment - what else does a girl who came to the salon forhaircut?

Even among clients there is an opinion: a woman can cut another woman's hair worse simply out of envy, a subconscious desire to get rid of a competitor. This applies, of course, not to every hairdresser, but there is a certain meaning in the words. And for a man, this is not even a question - he does his work with inspiration and beauty.

Legendary male hairdressers

Many French hairdressers were men. Here are the most famous of them in the history of mankind. Some became so famous for their talent that their names are still known.

• Champagne. The very first known hairdresser who lived in France in the 17th century and cut princes, kings and their wives. Many customers were willing to give anything to get into his chair.
• Legros de Rumigny. A French hairdresser whose regular client was Madame Pompadour herself. He is the author of the first book with drawings of hairstyles, the reading of which was considered mandatory among the "cream of society".
• Leonard. He became famous for his extravagant hairstyles, up to one and a half meters high and with the most incredible decorations. He had Marie Antoinette and the Duchess de Luyne cut their hair.
• Marcel Grateau. He became famous for making the world's first curling iron. The invention became so popular that the styling called “Marseille wave” is still preserved.
• Antoine (Antoine). This male hairdresser, whose photo you see below, worked in the 20s of the last century. To the talented master of Polishorigin, Coco Chanel herself entrusted her hair. He also invented the timeless classic - the bob hairstyle.

• Sydney Guilaroff. A native of Russia, who grew up in a family of Jewish emigrants. Haircut Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly and many other celebrities of the time.
• Alexandre de Paris. Pupil of Antoine, who became a stylist for such famous personalities as Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Repeatedly participated in the fashion shows of Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent.
• Raymond Bessone, or "Mr. Teasy-Weasy". He became famous for his luxurious London salon and the invention of fashionable bouffant. It was he who became the first hairdresser, "lit up" on the blue screen.
• Vidal Sassoon. The swing icon, the hairdresser who revolutionized hairstyles since the 60s has become perfectly geometric, defined and easy to style.

Hairdressers today

A male hairdresser can be a stylist, a colorist, and a weaving specialist. He can specialize exclusively in women's, or, conversely, men's hairstyles. There are also station wagons - real "genius scissors" in demand in most salons.

In a word, there is nothing strange and unusual if your master hairdresser is a man. Rather, you are just very lucky!