Vent: I kept getting uneven fades on the left side of my chair

For about six months, my fades were always a bit off on the left side, especially with clients who sat a certain way. I tried adjusting my mirror setup and even bought a new pair of Wahl clippers, but the problem was me. I realized I was standing too far forward, blocking my own light from the window. Now I take one full step back before I start the fade line, and the lighting is perfect. Anyone else have a simple stance fix that solved a big problem?

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3 Comments

rose_grant781mo ago

Actually, it was your own shadow.

mark_cooper1mo ago

Man I heard a barber on a podcast say the same thing - he was fighting his own shadow for years before a client pointed it out. It's wild how something that simple can mess with your work for months. Glad you figured it out before you went crazy.

drew9061mo ago

That shadow trick is a game changer. I bet a lot of barbers are fighting their own silhouette without even knowing it.