The old school adheres to a certain technique, as these haircuts are more square, mostly handmade, with small additions only with the help of a blade and scissors. Although again, there are not really any clear rules about it. However, the idea here is to recreate the classic haircuts as they were done in those years. It's a tribute to the style of the 40s-60s of the last century. Barbershops (which are back in fashion today) began to lose ground back then. This was due, not least, to the emergence of salons that were better prepared to meet all tastes and needs, all styles and types of hair. Both men's and women's.
Okay, but what about the new school? It is impossible to clearly characterize this trend because it is living, developing and being supplemented right now. Unlike the old school — the classics, which are more than 100 years old and have already been studied inside and out. But if I were to try to formulate a word that characterizes newskool, let it be "lightness". After all, it allows more room for creativity, and therefore fewer clear rules. Complete freedom of expression.
The "new school" complements the classic style, following fashion trends and pop culture. It brings a new look to the old school with a less standardized finish, not necessarily done only with scissors and a razor. This gives the barber some space to dare a little more in the haircut chosen by the client. You can show your vision, your own approach to the craft. Even if we're talking about the same pompadour or slickback, it would seem that what can be changed here? And why "reinvent the wheel"? However, a master who professes the "new school" will recreate it with other tools and alternative styling. Except for the haircut, this hairstyle will have nothing to do with the good old classics. New school = new look.
In general, newschools experiment a lot and use classic techniques to create something new. Each master is ready to add something from himself. And thus, the once steel unshakable patterns are subject to changes and refinements, resulting in something fundamentally new. This is what art is all about.
Thanks to a wide range of tools and means, even the most daring ideas can be realized today. Any manifestation of your imagination is acceptable, up to, say, patterns on the hair. As long as the haircut becomes a method of self-expression.
The new school is also characterized by a wider range of services. We have already talked about this in more detail earlier. Face masks, perms and hair camouflage are becoming commonplace here.
Whichever school of thought you follow, you shouldn't limit yourself to any framework or canons. One way or another, the idea of a barbershop, both old and new, is to leave the barbershop with a stylish and well-done haircut, no matter what school it is inspired by. So, choose what you like, and we at Mr. Colt will make sure that your request is fulfilled carefully and with attention to the smallest detail. We are waiting for you!
by Anton Kolosov
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