The Cutting Standard
A Men's Hair Cutting Class hosted by Vea Fonua, Owner of Parlour Barba

Consistency separates a good barber from a great one. The Cutting Standard is a focused, technique-driven class built around four of the most in-demand men's styles — Shag, Flow, Pompadour, and French Crop — designed to sharpen your fundamentals and give you a repeatable process behind the chair.

What's Covered:

• Welcome & class overview
• Tool prep
• Products used for each hairstyle

Shag
Key characteristics & best hair types, layering and texture, weight removal, and creating natural movement.

Flow
Key characteristics & best hair types, layering for movement, and maintaining length and shape.

Pompadour
Key characteristics & best hair types, sectioning, elevation and cutting, and blending the sides and back.

French Crop
Key characteristics & best hair types, textured top with a shaped fringe, and skin fade/taper breakdown.

Whether you're refining your craft or building a stronger foundation, this class will leave you with practical, repeatable techniques you can bring straight to your clients.