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Connor arrived at work Monday morning and sat next to his cubicle-mate Chase. Chase turned to greet him and did a double take at his perfectly styled slick side part. He was caught off guard, being so used to Connor's usual messy bed head look. He teased him about looking like a preppy corporate type but soon realized he couldn't stop glancing over to look at the new shiny style on his friend. By the end of the day he worked up the courage to ask where he had gotten his hair cut. Connor took notice of his friend's curiosity throughout the day and had a business card ready for this moment, a chance to spread the slicknosis. He handed it to Chase and encouraged him to check it out, noting how he was unsure of such a radical style change but was totally convinced now that it was the right move. That evening Chase drove straight to the barbershop and inquired about changing up his style. The barber could tell he was nervous and knew just what to do. After the cut Chase sat in his car examining his new cut in the rear view, confused as to why it was causing a stir in his pants but reaching a hand down to revel in it anyway. Just then he got a text from Connor, a link to an X account. He saw a strange word, @slicknotized , and then a string of men who looked just like Connor(and himself.) He couldn't help it and reached into his pants for a quick release. He caught himself drooling (that had never happened to him before) after he blew a load right there in his car. He quickly closed the app and drove home, worried but excited about what had just happened. The next morning, a satisfied smile crept across Connor's face as he watched Chase arrive at his desk, heavily slicked and looking more handsome than ever. He clapped him on the back, congratulated him on taking the jump on a new style, and sat down satisfied. Soon the whole office would be slicknotized thanks to him.

Connor had seen what kind of styles this local barbershop handed out on their social media pages and knew he was powerless to resist the urge he felt to get one for himself. He had been "@slicknotized" by an X account that encouraged users to succumb to an intentional slick style. He knew it would turn heads and craved the attention he would get sporting such a traditional masculine haircut. The barber commented on his current messy style and, as Connor anticipated, offered a neater and more polished look. He tried to sound unsure, nervous to seem over-eager, but consented to allow the barber to use his best judgment. He could barely contain his excitement when the barber opened the gel and spread a generous amount on his palms. The feeling of the product being worked through his hair until each strand was coated was something he'd never felt before and instantly knew he wanted to feel every time he visited from now on. The barber expertly combed his hair into place, a classic side part heavily slicked down that Connor knew wouldn't move an inch. When the barber offered a discount in exchange for using his before and after as an advertisement on the shop's page, his slicknotized conditioning kicked in as he immediately agreed. He smiled for the camera, knowing he would spend the rest of his life slicked and encouraging others to do the same.

@Brodelaire_ You'll never go back after feeling every hair locked in place

Had a haircut the other day, and the barber put so much gel in afterwards I felt like I was living one of those AI-generated "slicknotised" posts

This client walked into the shop with a mess of shaggy dark hair and not a clue about what to do with it. He asked if a buzzcut might be easiest but I noticed he was eyeing up my own hair. "A buzzcut could work, but it's the middle of winter and they aren't really in season. Have you ever thought about keeping the length but trying a style similar to mine? You have the volume for it, I could tidy up the sides and back and show you how it would look" I suggested. He sucked in a breath as his eyes darted between his hair and mine in the mirror. With a nervous uncertainty in his voice he agreed, "Uh yeah I guess it couldn't hurt to try something a little more neat, let's do it." Without another word I got to work fixing him up; evening out the sides, adding texture to the bulk on top, and trimming up his neck. I added a generous dollop of pomade without asking, too focused on sculpting his hair to be a replica of my own. He didn't seem to mind as he stared intently at each pass I made with the comb. Once I was satisfied I met his gaze in the mirror and asked "Well, what do you think?" He tilted his head from side to side, then chin down to examine the top. His fingers reached to touch the strands that fell over his forehead but lightly enough that they didn't move. "I think I just found my new look. You really did a fantastic job, I can't thank you enough. We could be twins!" he said with a laugh in his voice. With a hand on his shoulder I said "We could right? I'm glad you like it and kind of had a feeling you would. By the way, I know it's a shot in the dark but we're starting a new barber training class next week and really need new students to learn the craft. Any interest in joining us here at the shop as an apprentice? Barbers with classic style is just what we need new clients to see when they walk in. "You know I think I'm going to take you up on that, I need a change in my life and you haven't steered me wrong yet!" he responded with barely restrained enthusiasm. I shook his hand, smiled and said "Welcome aboard, I'll see you here first thing Monday morning."

he had been hiking off the grid for weeks, but the minute he got home his hypnogelled roommates got him slicknotized

the new slicknomercial sends them into hypnotized frenzy even faster

Ethan was referred to me by his roommate after graduating college and starting his first job in finance. He wanted a professional yet trendy look to suit the corporate role he was taking on. He let it up to me and left very satisfied with the brushback and trimmed beard I had crafted. I maintained this look for him until this morning when he walked in looking quite dejected and sat in my chair. He explained that his company had laid him off and he hasn't had any luck finding a similar position, forcing him to start work Monday at a military supply contractor. "The interview went great but my new boss and all the guys in the shop had military-style cuts and I don't want to be the new guy who sticks out like a sore thumb, can you help me out?" "Don't worry buddy, I'll make sure you fit right in." I got to work removing some bulk off the top, adding tonic and then blow drying it until it stood at attention. Then with the #flattop comb at an inch and a half off the head I began to #buzz off the remaining length, creating a perfectly flat deck. After blending the sides and cleaning up the neck, I tilted the chair back and wrapped his face in a hot towel. Once the lather was ready I removed the towel, spread it generously, and used a straight razor to remove the beard, leaving only a trimmed #mustache. For the finishing touch I warmed a generous scoop of wax in my palms and applied it to his hair, making sure to coat each strand from root to tip. Then I combed the hair straight back towards the crown, forcing it to stand on end. After the front and sides were perfected into a solid wall I turned him around to face the mirror. He stood up and got closer to the mirror, bringing his hand up to gently feel the stiffness of the bristly hair standing up on his scalp. Turning his head from side to side, eyeing each new detail of his look. His fingers brushed the new mustache he was sporting as he turned to face me, "It's so different but it's perfect! Exactly what I needed to fit in with the guys, at least a couple I saw in the plant had this flat buzz style. Thanks so much!" "Don't mention it Ethan, and it's called a flattop. You'll need to come in every 2 weeks for maintenence, first jar of wax is on the house. Good luck at the new job!" Ready for a transformation for yourself? Check out the Transformation Discord discord.gg/dUBzZnSR

Last day to fund the flat. Will stay flat for 1 day for every $1 raised. 57 days atm. Who wants to keep me flat for longer? linktr.ee/lilnae

@Lilnae4444 Yes keep!

Grown out a bit. Should I keep it?

This client walked in and I could tell he was a mix of excited and nervous. He explained he had been growing out his #beard and #mustache all year in anticipation of his family's annual #Halloween party, where he planned to show up as the mirror image of his Dad as a practical joke. He had finally gotten the handlebar stache the way he wanted, but needed help with the beard coloring and hairstyle. He showed me a picture of his #Dad and I realized this was going to be a dramatic #transformation. His father was completely #bald on top with a fringe of hair running along the sides and back of his head, a well established case of male pattern baldness, or #mpb. He also had a "more salt than pepper" beard. I explained that I could buzz him bald on top, but his hair was so dense it would be impossible to hide the hairline without waxing his dome. "If I do that your hair may not grow back as full as it is now, just to warn you." But he was determined, "That's OK, it's just hair. I've been planning this all year, let's do it." So I got to work carving out his new hairline and applying wax in strips as the dye settled into his beard. He gritted his teeth as the hair was ripped out but gave no indication he wanted me to stop. I finished up matching it to the photo he provided and then washed out the dye, revealing a man who looked at least 20 years older than he had an hour ago, and a lot more like his father. He was shocked at his transformation but thanked me profusely for my handiwork. After the holiday he came back, and I noticed he had some spotty regrowth on top that made him look disheveled and unkempt. He reported that the costume was a hit at the party but now he hated how the regrowth made him look. "Well the only thing I can do is re-wax the top and trim your fringe a bit neater, but then you're going to be stuck with this hairline for good." He sat down and looked at me in the mirror, "Everyone loved my new style so much, I don't think I'll mind looking like my Dad from now on, let's do it. Oh and can you freshen up the grey in my beard? It's starting to wash out." Are you ready for a new haircut? Join the Transformation Discord for Haircut month during spooky season! 🎃👻🧟‍♂️🦇 discord.gg/wwQKVzrr

The salesmen were having a meeting to discuss how to fill the recently vacant position on their team at the Luxury Auto Dealership when Johnny, their regular delivery guy, walked in to drop off the daily packages. "We need to fill this open sales position ASAP in order to meet our first quarter earnings goals..." Carlos, the manager, was saying before he and the rest of the team noticed Johnny walk in the main entrance. Each team member noticed Johnny, then turned back to Carlos with a knowing look in their eyes. They knew salesmen at Luxury Auto weren't just hired, they were created. The dealership needed well groomed, impeccably dressed, and eager men to represent the company to their wealthy clients. Johnny was the perfect blank canvas, waiting to be molded into their newest hire. Carlos waved him over, "Hey Johnny! Come join us for a moment. How's the delivery job treating you?" Johnny greeted the manager with a handshake then answered, "It pays the bills I guess, how's everything with you guys?" "Well that's what I wanted to talk to you about, we need a new salesman and I think you might be the best man for the job." Carlos said, continuing to shake Johnny's hand in a slow, rhythmic motion. "We'd train you, and your starting salary would be much higher than what you make now. So what do you say?" Johnny was caught off guard by the offer, and found himself considering it as the manager continued to shake his hand. The motion relaxed Johnny and he heard himself tell Carlos that he'd be honored and appreciated the offer immensely. But wait, what was he saying? He's never worked a sales job, but felt at ease in the presence of all these professionals, his hand still resting inside the managers own warm, firm grip. "Great to hear it, follow me" Carlos said as his hand finally released Johnny's and migrated to his back, leading him to the room where all his other salesmen started their careers. Johnny felt a bit hazy as he was led to sit in a comfortable barbers chair, "Just relax Johnny, I'll get you all fixed up and looking the part so you can start work immediately, how's that sound?" Johnny gave him a "Yes Sir" without even realizing he was saying it. Carlos got to work transforming the new hire's messy hair into the perfect slickback style, a must for every car salesman. Johnny was entranced, and passively listened and nodded as his new boss gave him instructions on how to groom and style it himself before arriving to work each morning. He was then shown into a small room with a newly pressed suit hanging on a rack. "Get changed, can't have you selling cars in a delivery uniform!" Johnny put on the suit, realizing how good it felt to be properly dressed. In fact, he couldn't remember ever looking better than he did in this moment. Finished, he rejoined Carlos, who led him back out to the front where the rest of the sales team waited. "Gentleman, I'd like to introduce you to our newest salesman, John. I know you'll all do your best to make him feel like one of the team." Only now did he notice that they all looked exactly the same; freshly pressed suits, winning smiles, and perfectly slicked back hair. As each one shook his hand, he knew he was going to love every second of his new found career. No longer was he Johnny the delivery guy, now he was John the car salesman, and this was the first day of the rest of his life. Looking for a transformation in your life? Join us for Haircut month in the Transformation Discord. Get tips, tricks, and meet others on a transformation journey. discord.gg/8fXNpVXb

You'll feel much better once you've got a proper haircut to go with your new suit. Don't believe me? Just ask him. He left with a smile on his face and a new tin of high shine pomade to keep his hair looking sharp. It's Suit and Tie month in the Transformation Discord, join us if you'd like to start looking your best. discord.com/invite/zS6K6QNw

@tony_baez18 Great hair dude

Impriman más horas de sueño 🥱💤

This client typically wears a side part but I could tell he was ready for a new look by the determination on his face as he took a seat in my chair. I asked what he had in mind for his cut and he explained he was ready for a big change, something a lot shorter to help deal with the summer heat and to make styling in the mornings simpler. He had his heart set on an ultra-short #buzzcut but I convinced him to let me try something first, and if he didn't like it I'd go ahead and buzz it all off. I started with the trimmer, cleaning up the sides and removing the bulk from up top. After blending the sides I got out some grooming tonic and applied it to what remained on top and then blowdried it back so every #hair stood straight up. Then I pushed my #flattop comb through the hair and used the trimmer to level it off, giving him a perfectly flat shelf of hair on top. I then applied butch wax and used a fine toothed comb to make sure every hair was coated and standing at attention. When he brought his hand up and felt the prickly, stiff flattop he was now sporting, a smile crept across his face. "I have to say I'm glad you convinced me to try this out, I'm digging this look on me!" he said as he turned his head from side to side, examining his new style. "I knew you'd like it, really suits your Dad vibe you got going on. Here's a can of wax on the house, make sure you keep it looking sharp and I'll see you back here in 2 weeks for a tune up." He shook my hand and walked out a new man. Check out the Transformation Discord server for Dad month! This July we are celebrating all things Dad so stop by and show off your style 😉 discord.com/invite/TTDmZdAG

As this client sat in my chair he explained that he was recently cast as the father figure in a stage production at our local theater. He had been growing his #beard out for the role but now needed a hairstyle to go along with it. Since his #hair was shaggy like his beard I suggested a shorter more mature cut that let his beard take the spotlight. He agreed and I got to work with the buzzer, taking off most of the bulk on top, leaving only enough for a short side part. He inspected it and agreed it helped him look older but asked if I could do anything to age him a bit further. I was happy to oblige and began taking his hairline higher. He quickly lit up and said, "That's more like it, I really need to look the part if I want to nail this role." Taking that as my cue to continue I buzzed off his top with no guard, leaving a fringe of short hair along the sides and back. I then finished it off by shaving the top and blending it in with the sides, giving him the appearance of advanced male pattern baldness. He was pleased with the cut and mentioned it was more convincing than anything the theater company's hair and makeup team could muster and left my shop a happy customer. He stopped in regularly throughout the production's run for tune ups and ended up winning Best Actor in our regional theater awards show. He did such a convincing job that he began to get cast as the #Dad in every subsequent production, and has kept his mature #MPB style ever since. Join us in the Transformation Discord server for Dad month! discord.com/invite/wkNyRPDP

A new client arrived and said he was referred to me by multiple friends who mentioned my skills at big transformations. I motioned to the chair and asked what I could do for him. He pulled out a photo of a smiling older gentleman who looked to be in his late 60s with male pattern baldness and an impressive bushy goatee. "This is my father who was recently diagnosed with alzheimers disease. When I was younger he took me for regular haircuts and we always got matching styles; side parts, flattops, buzzcuts, even pompadours. We alternated who got to choose the style but we always matched and it was that tradition which was responsible for the close bond we have. However, once I went to college I succumbed to peer pressure and started gets cuts like my friends had, and with that our tradition was over. I could tell my dad was disappointed but he never said anything besides the occasional comment on how I looked so different. Now with his recent diagnosis he's so forgetful and becomes easily agitated. I want to do something that might bring some joy to the time he has left and help us have that close bond again before its too late. Can you help me bring back our tradition and surprise him by giving me a cut to match his?" I took the photo and sat it against the mirror as a guide, "Sir, you've come to the right place, this one will be on the house." I then got to work buzzing the top of his head carefully to leave an mpb pattern that matched his father's. Next came the shaving cream and straight razor to make it completely smooth, along with clearing off his beard to achieve the same bushy goatee. "Now this won't stay permanent unless you go through multiple rounds of epilation or laser hair removal. You'll need to come back for a shave once a week to keep it fresh." He moved his head from side to side as he analyzed his new style in the mirror, "That's fine with me, please put me down as a standing appointment." We shook hands and he left. Each week he came back he told me of how his Dad's face would light up when he recognized him and how he would tell him the same stories a hundred times of all the different cuts they had gotten all those years ago. Until one day he came in and with a somber tone explained that his father had passed. I expressed my condolences and he thanked me for helping bring them closer together during the time they had left. I then asked, "So would you like to think about a different style now?" Without a thought he replied, "I remember you said we could make this look permanent with laser hair removal. As a tribute to my Dad I'd like to keep this style permanently." I only asked once if he was sure, "This style ages you considerably, you're only in your 30s but with this you look like you're pushing 65, are you sure this is what you want?" "I've never been more sure, I want to honor his memory and this is what he would've wanted." I got the equipment ready and proceeded to give him his first hair removal session, leaving him with a permanent mpb fringe style. "You might also want to consider dyeing your goatee and hair fringe salt and pepper gray, it might help the balding look more natural on you." He looked up at me and smiled, "Just like Dad." Want to transform? Find support and ideas on the Transformation Discord discord.com/invite/wkBYfdZk

The National Men's Facial Hair Competition is hosted locally in my area, so for a few weeks a year I'm booked with #mustache and #beard consultations. This gentleman was very determined to win his category and inquired how he could get a leg up on his competitors. "I've come in 2nd or 3rd place the last five years in the #Beardstache category and need a way to make my facial hair stand out." After examining his head and face shape I explained to him my strategy, "My advice would be to lose the hair on top of your head, it's really dense and distracts from your facial hairstyle. I wouldn't say go fully bald because that may look too forced and make you seem desperate to the judges. I'd go for a naturally #balding look that says you've accepted it and decided to focus on your facial hair instead." He listened intently while looking at himself in the mirror, obviously deep in consideration of my proposal. After a few moments of careful thought he turned his eyes toward me, "Do it. I haven't come this far to lose the top spot again." Without another word I got to work with my clippers removing the bulk from the top of his head and creating a fringe line around the sides. Once his pattern was carved out I explained the next step, "I'll use wax straps to remove the hair on top and it may be a bit painful, this will keep you smooth through the competition but it will start to regrow after a few weeks." He only nodded, a fierce determination in his eyes. Once applied I began to tear them off, each piece covered in short black hair, until eventually his dome was smooth. Then came the fading of his sides and back to achieve a naturally balding appearance. His beard was now the centerpiece of his appearance, but in his category he needed it to take a backseat (like his hair has) so the 'stache could shine through. I carefully edged and sheared his beard down to stubble, giving him a rugged look. He appeared to have aged 15 years over the span of an hour in my chair but there was no denying that his facial hair was the center of attention. He shook my hand and I wished him luck. A week later I noticed him enter my shop with a big smile and holding the first place trophy in the Beardstache category. "You were right! That was exactly what I needed to take home the prize. I couldn't have done it without you and I intend on coming here for all my grooming needs from now on. Speaking of which, I'd like to talk to you about making my new balding look permanent. Next year I'm entering the Handlebar category and I won't let anything stand in my way." I motioned to my chair and pulled out the laser equipment I use for hair removal, "Let's get started." Are you ready for a lifestyle or appearance Transformation? Check out the Transformation Discord and find out. discord.com/invite/gyPW8YSY

My last client of the day walked in and took a seat at my station. As I put the cape over his #suit I asked if he wanted to stick with the businessman's #sidepart. "Actually the reason I'm here is I recently got married and I promised my wife we'd move to her hometown in Kentucky. I'd like to find a style that will help me fit in with the locals and I heard you were the guy to see for a change like this." He proceeded to show me a few reference pictures of his wife's brothers and how they dressed and styled their hair(a mix of flattops and mullets), hoping to blend right in with his new family upon his arrival. "You came to the right place bud, let's get you fixed up" I said as I reached for the grooming tonic and applied it to his hair. He watched intently as I then blowdried his hair until it stood up on end. "What's that?" he asked as I reached for my next tool. "This is a #flattop comb, it helps keep a flat line on top as I trim down the hair" I said as I pushed it through his hair and buzzed off anything sticking out the top. I then showed him how to apply the wax to keep his new style sticking straight up. Once his hair was stuck in place I invited him to the back room to try on an outfit that better suited his new lifestyle. He got dressed and looked in the mirror, stunned at who he saw looking back at himself. "I'm unrecognizable, you really worked some magic on me." I chuckled, "well you might want to warn your wife before you get home that you look a bit different. Good luck with your new life in Kentucky." He shook my hand and thanked me, but just as he pushed open the door I called out, "and get rid of that little sports car you got out there, men who look like you drive pickup trucks." He nodded and smiled, "Yessir." Join the Transformation Discord for help achieving a new lifestyle discord.com/invite/wcVsgSFb

Today one of my regulars arrived for his monthly head shave appointment but I could tell something was on his mind. As I worked he told me about a job interview he had later this afternoon. It was for the corporate office of the new BioTechIndustries downtown, everyone was hoping to get a position there and he was worried he wouldn't stand out, "I'm just a regular looking #bald guy, if I don't look like I belong in the corporate world they'll just pass me over." I looked at him in the mirror and said, "Have you ever considered wearing a hair system? It's becoming very popular with my balding clients. I could have you looking like a #slick company man in no time." His eyebrows raised at this, "But won't it be obvious I'm wearing a piece? I don't want to look silly." My hands rested on his shoulders, "No one will be able to tell, how about you try it and see for yourself?" With his consent I fitted him with a system and began to blend it into his fringe. He watched closely as I applied pomade and sculpted his new head of hair into a sleek executive contour side part. I finished with a generous application of hairspray, ensuring the style would stay perfectly in place for his interview. "I can't believe how real it looks! This will be sure to leave an impression on the boss, thank you!" He shook my hand and I assured him he'd do great, "I have a feeling you'll be starting a new job on Monday my friend." Later he called to tell me he got offered the position, and that every man he saw in the office that day was sporting a slicked style. "That's great to hear, congratulations! Come by the shop tomorrow and I'll teach you how to maintain and style your new hair." Check out the Transformation Discord for other lifestyle and appearance transformations discord.com/invite/ZqS6J7Eb

This client initially came in for a traditional barbershop shave. Upon first glance I commented, "Your facial hair is incredibly dense, I know guys who would do anything to have that full of a #beard. You really want to shave it all off?" He pulled out his phone, turned it towards me and replied, "I'd like to try a #mustache for the first time, like these guys." And proceeded to show me about a dozen reference pics of middle aged men with thick, stand-out mustaches. I also noticed that every single one of his references had male pattern baldness, but I simply said, "Sure thing my friend, let's get you in a chair and get started on your new look." I applied a hot towel to his face while I readied my straight razor and shaving cream, then got to work. Upon completion I sat him up and he inspected my work, "Wow I love it, what a difference! It really stands out compared to the beard." I replied, "I'm glad you think so, although I can't help but think we could help it stand out even more. I noticed your reference pics were all men with #mpb and their mustaches are really complemented by the lack of hair on their heads. Have you ever considered this for yourself? It would showcase your new mustache and give you a more mature vibe you could definitely pull off." His eyes lit up, as if he was waiting for me to say those words since he walked through the door, "You really think so?! I have to admit I've been thinking about it lately. You know what, let's do it. I want the mustache to be my only focus." Without a word I leaned his chair back and grabbed my clippers to trim his hair down to a uniform length. Then I removed the guard and carved out a fringe line around his scalp that dipped low in the back. Next I applied shaving cream and shaved the hair off the top of his head, leaving only a fringe around the sides and back. I faded it to look as natural as possible and sat him up to reveal his new look. His eyes said the words his mouth was suddenly unable to get out as he angled his head this way and that as I held a mirror behind him to show the shape of his newly formed bald dip on the back of his head. His hands rose up, one to stroke his bushy mustache and the other running over his freshly smooth balding head. "If you'd like to make this a permanent #transformation I can schedule you for a laser hair removal session in 2 weeks, then I'll give you a standing weekly appointment for mustache and mpb fringe maintenance." He stood up, extended his hand to shake mine, and said with an eager smile, "I'll see you in two weeks." Are you ready for a change? Join the Transformation Discord to explore the possibilities. discord.com/invite/tJj2QyEb