Professional Usage Guide: Getting the Most from Johnny B
Successful application of molding paste involves understanding both the product and your client's hair
type. These techniques help ensure optimal results.
Application Techniques
Amount: Start with a small amount—roughly the size of a pea for short hair, working up
to a dime-sized amount for medium-length styles. You can always add more product, but over-application
leads to heaviness and can flatten styles.
Warming: Rub the paste between your palms until it becomes warm and pliable. This
heating process activates the product's properties and ensures even distribution. Cold paste will clump
and apply unevenly.
Distribution: Work the product through the hair from roots to ends, using your fingers
to separate and texture as you go. For volume at the roots, lift sections while applying rather than
pressing down.
Styling Applications
- Textured Crops: Apply to dry hair, working upward and outward to create separation
and movement
- Quiffs and Pompadours: Concentrate product at the front section, using fingers to
shape the desired silhouette
- Side Parts: Apply sparingly for control without heaviness, focusing on the part
area and ends
- Messy Styles: Work product through, then use fingers to randomly separate sections
for casual texture
- Slick Backs: Combine with a light oil or serum for added shine if needed
Pro Tips from Working Barbers
Dry vs. Damp Application: For maximum texture and separation, apply to completely dry
hair. For smoother, more controlled looks, apply to slightly damp hair before blow-drying.
Layer Building: Rather than applying one heavy coat, build hold gradually with thin
layers. This technique provides better control and prevents that "crunchy" feeling.
Reactivation: Johnny B Molding Paste can be reactivated with a small amount of water.
Teach clients this tip for refreshing their style throughout the day.
