By Michell Evans
August 31, 2019
“Hi Michell, I have been trying to master the art of Oriental Freestyle grooming. I have a few clients that truly like the style however their dogs are not always great candidates. I likewise have clients whose dogs are perfect for the style however the owners don’t like the idea.

Any advice on exactly how to perfect the style as well as getting clients to try it? Thanks, Linda”

Hi Linda. Oriental freestyle grooming is great deals of fun. I like it since it difficulties me to groom outside the box. showing clients photos of dogs in Oriental freestyle trims that look similar to their dog is a excellent method to offer it. The Web has a riches of pictures to look trough with your clients. think about keeping a binder or a tablet with pictures to show your clients when discussing styles. You can include many styles, not just Oriental freestyle. think about asking your preferred Oriental freestyle artists on Facebook as well as Instagram if you may utilize their pictures to show your clients. 

Often clients don’t like the style since the body is as well short as well as the legs are as well long. These things can quickly be changed into what many phone call a puppy cut, teddy bear trim or even a shave–off. You may likewise requirement to make decisions for the body as well as leg coat because of the dog’s structure. If the dog is not a natural beauty, you can change the style to make the dog look fitter, younger as well as healthier. 

Overweight dogs, dogs with great deals of lumps as well as bumps, thin coat as well as skin problems are examples of dogs who may benefit from an modified style. keep in mind that the style commonly integrates clothing. You may suggest—in the situation of a extremely regrettable looking dog—that they keep a sweatshirt on it. 
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The head is the most unique part of many Oriental freestyle trims. owners tend to like these trims since they are extremely animated, puppy–like as well as short around the mouth as well as eyes.

When executing the trim, keep these nine typical features of the Oriental Freestyle head in mind: 

The muzzle is groomed to appear separate from the skull.
The width of the muzzle is groomed to appear wider than the outside corner of the eye. 
The top of the nose is not shaved however trimmed to produce the shape of the muzzle. 
The chin coat is trimmed extremely short.
Any coat sticking out past the tip of the nose is trimmed short.
The eyes are totally open. No bangs or bubbles.
The ears are accentuated as well as exaggerated in some way.
Cheeks are most commonly trimmed short. 
Color accents, bows as well as yarn are commonly utilized to accentuate facial features.

Remember that the longer coat on the legs that is a typical characteristic of the style will requirement more regular grooming. This is a great source of revenue for the salon. likewise keep in mind that these are specialty trims; it takes much skill to research study as well as properly execute these styles so be sure to fee accordingly.

Happy Grooming!—Michell  ✂️

Have a concern you want Michell to answer? Please send concerns to michell@groomingtutor.com

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