The secrets of a good haircut

DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid - substance in chromosomes of higher organisms, storing genetic information - Concise Oxford English Dictionary.

Our DNA is responsible for everything about us and it makes us who we are. According to Carmelo Guastella, grooming is no exception and a good haircut is the DNA of good grooming. Once a man has a good haircut he has a blueprint of a personalized look which will suit him exactly, according to his hair colour and type, skin tone and face shape.

Scientific studies have proven that we communicate not only verbally, but also non verbally, through our body language and our image.

The men's stylist's role is to determine their client's style, keeping in mind fashion trends and what will suit them obviously, but also the image the client wants to communicate to the world.

At the core of men's grooming is how well you care for your hair, and a good haircut is absolutely key. The following points reveal the secrets of a good haircut:

• A good haircut can give you confidence, whether you have an interview, an important meeting or are just going out.
• A good haircut will look presentable for longer and fall into shape more easily.
• A good haircut and the right product can give the illusion of a thicker head of hair for men with fine or thinning hair.
• A good haircut can reduce the weight of the hair giving softness to the ends while adding texture.
• A good haircut can disguise large ears by leaving hair slightly longer on the sides.
• Carmelo only occasionally uses clippers to cut hair, relying mainly on his scissors to create what the FT Magazine has called "works of art".
• Bad haircuts are noticeable- there is no balance. Side and top of the head don’t seem to be connected and a line or step is visible
• Just like a cheap suit, a cheap hair cut is a false economy.
• Extra care in finishing touches are essential for a good haircut.
• The secret of a good haircut is down to Carmelo's 25 years experience.
• La Dopietta, the name of a double shot rifle used in Sicily to protect the family and for hunting, is also the name of a versatile haircut which will suit most men – slick and stylish for the office and funky for evenings and weekends.