Pioneering Hairstylist Knows That The Sword Is Mightier Than The Shears

Alberto Olmeda, a Spanish hairstylist with his own salon in Madrid, is the first to admit, talking to AJ+, that his methods are, “a bit medieval.”

But, he argues, they're medieval with good reason. The stylist says that most haircuts end up being just a tiny bit asymmetrical, because there was never any good way to cut both sides of the hair at the same time.

Today, he says he has the solution for creating “perfect” haircuts with mathematical precision. But, like the controversial velaterapia method, there is definitely an element of risk involved.

That’s because he creates his signature look using tools that wouldn’t look out of place in an episode of Game of Thrones. Eschewing traditional shears, he uses samurai swords, claws in the style of Wolverine, and a blowtorch to shape his much-coveted hairstyles.

Like the hairstylist who created this complex technique for perfect mermaid hair, Olmeda is a pioneer in his field, and is making waves with his visually stunning solution for haircuts.

Personally, I’m not sure that I would ever be brave enough to have my bangs singed off with a blowtorch, but he certainly makes a compelling case. Check out the video below to see his risky method in action.

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