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sumotech

a distant, contemporary relative 

of traditional Sumowax 

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CUT CLUB  |  AUGUST SALE

It's not a wax, not a paste and not a creme, but a midweight moulding compound that's a combination of all three. 

Who: Anyone; a natural for short hair; won't overwhelm fine hair; perfect for highly textural cuts

When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion; use on damp or dry hair to style.

How: Spread a dime-size dab or two onto palms and work through barely damp or dry hair with fingers and style; work quickly and try not to overwork; spray down with Tonic Lotion) to rework or cut hold.  

Reg: $26.00

Sale Price: $21.00 (for Cut Club members)

The Worst Haircut I Ever Had

I'd never been to Mall of America. My thirteen-year-old heart was glee-drunk with the thought of miles and miles of scrunchies, indoor roller coasters and a post office. (A post office!)

 As a kid who grew up in the burbs, malls were more than Cinn-a-bons and cell phone kiosks. They were hubs of culture and style. Like the port of Ithaca. And this? This was the mother load.

We're going to shop till we die...and pet sting rays.

In the tizzy of pawing through movie posters and novelty sunglasses, we stumbled on a salon.

HAIRCUTS: $10.

Our sugar-fried tween brains were hell bent on becoming total babes and getting haircuts without our parents permission.

This was lawless frontier.

Meanwhile on MTV, this video was on loop. Natalie Imbruglia was pouty, fresh, effortless and Australian.  It was my first hair fantasy--and I imagine every other girl's on the planet at the time.

I imagined casually swiping a bit of sexy fringe away from my face. I would look just like her. I had already bought my stretched out t-shirt. This was totally going to work.

Looking back, I'm not sure where the red flags and blaring sirens were. Between the abnormally low price tag and the obvious language barrier, this was probably illegal.

The stylist kept squinting at me in the mirror holding two fingers up:

"I want two inches taken off here, and cut close in the back."

"Two?"

"Yes, two inches taken off here and close in the back."

"Okay. Two."

After sitting in the chair for twenty minutes half-arguing with the stylist, she pulled out a trimmer with a guard the size of a show shovel. She proceeded to leave two inches of hair on my entire head. So instead of this:

I got this.

Back at the hotel, I locked myself in the bathroom to sulk because my life was over. My best friend tried to reassure me through the door, "It's really not that bad. Okay, it is bad. BUT we're at the Mall of America. You can buy any hat you want."


Do you have a hair horror story?

Cg

Dear Milwaukee: A Love Letter

Dear Milwaukee,

We want you to know that you look really nice today.

You've been down on yourself lately, and we won't have it. You're the prettiest princess at the prom.

It's totally okay if you're up in our dance space.

We want to stroll with your hotness in our arms along the beach and watch the sunset. You probably smell really good too.  After our seaside walk, we'd buy your hotness a drink with one of those little umbrellas--

A pink one.

Because you're worth it.

Milwaukee, we're writing in our diaries about you. We're thrilled you walked by. We hear songs on the radio and think of you. We're Smitten.

It should be someone's full time job to stake out on your roof and scream BABE ALERT every time you leave the house and grace the street.

Because really, we might not be ready for this jelly.

Your Not-So-Secret Admirer,
Cg

The Dreamtime: Inspiration

Braids are a beautiful achievement on their own, so you can imagine our glee when we discovered these hypnotizing works on paper by So Yoon Lym.

The Dreamtime series draws inspiration from aboriginal myths of creation, undulating landscapes and chronicles the journeys of both the braider and wearer.

We are particularly appreciative of the subtle movement and meditative detail of the images.

Here are a few of our favorites:

 

You can check out more of So Yoon Lym's work here.

What's inspiring you this week?

get cut. look good.
Cg

CG TV reports live from the Whitefish Bay July 4th Parade!

Cutting Group had a blast this year celebrating Independence Day with all our neighborhood friends at Whitefish Bay's annual July 4th Parade.  CG brought the heat to this year's parade with the CG Kazoo Band, balloons, games, prizes, and our very own master or ceremonies Elvis Presley!  It was a huge hit, and we can't thank enough all those that marched with us, and those that attended to make this year's parade such a success.

For all the highlights and special appearances, CUTTING GROUP TV was on the scene reporting from the crowd with interviews and more.  Check out the video below featuring CUTTING GROUP TV'S news correspondant, Kitty Lockhart, and her in-depth look at the day's parade fashion, hair, and happenings...

We'll be back again for next year's parade and we can't wait to bring you all new entertainment and surprises! 

Chelsea Girls: Subversion Style

In the wake of the Met Gala, the New Yorker's recent (embarrassing) "How Punk Are You" quiz and the prevalence of post-apocalyptic imagery, we can confidently say that in style conversation Punk is having a Moment.

Great minds are debating the historical and cultural implications of the political and artistic revolution, and critics and participants alike deliberate whether the sub culture has come full circle or faces extinction.

The Cutting Group conclusion: we appreciate creativity, past and present. Dead or not, it looks AWESOME.

The 'punk discussion' inspired us to revisit one of the most iconic and controversial counter-culture cuts: The Chelsea.

There are several variations on this style, but is most easily defined by one area of the scalp (either the crown or the nape) being cut close while the remaining pieces around the ears or base of the neck are left long.

Bangs often survive this procedure.

The cut made its debut with mods in the English underground during the 1960's. Due to economic shifts, an insurgence of disposable income for youths lead to the rabid consumption of  music and American fashions. THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

The style was later adopted by punks in the early 1970's and reinterpreted during the hardcore revival of the 80's. The Chelsea has chameleoned throughout the decades and because of its incredible texture and enticing rebellious implications, reincarnations of the cut still surface in the fashion sphere today.

Still subversive. Still striking. Still making a statement.

From hooligan street gangs to the pages of Vogue, the Chelsea is a survivor.

Do you have a favorite punk inspired cut?

get cut. look good.
Cg

Evil Genius: The Next Wave

Carly Rae Jepsen Scratch-and-sniff-stickers...

Money flavored ice cream...

“Free Pony” day at City Hall...

Just when you suspected there could be nothing better, the evil geniuses at Bumble and bumble hit us with a new duet of brand spankin' new summer products.

For summer lovers seeking sexy wind-blown tresses this latest arrival is a must have.

The Surf Foam Wash Shampoo offers a gentle cleanse with sea botanicals for breezy texture, while the Surf Crème Rinse conditioner hydrates to give your mermaid mane extra body for easy styling.

And as always, the light scent is Perfection.

Maximize your beach bum super powers by pairing this duo with Surf Spray for extra grit.

It's a good thing.

Get your glamor hands on a Surf set at Cutting Group.

get cut. look good.