Techniques

  • Using Combs Effectively
    Video Masterclass (13 mins): Louisa Tandy demonstrates the importance of using specific combs for different coat types and combing techniques.
  • The Complete Dematting Guide
    Video Masterclass (11 mins): Louisa Tandy demonstrates her preferred and systematic approach to dealing with matted and neglected coats.
  • Toothed Scissors Series
    Video Masterclass (5.5 mins): Louisa Tandy starts our series on toothed scissors by showing how they work and explaining what they're used for.
  • Toothed scissor technique - Lhasa Apso
    Video Masterclass (4.5 mins): Louisa Tandy shows a good technique for using toothed scissors on a scissored drop coat
  • Toothed scissor technique - Labradoodle
    Video Masterclass (10 mins): Louisa Tandy demonstrates on a Labradoodle while talking about best practice with toothed scissors
  • Toothed scissor technique - Standard Poodle
    Video Masterclass (7 mins): Louisa Tandy demonstrates how to best use your toothed scissors on the leg and body of a Standard Poodle
  • Assessing a New Dog
    Video Masterclass (6 mins): Joanne Beddoe gives some guidance on assessing a new dog.
  • Rear Angulation
    Video Masterclass (3 mins): The UK’s top groomers on how to achieve the perfect balance and shape, using the dog’s anatomy.
  • Handstripping Techniques
    Video Masterclass (4 mins): Some of the UK’s most experienced groomers provide top tips on handstripping.
  • Brushing show and fine-coated breeds
    Video Masterclass 3 mins): Lhaki Thindal demonstrates how to use the Simpsons pro flexi brushes on show coats and give a pristine finish prior to grooming.
  • Brushing double-coated breeds
    Video Masterclass 8 mins): Lhaki Thindal demonstrates how to remove undercoat and matts from double-coated breeds using the Simpsons range of pro flexi brushes.
  • Creating Cylindrical legs
    Video Masterclass (2 mins): Learn some useful tips from industry experts on how to create cylindrical legs.
  • Matted coats
    Here's a simple way to explain to a client why they should be worried about a matted coat.
  • Matted coats
    How can you take control of the situation when a matted coat gets handed over?
  • MATTED COATS
    More time, more effort but more money! Here's a coat saving service you could offer.
  • Removing Knots
    Sharon Smith demonstrates how to remove knots from double-coated breeds.
  • SHAVE OFFS
    A shave off can be a poor choice - but are there some breeds you should refuse to shave?
  • CAT GROOMING
    Video Masterclass (12 mins): Expert tips will help you stay in control and injury free!
  • TIME SAVING TIPS
    Simple tips to cut down drying times - the quicker you get, the more profit you make!
  • CLIPPING
    Getting the basics right will save you time and money - and produce better results!
  • CLIPPING
    Practical tips for begineers
  • CLIPPING - ADVANCED SKILLS
    Reverse comb clipping - lets you clip above the undercoat on terriers (keeping some colour and texture) and helps pick up flatter coats on breeds like schnauzers and ‘shiny’ coated spanies.
  • CLIPPING - COMB BASICS
    Is there anything worse than a client with a Lhasa Apso in full coat wanting a teddy bear trim? Maybe an Old English? Both can be tackled in half the time with comb attachments.