Mikołaj Maćkowiak
He specializes in classic men's cuts like pompadour and flattop, teaching precise clipper-over-comb work and shape building.
2 courses in the Academy
About the educator
Mikołaj Maćkowiak, known as Podcięty, is a barber with 6 years of experience and owner of a barbershop in Szamotuły. Since 2019, he has been running courses, focusing on classic, old-school men's forms. He specializes in techniques such as flattop, pompadour, and rockabilly, which he has also showcased on stage in Cyprus and Athens. In his teaching, he focuses on practical, everyday working methods and building precise shapes.
Mikołaj shares his craft step by step, explaining the logic behind every move. He shows the techniques he uses himself every day at work, focusing on solid foundations and repeatable results.
What you will learn
- 01
Styling hair for a flattop
You'll learn how crucial it is to stiffen and style the hair to create a perfectly flat and stable form.
- 02
Precise clipper-over-comb work
You'll learn to build the foundation of the haircut and give it direction, working with this technique on both wet and dry hair.
- 03
Building a square hairstyle shape
You'll master creating masculine, geometric silhouettes by resting the comb on key points of the head.
- 04
Creating a modern taper fade
You'll see how to smoothly fade the sides and back from zero, blending a classic cut with a modern finish.
- 05
Setting and using a stationary guide
You'll understand how to create a guideline section that you precisely cut the rest of the hair to, ensuring consistency throughout the cut.
Educator's courses
2 courses
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