No matter how long you’ve been grooming, there are certain foundational skills that can dramatically improve the quality, efficiency, and confidence behind every groom. The best groomers never stop refining the basics because mastering technique is what creates consistently beautiful results.
We believe strong grooming starts with strong fundamentals. This week on What to Watch, we’re sharing expert tips to help you sharpen essential grooming skills and elevate your everyday grooms.
1. Mastering Active Drying Techniques
Top pros Khris Berry and Britney Valle reveal the active drying techniques that create soft, fluffy, long-lasting finishes while helping you groom faster and spot coat issues with ease. If your dogs aren’t leaving the salon looking cloud-soft and polished, this lesson is for you.
2. Creating Smooth, Even All-Over Trims
Want smoother clipper finishes in less time? In this Spotlight Session, Melissa Verplank shares her efficient three-pass clipper technique to help you achieve clean, polished results without wasted motion. Small adjustments can make a big difference.
3. Perfecting Face, Feet & Tail Work on Poodles
Struggling to get clean, polished poodle prep work? Misty breaks down exactly how to clip the face, feet, and tail of a poodle, from setting balanced lines to choosing the right blades and mastering smooth finishes in tricky areas.
4. Building a Beautiful Puppy Cut on Mixed Breeds
Think puppy cuts are basic? Watch grooming educator Judy Hudson turn an everyday groom into a plush, polished finish while sharing her real-time thought process, tool choices, and time-saving techniques.
The truth is, every great groomer continues learning. Whether you want to improve speed, sharpen finishing skills, or expand your styling knowledge, investing in education is one of the best ways to grow your confidence and career.
Ready to sharpen your skills? Explore these featured training videos.
Active Drying Techniques with a High Velocity Dryer
Active Drying Techniques with a High Velocity Dryer - Multiple Experts
All Over Trim - 3 Passes to Get It Smooth
All Over Trim - 3 Passes to Get It Smooth with Melissa Verplank
Clipping the Face Feet and Tail of a Standard Poodle
Clipping the Face Feet and Tail of a Standard Poodle with Misty Fowler
Creating a “Puppy Cut” on a Mixed Breed
