Tools & products
From the clippers at his station to the products used for skin care and massage, Roly puts thought into what touches your hair and skin. Explore the professional brands behind his approach.
Roly takes pride in using professional equipment and products for his clients. The tools at his station are there for control and a clean finish. The skin care and massage products are there for comfort and how your skin feels afterwards.
Good products don’t replace skill, and no product guarantees a result. They do make careful work easier, and they show that the details matter to him.
Chosen for the task
Different stages of a cut, a facial or a massage call for different tools and textures.
Matched to you
Your hair, skin and preferences decide what gets used. Not every product is used in every visit.
Kept professional
Barber-grade equipment and professional skin and massage ranges, maintained for daily work.
01 · Cutting & finishing
A good haircut is built in stages: the bulk and blend, the detail around the edges, then the final clean-up.
Roly works with professional Wahl tools that are each designed for one of those stages. A clipper set up for fading and blending behaves differently from a trimmer made for outlines, and both are different again from a shaver used to refine the finish.
Choosing the tool for the task, rather than forcing one tool to do everything, is part of how he keeps blends soft and lines clean.
ClipperWahl
A professional clipper from Wahl’s 5-Star series, made for barbers who want sharp cutting performance without being tied to a cord.
Why it matters for your visit
Fades depend on gradual transitions. A clipper suited to blending helps Roly work those transitions gradually instead of leaving hard steps.
TrimmerWahl
A cordless version of Wahl’s long-running Detailer trimmer, made for everyday professional use in the barbershop and salon.
Why it matters for your visit
Hairlines, temples and beard edges are where a cut looks finished or unfinished. A dedicated detailer gives Roly control in those small areas.
Finishing shaverWahl
A finishing shaver from Wahl’s 5-Star line, designed for barbers and stylists who want an ultra-close, clean finish.
Why it matters for your visit
Once the shape is set, a finishing shaver can tidy the last details. Roly decides whether a very close finish is right for your skin and style.
02 · Control & detail
Each tool on the station has a specific purpose, and Roly picks the one the work in front of him calls for.
A clipper removes length and builds the blend. A trimmer has a narrower, finer blade for outlining and detail. A foil shaver works closest to the skin for finishing. Roly keeps Andis tools alongside his Wahl kit so he can choose by task and by client.
Not every visit needs every tool, and a close shave is not right for everyone. Roly decides based on your hair, your skin and the look you’re after.
ClipperAndis
The cordless version of Andis’ Master clipper, made for professionals who want an adjustable blade without being tethered to a cord.
Why it matters for your visit
An adjustable blade lets Roly make small length changes while blending, so he can make each step a little shorter or longer without stopping the cut.
TrimmerAndis
A classic barber trimmer with a T-shaped blade, made for precise outlining, edging and close finishing work.
Why it matters for your visit
Line-ups around the forehead, temples and beard need a blade that cuts exactly where it’s placed. The T-Outliner is built for that edge work.
Foil shaverAndis
A professional foil shaver from Andis, made for shaving and shaping on wet or dry skin, including skin fades and neck clean-ups.
Why it matters for your visit
A foil shaver can blend the shortest part of a skin fade into the skin. Roly only uses it where a close finish suits your skin and style.
A rough guide to where each kind of tool fits in a cut.
| Clipper | Trimmer | Foil shaver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Removing length, building the blend | Outlines, edges and detail | Close finishing on the skin |
| Where it works | Sides, back and top | Hairline, temples, neckline, beard edges | Shortest part of a skin fade, neck clean-up |
| Used when | Most clipper cuts | Most visits, for clean edges | Only when a very close finish suits you |
03 · Style & beard care
Hold and shine are separate choices. Roly matches the product to how you want your hair to look and feel.
A sharp, polished side part needs a different product from soft, lived-in texture. Using more of the wrong product usually just makes hair heavy, so the choice of product matters more than the amount.
Roly uses REUZEL because its range separates those finishes clearly, from high-shine pomade to matte paste to a leave-in foam for beards.
PomadeREUZEL
A water-soluble pomade with a strong hold and high shine, for classic, polished styles.
Why it matters for your visit
Slick-backs, pompadours and sharp side parts look best with a defined, glossy finish that holds its shape through the day.
PasteREUZEL
A matte paste with a medium, flexible hold that adds texture and definition while staying soft and reworkable.
Why it matters for your visit
Textured crops and natural styles look better without shine. A pliable paste lets you reshape your hair later without it going stiff.
Beard conditionerREUZEL
A lightweight, leave-in beard conditioner that softens facial hair and helps tame unruly hairs for a more manageable beard.
Why it matters for your visit
Once the beard is shaped, a light conditioner helps it feel softer and sit neatly, without the weight of an oil or balm.
Choose by the look you want, not by how much product you use.
| Blue Pomade | Matte Styling Paste | Beard Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | High shine | Matte, no shine | Low shine |
| Hold | Strong | Medium, pliable | Light |
| Best for | Slick-backs, side parts, pompadours | Texture, crops, natural movement | Softer, more manageable beards |
Too much of any product weighs hair down. A small amount of the right finish looks better.
Skin care and massage are about comfort and feel. Roly chooses each cleanser, exfoliant, creme and lotion for its texture and for how it suits your skin and your session.
04 · Skin care
Professional skin care works in steps, and each step uses a different kind of formula.
Roly uses Dermalogica because the range separates those jobs clearly: a cleanser to clear the surface, an exfoliant to smooth it, and a moisturizer to finish.
What your facial includes depends on your skin and the service you book. Not every formula suits every skin type, and not every product here is used in every appointment.
Foaming cleanserDermalogica
A soap-free foaming gel that removes impurities without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance, with balm mint and lavender extracts.
Why it matters for your visit
Every skin treatment starts with clean skin. A mild foaming cleanser clears the surface so the next steps can work on clean skin.
Powder exfoliantDermalogica
A rice-based exfoliating powder that activates with water to polish the skin, aimed at brighter, smoother-looking skin.
Why it matters for your visit
Gentle exfoliation can help skin feel smoother and look brighter. Roly decides whether exfoliation suits your skin on the day.
MoisturizerDermalogica
A moisturizer with a hyaluronic acid complex, designed to help lock in hydration and help protect against environmental stress.
Why it matters for your visit
Moisturizer finishes the routine, helping skin feel soft and comfortable rather than tight after cleansing and exfoliation.
05 · Massage products
A massage medium changes how a session feels, so Roly chooses it for the kind of work he’s doing.
Oils give the most glide, lotions absorb fastest and give more grip, and cremes sit between the two. A therapist may choose a creme when they want enough glide for long, flowing strokes with enough control for slower work.
Roly uses BIOTONE products chosen for texture and workability. If you have sensitivities or allergies, tell him before your session so he can choose accordingly.
Massage cremeBIOTONE
A long-standing massage creme that combines the workability of an oil with the absorbency of a lotion, with arnica and ivy extracts.
Why it matters for your visit
One medium that handles both long, flowing strokes and slower, focused work means fewer interruptions during a relaxation session.
Massage cremeBIOTONE
An unscented massage creme that applies like a creme and performs like an oil, with apricot, sesame and grapeseed oils.
Why it matters for your visit
Longer sessions need a medium that doesn’t dry out too quickly. An unscented option also helps if you prefer no fragrance.
Massage lotionBIOTONE
A non-greasy, unscented lotion formulated for deep-tissue, stimulating and neuromuscular techniques, with aloe vera and botanical oils.
Why it matters for your visit
Focused work needs grip rather than slip. Less glide means pressure stays exactly where it’s needed instead of sliding past it.
Different textures suit different kinds of massage work.
| Massage creme | Massage lotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Smooth glide with some control | Less glide, more grip |
| Absorption | Absorbs gradually through the session | Formulated for friction-based work |
| Often chosen for | Flowing relaxation work and longer sessions | Slower, focused deep-tissue techniques |
Tell Roly about allergies or sensitivities before your session. Some massage products contain nut-derived oils.
