#david kinigson

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BE EXCELLENT . BE EXTRAORDINARY 12.14.11

(and in th end)

a personal message from david kinigson

as we approach the completion of another year

i invite you to take a moment and think about this...

every one of us is different from the other

each with our own quirks and idiosyncrasies, shortcomings and attributes

in our own unique way we are all different

yet it is our individuality that we have in common

the differences we share are precisely what makes us the same

some of us are shy, timid, willing to go along and

some of us are assertive, vocal, willing to take a stand

we are decisive and we have doubts

under certain circumstances we have concern or worry

at times we exhibit confidence

some of us are creative, temperamental, even arrogant

others of us are humble, sensitive and artistic

whether we are impractical, pragmatic

passionate, flexible or authoritarian

tolerant, impatient, altruistic, charitable, selfish or self centered

optimistic, pessimistic, compassionate, ego driven, selfless

we all ebb and flow; rise and fall and rise again through and with life

we have happy moments, joyful and otherwise memorable

punctuated with times of sorrow or grief, anger and upset

there are those times we’d rather forget

but can’t seem to shake from our mind

some of us see the glass half empty while others see it half full

like the two sides of a coin you can’t have one without the other

we share qualities

we might even aspire to characteristics we admire in others

that which we dislike in others is often

what we are unwilling to confront in ourselves

we are like mirrors for one another...

a reflection of who we are and can be for each other

there are those of us who are followers and

others we look up to as our leaders

we applaud triumph and we rally around tragedy

we honor heroism and exalt bravery

sometimes we scorn the rebels and radicals

who stand on either side of center with revolutionary ideas

ideas which may be accepted in our lifetime and at other times

life has to catch up with the difference makers and original thinkers

throughout it all there isn’t one of us who doesn’t

revere excellence and salute the extraordinary

here’s to each of us who in our own way aspires to

the space of excellence and a commitment to the extraordinary

here’s to ordinary people taking extraordinary actions

ready to meet each challenge on our path with courage

knowing it takes something to face and overcome hurdles along the way

here’s to those of you who are a part of the small team of

thoughtful and dedicated people who with commitment

purpose of being and intentional action can move providence

fulfill destiny and accomplish whatever it is

we set ourselves toward fulfilling

here’s to stating the obvious...

we are all different and that's what makes us the same

leaving one clear choice setting you apart from the pack

BE EXCELLENT • BE EXTRAORDINARY

transcend dogmatic schools of thought and

take a quantum leap outside of your personal or creative box and

do what’s right for most people

stand up, be counted, change the world and make history

one person can make the difference

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© 2011 David Kinigson and the musified group. all rights reserved.

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Everybody Lies . (a soul song) . 08.10.11

you c’est non vérité, say what you say, I mean, I’m just saying

you know the way deux faux pas, 

you’ve gone way too far,

with your je ne sais quoi

some might say, qu’est–ce que c’est; there must be more,

ca plane pour moi

what you don’t know, it’s all for show,

cause everybody lies

you lie when you need to, when you don’t mean to, when they call your bluff

you know you’re pretty sharp, get set on your mark, they got a good head start on

you run and you hide like Bonnie and Clyde; live and let die and try to behave and

not get caught; there must be more, for real, for sure

what makes it insincere, it’s false hope and it's fear I see it in your eyes;

everybody lies

you lie when you need to, when you don’t mean to,

you lie awake at night and read, cause 

you can’t fall asleep, lie there and you weep, pray to God your sin and your soul

He will save, I swear he will keep; there must be more, now I’m not so sure

what they don’t say, it’s all very cliché;

everybody lies

you c’est non vérité, c'mon qu’est–ce que c’est, I mean, I’m just saying

you lie when you need to, when you don’t mean to...

  © 2011 David Kinigson and the musified group. all rights reserved.

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(these are) confessions . 08.07.11

"I have geniosity in some areas of life and in others I'm just an ordinary dumbass!"

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BTC.com . 10 Dry Cutting Tips, Tricks & Techniques from David Kinigson . 08.04.11

“Think about it: how often do you dry cut?

Many stylists dry cut only at the end of a haircut–just for the finishing touches and nothing more. If that sounds like you, international hairstylist David Kinigson thinks you should reconsider.”

"Dry cutting is like dry martinis — a sophisticated, acquired taste that gets better with every experience." 

"David Kinigson is a dry cutting proponent — he thinks the technique is an exciting way to elevate the art of the haircut. 

Is he right? Why not check out his 10 dry cutting tips and decide for yourself?"

Cailley Hammel - BehindTheChair.com 

(click the link & read the story)

http://www.behindthechair.com/displayarticle.aspx?ID=2091 

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(these are) confessions . 07.29.11

You know what I always say,"The secret to coolosity is owning your dufosity."

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The Tao of (dry) haircutting . installation #04 . 07.29.11

The Tao of (dry) Haircutting ... Mode iQ & The Human Element

Haircutting is both a science and an art. The science of haircutting reveals the tools, pathways and secrets, which unlocks the door to the spiritual art of revealing true beauty. 

I began cutting hair 38 years ago during what I affectionately refer to as the “silver era” of geometric haircutting. More than 30 years ago, as my understanding of theory progressively developed, I realized dry haircutting had more value than simply “cleaning up the line.” I soon discovered there are unique benefits from both wet haircutting and dry haircutting.

In wet cutting we see the directional patterns of growth and the distinct planes of the head. With dry haircutting we see movement and feel the texture of the hair.

My friend and mentor Vidal Sassoon once said, “For me, haircutting is architecture with a human element.” For 50 years we’ve explored the architecture of haircutting. That architecture was the inspiration for geometric haircutting. A clean single fluid line and the architecture of graduation becomes a geometric shape. The geometry of haircutting is classically fulfilled while executing a wet precision haircut.

But, what of the human element?

For me, the human element of haircutting is communication and physics. Like the fine art of bonsai… the human element is at once attainable and elusive, fleeting, yet available. It is the perfect synergy of material (hair), skill (technique) and being (communication).

The human element is poetic; it is spiritual. Haircutting technique exponentially expands when elementary relative and quantum physics are explored in relationship to haircutting and the client experience. The physical haircutting mode and the exploration of the human element become available by expanding the client conversation and dry cutting skills. 

The divine sculptor, Michelangelo, “sees the angel waiting to be set free” carved from the stone; the revolutionary painter Jackson Pollack, “see what wants to be painted” on the canvas.

The post-modern hairdresser has the opportunity to “listen for for the style waiting to be heard” and “look for the beauty wanting to be  seen” touched by the muse, feeling, revealing and unconcealing inner beauty. A discovery of self... exceptional professionalism... mastery of craft... cool iconicStyle & a commitment to the extraodrinary with a keen awareness of the arts, style, fashion and culture at large

If we can think geometry and practice geometric then we can think physics and practice physical hair. 

 FS ƒ HCT3  

___________________

TO BE CONTINUED...

"Be cause; New York is wherever I am."

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© 2011 David Kinigson and the musified group. all rights reserved.

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(these are) confessions . 07.28.11

"I love women.

I love admiring them; and I love being admired by them."

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(these are) confessions . 07.26.11

"The secret to effective slacking is to produce outstanding results."