About KARG
Mike Karg Founder | @mikekargofficial
“My success as a professional hairstylist, scissor designer and product developer is based on my deep commitment to education, hair fashion and industry trends! I continue to enjoy working behind the chair in a salon while building a brand that I am very proud of.”
Follow me on Instagram KARG IS WINNER OF LAUNCHPAD «Readers Choice Award – BEST SHEARS» 2023 + 2019 THE JOURNEY from stylist to celebrity stylist, from educator to innovator, from inventor to brand.
Mike Karg is the most well-known DRY.CUTTING. pioneer of our time, long before it was en vogue.
Running two companies on two continents takes commitment. The New York-born Swiss hairstylist has cut the hair of Hollywood legends, musicians and many other celebs. He currently works in eight salons across the U.S. and Switzerland, exhibits with manufacturers, appears at trade shows and provides in-salon education. He loves nothing better than to teach his KARG.DRY.CUT haircutting system to hairdressers who want to elevate their craft and take it to the next level.
Since the professional beauty press named him «Rising Star» in 1996, KARG has been ahead of the curve. It all started in Hollywood when he cut actress Sharon Stone’s hair and his celebrity clientele expanded to include Marisa Tomei as well musicians like KD Lang, Duncan Sheik, Ben Lee, Butch Vig of Garbage and Nirvana producer. Then screenwriters and directors like Doug Liman, David Levien, Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg began seeking him out. A makeover specialist for NBC TV, KARG has worked on fashion shows and done photoshoots for magazines. WELLA USA hired him as a platform artist early in his career, which led to an offer from Goldwell USA to be Artistic + Creative Consultant. Using the experience he acquired working for major manufacturers, KARG launched his first DRY.CUT shear and the KARG.DRY.CUT System, founding KARG Inc. in New York and KARG AG Switzerland.
KARG Scissors Professional Review
Key Highlights
- KARG Scissors: American Innovation in Professional Cutting
- Signature Collections & Features:
- Brand Distinctions:
KARG Scissors represents the pinnacle of American-Swiss precision in professional haircutting tools, founded by renowned dry-cutting pioneer Mike Karg. Operating from their New York headquarters, KARG has established itself as a premium manufacturer of professional-grade shears that combine European craftsmanship with American innovation. Their products are particularly celebrated among dry-cutting specialists and precision-focused stylists across the United States.
Professional insight: Having worked extensivly with precision cutting tools, I can say KARG's attention to ergonomic detail is exceptional. Their swivel shears have significantly reduced my hand fatigue during long cutting sessions. What truly sets them apart is their specialized dry-cutting design - the tension control and blade geometry are perfectly calibrated for creating those precise, texturized finishes that are so crucial in modern cutting techniques.
Signature Collections & Features: Specialized Dry-Cutting Shears engineered for precise texture manipulation Premium Swivel models with ergonomic design for reduced wrist strain Left-handed options across all major collections Professional-grade steel construction with exceptional edge retention Comprehensive texture and blending tools for advanced cutting techniques
Brand Distinctions: Developed by celebrity stylist Mike Karg, with real behind-the-chair experience Made in collaboration between American design and Swiss engineering Winner of LaunchPad Reader's Choice Award for Best Shears (2019, 2023) Extensive educational support through the KARG.DRY.CUT system 10-day satisfaction guarantee with full refund policy
Contact Information
Phone
917-225-9626
Address
KARG Inc. 12 West 37th Street, Suite 502 New York, NY 10018