Groomsman Barbers, a new barbershop in Eastbourne, is proud to have received the Autism Friendly award; one of less than 70 award-holders in England and the only awarded barbershop in the United Kingdom! 

The barber shop, owned and run by accredited British Master Barber Tobias Wardleworth, was designed with care for the community in mind.  Tobias’ wife, Kate, has spent many years teaching in schools that care for those with various special educational needs so when Tobias opened his new shop on the corner of Cavendish Place and Seaside Road, they incorporated ideas into their design to cater for everyone.

“We know that letting someone into your personal space can be very traumatic for some, let alone with the sensory triggers of clipper sounds or scissors snipping so close. We wanted to offer a location that can be completely turned over to the needs of a client or family,” says Kate.

Appointments are bookable, so that the entire shop lighting, music and other aspects can be tailored to each person. 

Tobias explains “This also means that parents and carers aren’t going to worry that a queue of people are going to be watching and waiting.” 

Groomsman Barbers is also Dementia Friendly and aim to help every person enjoy the experience of personal grooming. 

Bookings can be made via the Booksy app or at GroomsmanBarbers.co.uk 

Wahl Professional is pleased to announce the winners of its Barber Battle 3 competition. Andrew Rosario (@AndyFadeMaster) of West Palm Beach, FL has been awarded first place in the competition and earns an honorary year-long spot on the Wahl Education and Artistic Team (W.E.A.T.) and a prize package that includes the complete 5 Star line of tools.

Cory Hull (@thehellrazor) of Marysville, CA earns second place in the competition and was also offered an honorary W.E.A.T. membership for 2020 along with a selection of clippers, trimmers and finishing tools.

Josh Pereira (@iamjoshpereira) of Boston, MA has scored third place in the competition. The win gives him a spot on the Wahl Select team as well as a barber combo set and prize pack.

Wahl’s U.S. Director of Education, Lisa Finucane, chose three cuts for the competition – the mid/low bald fade, the Caesar and the modern mullet – to test entrants’ skills and their ability to teach more complex styles while being pushed out of their comfort zone. Pushing limits and redefining haircutting continues to be on Wahl Professional’s agenda for 2020. Finucane plans to continue to challenge entrants in Barber Battle 4 with the inclusion of another longer hairstyle.

Prospective participants should be on the lookout for Barber Battle 4 details in mid-2020.

 “It’s amazing to be on W.E.A.T. and be able to create pieces of art on stage with everyone. I can’t wait to start educating with so many great barbers. This competition really does open doors for people who enter,” says Rosario.

For Hull, being on a team is a dream come true. “When I was asked to join the team, I was so excited. I [appreciate] comradery and being around people who love what they do and are loyal to one another, and in this case loyal to Wahl. I’m extremely pleased to have achieved a goal that I’ve had  for years.”  

Says Pereira, “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for Wahl clippers. I am just so honored that this company has given me this opportunity to reach my goals. I’ve learned how important it is to keep moving forward and to never slack off.”

When asked for advice for next year’s participants, all three winners noted how challenging it was at times to give step by step instructions, especially through a video. They urge future entrants to prepare as much as they can for the competition and to make sure to get a great videographer.

Says Rosario, “I made sure that I was comfortable and confident in the haircuts and with the models. I went down to every last detail taking notes on how I styled them, what tools I wanted to use, and that everything was in place before I started filming. Make sure you always give it your best and never settle with the first take.” Hull advises, “In order to succeed you just need to be yourself. Show your  bread and butter in the video and show how you can set yourself apart from the competition.”    

Videos from this year’s winners can be found at wahlbarberbattle.com. 

Wahl Clipper Corporation, Chicago social service organization UCAN, and local business His & Hers Barber School are pleased to announce the graduation of the first Wahl Fade it Forward®  scholarship recipients on Tuesday, December 3, at 10 a.m. at His & Hers Barber School, 5355 West Madison in Chicago. 

Matty Conrad announced a new $5,000 #schedulicitycares grant winner, Jovan Figueroa, LIVE on his story in October.

Jovan, who owns a private creative studio, Man of Culture, hosts some of the best stylists and barbers in Miami.

“Being one of the first in Miami to adopt Schedulicity in my business back in early 2011, it has propelled my business to a whole other level. I utilize all tools and functions this platform has to offer,” says Jovan. “From scheduling to marketing, classes workshops, all the way down to Schedulicity Pay, I use it all! They save you money, time and let’s not forget your database does not go away no matter what!

“I’m a firm believer that in order to fill someone else’s cup with blessings you must also be filling your cup at the same time. Expansion of my business will allow me to do just that. I aim to bring aboard talented barber/stylist to MOC and help them grow all while expanding our reach in the city. Creating opportunities for the under served by giving back.

“The ultimate goal is to give scholarships to children who aspire to be a stylist or barber, provide more humanitarian efforts for our local community and yearly contribution to charities in need.”

Now that he has won the #schedulicitycares grant for October, he is excited to make changes and bring his latest business ideals and goals to life.

Want to be in with a chance of winning the #schedulicitycares grant? Visit https://essentials.schedulicity.com/schedulicity-cares/ to find out more.

Scalp micropigmentation experts Scalp Artist International are ending the year on a high, with the opening of a brand new location in Beverly Hills. Founder Eddie Lopez is originally from Los Angeles, so for him, the new expansion is also somewhat of a homecoming.

Eddie said: “It’s a pretty big deal for me but it was quite unexpected. It wasn’t necessarily a goal that I set, it just kind of happened naturally. I guess when something is meant to be, it just works out.”

At the new location, Scalp Artist International will bring their industry-leading expertise to the heart of Beverly Hills, where aesthetics play an undeniable role.

“It’s the golden triangle, the shopping mecca of the world – style is everything in Beverly Hills, from haircuts to permanent make up so it feels like it’s exactly where we are meant to be. I just feel blessed to be where I am,” says senior SMP technician and 
trainer Jeff Cruz.

BarberEVO co-owner David Foster commented, “This latest move by Eddie and Jeff really cements their position as world leading practitioners in their field. Beverly Hills feels like a natural fit for Scalp Artist International, and we are all super excited to help continue to promote the fantastic work these gentlemen carry out on a daily basis, changing clients lives for the better! Stay tuned for some exciting collaborations in 2020!”

Jeff and Eddie will be alternating their weeks at the new location, ensuring that everyone who walks through the doors gets the best treatment possible. This will also help ensure continuity for the many existing clients in Denver and throughout the United States. 

Being the ambitious and driven team that they are, they are already knocking on the doors of the Los Angeles elite, with hopes that it won’t be long until they are welcoming a few famous faces into the practice. 

You can find the new clinic at 9455 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, and more details about Scalp Artist International by visiting www.scalpartist.com or by calling 720 477 8171

Two barbers will stage a 24-hour haircut marathon in Rutherglen this month as a show of support for a teenage customer.

Jordan Rae and fellow barber David Murray will set a town record by giving gents’ haircuts all day and all night at Slicks Barbershop on Duke’s Road.

The special event was organised to raise money for Beatson Cancer Charity after they learned that regular customer Jack Flexney, 17, was diagnosed.

The barbers will welcome clients to the shop throughout the 24 hours, asking for donations to Beatson instead of payment.

The 24-hour marathon begins at 9am on Monday November 18, finishing at 9am the following morning.

Leicester entrepreneur Barrie Stephen is expanding his business portfolio in a partnership with internationally renowned barber Sid Sottung.

The collaboration between the city’s most decorated hairdresser and American born barbering industry icon, will form the men’s grooming destination, ‘Sid Sottung Barber Shop’, and will bring world-class barbering to Leicester. The new concept will open in December.

Barrie Stephen says: “Sid Sottung is already an integral part of Barrie Stephen Hair’s professionalism and growth. Over the last four years Sid has trained up all our Barbers Lounge stylists, helping us skill up and provide amazing male grooming. I am so excited to be partnering with such an internationally recognised expert to bring world-class barbering to the heart of Leicester.

“Bringing so many amazing hair stylists under one roof is a response to the demand for more top stylists at our King Street salon. This marker driven merger between our two styling arms, BStyled and Barrie Stephen Hair, will make space for our new concept that also meets market forces for barbering.

“We are consolidating and bringing all our BStyled customers into the King Street salon, so that the new Sottung Barber Shop venture can really fly and have space to flourish.”

On the collaboration, Sid Sottung says: “Both Barrie and I have the same energy and drive to make things happen. We share the same goal of outputting high-quality hairdressing. Our new concept will combine all of the excellence of men’s barbering, attention to detail styling, traditional wet shaving and beard design with great attitude. Men can come and feel like a man without all the macho vibes – it’ll be comfortable yet creative.”

Sottung Barber Shop will open in December with a new team of five barbers employed from Leicestershire. All BStyled staff remain at Barrie Stephen Hair across the salon portfolio.

BARBER PRO Face Putty has been shortlisted for Cult Product of the Year in the Beauty Awards with ASOS.

A unique B2B and B2C awards programme, The Beauty Awards brings industry, consumers and celebrities together for an annual celebration of the best in the beauty world.

BARBER PRO Face Putty is a multi-award winning skin rejuvenating formula that loosens blackheads and cleanses pores to remove impurities, while clarifying and purifying the skin and rebalancing oily areas.

Voting ends on Friday the 8th of November – you can vote for BARBER PRO here: https://bit.ly/2pv1byq

BarberEVO Magazine UK & Ireland #18 is out now – take a sneak peak at what’s inside…

In an exclusive interview, we talk to barbers and cover stars Alan and Reece Beak on how they built the Ruger brand and their hopes for the future.

We take a look inside Goodlife Barbershop and explore the streets of Dublin, taking in their most exciting barbershops, and explore the advantages of offering beard care services in your shop.

On top of that, we go behind the scenes on the set of Peaky Blinders with hair and make up designer, Loz Schiavo, talk about no-shows with Luka Chitty and Joth Davies and discuss all things scissors with Dan Wild.

Being the final issue of 2019, we couldn’t end the year without talking about the C-word – Christmas, so expect to find retail tips, columns and more on how to make the most of the Festive period.

As always, we hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of BarberEVO and thank you all for supporting us through another fantastic year.

Could you be Reuzel’s next Scumbassador? Reuzel is looking for a Level 1 Educator to join their UK team!

Candidates should have at least two years experience and work in a shop or salon carrying the full Reuzel line. You’ll need to be available 2-8 days per month and have a flexible schedule.

To apply, create a brief video, about five minutes, via YouTube, showing how you cut and style hair while using and explaining your product choices. Along with a YouTube link, you must also submit a CV and headshot.

Send your video submissions to scumbassador@reuzel.com by 27th November to be in with a chance!