BarbersRide is getting ready for their 2020 ride across the UK in aid of Make-A-Wish UK. With less than two weeks to go before the barbers set off from Southport, they’ve shared a video featuring a glimpse into life on the road, snippets of past events and the incredible atmosphere that riders can expect from the journey.

From the 8th – 13th August, barbers who join the ride will not only gain access to six exclusive barbering events across the UK, but will enjoy an after-party each night, a goody bag worth over £75 including limited edition products from sponsors, and of course a lifetime of memories on Britain’s finest roads.

100% of the profits from tickets sold will go to BarbersRide’s charity of choice, Make-A-Wish UK. BarbersRide aim to raise £20,000 for the charity which grants wishes to children with life-changing illnesses. Founded in 2017 to celebrate a combined love of barbering and biking, BarbersRide has since raised £39,000 for Make-A-Wish.

You can watch the video in full here, and find out more about this year’s ride on BarbersRide’s website.

After announcing last month that legendary barber A Rod would be joining the Wahl Professional family, their first video collaboration has been revealed.

A Rod’s content on his social media channels has engaged followers from across the globe, and these new videos with Wahl will educate and inspire barbers and stylists to create diverse cuts using the brand’s wide range of tools. The videos will also feature Wahl’s Education and Artistic Team (WEAT) members who will share their own expertise in creating a range of cuts. A Rod will also be a guest on Wahl’s Disruptour, the travelling, barbering and business educational tour.

A Rod has had a wealth of success in using content creation to grow his brand – he currently has over 2 million followers on Instagram, 2 million on YouTube and 800,000 on Facebook who look to his online presence for a mix of education and entertainment.

For their first collective effort, A Rod created a unique prism design and textures cut on none other than Wahl Global Creative Consultant, Byrd Mena, using his favorite Wahl tools.

Watch the full video by clicking here.

Ashley Engaldo has been promoted to Senior Sales Specialist within the Wahl Professional Sales Division. In her new role, Engaldo will oversee all of the North American Professional division’s sales operations functions and will be the driver between its customers and the internal customer service team.

Engaldo’s strong work ethic, as well as communication and organizational skills, have helped her move through the ranks since first joining Wahl Professional in September 2016 as part of the customer service team, before moving into the role of sales administrator. We look forward to seeing what she does next in this exciting new position.

BARBER PRO has yet another award to add to their impressive list of accolades after their CBD Infused Sheet Mask won the silver medal in the Men’s Grooming category at the ninth annual Free From Skincare Awards.

The Europe-wide awards encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the common allergens, chemicals, additives and fragrances often associated with skin sensitivities, allergies, and ethical, environmental and health concerns.

The BARBER PRO CBD Infused Sheet Mask provides a range of benefits, targeting specific skin concerns and types, nourishing and soothing stressed skin, rich in anti-oxidants and free from harsh chemicals.

“We are so pleased to have been shortlisted for this award, let alone going on to take home a silver medal for the Men’s Grooming category. We take pride in the products that we make, ensuring they are free from any chemicals, are natural and ethical, so we are ecstatic to win silver in this category at the Free From Skincare Awards and are proud to add it to our award collection.”

To find out more about BARBER PRO or to shop the collection, click here.

On July 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the mandatory closure of barbershops, hair salons, nail salons and personal care businesses, along with fitness centers, restaurants, movie theaters, places of worship and indoor malls, in a bid to prevent further spread of COVID-19. 

“This virus is not going away anytime soon,” said Governor Newsom. “I hope all of us recognize that if we were still connected to some notion that, somehow, when it gets warm, it’s going to go away or, somehow, it’s going to take the summer months or weekends off – this virus has done neither.” 

This setback comes after the state largely reopened salons and other indoor services mid-June. Now, barbers and shop owners have had to go backwards, closing their doors and cancelling appointments, unsure of when these reinforced measures might be lifted again. Our thoughts go out to all those affected and hope that services will be able to resume in the coming weeks. 

Disicide, producers of hosptial grade disinfectant for barber, hair and beauty salons, have created their own COVID-19 Certification Course, designed for professionals to improve knowledge in regards to hygiene and disinfection practices in the barbershop or salon.

The course takes just 20-30 minutes to complete, with a questionnaire at the end, before students are given an Official Disicide Certified Certificate. The certificate can then be displayed in your shop or salon and on yoour social media to show clients and co-workers that you understand the importance of creating and maintaining a safe and hygienic space.

To find out more or to take the course, click here.

Andis Company has launched a new and innovative five-speed Supra ZR II detachable blade clipper.

The new clipper now features a removable lithium-ion battery pack with a 50% longer runtime. High volume clipper cutters will appreciate the ability to switch out batteries for uninterrupted clipping. An easy-to-read, built-in LED battery monitor indicates power status and when it is time to charge.

“The Supra ZR II is a complete tool that gives hair professionals so many cutting options. With three hours of run time, five cutting speeds and interchangeable blades, the chipper can achieve any cut on any hair type, wet or dry,” says Andis Lead Educator for the UK, Baldy. “The detachable blade clipper comes equipped with a size 000 CeramicEdge blade and is compatible with the entire line of Andis UltraEdge and CeramicEdge blades.”

Designed for precision cutting, the Supra ZR II has five adjustable blade speeds from 1,800 to 3,800 strokes per minute for total control. Its powerful rotary motor glides effortlessly through every hair type – fine or course.

Discover more at www.andis.com

Legendary Florida based barber Patty Cuts a.k.a Pat Regan delivered more than just a great haircut to one of his VIP clients this week…

Michael Thomas, the incredible New Orleans Saints wide receiver, was announced this week as the 5th and final player to be inducted into the EA Sports Madden NFL 21 exclusive #99 club… the club for the players with the highest combined ratings in the annual NFL video game.

Who better to make the announcement, than Patty, Michael’s barber and close friend…! Captured live and posted on the EA Sports Madden 21 Twitter account, the excitement and hype of the moment was not lost on either of the guys!

Watch in full below!

Following the support shown earlier this month by the hair community to give back to frontline workers, Toni&Guy will be holding an additional National Hair Sunday on 26th July Nationwide.

Participating salons will join together to show consolidated appreciation for frontline NHS and Care workers by offering complimentary cut and style services to anyone booking an appointment in advance, as part of a gesture to say thank you for everything they have done and continue to do.

Sacha Mascalo-Tarbuck, Global Creative Director at Toni&Guy, said: “We are really excited to be getting involved in National Hair Sunday and we wish to say a massive thank you to the NHS for their hard work, dedication and kindness during this really difficult time.”

In addition, as part of their ‘Share the Kindness’ campaign, Toni&Guy salons are encouraging clients and the general public to nominate anyone they know who has been badly affected by the pandemic to ‘Win a Treat On Us’. Nominated winners will receive a complimentary hair service and label.m Professional Haircare goody bag as part of the prize draw.

Keep an eye on Toni&Guy’s social media for more updates about National Hair Sunday!

Sport Clips Haircuts founder Gordon Logan has announced that the board of directors has elected Edward Logan to succeed him as the new CEO of Sport Clips Inc.

Gordon Logan said: “Edward has grown up in the business and played a key role in the company’s growth since he joined full-time in 2010, setting new standards for excellence as president and chief operating officer. It’s been rewarding working closely with him these past 10 years, and his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis has been exemplary… I am confident he will ensure the championship experience we deliver for our exceptional franchisees and clients will exceed expectations.”

In his early work with Sport Clips, Edward oversaw the company-owned stores, with many of them becoming top performers under his care, as well as working to pioneer company-wide innovations still used by Sport Clips today.

He said: “I am humbled by the opportunity to serve Sport Clips’ clients, stylists, franchisees, and central support team. It’s something I’ve dreamed of and worked toward for many years. We will rise above the current challenges everyone is dealing with, and we will do so by continuing the values-based legacy of Sport Clips that makes everyone within Sport Clips feel like family, that Gordon and Bettye created for us all.”

To find out more about Sport Clips, visit their website here.