At Barber and Hair UK this year there will be a charity stage for the children’s eye cancer retinoblastoma. The charity CHECT will be holding both the Hair Stage and the Barber stage.

This was put together by a few hair and barber professionals that have been personally affected by this condition.

Alison Scattergood, of East Durham college, was affected by this childhood cancer at the tender age of 6 weeks. Alison has shown strength and courage throughout her successful career, not letting this awful childhood cancer hold her back from anything.

Mike Taylor’s 3-year-old daughter Alice was diagnosed with the condition in May 2017 and they are still fighting through chemotherapy. This has been a challenging time for Mike, Emily and the family, but through the great work that CHECT do, they have found solace.

Alison and Mike got together with the charity CHECT, of whom Alison is an ambassador for, to offer to help raise some funds for the small charity and more importantly raise awareness

The duo are having a prize draw in which a phenomenal amount of generosity has been shown by global barbering and hairdressing brands. Some of the prizes available include; a Takara Belmont Chair, FAB Hair products, American Crew products, a Denman hamper, a full display from Dapper Dan, Mode styling kit, Barber pro products and moustache lights and so much more. Offers and donations are coming in each and every day.

You can buy your tickets for the prize draw for only £10 each. Call 01332 227698 for more information or to purchase yours today!

Support at the Barber & Hair UK event at NEC on 20th-21st May is greatly appreciated. You can book your FREE tickets at 01332 227698.

Also giving their time and showcasing their talents are the world famous American Crew team, Andis, Errol Douglas, Affrinage, The Master Barbers, Anne Veck, The MHFed, Savills Barbershop, MK and the GBBA.

This is not to be missed so put the date in your diary and come and support the team for this amazing event where you can play a part in helping raise awareness and support for this fantastic charity.

American Crew™ the leader in professional men’s grooming, is delighted to announce the country winners for the annual All-Star Challenge men’s grooming competition. The All-Star Challenge is an annual global competition that highlights world-class talent in men’s grooming. Men’s Stylists and Barbers are challenged to combine their expertise in art, style and technique to deliver their ultimate interpretation of the American Crew™ man.

The hotly contested final was held at The Bike Shed Motor Cycle Club on Monday 12^th March in Shoreditch and the guest list read like a who’s who of Men’s Barbering and Grooming. The atmosphere was electric as the finalists picked from hundreds of entries gathered on stage for their moment in the spotlight.

Surrounded by barbers, hairdressers and industry influencers, American Crew celebrated all of our UK & Ireland finalists and announced both country winners:

SAM WALL – HIDDEN HEIGHTS CREATIVE STUDIO – UK WINNER

Sam Wall Says, “ This is my fourth year entering the competition and I have been committed to American Crew for the last seven years. I made the final last year and it really hurt not to win but I took feedback on board learnt from my experiences and everything in to this years entry. I couldn’t be prouder to be the UK winner. American Crew All Star Challenge is the Men’s competition to win.”

CHRIS O’RIORDAN – ST4MEN (SEAN TAAFFE GROUP) – IRELAND WINNER

Chris O’Riordan Says” I wasn’t expecting to win at all, to get this recognition from my fellow professionals is amazing. It’s my first time entering , I saw Ciaran O’Sullivan winning for Ireland last year and it inspired me. I am really interested in the photographic element of this competition and my look is an old time masculine look interpreting what American Crew is for the modern man. “

These two country winners now go on to the next round of selection where the 15 best images from across the globe are chosen to compete in the Global All Star Final held in Barcelona in June.

About the American Crew™ All-Star Challenge:

The American Crew™ All-Star Challenge is about being recognized as the best stylist for men in the world. The cut. The model. The photograph. Bring it all together to create your ultimate interpretation of the American Crew™ man. We want the best stylist on the planet. One with a truly unique, artistic vision. One who understands what it takes to create a masculine, modern edge. And one who captures their masterpiece with professional-level art direction and photography. If you’ve got what it takes, start perfecting your style, because the American Crew™ All-Star Challenge is bigger and better than ever.

About American Crew™:

American Crew™, a professional leader in men’s grooming, is the brand that defines men’s style, hair care and grooming trends, distributed in more than 30,000 salons across 50 countries. The American Crew™ family of grooming products delivers everything needed to create and care for men’s styles including products in the hair, body, shave, style and fragrance categories, available exclusively in salons, barbershops and authorized retailers. American Crew™ has an ongoing commitment to elevating men’s style and enhancing their personal image, and provides education, marketing and imaging support to help stylists communicate the brand’s vision of men’s grooming and fashion – classic style, reliability and confidence – to the marketplace. For more information, visit https://www.americancrew.com/.

Join The Darryn Pitman the multi award winning International Barbering Educator & Master Barber, and Windsor Barbers, Voted Britain’s Best Barbers by Men’s Health & Esquire magazine, for an amazing look & learn seminar. An event not to be missed, showcasing traditional & modern barbering & hairdressing techniques from the best teachers in the world.

World renowned motivational speaker & hairdressing business promoter David Barnett will also be appearing talking about the art of upsell, how social media can help promote your salon and individual stylists. Adding to the mix we have the inventor and creator of Salon Advantage Systems Colin Shove attending who will be talking briefly about how technology can help build you a successfully massive business with repeat visits from your guests all done by automation. With a special celebrity guest appearances & a debut demonstration of next generation expertise.

Followed by refreshments and free drinks in the bar and a chance to meet Darryn & The Windsor Barbers Team along with David & Colin personally for questions and answers along with complimentary VIP Access to enjoy Soda Sunday’s.

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British company Denman, maker of the world-famous D3 and other professional tools, is proud to announce the appointment of British Hairdressing Hall of Fame member Paul Stafford as Global Creative Director.

The move brings Paul, who has been using Denman for more than 30 years, into the heart of the long-established, family led company. Paul will lead its creative contribution to the industry, supporting Denman’s education efforts including mentorship of 2017 Denman’s Stage Star competition winner, Sam Carpenter.

As Global Creative Director, Paul will also lead the soon-to-be-launched global ambassador programme, The Denman Global Collective, which features established and emerging stylists from across the globe.

Paul’s appointment coincides with Denman’s 80^th anniversary. In 1938, John Denman Dean was inspired by a revolutionary new material, Nylon to create the iconic Denman styling brush. Adopted by world-leading hairstylists including Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell and Andrew Collinge, the D3 and other Denman tools have help transform the industry. This spirit of innovation and transformation continues to guide the brand and Paul will be central to its efforts.

Next month Paul will travel to the US to represent Denman as an educator at the IBS Show in New York City, delivering his inaugural IBS seminar on The Craft of Precision Cutting. Paul will then represent Denman at Cosmoprof Bologna for the formal launch of the Denman Global Collective. On his return, he will create and shoot a new Denman collection with long-time collaborator Lee Mitchell.

‘I treasure the support Denman has given me over the years so am delighted to officially represent the company at an international level,’ said Paul, who, in recent years was asked by Denman to perform at the visionary Alternative Hair Show at London’s Albert Hall. ‘Denman has always been at the heart of the industry, providing the best tools a stylist could wish for at every level of the craft. It’s fantastic to be part of a brand that prioritises excellence and innovation to the benefit of our industry.’

Considered the rock ‘n’ roll maverick of the industry and a break-out Instagram hero, Paul is the perfect partner for Denman, able to bring all his expertise right into the factory to help with product development while giving the company the creative kudos it deserves as the originator of the iconic D3.

Phillip Steele, Managing Director of Denman, said ’We have been very fortunate to have such a friend and partner in Paul over the past 30 years. We are delighted that Paul will play a more substantial role in driving the future of the Denman brand and its presentation globally. I look forward to deepening our partnership and the continuation of our long-standing friendship.’

Known for his impeccable dressing and Mod-inspired personal style almost as much as for his skills with the scissors, Paul is a regular in the press and on TV, where he is sought out for his original views on anything and everything hair and fashion-related. He is a multi-award-winning stylist, currently Hair magazine’s Salon Stylist of the Year and three times winner of Northern Irish Hairdresser of the Year.

Artists, educators, innovators and social media influencers all-in-one. Successful barbers and stylists are as wellrounded as their blades are sharp. Wahl Professional will recognize the efforts of those who are truly relentless in their passionate pursuit as artists and ambassadors with the new Wahl Select Barbers program, the applications for which can be submitted starting today. Those selected will receive at least one new Wahl Professional product each month to test or review, have their content shared by the Wahl Professional social media team, and strengthen their consideration for a position on the Wahl Education and Artistic Team (W.E.A.T.).

“This is an amazing opportunity not only to test out what’s new from Wahl, but to potentially join our outstanding Wahl Education and Artistic Team,” said Aaron Flick, Senior Marketing Associate, Professional Division, Wahl Clipper Corporation.

“(We want) to build a community, provide more knowledge on Wahl tools and education, and to look for artists who are loyal to the Wahl brand. This new tier of the Ambassador Program will take them to the next level.” Anyone who is a licensed barber or stylist and a member of the Wahl Professional Ambassador program is eligible to apply. But, as the name implies, Wahl Select Barbers will set themselves apart based upon a specific set of criteria: knowledge of Wahl Professional tools, a passion for educating other artists, an active Instagram presence, and an output of consistent high-quality content. The last two points are of special merit.

“Wahl Professional strives for quality and the artists selected will be of the highest quality in both their content creation and professionalism,” explains Flick. Wahl Professional will choose 10 artists to hold the distinction of being recognized as a Wahl Select Barber.

More openings will occur upon possible advancement of Wahl Selects to become part of W.E.A.T., or as other circumstances arise. Selects will be notified of their honor via the Wahl Ambassador program two weeks after their submission is received. Current Wahl Professional Ambassadors will receive an e-mail inviting them to apply.

Those who want to become an Ambassador to fulfill part of the qualification process, can sign up at http://wahlpro.com/get-started/become-an-ambassador/. As to plans for an expansion to the program? “You never know what Wahl has in store,” said Flick.

This year, Denman will mark its 80^th anniversary. For 80 years, Denman and Denman tools have helped to make hair brilliant.

Denman help stylists, barbers and hairdressers to be brilliant. Denman help stylists, barbers and hairdressers to make their clients look and feel brilliant. Denman help people to create looks and styles to make them look and feel brilliant each and every day. From humble roots of a brother creating a brush to help his sister better style her hair to a brand sold in over 80 countries around the world. Denman are global day-makers.

THE BIRTH OF THE BRAND

The Denman story starts with John Denman Dean, back in 1938.

While in New York, the young entrepreneur from Northern Ireland had been introduced to a revolutionary new material, nylon. He saw its potential for the bristles of his recently

patented rubber-cushioned hairbrush. Returning to the UK, with his cabin on the Queen Elizabeth full of nylon, his brush manufacturing plans were put on hold until after the war.

The business was established in 1946 and during the 1950s and 1960s the Denman brand became well known, adopted by hairdressers as the professional tool of the trade.

Vidal Sassoon famously used the Denman D3 Classic Styling Brush to create his iconic asymmetric bob for Mary Quant. The age of the superstar hairdresser had arrived, and with a superstar brush always at hand.

GLOBAL HAIR

The brand built on its ties with professional stylists and embarked on a period of growth into overseas markets that continues today. Alongside the expansion in production, there was a renewed focus on innovation and the design of new brushes, as styles evolved and changed.

In 1972 the business was acquired by the Rainey family, with design, engineering and manufacturing located in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Both Maxwell Rainey OBE and

Dr. John Rainey MBE have been recognised in the Queen’s Honours List for their outstanding contributions to Economic Development in Northern Ireland.

Today, the Denman brand is truly global. From its state-of-the-art design and manufacturing base in Northern Ireland, we colloborate with talented inventors, stylists, barbers, designers and engineers to develop products and introduce new techniques.

Denman is sold in over sixty countries worldwide.

THE CELEBRATIONS

The 80^th anniversary is Denman’s opportunity to celebrate 80 years of brilliant hair and look forward to the next 80 years of styling. Denman is at the center of a creative industry that is fused with energy, passion that is ever changing. Denman are proud that they can help stylists and barbers to realize their creative vision and help their clients to realize their best selves.

Key celebrations:

• Announcement of Paul Stafford as Global Creative Director for Denman (more details to follow)
• Launch of new creative concept and campign at IBS, New York, ABS, Chicago and Cosmoprof, Bologna
• Launch of Denman Global Collective – global brand ambassador model
• 80^th anniversary celebration dinner Cosmoprof Bologna, Las Vegas and Hong Kong
• Salon International, London – Stage Star competition and Denman stand redesign to include Global Collective stage

For more information or images, please contact Sian Waters: s.waters@denmanbrush.com

The Barber Agency is a game-changing recruitment company for hair professionals that matches barbers with brands. Born out of the frustration and difficulty of finding the right talent, The Barber Agency is set to revolutionise the recruitment of barbers.

Founded by Lilly Dillon, with over 25 years’ experience in the hair industry (and previously the manager of a successful group of barbershops), Lilly has a unique understanding of the challenges and issues recruiting the right staff in the fickle world of barbering.

“Most people think that it’s all about money,” says Lilly, “but it’s not. Yes, salary plays a big part in any career but it’s also about finding a barber that suits your environment, culture and type of services.” Lilly explains that restaurants and bars recruit in a different way, finding the right person to fit their ideas. She wants to add this ethos to the recruiting of barbers.

Experience has taught Lilly that barbers and barbershops are unique and the reasons why people leave their jobs are wide and varied. She knows that losing staff and staff changes are both time consuming and have a negative impact on business and the individual’s career. For this reason she wanted to take a new approach to connecting barbers with the shop or salon that best suits their skills and their personality. Advertising for staff is hit or miss and often you find out too late that a barber just doesn’t click.

The Barber Agency offers a reliable resource for barbers and barbershops with the aim of connecting the right barber to the right shop or barbering project. Whether it’s a full time or part time position, education assignment or photoshoot, the Barber Agency provides the best person for the job. To do this, The Barber Agency carries out detailed research into the barber and the position that needs to be filled to understand the type of shop, the position or the project – all before recommending a barber. Equally important is that all barbers are fully interviewed to make sure that their claims are genuine.

TBA has a strict interview process that looks at a prospective barber’s training, career history and skill set. Trade tests are conducted to ensure that the barber’s skills are fit for purpose.

If you are tired of the stresses that recruitment brings, or skilled and willing, looking for the perfect job, be sure to get in touch with The Barber Agency, where you will receive a warm and honest approach. Find out more at www.thebarberagency.com or download a pdf here.

Protect your cash flow and manage your equipment investments with flexible leasing options across Takara Belmont’s entire range. For barbershop owners looking for a complete renovation, take advantage of beneficial purchasing options to upgrade your services and expand your offering. Equipment leasing can be an effective way to access high price furnishings that your business needs to flourish without the initial capital outlay, saving your cash for rent, stock, training and other daily expenses. Spread the cost of your equipment purchases over a period of time for a more tax efficient way to manage your assets. With many leasing options available, design your agreement to suit your business needs claiming ownership at the end of your settlement. Mike Taylor, founder of Bonds Barbershop and barber of 27 years says ‘Belmont chairs unbeatably stand the test of time with unsurpassed quality and attention to detail for optimum client comfort. Leasing has enabled me to conserve my cash flow and budget effectively, knowing I can spread the cost over a period of time to ensure I can afford to kit my barbershop with the best barber chairs in the business’.

Bonds Barbershop features Takara Belmont’s hero grooming chair, the Apollo 2, a supremely industrious iconic stalwart of the barber industry that has captured the imagination of barbers and continued to dominate global interiors. Its timeless design available in a variety of customisable options, features 360° lockable rotation with a synchronised reclining backrest and raising footrest for ultimate luxury and interior style. Japanese heat pressed or stitch sewn upholstery combined with its cast-iron metalwork enhances its built for quality, reliability and comfort, delivering decades of uninterrupted service.

An iconic design that spans beyond the world of barbering, the Apollo 2 is a must have for the heart of every barbershop. With an array of leasing options, reach your business’ full potential whilst fulfilling your clients desires, providing them with long-standing premium service. Taylor says ‘the best part about leasing is that it allows you to stay up to date with the latest advances in equipment and technology innovation to ensure you are at the cutting edge of your industry’. Recognising the benefits of leasing to manage your equipment investments is a fundamental to achieving your dreams, discover more at www.takarahairdressing.co.uk

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