British barber Paul Taylor-Clinch talks all things Reuzel and his move from Bristol to Rotterdam.

When did you first hear about Schorem?

• I first heard about Schorem about two/three years ago, when I was simply scrolling through YouTube. This was before all these YouTube barbers started, and I just got mesmerised by their style and how they work, everything. To me it was a whole side of barbering that I didn’t even know about so I was hooked like a fan. I would watch their videos before I went to work to help inspire me for the day and I just loved everything they were doing.

What was your experience of using Reuzel products in the early days?

• I first used Reuzel when I was working in a barbershop in Bristol, when a rep came in and we sampled the tonics. I loved it instantly and realised that I didn’t fit in there so I moved to Scammells Barbershop in Bristol (I first wanted to work there because I saw he had the Schorem posters!) and Andy (the owner) who is a great friend of mine, showed me the rest of the Reuzel line and I instantly loved it all.

When did you first see/meet Schorem?

• I first met Rob and Leen at Pro Hair last year and I was so excited. We joke now about it, I queued up to have my picture with the guys at the show and then one year later I presented the Schorem show! That was the best moment in my career to date.

 How does it feel to be the British boy in the Old School?

• I’m not going to lie, I said yes straight away when they offered me the job without thinking too much as this is my dream job. It was tough at the start because of the language barrier but they speak such good English and the guys at the shop have been amazing help and made me feel welcome and part of the team. It really is an honour to be here, working with the guys that inspire me so much.

What are your favourite styles & products?

• All the cuts on the Schorem posters (the pink and green) are my favourite cuts, even before I moved. I started to not like how some barbering was turning into “men’s hairdressing” and some of those styles don’t suit every guy. I am very honest and would say something like “that style really wouldn’t really work for you” and I would feel bad as sometimes a customer really would like a certain look but might not want to maintain that style or wouldn’t want to style their hair like that all the time. The classic cuts are a perfect square haircut that looks good even without products and would suit every guy, so it’s just like our posters- the guys on there are real people with real haircuts. For my favourite products, I would choose two as I can’t just say the whole Reuzel line! The first would have to be the Grooming Tonic because it is the most versatile products I’ve ever used. You can use it for blow drying, for styling and as a lotion. There is so much you can use it for! The second would be the green Reuzel. I love it. With the Pomade, you can have those high pomps, slick backs or executive contour styles. Again, it’s a product you can use for many styles.

How have you fitted in with the Scumbags?

• I feel that I’ve fitted in very well. Personality wise, I think we are all a little crazy in here, that’s why they only have one shop to contain the outbreak! In general, it’s just great to be part of this great team of people.

What is your advice to any young barber with a dream?

• My advice would be to dream big and you never know what could happen. Rob and Leen dreamt big and it worked for them. I dreamt of working for Schorem and my favourite brand and it worked for me. Just work hard and practice, practice, practise! One day you never know.

What have you learnt working with Schorem?

• Wow, working with Schorem I’ve learned so much already. I feel my work is always improving thanks to Rob for the one to one training and working with the rest of the guys at the shop. It’s amazing how we all love the classics but then we all have little tips and tricks to throw in to make it a signature so we can all keep learning from each and pushing each other. Gio and I had this game where we would see ‘who can get the highest pompadour today’, so it’s just the little things that we can all learn from and it’s great to work together.

Do you ever want to come back to the UK?

• One day I will, and will open my own shop but I’m loving it right now and don’t think too far ahead. I’m living my dream job so nothing could really top this. I get to work, learn and laugh with some of the best barbers in the world. I’m enjoying every day but I’m going to try my best to come to as many British events as possible so I can still feel part of home and catch up with friends.

Reuzel products are only available through the official website and online store, www.reuzelpomade.com and selected stores nationwide.

Wahl puts the ‘edge in education’ with a brand new college training programme. We will provide barbers, men’s hairdressers and educators with the fundamental support and skills required to succeed in the industry, thus ensuring the standard of British barbering and men’s hairdressing is second to none.

https://youtu.be/cRSZs6U0InQ

Launching on June 18th, Men’s Method is a unique college training programme that combines the rich history of men’s hairdressing with contemporary salon techniques. This is a chance to raise the profile and success of your centre, receiving official Wahl recognition for your high-quality standards in training and education.

Only a limited number of Wahl Men’s Method UK Training Academies will be approved each year, meeting a set of criteria to prove their cutting credentials. Once approved, Academies will be able to offer the education programme, making a statement to learners, peers and the industry.

Simon Shaw, Global Artistic Director of Wahl UK, said ‘This is the most elite training academy programme for barbers and men’s hairdressers in the UK, and we will only be accepting the very, very best. The Wahl name is prestigious, so we are careful about who we let use the name. But, if you think you’ve got what it takes to join this exclusive programme, get in touch so we can put you through your paces and see if you are Wahl Men’s Method UK Training Academy material.’ 

Think your college, FE or HE has what it takes to become a Wahl Men’s Method UK Training Academy? Do you have ‘the edge’ to deliver a forward thinking course? Head to: http://www.mensmethod.co.uk for more.

Contact details for Wahl Men’s Method: Call 01227 740066 or email mensmethod@wahl.co.uk

Fudge Professional hair trend report from Friday’s TOPMAN show at London Fashion Week Men’s.

NEW ROMANTIC CLUB KID

Session stylist: Matt Mulhall for Fudge Professional.

Hair inspiration: 80s boys that have been in the club for 4-5 hours. Hair is left with that post night energy.

Step by step:

1. On wet hair, apply Fudge Professional Hair Gum liberally from root to ends.
2. Blow dry through whilst brushing product into the hair to create volume and wet-look texture.
3. To mould the shape, apply Hair Gum to the temples and finish with lashings of Fudge Professional Skyscraper Extra to hold the style in place.
4. To replicate the era of the new romantic, apply glitter all over the head and secure in place with Skyscraper Extra.

Products used:

Hair Gum RRP £11.95

Skyscraper Extra RRP £9.95

Please visit Fudgeprofessional.com for your nearest distributor.

The BarberEvo Magazine team will be at Barber Connect 2017 in Telford. Come visit our stand (L7) where you can pick up a copy of our latest magazine, the brand new and exclusive Evo t-shirt and much more.

Check out the cutting schedule for our stand for the two days… we’ve got some amazing barbers lined up to cut on the Evo chair…

SUNDAY

10.30
David Tucker, Hard Grind – @david_hardgrind / @hardgrind_

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Pall Mall Barbers were featured in the London Evening Standard, urging other hairdressers across London to follow suit and join a nationwide brotherhood of barber shops aiming to combat the devastatingly-high rates of male suicide.

Headlining the movement, which Pall Mall Barbers joined one year ago, are the Lions Barber Collective, a group of barbers that utilise their one-on-one time with customers to offer a listening ear to men who may be suffering from depression or other mental health problems.

Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Daniel Davies, General Manager of Pall Mall Barbers comments: “Barbers see so many different people. I don’t think there’s another trade in the world where you interact with so many different people. Once you get to know your clients, you can tell if some things are not quite right. Through that you can make a bit of an effort. Just by simply asking how they are, or going a bit beyond and asking if they want to grab a coffee. Actually having a conversation with people, it can make a big difference. I’d urge barbers across the world to get involved. When you consider the biggest killer of men under 45 is suicide, that’s not right.’’

Pall Mall Barbers shops are located in Trafalgar Square, Fitzrovia, Westminster, Bishopsgate
www.pallmallbarbers.com. For wholesale enquiries, please call 020 7387 8887

A talented barbering student had two reasons to celebrate last week after he won a silver medal at the recent Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) National Finals 2017 and then found out he’d been given a promotion at work the following day.

Level 3 barbering student Craig Harmen, 24, from Hartlepool, who studies at East Durham College in Peterlee, picked up the silver award in the Men’s Barbering Cut & Finish category, which saw him compete against more than 50 other student barbers from other colleges across the UK.

East Durham College’s hair and beauty department have returned from the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) Awards 2016 in Blackpool with three top places.

Level 3 barbering student Lewis Coils, 20, from Wingate picked up first place in the Men’s Creative Designs in Hair, with another East Durham College barbering student Penny Brown, 33, from Thornley, finishing second in the same category.

Georgia Leadbetter, 23, from Seaham who also studies on the level 3 course at the college, took third place in the Men’s Commercial Category.

The competition took place at the iconic Blackpool Winter Gardens with the students competing against competitors from across the United Kingdom.

East Durham College barbering lecturer, Alison Scattergood, has praised her students for their fantastic achievements in the competition.

Alison said: “These three students have performed to a fantastic standard, it’s a tough competition to come and compete at as you are up against the best students from around the UK.

“For Penny and Georgia to get a top three place is absolutely brilliant, and Lewis achievement to go on and win his category is a really proud moment both for him as a student and me as his lecturer.

“I’m sure these three student will go on to have a great career in the barbering industry.”

For more information on courses in hair, beauty and barbering at East Durham College contact our student services team on 0191 518 8222.

Eleven talented barbers are celebrating this morning after being named as regional winners of Britain’s Best Shave 2017.

The top seven scoring regional winners along with Sadik Khalifa (last year’s champion) will now come face to face in a nail-biting shave-off at the national final inside the iconic boxing ring at this year’s Barber UK.

Finalists will battle it out to impress judges on a range of criteria – including preparation, razor technique and post-shave routine, making a final bid for the crown – and the prestigious overall title of Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber for 2017.

The final of the competition, organised by the esteemed British Barbers’ Association and premium men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge, will take place at the popular Barber UK trade show at the Birmingham NEC on Sunday May 21st. Scores of spectators are expected to turn out for the final, which is widely considered to be the world’s leading barber competition.

This year’s Britain’s Best Shave winner will walk away with £500 worth of The Bluebeards Revenge grooming products and merchandise, and a chance to work with the brand – as well as the much-coveted title of Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber. They will also take part in a special interview with Barber Evo magazine.

The Bluebeards Revenge and the British Barbers’ Association would like to thank the expert judges Mike Taylor and Gareth Clark, as well as Salon Services and Envy Barbers for hosting the regional heats.

The draw for the national final will take place over the coming days.

The regional winners of Britain’s Best Shave 2017 are:

Scotland
Rachel Casson (The Italian Job)

Wales
Sophie Collins (Sophs barbershop)

North West
Philip Christodoulides (Burgundi Men’s Grooming)

South West
Mario Parrinello (The Filton Barbers)

North East
Alan Stone (Stoneys Barbershop)

East of England
Yucel Olmezkaya (Gould Barbers – Tesco Hardwick Kings Lynn)

East Midlands
Andy Lakin (Magnolia Barbering)

West Midlands
Bulent Dogan (Ankara Hair)

South East
Elvis Gjokaj (Alley Barbers)

London
Dan Gregory (Man Made)

Northern Ireland
Gem Gul (Mulholland Barbering)

The seven highest scoring regional winners are the following (in no particular order). They will be invited to attend the national final along with last year’s winner Sadik Khalifa.

Sophie Collins
Gem Gul
Dan Gregory
Bulent Dogan
Elvis Gjokaj
Yucel Olmezkaya
Philip Christodoulides