Ruffians, one the UK’s most influential barber shops, has appointed Denis Robinson as its Artistic Director. With over 35 years of industry experience, Robinson will be driving the creativity and talent of the Ruffians team to new heights in the men’s hair industry.

Having opened two Central London locations in 2016, Ruffians’ focus for the upcoming year is to be at the forefront of creativity, trend-setting and ingenuity in men’s hair. Gone are the days where women’s styles and fashion dominated: 2017 is the year of men’s hair, and with Robinson’s vision and experience, Ruffians aims to lead the artistic and commercial trends in the industry.

Andrew Cannon, CEO of Ruffians said of the appointment “We are delighted to have Denis heading up our Artistic Team and creative vision. Men’s hairdressing has come on leaps and bounds over the past 4-5 years, our desire is for Ruffians to continue as the driving force. With our art team in demand on a weekly basis for consumer titles like Shortlist, Men’s Health etc., and an increasing diary of showcases and seminars, now is the perfect time to invest in our future and artistic credentials.”.

Robinson trained in Ireland and honed his craft alongside the former British Hairdresser of the Year Charles Worthington MBE. An educator of the Senior Team at Charles Worthington, he then headed up their Artistic Division, before moving over to the London Hair Academy; there, he educated and guided dozens of pupils towards industry success.

Having noticed a large increase in the creative potential of the men’s hair industry, Robinson joined the Ruffians team in January 2016. Robinson says: “From the day I started at Ruffians I was blown away by the talent pool within the team, and by the sheer passion and enthusiasm in the air. I am incredibly humbled and excited to be asked to guide that talent.”

“In just over a year the company has doubled in size, and this has cultivated an atmosphere of development and growth which is bursting with ideas. As a young brand, we have had barbers and hairdressers join us from so many backgrounds and disciplines. Now it’s time to hone, refine and improve what we’ve got, and develop Ruffians into a stronger brand that is recognised in the industry for its finesse and creativity, as well as for the very successful business model that Andrew has created for customers”.

For press enquires and additional imagery please contact Adam Bodini adam.bodini@ruffians.co.uk or Denis Robinson is contactable by email on denis.robinson@ruffians.co.uk or via Ruffians Covent Garden on 020 7240 8180.

Wahl, the international industry leader, announces a new addition to their acclaimed UK Artistic Team.

Newly crowned ‘British Barber of the Year’, Andrea Raymond is adept at delivering the latest cutting edge techniques. Passionate, committed and hugely talented, Andrea is perfectly positioned to educate the next generation of barbers, ensuring quality and diversity across every Wahl exhibition, show and course.

Wahl’s European Artistic Director, Simon Shaw says “Andrea is a real talent and star for the future. I’m looking forward to coaching and working with her, she’ll be doing all of our major shows in 2017 and I can’t wait to see her in action”. You can catch Andrea demonstrating the latest techniques on stage at Pro Hair Live, Barber Connect and Salon International. Andrea will also be teaching Classic Men’s Grooming at Hennessy, Cork on 3rd April 2017.

More info at www.wahlacademy.co.uk

The first Men’s Hair Workshop of the year took place on Monday 23rd January at Alan d Academy in Smithfield, London with a unique opportunity to learn from an array of mentors from different industry backgrounds. Members joined Ian Rotman from HOB; Jean Louis Canonville from Alan d Academy; Ollie Mehra from Th1 Hair; Amy O’Keefe from Hare & Bone; Richie Kadir from Billi Currie and Jeremy Roca Ripoll from Rush.

The event was hosted by Edward Hemmings who ensured the night ran smoothly and grouped the students so everyone could get the most out of the education available.

Everyone was present with their own model and the masters guided them on an almost one to one basis on top tips and skills to enhance their finishes and techniques.

The students had a fantastic evening, and Edward Hemmings concluded the night with a certificate presentation.

Edward Hemmings said “Another brilliant workshop providing so much education. It is always an eagerly anticipated event and the atmosphere in our Academy is always packed full of excitement. It was great to see so much variance in men’s hairdressing, including clipper work and scissor over comb. What a great night!”

Another brilliant workshop providing so much education. It is always an eagerly anticipated event and the atmosphere in our Academy is always packed full of excitement. Edward Hemmings – 25TH JANUARY 2017.

Written and Issued by Laura-Jane Upton, PR & Marketing Manager for The Fellowship for British Hairdressing. All event photography by Alphonso Grose.

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If you are a barber or just want to come and see the portraits of some of the best barbers in the UK, click on the link to come to the private view in London on 16/3/2017

Thu 16 March 2017
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BARBER PRO has been nominated for “Best Male Grooming Supplier” in the Guild Awards of Excellence 2017.

The Guild Awards of Excellence have been designed to recognise the suppliers and training schools that people working within the professional beauty industry believe have gone the extra mile.

These are the only industry awards that are not decided by an expert panel so feel free to share the link below to help BARBER PRO.

Vote here.

For motorised fun and utterly flexible convenience packed into a contemporary design, the Inova Ex barber chair is as much pleasure to work with as it is to sit in. This chair is fully motorised with controls on both sides of the chair.

Features include full backwash recline, synchronised extending legrest with fixed footrest, integrated adjustable and removable headrest, lumber support, upholstered armrests, and concealed gown rods.

From £3,895.00// www.takarahairdressing.co.uk

Takara Belmont proudly unveils their brand new showroom, TB Square, in Osaka, Japan. At the heart of a country renowned for its design innovation, the brand new showroom spans five floors, each dedicated to different areas of the hair and beauty industry, offering salon owners interior inspiration, whilst exhibiting Takara Belmont’s continued innovation in the hairdressing sector to professionals.

Highlights in the showroom include the salon interior design ‘Labo’, located on the second floor, where customers can experience different lighting options against chairs and how this can affect the look and space around, as well as looking at furniture upholstery options and finishes available.

The fourth floor is home to a beauty therapy college facility, where customers can take part in training courses, giving them the option to expand their in-salon services,
which could later help increase revenue opportunities.

Once customers have finished exploring the different floors and elements that TB Square has to offer, they can retire to the fifth floor rooftop garden, where they can reflect and relax before leaving.

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Andis Company, an industry leader in barbering and men’s grooming since 1922, announces the addition of renowned barber, Lynndy Rolfe, to the company’s Education Team in its Barber and Beauty Division.

Based in the UK, Lynndy Rolfe is an award-winning hairdresser, session stylist and British Master Barber from Northampton. She began her career in hairdressing fresh out of school when she was 16, working for a local salon group, but it wasn’t until a managerial position came up at the salon group’s barbershop, that she found her flair for men’s hairdressing and barbering.

Stumbling into the barbering world by chance, Lynndy has become a rising star in the industry, achieving British Master Barber status and becoming Men’s Stylist of the Year at the FHA UK Freelance Awards 2016, whilst developing a passion for education and teaching the next generation of barbers. Known in the industry for her positivity, hard-working nature and determination, Lynndy proudly describes her cutting style as “fearless”.

“As Andis continues to build our International Education offerings we are thrilled to add Lynndy Rolfe to our talented team of barbers and stylists. She mixes her strong traditional hairdressing skills with barbering techniques in such a unique way. She is brilliant and determined and I know she will become a huge asset to the Andis Education Team.” says Jessica Zeinstra, Education Manager at Andis.

For more information on Andis please visit www.andis.com

Hold onto your hats you filthy animals and prepare for a day of goddamn rock ‘n’ roll. Rotterdam’s finest purveyors of classic contours, quiffs and pompadours, Schorem Haarsnijder en Barbier, are back with the fourth instalment of their beloved Scumbash.

Three years ago, the Bloody Butcher and his rabble of miscreants decided to take the bands on the shop’s jukebox and put them all on one stage. Music fiends from across the continent flocked to the event as fast as their Dr. Martens could carry them. On March 4th, expect scumbaggery on a scale never before seen as the event takes over an old submarine base in Rotterdam harbour, The RDM Loodsen.

The assembled cast is rather tasty, even if they do say so themselves.

“We’re happy as a clam at high tide to announce the first names on the bill. You heard it right: ZEKE is coming to ScumBash. We’re still pinching ourselves to make sure we’re not in bloody Neverland, but it’s for real! Naturally our resident band Batmobile will shake your inner-billy loose.

And how about a Berlin wall of rock from Kadavar, the hardcore rampage of Backfire!, blackened thrashers Legion of the Damned, or Death Alley’s hard rock from beyond? One more, and don’t mind their queeny name, mind their music, ‘cause Fleddy Melculy goes metal to the core.”

Far from limited to aural delights, revellers can enjoy barbering (of course), tattoo artists, painters, a shoe polisher or two and maybe even each other, who knows?

Oh, and you’ll be seeing us there – in body maybe not mind. BarberEvo have teamed up with the scumbags to become the event’s official UK media partner.

Early bird and “Kniptickets”, which include a haircut at Schorem booth (before 5:30pm and the barbers are presumably legless), are already sold out. Be sure to get your mitts on regular tickets before they’re gone too.

You’ll be damned be if you don’t and almost certainly damned if you do.

Tickets and info: www.scumbash.nl

Fudge Professional announces designer partnerships for London Fashion Week Men’s aw17.

January and February will see designers, celebrities and fashionistas descend on the capital for London Fashion Week. First up, it’s the men. LFW Men’s AW17 will be taking place between January 6th and 9th.

Not only will we see the latest fashions grace the catwalks but also the hairstyles that may go onto dominate trends in 2017. Fudge Professional will be in the thick of it, using the event as platform to launch their products for the upcoming year.

The brand has announced their designer partnerships for January’s event. This season they will be teaming up with Streeter’s Cyndia Harvey and Matt Mulhall, both regulars on the men’s fashion runway circuit.

Fudge Professional will be opening the season with Topman followed by Katie Eary and Christopher Raeburn. They will also be making an appearance at Phoebe English, Cottweiler, Berthold and Kito Kostadinov.

Schedule:
Friday 6th// 12pm
Topman 
Hair by Matt Mulhall

Saturday 7th// 9am
Katie Eary
Hair by Cyndia Harvey

Sunday 8th// 5pm
Christoper Raeburn
Hair by Cyndia Harvey