Takara Belmont arrived in London in 1959 and now, some 60 years on, it was only fitting that this anniversary year should see the unveiling of a new-look London showroom.
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BarbersRide 2019 will give you full access to five exclusive barbering seminars across the UK, with some of the industries finest barbers demonstrating their skills “up close and personal”.
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Luke Dolan has launched Luke’s Barbershop Stanmore, holding a successful press event last Thursday with turnouts from awesome barbers such as @dialacut_barbers and some of Luke’s friends including @rickisamhall.
The team offered free cuts and treatments all night until the early hours. On Saturday they extended the free trims and treatments to the public, with new customers travelling from around London to visit the shop.
Luke said: “Luke’s Barbershop Stanmore is a real jump into new uncharted waters for us. The brand is synonymous with giving the best award winning bespoke cuts in a comfortable and cool environment, but now with the inclusion of a spa that offers what you’d call beauty treatments, but really are true grooming treatments for men away from the generic salon experience. It really is “a whole new world” **yes I’m singing that Aladdin style!
“We truly believe that men’s barbershops and grooming spas will be the next big thing on our high streets offering the ultimate safe space for men to treat and pamper themselves after hard weeks at work or in preparation for big weekends or rejuvenating themselves after the big weekends finished!”
Scottish chart-topper and social media star Lewis Capaldi stopped by London barbers Johnny’s Chop Shop to get groomed ahead of what he described as “the most important gig of his life” – Glastonbury 2019.
Having previously shared his nerves about the upcoming set, Lewis ensured his hair was looking slick and ready to compliment his individual style ahead of the massive gig.
His cut was a significant upgrade from his usual grooming experience, with female master barber Toastie Styles creating a mod look with a soft textured scissor cut. She used Born Lucky 2 in 1 shampoo to wash and prep his hair, finishing the look with Johnny’s Dry Shampoo to add texture and volume, and Wild Cat Hair Clay for hold and definition with a matt finish.
Lewis opened his set with his typical wit and unique flair, stepping out dressed as Noel Gallagher.
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Inside issue eight we kick things off with an exclusive interview with cover star, global educator extraordinaire and all-round Canadian badass, Matty Conrad, owner of Victory Barber and Brand.Read More …
Andis is giving back to the craft with the Andis Nation UK Barber Scholarship programme, which launched at Barber Connect on 1st June.Read More …
In a history-making move, American Crew® ended the 2019 All-Star Challenge with a tie. Blade Pullman of Australia and Emma Jankowski of the USA were both awarded the title of American Crew® 2019 All-Star Challenge Global Champions. The awards took place during the brand’s 25th anniversary celebration in New York City last night.
“This year’s event not only marked American Crew’s 25th anniversary, but also the first time the judging panel couldn’t decide on just one winner for the All-Star Challenge,” said Gillian Gorman Round, Global General Manager of American Crew®. “The two winning styles from Blade Pullman and Emma Jankowski were so different but struck a unique balance, showcasing what we saw as the heritage, present and future of the American Crew man.”
Pullman and Jankowski were chosen from an elite group of 14 stylists, narrowed down from thousands of All-Star Challenge entries this year. The finale took place over a two day photo shoot at MILK studios. Finalists worked alongside industry experts to showcase their best cut and style, captured in photo by American Crew photographers, including Founder of American Crew® David Raccuglia. Through a blind judging process, the winning photos were awarded using a points system that scored on creativity, technical ability and a true portrayal of the American Crew® brand.
“For a stylist that is just starting out in his career, it has been amazing to be around all of the talented All-Star Challenge contestants. This experience has truly instilled in me the culture of the barbering community and how impactful this competition is for our industry,” said Blade Pullman, 2019 All-Star Challenge Global Champion.
“Having completed this journey, my biggest advice to other barbers would be to enter this competition,” said Emma Jankowski, 2019 All-Star Challenge Global Champion. “This has been one of the best experiences of my life.”
The two young stylists will both receive prizes that will help them continue to perfect their skills and grow their career in the men’s grooming category. Prizes include: $10,000 USD, the coveted American Crew® All-Star Challenge Global Champion Trophy, an invitation to become judges for the 2020 All-Star Challenge, a full scholarship to the new American Crew® Education Program and a feature in an upcoming issue of Estetica.
With the conclusion of a well-attended final event on May 13th in Racine, The Andis Foundation’s 2019 “Barbershop Mondays” program has come to a successful close. The community engagement series involved a partnership between Andis, the Milwaukee Bucks and community partner Safe & Sound to host a series of development events for at-risk young men in Southeast Wisconsin throughout the spring.
During a “Barbershop Mondays” event, youth community centers in Milwaukee & Racine are transformed into pop-up barbershops, offering free haircuts to young men between the ages of 10-23. Facilitated by Safe & Sound, the events are more than just a haircut with barbershop chairs providing a casual setting for open communication and dialogue among attendees. The focus of these discussions is on building social and emotional confidence, leadership and how youth can develop positive mentor relationships.
“Neighborhood barbershops have long played a critical role in their communities, providing a safe place for young men to gather and talk about issues with a positive role model – their barber,” said Laura Andis Bishop, President of Andis Foundation. “This innovative program is an extension of that important relationship.”
Along with the “Barbershop Mondays” community center events, Andis Educator and NBA Barber, Kenny Duncan, attended a Milwaukee Bucks game for a precision barbering demonstration to raise awareness for the program.
“The 2019 Barbershop Mondays season was a great success and an amazing opportunity for Andis to give back to our community,” added Andis. “Supporting local groups like Safe & Sound, with great partners like the Milwaukee Bucks, is an important part of our organization’s mission. We are already looking forward to the 2020 Barbershop Mondays series next spring!”