The Golden Globes was back for 2023 – and after a few years off, we couldn’t wait to see some of the biggest stars in TV and film walk the red carpet.

As the first event of the Hollywood awards season, the Golden Globes doesn’t just hint at who will be taking home the trophies over the coming months, but it also sets the pace for those all-important red-carpet fashion and beauty moments.  The home of some of the most iconic moments in fashion industry, it certainly did not disappoint. Striking the perfect balance of sophistication and dazzle, our favourite stars make us swoon with their fabulous looks.

We caught up with some of our hair industry favourites to get the lowdown on some of the star-studded guest list’s looks, plus top tips for replicating them in the salon.

Golden Globes red carpet reporter Amelia Dimoldenberg looked ultra-glam and blow-dry queen Lisa Carter says: “Amelia’s vintage waves give off a glamorous feel, yet feel slightly more effortless. The way they’ve been dressed out leaving a much softer finish reminds me of the iconic Rita Hayworth. Her hair colour is not only perfect for her skin tone but goes very well with her outfit and really helped to accentuate the look as a whole.”

Barb Mahoney, owner of Leicester’s Do My Hair says: “Amelia is oozing with style. Her sunset copper hair complements her fair complexion, and she sets the look off perfectly with her mermaid waves.”

Bridal specialist Sharon Roberts says ‘I love how Amelia’s colour palette works from top to toe. I feel like her colourist, hair stylist and fashion stylist must have collaborated to ensure a really cohesive look. The dress and hair are not competing for attention – it’s a winner for me and no doubt will be copied by a lot of brides this year.”

Best Musical/Comedy Television Actor winner, Jeremy Allen White, turned heads for all of the right reasons – showing that he scrubs up just as well as outside of the kitchen! 

Lisa says: “Jeremy has embraced his natural texture, and I love that he’s attended such a prolific event with natural curls; it’s refreshing to see men with hair that is a little longer, looser, and in a more natural state – but still giving that groomed look.”

Curl Specialist Tori Kiff adds: “Jeremy has styled his curls back, which opens his face up and shows off his baby blue eyes. By pairing his curls with a tux, he is the perfect combination of styled and smart, with a touch of rugged and relaxed. I hope seeing Jeremy’s curls will encourage more men to embrace theirs.”

The much-loved Jenna Ortega stepped out in sexy, silky, pleated Gucci number – with hair that’s a world away from Wednesday’s trademark black braids.

“Chocolate is the gorgeous undertone I see here,” says Siobhan Haug, salon co-owner at Haug London Haus. “Those bronzed Gucci pleats are a subtle tone-on-tone complement to the warm chocolate nuances within that cool shag haircut. Our in-salon colour portfolio, IGORA Royal by Schwarzkopf Pro, has the most delicious range of chocolate tones on every level, which is perfect for recreating this look. Think coco blondes, velvet brunettes and melted chocolate on a light brown level.”

Also commenting on Best Actor for Motion Picture Drama winner, Austin Butler, Siobhan says: “I love his effortless waves offset with that sharp tux. Nothing says expensive like relaxed hair paired with precision tailoring. Incredible!”

Selena Gomez looked effortlessly elegant in a strapless black gown, paired with a ponytail. Jack Kilpatrick, owner of JKP Hairspa, Whitstable says: “I love this hairstyle on Selena as it looks effortless yet classy. The hair has an undone, lived-in feel with soft texture, which keeps it looking youthful and fun. To create this on a client, I would dry the hair upside down to add volume at the root. I would then put in some loose waves using a wand to create a hint of movement. I’d use my hands rather than a brush to put the hair up into a high ponytail – this prevents it looking too slick and neat. Wrapping a small section of hair around the band elevates it and to finish, I’d add hold and a subtle shine with a light hairspray”.

Looking to recreate Golden Globes winner Jeremy Allen White’s hair from the red carpet tonight? America’s #1 Men’s Styling Brand, American Crew, partnered with celebrity groomer KC Fee (@kcfee) to achieve his lived-in, effortless look.

Inspiration: “For Jeremy’s Golden Globe look this year, I wanted the hair to look more lived-in and effortless rather than a more structured, sleek tuxedo Golden Globe look, which also suits Jeremy’s personality well,” states celebrity groomer, KC Fee. 

Look Breakdown 

1.I started by prepping the hair to create a foundation for the rest of the styling products. On towel-dried hair, I took American Crew® Light Hold Styling Gel and ran it through the whole head of hair to build thickness and shine.  

2. Then with a blow dryer, I diffused the hair while scrunching up the curls to give them definition. When the hair was about 75% dry, I used American Crew® Firm Hold Styling Cream to create extra hold and control, working it into the curls and continuing to enhance the curls with the diffuser. 

3. Once the hair was dry and had that lived-in, textured look, I took a dime-sized amount of American Crew® Defining Paste and rubbed it between my palms to activate, and pressed the product into each curl for added texture and increased definition.  

4. To finish off this look, I sprayed American Crew® Alternator Finishing Spray into the hair to enhance the natural look and provide shine and hold for the remainder of the night.  

Stewart Roberts founder of Haircuts 4 Homeless recently received 200 bespoke branded Denman Original Stylers to gift or sell in support of his amazing charity. Haircuts 4 Homeless has built a community of skilled hairdresser volunteers who generously give their time free of charge to give haircuts to homeless people. This simple act of personal care helps give those experiencing homelessness a boost and just a little of the kindness they so richly deserve. Kevin McNamee, CEO of Denman International says “We were so happy to gift these tools to this amazing charity. We have a dedicated CSR team at Denman that actively seeks out opportunities to support brilliant causes like this one.”

Along with the branded Original Stylers Denman delivered 10 full hairdressing brush and comb kits for Stewarts professional network and 60 Be Bop Brushes to gift to their clients. The Be Bop is a simple palm styler that is small, lightweight and very easy to clean, making them the perfect takeaway tool. 

If you believe you can help extend Stewart’s network by volunteering your time and talent then please reach out on @haircuts4homelessuk on Instagram.

The latest issue of BarberEVO UK & Ireland is OUT NOW! Keep scrolling to find out what’s in store this month.

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ON THE COVER

This issue is headed up by BaByliss’s Pete Cranfield, who chats about his essential tools for 2023 – get your hands on the BaByliss PRO Super Motor Clippers for the best cuts this year.

IN THIS ISSUE

It’s always our pleasure to feature the industry’s biggest brands – keep an eye out for gorgeous shoots and incredible looks from American Crew, Liam Oaks, Fresha, and Barber Blades. We also get expert styling advice from SCurl, Andis, Takara Belmont, and Artero.

BARBER’S TOOLKIT

Have you ever wondered what tools are in the best barber’s toolkits? Well, we take a snoop inside the bags of some of the biggest names in the bizz. We talk tools, products, and trend predictions with Charlie Baker (WAHL Pro’s British Barber of the Year 2022), Hayden Cassidy (we all know her iconic work), American Crew All Star Education Teams’ Ian Harrold, and their Global Artistic Director Paul Wilson. Also, shoutout to Roxanne Batt and Sid Sottung, who tell us all about Artero clippers and Captain Fawcett styling products.

MARKETING

Marketing can seem intimidating, but you’re probably doing it already! Social media, Google, apps, and booking platforms like Booksy and Vagaro are your keys to getting your name out there.

One of our main features follows Steve Hilliard, who is owner of two salons, a published author, and business coach. He tells you how to keep your business robust – and keep those clients coming back for more.

Shelby Barriball also gives the lowdown on digital marketing with Vagaro, whilst Danny Robsinson shares his expert advice on strengthening your brand online to perfectly represent you and your business.

NEW YEAR, NEW TRENDS

We start with a New Year trend forecast from powerhouse session stylist, Josh Lamonaca. The Director of Menspire Salon and Menspire Academy, and educator of over 400k followers on Instagram, tells us what will be hot in 2023.

The brilliant Hayden Cassidy also gives her insight alongside Richie Finney, who is Founder of Captain Fawcett, showing how their top-class products will help you master every trend this year. 

Liam Oaks is our main feature, welcoming us behind the scenes to his studio, which he runs to help barbers create collections and get their work published. 

We can always rely on OSMO for the boldest, brightest styles. Brand Ambassador Brodie Raeside hits hard with men’s colour trends for 2023. An unmissable read that will put you miles ahead of the rest.

And finally, no one does motivation quite like our favourite columnist and Global Artistic Director of WAHL Pro, Simon Shaw. Read his pep talk and you’ll be chomping at the bit to launch your best year yet.

SHAVING

Johnny Baba, award-winning barber and close-shave specialist, gets us started with a look at health and safety for shaving – being clean in your work is just as important as providing the cleanest shaves.

Get precision every time with MÜHLE UK. Veronica Berman, Sales & Marketing Director, and their Head Barber Oran Lasocki give essential advice on shaving – the best practices and what to prepare for in 2023.

Kevin Vorley also gives us the lowdown on Morgans products and why they should be your go-to products for top-class shaves all year round – from skincare to tool care and everything in between.

We hope you enjoy this issue! You can order your print copy here.

If you are a barber pro and own a business, you may have staff of varying experience levels, with different speed of services and pricing. Although this is the industry norm, it can be tough for business owners to keep up-to-date on service lists and price menus that reflect so many variations. To make things easier and more efficient, Booksy, the leader in booking and business technology for our industry, launched their newest updated feature – Service Variants! 

Booksy Service Variants makes it simpler than ever to list and promote different services, descriptions, prices, and durations of services. Best of all, business owners will be able to assign variations to specific staff members.  

Why are Service Variants important? Well, the business owner of a nail salon might employ an entry level nail tech and an experienced nail manicurist. Those two staffers might perform a mani-pedi at different speeds and charge different prices. If that business owner uses Service Variants, clients won’t have to spend additional time trying to figure out which mani-pedi on the service menu they should book.  

Service Variants also help providers run their business more efficiently with customized team settings. Business owners now have more flexibility when assigning service duration and price to individual team members, helping to eliminate stressful workarounds of staff who work at different levels. 

This updated feature also allows for a more accurately booked team calendar. Before Service Variants, staff who worked faster than others may be limited to the number of appointments or standing around in between bookings due to a default booking duration. Now, business owners can embrace each team member’s own pace by adjusting service duration for individual staff members to make sure the teams’ calendar is accurately booked.      

Taking advantage of Service Variants means that clients have all the information they need to book by the experience level and pricing model they want. The amount of service time is crystal clear. Staff members availability becomes easier than ever to manage. This updated feature also eliminates common client misunderstandings which enhances satisfaction and keeps your salon, spa, barber shop running smoothly. 

Start creating Service Variants with just a few simple steps: 

1. Head to “Business Settings” in the Booksy Biz app and select “Services Setup”
2. Click on “Services & Combos Services”
3. Select an existing service to edit, or “Add a Service”
4. Under “Duration/Pricing”, in the “General” heading, click + “Add Service Variant”.
5. Add a description to each one of the “Service Variants” 

In the beauty business, there’s no one size fits all model. Booksy Service Variants helps businesses of all sizes embrace the pace and level of experience of each staffer and helps customers find the best service for them.   

Download the Booksy Biz mobile app for free or visit Booksy.com/biz to learn more.

ABOUT BOOKSY:

Booksy is a cloud-based appointment booking solution for hairstylists, colorists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, massage therapists, salons, barbershops, spas and more. It offers appointment scheduling, calendar management, online payments, and a suite of marketing management functionalities. Android and iPhone apps supported. Booksy features two mobile applications: Booksy Biz for businesses and Booksy Lite geared more for independent professional plus a Booksy app for clients.

Samson’s Haircare, an artisanal men’s hair and beard care range, founded in 2019 by barber Jake Hamlet and relationship manager, Adam Muncy, are excited to announce the launch of their Matte Styling Cream (4 oz. / $19.00). They describe their Matte Styling Cream is the brand’s hair gel but without the shine or the crunch! 

When you want an easy application, great look, and a matte finish, the Matte Styling Cream is the product for the job. This water-based, lightweight styling cream is perfect for men who prefer a matte finish over a shiny finish to their hairstyle. Although this styling cream is lightweight, it offers a firm hold for loose, textured looks or for tight, traditional styles. It just might be their most versatile product you’ve ever tried!  

With scent notes of bergamot, sandalwood, amber, and frankincense, hair will smell fresh and wonderfully earthy all day long. Ingredients in the Matte Styling Cream like kaolin clay help boost hair growth and prevent breakage, while other ingredients like beeswax helps seal in moisture to strands, eliminates frizz, and maintains a long-lasting hold.  

Rub a dime sized amount into hands and apply to towel dried hair using fingertips. Style using a comb or hairbrush. Blow dry for additional volume.    

Samson’s Haircare is not just an ordinary haircare brand – Like many pioneers in the beauty industry, Jake and Adam hand-batched their first product in a basement using a modified rice cooker. After much experimentation and evolution, this grassroots company has become much more than just a range of hair and beard care products but rather, it has become an extension of who they are.

Samson’s Haircare products are available online at www.samsonshaircare.com or by contacting Lisa Finucane at 630-935-4534. 

ABOUT SAMSON’S HAIRCARE:

Samson’s Haircare is an artisanal men’s hair and beard care range founded in 2019 by barber, Jake Hamlet and relations expert, Adam Muncy. Jake and Adam hand-batched their first product in a basement using a modified rice cooker, and since then, this grassroots company has become more than just a range of hair and beard care products and became an extension of who they are. Largely embedded in the foster care community, Jake and Adam strive to do everything with good intent and purpose, and their character is built within their hard work and dedication to delivering the best products possible.

The good and the great of British hairdressing came together for the glittering Fellowship Luncheon & Hair Awards this week, recognising the best of creativity and business acumen in British hairdressing. 

Held at The Londoner in the heart of London’s Leicester Square, some 400 industry greats, peers and ones to watch came together for a three-course lunch followed by special Hair Awards to celebrate the creativity and successes of its membership, including the presentation of the Fellowship’s highest accolade, Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year.

Hosted by President Robert Eaton and Chancellor Karoliina Saunders,  Robert Eaton said: “It was an honour to become your President and from the moment I came on board there’s been a seismic shift in the industry. But, whatever you decide to do with your career, the Fellowship will be there to support you.

A special thanks went to the Project leaders for 2021-2022who have inspired their teams during the most challenging times the industry has faced – ClubStar Art Team leader Karoliina Saunders, Project Colour leader Paul Dennison, Project X leader Sam Burnett and leaders of the F.A.M.E. Team Gary Hooker and Michael Young. 

The new F.A.M.E. Team leader was announced to a standing ovation as three-times British Hairdresser of the Year and former Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year, Sally Brooks. She will be mentoring the new team who have an incredible year of amazing opportunities in front of them – Stephanie Gallagher from Wonderland; Stacey Wright from McKoy Hair Company; Edd Moss from Headmasters and James Parr from Nashwhite.

As well as the old favourites, members were also recognised for going above and beyond throughout the past 12 months, giving up their time to mentor, lead and help at events. 

2022 saw a slew of new awards launched – Educator of the Year and Session Hair Stylist of the Year was joined by Hall of F.A.M.E. Award, celebrating the successes of former F.A.M.E. team members. 

The biggest award Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year was presented to TONI&GUY global creative director Cos Sakkas to a standing ovation, the second major award he has clinched in the last week. 

And the winners are:

Fellows with Honours

Kay Binnersley

Simon Shaw

Sam Burnett

David Mannah

Darcey Clarke

Fellow with Distinction

Paul Dennison

Gary Hooker

Michael Young

Karoliina Saunders 

Gold Medal

Karine Jackson

Member of the Year

Emma Simmons

Sassoon Scholarship

Phoebe Carraro 

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Achievers of the Year

Project Colour – Kayleigh Byrne

Project Men – Janene Hawkins Bush

Project X – Cameron Willetts

ClubStar Art Team – Samantha Bickle 

Fellowship Hall of F.A.M.E. Award – Errol Douglas MBE and Robert Masciave

President’s Award – Guy Kremer

Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year – Cos Sakkas

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Image Awards

Fellowship Image of the Year – Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY, London 

Fellowship Afro Image of the Year – Robert Masciave, Metropolis Hairdressing, Kingston-upon-Thames 

Fellowship Colour Image of the Year – Tim Scott-Wright, The Hair Surgery, Stourbridge 

Fellowship International Image of the Year – Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design, New Zealand 

Fellowship Men’s Image of the Year – Dom Capel, Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Swansea

Fellowship Snapshot Image of the Year – Lydia Stiles, TONI&GY Canary Wharf

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Art & Commerce Awards

Fellowship Individual Salon of the Year – Smith England, Salisbury

Fellowship Salon Group of the Year – The Chapel Group

Fellowship Educator of the Year – Dom Capel

Fellowship Session Hair Stylist of the Year – Lisa Farrall

For more information:

Instagram: @fellowshiphair

Call 01295 724579  

Visit www.fellowshiphair.com

Note: The Fellowship for British Hairdressing was founded in 1946 as the Fellowship of Hair Artists of Great Britain and over the years has grown in stature and now covers many areas of the professional hairdressing industry. The independent, non-political organisation is run by our members, focusing on promoting artistic and creative quality, and providing support for future hairdressing talent keen to make their own mark in the industry. All the projects are designed to nurture sills and provide a career pathway – ClubStar, Project Afro, Project Extend, Project Colour, Project Men, Project Sassoon and Project X  as well as the coveted F.A.M.E. Team.  

Booksy, the leader in booking and business technology for the beauty industry, is delighted to announce their newest Brand Ambassador, Jorge Fades – better known as @jorge_fades to his 859k TikTok followers! 

Jorge didn’t start cutting hair in a fancy barbershop. Rather, he began cutting hair wherever he could plug his barbering tools into. After plenty of experience with “backyard haircuts on a plastic chair”, Jorge decided to pursue barbering as a career and became a full-time barber in 2017. Soon after, thanks to his talent and creativity, his clientele started to grow at a rapid pace.

With business booming, it became more challenging for Jorge to stay organized. When he joined Booksy in 2018, he soon realized his business become more and more organized each day. Jorge has never stopped investing in his career or his education and, in 2021, his hard work paid off when he was able to own his own salon, “Visions” in Natchitoches, Louisiana.    

As Jorge’s business grew, so did his social media following. His clever and educational TikTok videos are constantly going viral, helping him grow a substantial following, and allowing him to also pursue a successful education career.    

Since becoming a Booksy Ambassador, Jorge has gotten the opportunity to cut hair backstage at two music festivals, Furnace Fest and Is For Lover Fest 2022, as part of the Get Discovered Backstage contest by Booksy and Idle Hand Collective.  

“I love Booksy because I feel really good knowing that even though I may not technically be working at night or on a day off, I’m still actually working. Since Booksy sets all the online booking for me, I can still get clients without them having to call or text me, so I can enjoy my free time,” commented Jorge.  

Download the Booksy Biz mobile app for free or visit Booksy.com/biz to learn more.

ABOUT BOOKSY:

Booksy is a cloud-based appointment booking solution for hairstylists, colorists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, massage therapists, salons, barbershops, spas and more. It offers appointment scheduling, calendar management, online payments, and a suite of marketing management functionalities. Android and iPhone apps supported. Booksy features two mobile applications: Booksy Biz for businesses and Booksy Lite geared more for independent professional plus a Booksy app for clients.

Wahl Professional’s one-of-a-kind program provides at-risk youth holistic support, including barber college scholarships, local barber mentors, dedicated tutoring to pass their state licensing exams, transportation stipends, and connections to social services.

Recently, Wahl Professional gathered their local partners in Cleveland, OH, to pair the latest Fade It Forward® Scholarship winners with their professional barber mentors.

Cleveland barbers Jermaine Smith, James Stone, Jesus Corporan, Alan Seats, Kelly Rice, Jr. and Tara Crookston have graciously agreed to mentor Fade It Forward® students. 

Wahl’s Fade It Forward® program, the most robust philanthropic program in the barber industry, aims to remove the financial burdens from barber students who would otherwise be unable to accomplish their goals of becoming professional barbers. Launched in 2018, Fade It Forward has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships to nearly 30 young adults from 4 cities (Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, and San Diego).

Beyond offering at-risk youth scholarships to a local barber school, the Fade It Forward® program also offers personalized tutoring to help them pass their state licensing exams, connection to social services for those in need, transportation stipends to get to school, and a one-on-one mentorship program with a local professional barber. Over the 40-hour mentorship program, students learn how to build a book of business, assist in day-to-day operations, and maintain professional relationships with coworkers. Though they are not licensed to cut hair, they learn the business of being a barber by doing a bit of everything around a shop to keep it running smoothly. This includes washing and folding towels, sweeping floors, observing their mentor’s barbering skills, and learning what it takes to build a clientele.

Once they have graduated from barber school, Fade It Forward® scholarship recipients receive tutoring from a Wahl Professional educator to help them prepare for their state licensing exam. These exams are theory-based, complex, and are often stressful for barber school students. The Wahl Professional tutor, provided at no charge, is able to focus their studying efforts and help ensure their success on the exams, their last milestone before beginning their professional barbering career.

“The barber community is fairly small, so building a network is important. We are giving our Fade It Forward® students that entree,” says Julie Gustafson, Senior Manager, Marketing at Wahl Professional. She adds, “They will learn cutting skills in school, and will keep learning when they’re licensed, but the mentorship program is about showing them what it means to be a barber in the community, how to conduct themselves professionally, and how to build their business.”

Garland “G Whiz” Fox, Wahl Professional Educator and co-founder of the Fade It Forward® program, believes that Fade It Forward® teaches students what makes barbering a special profession: “Barbering is about community. Barbering is about taking care of everyone around you, not just in your household, but each individual person that comes through your life. You have to pay it forward. In this case, FADE it forward.”

“This is going to create the pathway for them to be successful, to impact their families, and impact their communities that they are going to be working in,” added Kelly Rice, Owner of Keratin Barber College in Cleveland, OH, who is proud to be a part of the Fade It Forward® program.

The Cleveland Fade It Forward® students are expected to complete their mentorship and graduate from barber college within the next two months.

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About Wahl Professional

Since 1919, with the invention of the first practical electric hair clipper, Wahl Clipper Corporation has been the leader in the professional and home grooming category. Today, with over 2,500 employees worldwide, Wahl is proud to carry forward the tradition of innovation and superior customer service that was created by Leo J. Wahl. Headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, Wahl distributes to 176 countries and has eight global manufacturing facilities as well as 25 sales offices. At Wahl, we are proud of our heritage of excellence as well as our remarkable list of groundbreaking innovations for the present and future for the global market. Visit http://www.wahlpro.com/ for more details.

INSTAGRAM: @ WAHLPRO • TWITTER: @ WAHLPROF • FACEBOOK .COM/WAHLPRO 

Last month several NHBF Members attended the Small Business Reception held by HM King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Earlier this year the Palace had asked the NHBF to nominate those Members who have had an impact on the industry from which these invitees were selected. 

NHBF Vice President Mandy Lodge-Stewart and Board Member, Fiona Johnston were joined by industry legend, Andrew Collinge, alongside salon owners Mikaela Martin (Ginger Rabbit, London); Brooke Evans (BE Ironbridge, Shropshire), Debbie Digby (Passion4Hair), Julie Hensman (Hensmans), Lesley McCormack (Pamper & Polish/Michaeljohn Training), Gary Machin (The Rogers Barbers) and Erica Liburd (The Muse Salon) at the reception which celebrated the efforts of small businesses and their contributions to their local communities and the British economy after a stressful and unpredictable couple of years. 

NHBF Vice President Mandy Lodge-Stewart said, “It was an honour to meet King Charles and to gather with small business owners from across the UK. Everyone here has been championing their industries and local communities, which we’ve all been striving for during and following the pandemic. It was great to meet with other likeminded individuals and discuss our plans for 2023 and how we can keep collaborating to continue to grow.” 

NHBF chief executive Richard Lambert commented, “Despite all the challenges hair & beauty has faced over the last few year, and of what is ahead, many salons are showing incredible resilience.  We were delighted to see the sector’s contribution recognised by His Majesty.”  

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