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BARBER PRO Scoops Prize at European Skincare Awards

BARBER PRO has yet another award to add to their impressive list of accolades after their CBD Infused Sheet Mask won the silver medal in the Men’s Grooming category at the ninth annual Free From Skincare Awards.

The Europe-wide awards encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the common allergens, chemicals, additives and fragrances often associated with skin sensitivities, allergies, and ethical, environmental and health concerns.

The BARBER PRO CBD Infused Sheet Mask provides a range of benefits, targeting specific skin concerns and types, nourishing and soothing stressed skin, rich in anti-oxidants and free from harsh chemicals.

“We are so pleased to have been shortlisted for this award, let alone going on to take home a silver medal for the Men’s Grooming category. We take pride in the products that we make, ensuring they are free from any chemicals, are natural and ethical, so we are ecstatic to win silver in this category at the Free From Skincare Awards and are proud to add it to our award collection.”

To find out more about BARBER PRO or to shop the collection, click here.

ANDIS LAUNCHES NEW SUPRA ZR II

Andis Company has launched a new and innovative five-speed Supra ZR II detachable blade clipper.

The new clipper now features a removable lithium-ion battery pack with a 50% longer runtime. High volume clipper cutters will appreciate the ability to switch out batteries for uninterrupted clipping. An easy-to-read, built-in LED battery monitor indicates power status and when it is time to charge.

“The Supra ZR II is a complete tool that gives hair professionals so many cutting options. With three hours of run time, five cutting speeds and interchangeable blades, the chipper can achieve any cut on any hair type, wet or dry,” says Andis Lead Educator for the UK, Baldy. “The detachable blade clipper comes equipped with a size 000 CeramicEdge blade and is compatible with the entire line of Andis UltraEdge and CeramicEdge blades.”

Designed for precision cutting, the Supra ZR II has five adjustable blade speeds from 1,800 to 3,800 strokes per minute for total control. Its powerful rotary motor glides effortlessly through every hair type – fine or course.

Discover more at www.andis.com

BabylissPRO Launches Custom FX

The new BabylissPRO CustomFX puts unlimited possibilites at your fingertips with fully customizable components. Choose pops of color, flashy metals, your blade of choice, to create a clipper that is uniquely you.

To start creating your perfect clipper, download the BabylissPRO CustomFX app, which allows you to turn it, enlarge it, personalize it – component by component.

There are a range of color and metal options on an easy-to-use app and unlimited possibilities!

Download the app for Apple here.

Barbershops given go ahead to reopen 4th July

Boris Johnson has today announced the next easing of restrictions in England, which will take effect from Saturday 4th July.

With the UK’s COVID Alert level now reduced from 4 to 3, the Prime Minister has announced that although all steps are conditional, where it is not possible to stay 2 metres apart, 1 metre or more should be observed.

We welcome the news that barbers and hairdressers will also be able to reopen from the 4th July, with appropriate precautions in place, including the use of visors.

After a long, difficult wait, as of next Saturday, barbershops will be able to reopen their doors and welcome clients back to the chair. The Prime Minister said he will publish COVID secure guidelines for all sectors that are able to reopen.

While no further guidelines have yet been published regarding best practice, we expect to receive these in the coming days and will keep you up to date as and when we receive them.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus for full details on today’s announcement.

Please note, this announcement covers barbershops in England and does not apply to shops in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Barber Blades is Back!

As of today, Monday 1st of June, at 3pm, Barber Blades is moving back to an online service! This means they will be dispatching all online orders and will be doing their very best to turn them around as soon as they can.

Phone lines are still closed for now, but you can still contact the team via their live chat on barberblades.co.uk or through Facebook and Instagram.

Anyone ordering online should allow 2-3 working days for deliveries and, althought product returns cannot be accepted until after 15th June, Barber Blades have extended the warranty on all products by three months to cover this delay.

Keep an eye out on the site over the coming weeks as PPE products will be available soon!

WAHL 5 STAR CORDLESS SENIOR NOW AVAILABLE

The iconic tool barbers and professional stylists have been asking for is officially back and permanently here to stay. When first released in 2018, the Cordless Senior was greatly sought after, but the clipper was only available for a limited time. Now back by popular demand, this heavy-duty tool is designed to have strong cutting power to be able to handle on-scalp fading, clipper-over-comb, and bulk hair removal.

“The Cordless Senior is something you always wished for as a barber but would never believe could happen in a million years,” says Wahl Education and Artistic Team member Garland “G-Whiz” Fox (@thisisgwhiz). “And here it is, the Cordless Senior, the most powerful Wahl cordless clipper hands down.”

The Cordless Senior has a lithium-ion battery that gives the tool a 70+ minute run-time before needing another charge. This clipper comes in a sleek black and gold casing that allows barbers to cut in style while delivering on all the power. The tool comes with three Premium Cutting Guides (1/16” – 3/16”) and with a 5 Star surgical fade blade that allows a higher blade speed. Although lightweight, this iconic clipper has a powerful motor that places it at the forefront of haircutting technology.

“I believe this clipper will continue to be a favorite of our long-time Wahl fans and will attract a new fan base looking for a lot of power in a cordless option,” says Anne Marie Kollias, Wahl Professional’s U.S. Director of Sales and Marketing.

The Cordless Senior retails at $159 and can be found at wahlpro.com for more information

BarberPRO teams up with Look Good Feel Better

In 2020, BARBER PRO is teaming up with cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better to curate a limited-edition gift set, containing a selection of their award-winning BARBER PRO sheet masks.

Look Good Feel Better run confidence Workshops providing attendees with valuable skills and techniques to better manage the side effects of cancer treatment, using appropriate products to care for their skin and help promote wellbeing during all stages of treatment.

The Workshops provide women, men and young adults going through treatment a welcoming and relaxed environment where they can openly discuss their experiences and challenges.

The gift set contains a collection of sheet masks for face and eyes that are enriched with powerful ingredients offering anti-ageing benefits.

1 x BARBER PRO CBD Oil Mask
1 x BARBER PRO Post Shave Cooling Mask
2 x BARBER PRO Under Eye Mask


For every sale of this gift set, BARBER PRO will donate 10% of the RRP (£1.50) to Look Good Feel Better. Their goal is to raise £30,000 for the charity by the end of 2020.

The limited-edition box will officially launch in January 2020 and will be supported with a full 360 marketing plan to raise as much awareness and money for the charity. The gift set will be available from all leading wholesalers and from www.beautypro.com/trade

BARBER PRO Face Putty Shortlisted for Award

BARBER PRO Face Putty has been shortlisted for Cult Product of the Year in the Beauty Awards with ASOS.

A unique B2B and B2C awards programme, The Beauty Awards brings industry, consumers and celebrities together for an annual celebration of the best in the beauty world.

BARBER PRO Face Putty is a multi-award winning skin rejuvenating formula that loosens blackheads and cleanses pores to remove impurities, while clarifying and purifying the skin and rebalancing oily areas.

Voting ends on Friday the 8th of November – you can vote for BARBER PRO here: https://bit.ly/2pv1byq

WAHL METAL EDITION CORDLESS MAGIC CLIP RELEASED FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY

The limited-edition release of the vintage-inspired clipper is finally here with the Metal Edition Cordless Magic Clip. Barbers and stylists can cut in style and power as the metal casing transforms this clipper into a must-have with a lengthy battery life of 90 minutes. 

While the look of the Metal Edition Cordless Magic Clip is all vintage, the technology is anything but. Using advanced “crunch blade” technology thanks to its staggered-tooth blade, rotary motor, and linear-cutting system the clipper’s blades can move parallel to one another. This helps barbers cut faster and creates smoother blends, allowing them to remove hair in bulk and create texture, especially when fading. 

Wahl Education and Artistic Team member Kevin Nguyen (@yakuzabarber) sees the release of this new tool as a continuation of the company’s entrepreneurial spirit. “Wahl’s audience will always grow because our products have continued to fulfill the needs of barbers and stylists for generations. There is a reason why Wahl has been in business for 100 years and counting. Innovation is what the company is all about.”

Wahl Professional is releasing the Metal Edition Cordless Magic Clip for a limited time only. The clipper retails at $179 and can be found at wahlpro.com. Wahl’s Senior Marketing Associate Aaron Flick believes this special release will be big for the company. “The vintage look in barbering is very popular right now. It transports barbers back in time, and that was our goal with this limited time only release. As a collective, we wanted to continue our celebration of Wahl’s 100 years of being a top clipper manufacturer.”