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A group of barbering and bike-obsessed chums will congregate at The Speakeasy Barbershop in Liverpool in anticipation of their 3RD ANNUAL BARBERSRIDE. BarbersRide was the brainchild of a group of passionate barber and biker buddies – their shared passion for barbering and motorbikes was the catalyst to planning a 5-day UK road-trip adventure.
The ride has become as much about the journey as the evenings spent in prestigious barbershops taking inspiration from some of the world’s most in-demand barbers.
The mission: to raise as much funds and awareness as possible for a chosen charity whilst enjoying the unbeatable sense of camaraderie that only a motorcycling road trip could offer.
2019’s extravaganza is set to be the biggest yet with a record number of riders already signed up and a line up of some of the world’s most inspirational barbers hosting intimate events. Evenings hosted by Alan Beak (Ruger), Joth Davies (Savills), Paul Taylor-Clinch (BlackSails), Mark Young (Swagger & Jacks) and Darren “Baldy” Kenny (Baldy Barbers) are likely to sell-out within hours!
Having raised in excess of £20,000 over 2017 & 2018 for charities including London’s Great Ormond Street and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, the BarbersRide Gang are now focussed on smashing their fundraising targets for 2019 for MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION is a national charitable organisation who create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The event will run from the 10th to the 16th of August and the full trip costs £150 per rider, which includes full access to all five barbering ceremonies and after parties.
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The winner of the Best Scottish Barber 2019 was announced at the Scottish Hair and Beauty event after an intense and exciting barber battle live on the Andis stage. James Johnstone beat off five other finalists to win the coveted title.
There was no shortage of talent this year, as the entrant numbers more than doubled from last year and the quality from the initial photography round made it a hard-hitting decision for the judges.
The six finalists spent a lot of time preparing for the live final and the commitment showed from the models selected to the level of skill and creativity present on stage. The winner, James Johnstone of Network Barber Club, impressed the judges in all areas of the criteria.
Baldy, lead Andis Educator and Head Judge said… “It’s really refreshing to see someone come back from disappointment last year, did his homework and raised his game to come back a well-deserved winner”.
Mike Taylor, Judge from the Great British Barbering Academy said: “After several years of doing the Comp the standard is getting higher and higher this year’s winner was well deserved and Scottish barbering has hit new highs”.
In this edition we have some real showstoppers including an exclusive interview with award-winning barber Jen Winters, owner of Phoney Pony Barbers.
Six Scots are one step closer to being crowned Scotland’s Best Barber after securing their place in the live final of the prestigious competition. The finalists are:
- Andrew Dawson
- James Johnstone
- Michael Holm
- Dean Currie
- Louis Carmichael
- Lewis Gomes
These six will battle it out live on the Barber Stage during Scottish Hair & Barber, showcasing their talent and skill in a bid to be crowned Scotland’s Best Barber 2019.
As well as the live final, the Barber Stage will see a host of leading Scottish barbering talent as they perform a range of demonstrations from cutting and shaving techniques to styling and performance. The winners of Scotland’s Best Student Barber and Scotland’s Best College will also be announced.
The competitions aim to recognise professional and student barbers for their work, providing them with a chance to demonstrate their skills to a panel of expert judges.
Barber and hair professionals can now register for free trade tickets by visiting http://www.scottishhairandbeautyshow.com or contacting the ticket hotline on 01332227698.
Jake Lansley, Nathan Bradbury and Ben Morrison today announced that they have signed professional contracts with WAHL Pro UK.
Having all been ambassadors for the WAHL brand for the past year, all three barbers are excited about this next stage in their career. The three barbers will join a number of highly respected barbers already part of the WAHL Education Team, providing seminars, doing stage work and supporting the WAHL brand.
See Jake’s announcement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEmOWjl95j/
See Nathan’s announcement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEtcyTjlf9/
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What a great year 2019 was for the entrants of the BBA British Barber of the year competition. The entrant numbers more than double from last year and the quality of the initial photographs round made it a tough decision for the judges. The finalists spent a lot of time preparing for the live finals and you could see that with the commitment showed to finding the right model and demonstrating creative skills on the day.
They executed a flattop challenge in the morning and then took part in the semi-finals in the afternoon; it was a close competition in some cases just one or two points in it. You could feel the tension and excitement build throughout the day both outside and inside the BBA Boxing Ring held at HJ Live London on 25 February. With Britain’s finest barbering talents battling it out with a flattop challenge and semi-finals. The final became a battle between Rachael Flynn and Mathew Guerin.
Gary Machin, a BBA Judge, said, “we knew this was going to be a very competitive and exciting final, all the finalists really wanted the title and you could feel the tension build throughout the day and, the adrenaline was certainly flowing in the boxing ring in the final!”
The Winner Mathew Guerin of Guerin Barbers, Ammanford, Wales impressed the judges on all ten areas of the criteria,
Mathew Guerin BBA British Barber of the Year 2019 said, “Winning the BBA British Barber of the Year award is a dream come true and it is the highest achieving moment of my career so far.”
Mathew not only wins the coveted BBA Belt and title of BBA British Barber of the Year 2019 but also takes away prize money of £2,000 and £500 worth of BBA Male Grooming Products, Wahl Clippers and Sensei scissors.
On Saturday 9th March Captain Fawcett hosted a splendid candle-lit soiree at his
mysterious HQ in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
It had long been rumoured that during his adventures, Captain Fawcett was gathering a
most intriguing collection of barbering artefacts and ephemera. And indeed, the rumours
prove to be absolutely true for, ably assisted by his Right Hand Man, the Captain has
curated a most Marvellous Barbershop Museum within his own Gentleman’s Grooming
Emporium, a Personal Homage to Tonsorial Art. And Saturday’s extravaganza declared
the Museum well and truly open.
Esteemed guests travelled to Kings Lynn from Germany, France, Sweden, Spain, Italy,
Russia, the USA, India and Pakistan and arrived from all corners of Blighty to attend a
spectacular event where it is reported a superb time was had by all.
Making a personal appearance were several of Captain Fawcett’s excellent Ambassadors:
Carl-Johan Kellgren, Kim Johansen, Maxwell Newton, Russell Bristow, Pietro Grassilli,
Herr Feldman, Glynn Woods, Arron Raw, Johnny Appleby and Penelope Taylor-Newton.
And the Captain was delighted to welcome Ricki Hall, Sid Sottung and Viraj Singh of The
Jodhpur Company, the well-known characters behind some of Captain Fawcett’s beloved
Signature Series. Meanwhile Andreas of Germany, Fiona of Ireland, Juan of Spain and
Francesco of Italy represented some of the Captain’s global distributors.
The party was fed and watered by wood-fired pizza from Mangiamo’s and a Shef’s hog
roast while toasts were raised with tipples from AJ Bars. And new chums Rok Soba, the
brothers who inject rock ‘n’ roll into sobriety, pitched up with their excellent newly launched
alcohol free ‘Zero Fear’ stout.
Glitz and glamour a go-go was also on the menu with the delightful Miss Velma Von Bon
Bon and ravishing Miss Millie Dollar plus Mr Edd Muir whose dramatic aerial antics paid
homage to the world of Peaky Blinders and music filled the night thanks to On the Level,
featuring Captain Fawcett’s own Corey Doades on bass guitar.
Final mention must go to the exceptionally skilled Scapicchio Barber Family, barbers for 5
generations, who demonstrated their famed ‘Kamisori’ fixed blade shaving technique to
great wonder and amazement.
The Museum features items of interest to all with a passion for barbering, history and
objects with a story to tell. With a background in the film industry, Richie Finney has
curated Captain Fawcett’s Museum with the eye of a set designer, and as such it also
serves as unique photo and film location.
Visitors to the Museum, located on the mezzanine of Captain Fawcett’s Emporium, will
also be able to sample and purchase the full range of Simply First Class Gentleman’s
Grooming Requisites.
The Hairdressers’ Charity hosted its annual fundraising ball recently with over 200 guests from sponsors, manufacturers, trade editors, industry bodies and influencers, alongside hairdressers from across the country.
The glamorous evening held at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel involved networking, a catwalk hair show, awards and fundraising and was hosted by co-presidents Samantha Grocutt from Essence PR and Philip Sharp from ASP.
The evening also saw the launch of the new charity campaign #InTheirWords; a series of short films involving recognised faces from the industry giving case studies of the beneficiaries the charity helps in their own words. The ball raised over £5,000 on the night through pledges and an interactive Heads & Tails game.
“The night was a great success and the buzz in the room was exactly what we needed to keep the charity at the front of everyone’s minds,” explains Philip Sharp. “A lot goes into organising these events but it’s worth it. There was a great balance of sharing our key messages, networking and fundraising.”