Some say that hairdressers are amongst the happiest people in their profession. The job always tops the list of the happiest industries to work within. Joth Davies thinks that barbers are even more so. However, not many people understand just what it takes to get there using their innate talents. From Friday the 22^ndof on Amazon Prime, you can find out why in a unique documentary ‘The Journey to my Destination’.

The documentary premiered in London on the 5^thof February and has been commissioned by British Hairdresser of the Year Sally Brooks and involves big names in the barbering industry. Joth Davies, Simon Shaw and Frank Rimer to name but a few. These guys will tell their own story and unique insights into what it takes to get to the top in our fantastic industry. Don’t miss it!

As the demand for more ethically sourced grooming products reaches an all-time high, The Bluebeards Revenge has made another of its best-selling products animal-free.

Until now, The Bluebeard’s Revenge Travel Beard Brush experience has been unavailable to those that follow a vegan/animal-free lifestyle. Thankfully that’s about to change…

“We’re committed to making our award-winning products as accessible as possible,” says Bluebeard-in-Chief David Hildrew. “With this in mind, we’re very proud to announce that our Travel Beard Brush is now available with 100% vegan-friendly bristles.”

The modernized version of this beard-conquering brush has replaced boar hair bristles with a specially synthesised material that’s made from innovative filaments; the new synthetic bristles are created using cellulose during a sophisticated production process. In the interest of sustainability, these modern bristles also make the most of renewable resources and are biodegradable. “Most importantly, our new brush functions just as effectively as the original,” added Hildrew.

Just like the original, this new Synthetic Travel Beard Brush features a beech wood body and a laser-etched version of the brand’s distinctive skull and crossbones logo – all of this striking detail in a brush so small it can be slipped neatly into any pocket.

‘Ballers Barber and OSMO Ambassador Justin Carr took his barbering skills to a new level when AFC Wimbledon player, Scott Wagstaff, asked to have his impressive beard dyed in his club colours.

Scott stuck to a promise he made before the last round of the FA Cup, to have his trademark beard dyed, if AFC Wimbledon beat West Ham United – and they did!

OSMO’s Justin Carr, who is called upon by many famous sports players and footballers, did the honours in the home changing room for a BBC Football Focus TV feature. Following two hours of Justin’s magic, Scott’s beard was blue and yellow!

“This was just wicked.  Scott was so up for it!  I had to bleach his beard first to lighten it, then I applied OSMO Color Psycho Semi-Permanent Hair Colour in Wild Blue to reflect to colour of AFC Wimbledon. He was really cool with the finished look and all the national papers came down to cover it – it’s been everywhere in the papers and online. He’s now got to go on and score, to do the beard some real celebrations!  Maybe I’ve just created a new trend too…the day/night beard,” said Justin.

Only 23 years of age, young Alex Panos won the prestigious Barber of the Year Award at the recent National Hairdressers Federation (NHF) Awards.Read More …

For the third year running, BarberPRO have been shortlisted in the Guild of Beauty Therapists Guild Award for Excellence for ‘Best Male Grooming Supplier’.

The prestigious annual awards are voted for by members and other professionals working within the hair and beauty industry.

Voting takes place here: https://www.beautyguild.com/Guild-Awards/

The vote closes on Wednesday 20th March, so make sure you get your say!

As always, in issue twelve we’ve strived to cover a wide range of trends and topics.Read More …

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Ok, so football may not be coming home but it still remains quite the year for barbering and the success has been spread across the UK and Ireland.

The barbering industry in Ireland and Northern Ireland has continued to develop its own identity and is explored and celebrated inside the pages of issue ten.

The incredible Ryan Cullen is the star of this month’s Barber Focus, we take a look at Londonderry’s Bareknuckle Barbershop and delve into the shops of Northern Ireland’s capital.

This now the tenth issue and although we seem to have the format down (to some extent) the brand is still evolving. Headcase Barbers – with almost 30 barbershops across the globe – discuss what it takes to create a brand and we speak to two of our favourites, Hard Grind and Captain Fawcett.

We also welcome new columnists, including Ruger Barber’s Carlie Firth, and some of our friends from across the pond to give their insight into the industry. As always, all this and much more can be found across the next hundred pages.

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