In the past couple of months, we have been overloaded with inspiration and passion fromattending events like Premiere Anaheim, NAHA, ABS, CT Barber Expo, and the Barber Grammys in these last couple of months. From interviews on the NAHA red carpet to showcasing our iconic photo booth at ABS, and interviewing industry legends in our EVOmedia zone, you can say the team are a little star-struck.
In this issue, you can check out EVO’s thoughts, reviews, and all the fun we had in this issue. We also offer some sage advice from BaByliss experts onhow to excel as a platform artist.
Grooming is simply about taking care of oneself and personal aesthetic. But as barbers, it’s your job to help your clients embark on their grooming journey and to give them an elevatedand luxurious experience. We talk to grooming experts such as the folk at House ofHandsome, Michelle Mitchell, Elliot Chester, Chico Boom and so many more.
Next, we talk about education. We kick off the feature with Rodrick Samuels, the NAHA Educator of the Year and Director of Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. We also share our experience of attending the ribbon cutting of the Wahl Barber Academy in Chicago. And wetalk to so many inspiring educators who are helping lead the next generation of barbers.
Finally, we deep dive into all things tech. We start by sharing the story behind Shearshare, an innovative app thatcan help any barbershop owner… some even call it ‘HairBNB’! We also speak to 12Pell, the barber shop of Generation Z – leading the industry forward through tech.
We hope you enjoy this issue! Order your beautifully presented print copy here.