This October, Atlanta will play host to something entirely new for the U.S. barbering community: the BarberEVO Experience. Taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Ambient + Studio, this will be the very first stop on BarberEVO’s American roadshow – and it promises to be an evening the industry will not forget.

Known across the UK and Europe as a celebration of education, creativity, and connection, the BarberEVO Experience is now crossing the Atlantic. The debut event will bring together some of the most recognisable names in barbering, setting the stage for an evening packed with inspiration, innovation, and community spirit.

A World-Class Lineup

The stage will be shared by an impressive roster of headliners: Kenny Duncan, Eric Cheek, Angie Perino, DL Master Barber, Taylor Made, and John Mosley. Each will deliver their own brand of technical mastery, creative insight, and professional know-how – giving attendees access to skills and strategies that can transform both craft and career.

More Than Education

Running from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the event is designed as a full-scale experience. Guests can look forward to live transformations, cutting-edge trend showcases, expert-led business insights, and hands-on activations throughout the venue. Networking will also take center stage, with Atlanta’s barbering professionals coming together under one roof for the city’s most anticipated industry gathering of the year.

Adding to the atmosphere, attendees will leave with an exclusive BarberEVO Experience gift bag, a reminder of an evening built to both inspire and equip.

Backed by Industry Leaders

The Atlanta Experience is made possible in partnership with My Supply Guy, Andis, Vagaro, Barber Strong, and Wellness Pro Insurance, each contributing to an event that blends artistry with opportunity.

Tickets

Priced at $50, tickets provide full access to the evening’s program, with limited availability ensuring an intimate, high-value experience for all in attendance.

The BarberEVO Experience Atlanta is more than an event – it is the launch of a movement, bringing together education, creativity, and community to shape the future of barbering in the United States.

Meet the new face of GLOWWA MENS: Ronnie Vint has been announced as ambassador after seeing thicker, fuller hair and real confidence gains on his own journey with GLOWWA, the multi-award-winning hair wellness brand.

Ronnie, who has always been open about hair loss – and saw his hairline make headlines during his time as a contestant on ITV’s Love Island – began his GLOWWA journey earlier this year and has already seen a transformation in fullness and thickness, showing the power of a consistent inside-out approach to hair health.

Built for ambition. Backed by science.
Formulated specifically for men, GLOWWA MENS is a targeted daily supplement designed to support hair growth, hormonal balance, mental performance and overall confidence in one simple step.

GLOWWA MENS: Powered by nature’s most effective ingredients:
• Saw Palmetto & Pumpkin Seed Extract – natural DHT blockers studied for their role in reducing hair loss in men.
• MSM, L-Lysine & Essential Vitamins – promote healthy hair growth and nourish the scalp.
• Myo-Inositol – a natural mood-booster supporting serotonin production and mental wellbeing.
• Lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that supports prostate health and fights oxidative stress.

Male hair loss is common, but it’s never just about looks. Around 85% of UK men will experience male pattern baldness by age 50 (wimpoleclinic.com), and the emotional toll can be significant. In one UK survey, 36% of men said hair loss made them feel worried, 35% felt unattractive, and 44% felt self-conscious (onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com). 

Suzanne Cooper, GLOWWA Founder, says:
“Ronnie’s progress is incredible to see, and it’s exactly why we do what we do. His journey shows what’s possible when you commit to GLOWWA MENS – healthier hair, improved confidence and results you can really see.”

Ronnie Vint adds:
“Honestly, my hair and beard feel the best they have in years. The growth has been unreal and everything feels thicker; even my barber of over ten years said, ‘Wow, your hair’s thicker.’ When I saw the before and afters, I couldn’t believe a supplement could do that. Since coming out of Love Island my hair has been a big talking point, and I looked at loads of options, but GLOWWA MENS stood out because it’s natural. To any guy worrying about hair loss, start now; it’s easy to stick to, and beyond hair my skin looks better too. I wake up with more glow, more shine and a few more hairs, which feels good.”

From reality TV to real results. Ronnie’s type on paper? Thicker, fuller hair with GLOWWA. Find GLOWWA MENS via salon professionals and at glowwa.com.

Wahl Professional releases highly anticipated Super Taper X TM clipper

The tool for tight tapering and bulk hair removal has arrived. Designed with Barbers and Stylists in mind, the Super Taper X TM is a proud evolution of the original Super Taper clipper.

Following an electric pre-launch at Barber Connect, the Super Taper X TM is now available for barbers and stylists to find their flow. Featuring advanced blade technology and a powerful motor, encased withing a lightweight sleek metallic blue body, the Super Taper X TM is the next generation clipper standing out for versatility and performance. Whether it’s delivering off-scalp taper blending, bulk hair removal or shaping and free form cutting – the Super Taper X TM is ready to deliver.

Find Your Flow – Find your flow with the Super Taper X TM. Designed to help you own every move with lightweight power and seamless precision.

Flow Freely – Corded and cordless capabilities let you to flow freely with power however you need it. Stay in Sync – With the smart LED charge indicator, you’re always in tune with your tool.

Feel The Rhythm – The high-performance rotary motor (6,500 RPMs) combines efficiency with sleek precision. Feel the rhythm of your craft, knowing the motor is built to keep pace with your every move.

Crisp Precision – The signature Crunch Blade technology produces a crisp, crunching sound to ensure no hair is missed.

Clear-Cut Performance – The Stagger-Tooth T-Shape blade enhances visibility for creating guidelines and refining details for clean, consistent cuts.

The Super Taper X is £135.59
Available to purchase now from wahl.co.uk

Wahl Professional has expanded its powerful styling collection with the launch of the LimitedEdition Cool Blue Vanquish™ Dryer. The Vanquish™ has raised the bar for hair dryers, now stylists and barbers can experience the Vanquish in a colour as cool as it feels.

The Cool Blue design is the latest edition to an already stellar line up including: The Black Vanquish™ and Rose Gold Vanquish™ dryers, and the Vanquish™ Hair Dryer Stand.

Experience the Vanquish™ Difference:

• Speed Up Drying Time: FlowControl delivers consistent heat that dries hair evenly from root to tip.
• Keep Noise to a Minimum: SmoothTone™ motor system removes uncomfortable sound frequencies.
• No More Wrist Fatigue: Super-light design improves handling and reduces wrist fatigue when drying for long periods of time.
• Quick Drying Results: High-speed digital motor delivers exceptional air speed for quick drying results.
• Easy Maintenance: Auto-clean function keeps the filter clear of debris so you can keep the dryer working in top condition.
• Safe Styling: Premium magnetic attachments fit securely to the dryer for safe styling.

The Limited Edition Cool Blue Vanquish™, Black Vanquish™ and Rose Gold Vanquish™ are £149.99 each. The Vanquish™ Hair Dryer Stand is £29.99. All are available to purchase from wahl.co.uk.

For over 25 years, OSMO has been at the forefront of professional haircare, empowering stylists, barbers, and consumers with high-performance products that encourage fearless self-expression. Now, OSMO has unveiled a bold new look and an expanded range of innovative products designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

For blowouts that last longer and holidays that shouldn’t end in frazzled hair, the new OSMO Travel Size range will keep hair looking salon-finished – from the hairdresser’s chair to the beach cabana.

Eight iconic OSMO shampoos and conditioners have been reimagined into sleek, travel-ready essentials and post-salon saviours. Whether you are jet-setting or simply need a quick refresh, these products ensure your hair stays effortlessly chic, wherever you are.

Same beloved formulas – now in a more convenient package. Introducing the OSMO Cult Classics – now travel-sized:

• OSMO Deep Moisture Hydrating Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Deep Moisture Hydrating Conditioner (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Deep Moisture Intensive Repair Mask (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Scalp Therapy Detoxify Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Silver No Yellow Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Silver No Yellow Mask (75ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Ice Brightening Shampoo (100ml, £4.80)
• OSMO Super Ice Brightening Mask (75ml, £4.80)

Elevating your hair game whether you’re beach-bound or city-hopping, the new OSMO travel range is your pocket-sized pal.Your best hair days are just a (small) bottle away!

OSMO is available from hair salons nationwide and can now also be bought online at www.osmohair.co.uk

In a continued show of support for Plastic Free July, salon software leader Phorest returned to Bull Island, Dublin recently for its annual beach cleanup in partnership with Clean Coasts, joining forces with industry friends, salon customers, and the Phorest team to help protect and preserve Ireland’s stunning coastline.

The initiative, now in its second year, forms part of Phorest’s wider commitment to environmental sustainability and community action. With plastic pollution continuing to threaten marine life and the natural beauty of Ireland’s beaches, the event was a meaningful way for the hair and beauty industry to take collective, hands-on action.

Phorest teamed up once again with Clean Coasts, the nationwide programme dedicated to protecting Ireland’s waterways, seas, and shorelines. Their expert support ensured a safe and impactful cleanup that cleared litter from the Bull Island beach and surrounding dunes, while also educating participants on the impact of plastic waste and the steps individuals and businesses can take to reduce it.

Employees from Phorest’s Dublin HQ were joined by local salon clients and partners from across the industry, demonstrating the power of community and shared values in driving positive change. Whether sweeping the sand for microplastics or collecting larger debris from the shoreline, the group’s efforts contributed to a cleaner, safer coastal environment for all.

The day also reflected Phorest’s broader sustainability mission, which includes reducing waste through its software features (such as digital consultation forms and receipts), supporting circular economies via its partnership with Green Salon Collective and the Green Fee, and offsetting its own emissions through tree-planting and carbon-neutral initiatives.

Plastic Free July continues to serve as a valuable reminder of the small, tangible steps we can all take, whether as individuals, teams, or businesses, to protect the planet. Phorest extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the cleanup and remains committed to creating a more sustainable future, one initiative at a time.

The Denman partnership with Plastic Bank® has reached a massive milestone and so far, has prevented over 8.5 million plastic bottles and 170 thousand kilograms of plastic reaching the worlds waterways and oceans. The partnership is now in its third year, and the results speak for themselves.

Plastic Bank® is an incredible organisation that builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global supply chain as Social Plastic®. Collectors receive credits for the materials they collect which can be redeemed against family necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, and health insurance.

Plastic Bank’s blockchain platform secures the entire transaction and provides real-time data which means that Denman can see a snapshot of just how many people and communities around the world have been positively impacted by the partnership (over 1000 people and 83 communities and counting).

Denman Professional CEO, Kevin McNamee, said: “The Plastic Bank partnership is pivotal to our CSR strategy and the work they do makes a material difference to the communities in their programme. This is a fantastic milestone, but the work goes on and so does our support.”

Thanks to their radical transparency and traceability Denman knows just who and where their support is being felt. The image above shows a beach in Bali where bottles are being collected by Kinten, a member of the Plastic Bank® collection community. Sadly, Kinten’s husband passed away in January 2010 and left her with their two children.

As a single mother, Kinten has to work hard to support her children. Kinten collects plastic from her neighbours, the village post office, temples and beaches. She can collect 400 kgs every week! Since joining Plastic Bank® in 2019, she receives extra cash and other life-improving benefits. The extra income truly helps her to provide daily needs and to support her children.

Plastic Bank | The global bottle deposit program

The countdown is officially on for the most glamorous night in the Scottish hair and beauty calendar—SHABA 2025.

Set to return to the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, on Sunday, 24th August 2025, SHABA promises another show-stopping, sell-out evening celebrating the very best in the industry.

Presented by industry icons Josie Smith and Simon Shaw, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable yet. With the SHABA team working tirelessly behind the scenes, guests can expect a night full of style, celebration, and some very special surprises.

Adding to the glamour, red carpet royalty Falon Carberry and Justin Mackland will be on hand to interview guests as they arrive—so dress to impress!

SHABA Founder, Joanne Reid, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back Fresha as our headline sponsor for SHABA 2025, along with incredible support from our partners: OSMO, Remi Cachet, Hair and Beauty World, Wahl Professional, Tan Truth, KAO, and Crazy Angel. Their continued belief in the vision of SHABA helps us create an unforgettable platformfor excellence in hair and beauty.

“As always, our esteemed panel of judges will be in attendance, making SHABA 2025 the perfect opportunity to network, celebrate, and honour the exceptional talent across Scotland’s thriving hair, beauty, and barbering community.”

With just a few tables and tickets remaining, those wishing to be part of this night are encouraged to book now via the SHABA official website: www.scottishhairandbeautyawards.com

Whether you’re a finalist, sponsor, industry legend, or supporter,SHABA 2025 is the place to be.

Manchester barbershop, Jefe’s Barbers, has supported dozens of local graduates this summer, giving young people a much-needed confidence boost as they take their first steps into working life.

In a world where small businesses are being stretched in every direction, one Manchester barber is using his chair to make a difference — not just in how people look, but how they feel.

Jefe, owner of Jefe’s Barbers in Manchester city centre, is building more than a business. From offering £5 cuts to support men’s mental health, to ‘pay what you can’ appointments during the tough post-Christmas months, to free graduate cuts this summer, his shop has quietly become a space where community and care come first.

Most recently, Jefe’s Barbers offered free haircuts to university leavers, running the initiative in July from their Manchester city centre shop. Graduates were invited to book in for a complimentary cut ahead of interviews, placements, and first jobs — and the response was overwhelmingly positive. The team was fully booked with students, and for many, it was more than just a haircut.

It was a much-needed confidence boost at a pivotal moment. Jefe and his team created a welcoming space where students could talk, reset, and leave feeling like their best selves, ready to take on whatever comes next.

The offer arrived at a time when new graduates are facing an increasingly harsh financial reality. According to the Student Loans Company (2025), the total higher education loan balance in England has soared from £54.4 billion in 2013–14 to £266.6 billion by the end of 2024–25 — a £30.4 billion increase (12.9%) in just one year. Statista reports that the average graduate now leaves university owing around £53,000, making the burden of student debt heavier than ever.

The idea came from owner Jefe, who wanted to do something practical to support young people facing the pressure of job hunting and rising costs.

“Graduating should feel exciting, but so many students are leaving uni with huge debts and an uncertain job market,” he said. “We can’t fix that, but we can offer a sharp haircut, a confidence boost, and a friendly space.”

The initiative also highlighted Jefe’s commitment to using smart tech to help make small businesses more efficient, resilient and community-focused. Having built his own zero-fee booking app, UrJefe, Jefe was able to streamline operations, reduce admin and no-shows, and free up time and resources to reinvest into the community. Designed specifically with barbers in mind, the UrJefe platform manages appointments, cancellations and client preferences all in one place, giving barbers more control and less hassle.

“I built the app because I was tired of giving up a chunk of my income to third-party platforms,” Jefe explained. “I wanted a system that worked for me, and now it does. But it also gave me the flexibility to do things like this. To help people. To give something back.”

While this exact initiative was a first, it’s far from the only time Jefe has used his expertise to support others. In the past, he’s offered £5 haircuts to support men’s mental health and ran a ‘pay what you can’ scheme during January — a notoriously tough month financially for many.

“I’ll definitely be doing it again in September,” he added. “I think it’ll be a great way to reach out to students who are at the very beginning of their journey — new city, new routines, new friends and maybe not much money. A good haircut can go a long way.”

Atlanta-based, leading men’s head-to-toe grooming brand BEVEL, is proud to partner with Invest Fest, presented by Earn Your Leisure, for its second annual $25,000 BEVEL Vendor Marketplace Grant. Designed to empower marketplace vendors and small business owners participating in Invest Fest, the grant celebrates innovation, hustle, and cultural impact. Applications opened Monday, July 28, 2025, and close on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. To apply, visit: https://investfest.com/bevelgrant/

“Our mission at BEVEL is to serve our customers’ holistic needs with product solutions that address their unique grooming needs and by finding ways to have a continued positive impact on our community.” –  Breann Satterwhite, BEVEL’s Vice President of Marketing

Invest Fest, a premier event under the Earn Your Leisure Network, is a first-of-its-kind in-person experience that blends investing, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and entertainment in a dynamic, festival-style setting. Taking place August 22nd–24th, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center, the three-day conference features presentations, panels, and workshops focused on financial empowerment and business growth. Attendees can network with industry leaders, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and pitch their ideas for potential funding. As a platform where commerce and culture converge, Invest Fest empowers communities through education, access, and connection. BEVEL’s continued partnership with Invest Fest reflects the brand’s longstanding commitment to supporting its customers and community through impactful giveback initiatives.

“Our everlasting mission at BEVEL is to serve our customers’ holistic needs, not only with product solutions that address their unique grooming needs, but also by finding ways to have a continued positive impact on our community,” shared BEVEL’s Vice President of Marketing, Breann Satterwhite. “This year marks the second year we’ve partnered with the Invest Fest team to provide this grant to elevate the next generation of entrepreneurs who share our commitment to the community – and that is powerful.”

Selected from over 300 conference vendors, last year’s grant recipient was the pioneering fitness business Double Dutch Aerobics, founded by Double Dutch World Champion Michelle Clark and Master Double Dutch Aerobics Instructor Sean Clark.

“Our continued partnership with BEVEL represents a shared commitment to empowering and investing in entrepreneurs,” said Abdoulaye Sow, Chief Operating Officer of Earn Your Leisure. “Through the Vendor Marketplace Grant, we’re not just showcasing businesses – we’re providing meaningful capital and visibility that can shift their trajectory. We’re proud to build on this impactful work again at Invest Fest 2025.”

Interested business owners are encouraged to visit https://investfest.com/ to learn more about the grant and apply. BEVEL CEO Damon Frost will announce this year’s grant winner during the Monday, September 15, 2025, live episode of Earn Your Leisure’s podcast, Market Mondays.

Today, BEVEL’s grooming, hair, and skin products and devices are available in retailers such as www.GetBevel.com, Amazon.com, Ulta.com and ULTA Beauty stores, Target.com and Target stores, Walmart.com and select Walmart stores.