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PUBLISHER / EDITOR Sean Edwards sean@thecutthroatjournal.com

SALES MANAGER Jeremy Wall jeremy@thecutthroatjournal.com +61 427 147 218

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Boni Lornie boni@cafeculture.com

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kathryn Kraska

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CONTRIBUTION Jimmy Rods Dan Dixon Brett Dickinson Sandy Chong David Morton Jeremy Wall Chris Bradtke Maya Thevar

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SEAN EDWARDS WITH PAUL VALENTINE

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out'n'about PUBLISHER NOTE

BY SEAN EDWARDS IT’S BEEN A FUN LAST QUARTER FOR THE TEAM AT THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL, WE HAD THE CHANCE TO VISIT CHINA AND THE USA CHECKING OUT THE BARBER CULTURE IN BOTH NATIONS. THE SIMILARITIES OF TOP END BARBER SHOPS ARE VERY MUCH THE SAME, WE ARE SEEING COOL FIT OUTS, THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS AND GUESS WHAT THE SAME TATTOO’S!

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n the photograph to your left you will see myself with Barber Brands International's new business manager, Paul Valentine, who has come on board with a new direction to help the business grow.

Paul has come from the retail industry working as the National Sales Manager at Michael Hill Jewellery. Paul was also the General Manager of a large national barber franchise and was also a distributor in New Zealand for JHD Haircare.

This picture was taken at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Cutthroat was asked to pull together some industry contacts and set up a pop-up Barbershop. The idea was to have a male grooming space to service the drivers, crew and some of the 350 000 visitors that attended this year’s GP. Barber Brands and Jimmy Rods put up their hands and ran the shop over four days, cutting and grooming.

They collected donations from their happy customers and donated $2000 to the Grand Prix selected children’s charity “My Room”.

I always like to have a bit of a look at the business side of the industry in this column, and one extremely irritating issue that continually comes up is the noise that the minority can have and how this can affect the spirit and positivity of your business. It's amazing how as a business owner you can get one hundred amazing reviews and then you get one complaint or a bad review and your life begins to crumble. The focus suddenly shifts away from all the positives to this one negative issue which can often affect you for years after.

My solution is not to ignore the issue but to explore it in depth and find out if it is a real complaint or if it has been driven via an alternate motive such as a competitor setting you up or from one of those people in the world, that we all know, who are never happy.

Criticism is good for your business if it is constructive and if you are in the right mindset to accept it. That mindset can often contribute to the issue. Running a business is stressful and often small complaints can

be the tipping point to you falling apart. If I have an issue I give myself a cooling off period of a day, then I will deconstruct the problem and then fix it. I still like to use the methodology I learnt years ago when I was in the safety management game where I learnt the following.

ESMIP Eliminate – Get rid of the problem, remove Substitute – Change out the issue with a better solution Mitigate – Talk, resolve, negotiate Isolate – Block the issue out especially if the problem is not real Protect – Build a wall around the issue so it does not happen again We are excited to see everyone at Barber Expo in Brisbane on the 20th of July for two fun days of competition, training and networking. Please come and support this first time event designed around the positive space of barbering. We open the doors for everyone as we want this space to grow into the future via smart operators keeping up with global trends.

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HOW CAN A BEARD SAVE YOUR LIFE? Well, back in 2010 we lost a mate to melanoma.

He was only 26.

Since then, we’ve been growing our beards for winter and using them as life saving conversation starters - challenging as many people as we can to get a skin check with a GP or dermatologist.

This wild, woolly idea is called Beard Season.

Something that’s grown into a global movement of over 100,000 people who now help us save an average of a life a week. People who might not be here if it weren’t for our friendly, furry advice.

Want to know what to look out for?

Then allow us to introduce the ABCDE warning signs of suss looking spots:

ASYMMETRY

BORDER

COLOUR

DIAMETER

EVOLUTION

Moles that, if divided in half are not the same on both sides.

Moles with edges that are jagged like a coastline.

Moles gaining or losing colour, or multicoloured.

Moles more than 5mm in diameter (especially if uneven in colour).

Moles that have changed size, shape, colour or risen.

Melanoma is one of the world’s deadliest cancers but one of the most successful to treat if it’s detected early.

So, CHECK YO SELF. Then, sign up as an ambassador at beardseason.com/grow It could save your life.

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DAVID MORTON

SANDY CHONG

Barber Brands International

CEO - AHC

JIMMY RODS

DAN DIXON

Jimmy Rod's Barber Shops

The master behind Mister Chop Shop.

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COVER STORY An Historical Shave The Story of THAT Cutthroat Wondering about the somewhat gruesome front cover?

Earlier in the year The Cutthroat Journal had the pleasure of hosting Captain Fawcett’s Right Hand Man, Richie, during his whirlwind tour Down Under. Over dinner one night Richie told us a tale of an antique razor

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in the Captain’s Museum back home in England that dates back to 1650! The piece in question has been shot by the Captain’s talented photographer, Iain Crockart, and can be seen on the front cover. Such a story is one to

“The Antique Razor is British and dates back to 1650!

This extremely rare, spring back folding, still sharp razor has been accurately evaluated by Renzo Jardella, an expert and author of a number of books on the subject,

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(titles include “Straight Razors, 900 years of Razor & Case Excellence 1000-1900) who added that very few examples

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04 Out and About

52 Cutthroat on tour

10 Bleeding Edge

14 Interview with Ryan Kennedy

16 Barber Banter

48 The Jack Reed Foundation

survive especially in this condition. The handle is made of soft iron with a hardened blade, decorated with in part discernible ‘cutler’s poetry’ that reads, where legible, “if you love thee fend …… no I …… as good as ever cut”.

Invariably such text when inscribed on a blade would be from a partner referring to their undying love for the recipient, or on occasion, exhort the razor owner against any violent use… e.g. “Bare me not to for nor friend”.

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This beautiful, 370 year old razor was found hidden

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behind the back of a draw in an old cupboard along with some other ‘keepsake’ items that with out a doubt had been squirreled away centuries ago.

The accompanying, once possibly silver-plated, pewter German shaving bowl is dated 1866 and is modern in comparison.

These priceless items form part of Captain Fawcett’s ‘Museum of Barbering: A Homage to the Tonsorial Art’.

The Cutthroat Journal will be heading over to the UK in September to visit the Museum, keep an eye out for that feature in coming issues. Until then, as the Captain would say, “keep ‘em honed!” (see pg 70 for more pics) PHOTO by www.iaincrockart.com

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84 Barber Reviews

INSIDE

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verdict { WITH BRETT DICKINSON }

EVENTS

TRENDS

EAT

CULTURE

32 The Barber Expo

22 What's new

80 Parma or Parmy?

66 Iain Crockart - Artist

40 A tour down under

26 Sniff test

82 Cafes in barber shops

70 The Emporium

44 Hair Expo 2019

28 Halfcut

74 The Verdict

54 Barber Society Live 2019

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O’DOUDS TEXTURE POWDER This creative concoction by our eco-friendly favourites, O’Douds, doubles in its ability! O’Douds’ Texture Powder is designed to reduce shine and work with your scalp's natural oils to revitalise hair with texture and volume.

You can use it solo as a styling product or as a "dry shampoo” for those cheat days when washing is too difficult. Scented with Bergamot and Cedarwood.

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PRORASO SHAVE CREAM

(SINGLE BLADE LINE) Proraso has always been for barbers and their shave cream is no different. Part of their Single Blade Line, the thick texture allows for a smooth and effortless glide while shaving. Proraso’s rich history is seen in their traditional and evergreen formulas. Scented with wood & spice, lime & mint, cedar wood and amber.

S A LT & S T O N E S P F S U N S C R E E N & SUNSCREEN FACE STICK

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BOSSMAN COLOTION Unlike your normal spray on cologne that typically uses alcoholbased fragrances, all of the Colotion scents are fragrance-free and derived only from essential oils. The scent bonds to the skin and body hair, outlasting any spray cologne. All formulas contain high quality, active ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil, leaving your skin feeling supple, saturated, and sexier than ever.

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SALT & STONE have a strong focus on natural and organic ingredients, the result is a superior collection of products. Their SPF 50 face stick incorporates zinc and assists in preventing premature ageing and promotes healthier, younger looking skin. Salt & Stone’s SPF sunscreen also hydrates your face and body, an essential for our hot Aussie summers.

(TONKA & TOBACCO FLOWER RANGE) St James of London represents the modern day gentleman. The Tonka & Tobacco Flower range varies from cologne to post-shave gel and everything in between. With a whole range of varied scents, this particular collection is a must-have for men who enjoy the finer things in life. Or at least want to smell like they do. Scented with Tobacco Flower, Tonka Bean Cocoa, Frankincense, Raspberry, Precious Woods, and a subtle undertone of soft suede.

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C A PTA I N FA W C E T T ’ S PHYSICIAN LIP BALM A must-have for this cold winter season because chapped lips aren’t cute! Captain Fawcett’s Physicians Lip Balm is intensive, enriching, and soothing care for dry lips. This rich balm promotes skin renewal as it both moisturises and softens. This restorative skin conditioner provides instant relief from cracked and sore lips and its frequent use will help protect against the ravages of sun, sea & windburn. Scented with rosemary, peppermint and lemon.

BYRD TEXTURIZING SPRAY & SOAP Byrd will transport you back to an era when grooming was an essential part of one’s daily routine. Their ode to tradition is obvious in their retro recipes and designs. They’ve made ‘Soap On A Rope’ cool again! Scented with pineapple and vanilla. Their Texturising Spray is a reparative styling spritz. It adds texture, natural shine, and beachy volume. It also helps to create a natural barrier from UV and environmental stresses.

WEIRDY BEARDY S E A S A LT SPRAY You see, Australia is a harsh place for men and their hair, but Weirdy Beardy always has a solution. Their sea-salt spray is perfect to create that ‘beachy’ look without actually having to go to the beach. It also helps remove any excess oil in the hair and leaves you with texturised waves. The beard wash lathers easily with only a small amount needed. Scented with nature-like tones, Weirdy Beardy’s classic design allows for easy use.

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“Inspired by our heritage of roasting high-quality coffees”

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fatboy AN INTERVIEW WITH RYAN KENNEDY

"IN A WAY SONG WRITING IS VERY SIMILAR TO CUTTING HAIR. IN BOTH, YOU DEVELOP A METHOD AND MODUS OPERANDI BUT IT’S THE CREATIVE ELEMENT; THE UNKNOWN; THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS ONESELF WITHIN THE GIVEN PARAMETERS THAT HAS ALWAYS KEPT ME TICKING."

How did you get involved with Hair?

As a young fella, I remember always being immersed in colour and sound. My parents were free thinking bohemians with a passion for music and the arts and they made sure my siblings and I knew all about it. Speaking of siblings, growing up as the brother of Fatboy founder Tyson Kennedy and Partner in Cutler Salons NYC also had its affects; punk music coupled nicely with some truly wild hairstyles with his Grammy-nominated group Steriogram. Needless to say, this cauldron of influence would go on to shape my path in life, to a point where I am right here, right now.

Did you always want to be involved with Hairdressing?

To be fair, when I first considered becoming a hairdresser, I felt like doing an immediate U-bolt and diving head first into the mosh pit of music. It felt like some kind of dark arranged marriage given my brother, granddad and great grandfather were successful hairdressers. So that is what I ultimately did, plunging headfirst 14

into my dreams of becoming a rock ‘n’ roll god, whilst keeping a peripheral eye on the hairdressing world.

What made you finally decide to join the Family trade?

While gallivanting between New Zealand and Australia for music, I came across a sitar playing, psychedelic wizard barber who espoused his discontent in me for not following the family trade into hair.

After a healthy amount of pestering, said wizard convinced me to come and join him and his merry band of cutters at his taxidermy-heavy, vinyl record playing Barbershop. What a sight they were too, every one of them in some subconscious competition to have the widest flares and longest beards – the type where you can see the glistening of a worn cowboy belt buckle peak through the stringy ends.

So in I went, ears bleeding from the level of the hi-fi system, flares significantly wider, Cooper’s Green in hand, and it was here that I fell truly in love with the craft.

A new world had appeared before my rose-coloured-sunglass-wearing eyes and

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I knew I was home. This was true rock and roll hairdressing.

How do you relate your influence of music to your current trade?

In a way song writing is very similar to cutting hair. In both, you develop a method and modus operandi but it’s the creative element; the unknown; the ability to express oneself within the given parameters that has always kept me ticking. I’m just thankful I found my clock.

What are you doing with yourself these days and what are you looking forward to?

I’m now the Creative Director of Fatboy Hair Australia and have the absolute pleasure of travelling around Australia and the World, educating some of the finest hairdressers around. I’m luckily still involved with the Music scene here, getting to style some of Australia’s best Artists. I’m also looking forward to judging the Barber Of The Year 2019 award in Brisbane this year and really see the advancement of Men’s hair in Australia.

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RYA N K E N N E DY | FAT B OY P R O D U CTS AUST RA L I A

barber banter WITH JIMMY RODS BARBER EXPO 2019; YES, WE CALLED FOR THIS AND NOW IT’S HAPPENING! AMAZING WORK BY THE CUTTHROAT TEAM FOR ORGANISING THIS EVENT, BEING THE FIRST MODERN BARBER EXPO AND IN MY HOME TOWN BRISBANE.

Education is so important in this industry and is personally one of my favourite parts of this trade. Kicking off from the 20th of July at ‘Smoked Garage’ in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and showcasing all aspects of the trade. I am pleased to announce Jimmy Rod’s will be setting up a two-chair barber shop on the ground floor, located across from the ‘Barber of The Year’ stage.

Training will be our focus for this pop-up shop and we will be bringing two of our best barbers, Jesse Maddren from our Melbourne store and Jeff Jowett, our in-house Trainer, so come along if you like to learn from the best for free. I am excited to see the training from the classes that will be showcased at this year’s expo and I encourage all attendees to buy a pass to attend these classes, as I believe they are all selling fast.

I am also blessed to be asked by Sean Edwards, publisher of The Cutthroat Journal, to host an industry panel Q&A which will see myself teaming up with the industry leaders and

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chatting about all things ‘barber’ and ‘business’, from retail sales, upselling services, cashflow, profiting in business and building multiple sites, as well as training and education.

I have been building stores now for over 16 years and have learnt a hell of alot along the way that I would love to share with all my fellow barbers at this event. Some of my favourite topics we will be discussing include; Do you have a plan for your business? Do you produce profit and loss reports? Are your staff doing 2 to 3 haircuts per hour in a working week? And most important, are you making money each week personally?

These subjects and more will be openly discussed during this informative and open Q&A format. When I started with one store I was a barber, now owning over 18 stores I have to be a businessman.

See you all in July Jimmy Rods

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The Cutthroat Journal hosted a successful training and education night held at the Brooklyn Standard in May, with Barber Brands who invited from the UK Captain Fawcett’s right-hand man, Richie. Richie told the 100 strong group of barbers the history behind creating an iconic brand and he shared his great knowledge of barbering history. This was a great opportunity to collaborate and benefit from others in networking industry knowledge and experience, and we hope to be a part of more events like this one. The night was MC’d by the honourable Mr Jimmy Niggles Esq who touched on some sensitive subjects around the dangers of skin cancer. Jimmy is the founder of Beard Season, which encourages men to grow beards to protect their faces from the heat of summer and to protect from melanoma, one of the most deadliest diseases in the southern hemisphere. Jimmy has a program to teach barbers how to detect skin cancer during a haircutting session.

Barbers often can discover skin cancers in the early stages and can encourage their clients to get a medical check up.

We also backed it up the next day to ride up North with Capt. Fawcett’s right-hand man Richie for the Jack Reed Foundation, Paul from Barber Brands and Collette from Australian Female Barbers, to participate in the ‘Beard Foundation’. After spending a few days with all these wonderful people, we got to chatting about an industry ride that would include all barbers who would like to participate, starting in Brisbane and heading to Sydney with stops along the way over a 5-day period to complete the ride. Training and beers throughout the journey would be part of it all, while raising money for the Jack Reed Foundation and Beard Season and you could join the ride at any time. There will be more information to come, 2020 look out, yew!

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are you

part of the problem or part of

the solution?

BY AHC CEO, SANDY CHONG

EVERY WEEK I HEAR OR SEE SOMETHING INSPIRATIONAL, UPLIFTING AND CREATIVE ABOUT THE BARBER INDUSTRY. BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES, COMPETITION WINNERS AND AWARDS AND MORE.

And every week I hear from someone who wants to vent on what is wrong with the industry, and what the AHC is doing about it. Stories of under paying staff, unpaid superannuation, non-qualified operators and how hard it is to get good barbers.

We all choose to be in business to make a difference, stand out, be successful, live a better life. The better the industry does, the better business is….so what’s stopping us from belonging to the best industry? Let’s break it all down.

training college to develop a training plan that works for the salon as well as the apprentice. Few salons are truly investing in the success of their apprentice and the future of their business. Many hairdressing apprentices are used to just clean with little training.

I speak to many barbers who have their teams training and cutting as soon as they are employed. Higher involvement will always give a higher commitment and it’s great to see many barbers embracing this.

APPRENTICES. TRAINING COLLEGES. The barber industry had 105 apprentices enrolled in 2016 and 1,104 apprentices enrolled in 2017. The industry cannot report on 2018 enrolments as final figures are not submitted.

Completions can’t be calculated at this time as the Barber Apprenticeship is 3 years. It’s great to see so much positive growth in this industry.

The completion rate for apprenticeships in the hairdressing industry is down to only 28.1%. Why is this? Few hairdressing salons understand their obligations to work alongside their

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Just five years ago there were more than 170 RTOs delivering hairdressing qualifications. Today there are 98. The barber qualification only became available in 2016. Choose a college that fits in with your training values and needs. Negotiate this with your college and your apprentice. Don’t agree with signing off an apprentice that has not completed their college work and assessments. Choose a college that engages with YOU and with the industry. By this, I mean an RTO that employs teachers who are committed to being current with their skills and knowledge.

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Teachers must be present at industry training and events, not just learning off Facebook and YouTube! Buying an industry magazine does not equate to teacher currency, skills or ability!

complaints of not being paid superannuation. Here’s the latest report from the ATO for the last 12 months in the hairdressing/ barber industry. There would be many more cases not brought to the attention of the ATO.

QUALIFIED BARBERS. BE COMPLIANT IN BUSINESS. Don’t poach barbers from a shop that has invested time, money and energy in building up their barber’s skills and clientele.

Create an environment and culture where all employees are paid correctly and completely by the books! That means no cash or under the table handshake deals. Too many employers are now operating sham ‘contractor' arrangements to get out of paying entitlements. Change is permanent and staff needs are different to years ago. Yes, they want to be paid well; they also want flexibility, security, training and respect. When was the last time you checked in with your barbers as to what their needs are? Their goals? What drives them to want to work with you?

PAY SUPERANNUATION. I’m often questioned if the ATO actually do anything about

With 111,000 ABNs registered for the Hair AND Beauty AND the Barber industry, 54,640 ABNs are flagged by the ATO as contributing to the black economy. Our industry is in the top three trades as non-compliant from the ATO and the Fair Work Ombudsman. How’s that for an industry reputation? Out of 111,000 registered ABNs, only 12,500 are actually shopfronts in hair, barber and beauty.

I received a phone call from a mum recently, concerned about her son who was paid $11 for one day’s work as a ‘contractor'. I only needed to ask a couple of questions to establish that he is actually an employee. And we wonder why staff leave or set up at home so they can control their own hours and income? Our industries are being audited and will continue to be over the next few years based on our non-compliant reputation.

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Total case

% total EN cases

State Rep

Over/ Under Represented

Outcome cases

Strike rate

$ raised

Ave $'s raised per case

QLD

94

24%

19.50%

-4.85%

74

79%

$ 1,509,915

$ 16,063

NSW

126

33%

34.70%

2.06%

100

79%

$ 3,062,555

$ 24,306

SA

32

8%

6.70%

-1.59%

23

72%

$ 629,254

$ 19,664

TAS

5

1%

1.70%

0.40%

5

100%

$

74,465

$ 14,893

VIC

70

18%

25.00%

6.87%

60

86%

$ 1,368,948

$ 19,556

WA

55

14%

10.00%

-4.25%

44

80%

$ 1,225,827

$ 22,288

Other

4

1%

2.40%

1.36%

4

100%

$

$

Total

386

100%

100.00%

0.00%

310

80%

$ 7,898,684

27,720

6,930

$ 20,463

EN ANALYSIS 2018-19 BY STATE

PAY SLIPS. Every employee should receive a pay slip with all information required by law. A pay slip must include: • the employer's name and ABN

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you. Be informed and know what you don’t know. If you can’t run a business, then become a great employee. Not everyone is cut out for business ownership. Operating a business is a lot of responsibility and can be stressful! You need to be able to understand your budget and cash flow.

• the date of payment • the pay period • the gross and net amount of payment • any loadings (including casual loading), monetary allowances, bonuses, incentive-based payments, penalty rates, or other separately identifiable entitlement paid.

Additionally, where relevant, a pay slip must include any of the following: • If the employee is paid an hourly pay rate, the ordinary hourly pay rate and the number of hours worked at that rate and the amount of payment made at that rate • If the employee is paid an annual rate of pay (salary), the rate as at the last day in the pay period • Any deductions made, including the name, or the name and number, of the fund or the account of each deduction • If the employer is required to make superannuation contributions for the benefit of the employee and the amount of each contribution the employer made or is required to make during the pay period • The name, or name and number, of any superannuation fund into which the contributions were made or will be made.

YOU OWN A BUSINESS? OWN IT! And by that, I mean understand everything you need to know about your P&L, wages and employee rights and obligations.

Be accountable - if you don’t know, find out. If you can’t do bookkeeping, then delegate or find someone who can do it for

UNDERSTAND CONSUMER RIGHTS. Yes, that’s right. Understand their rights and also yours. I’m sure every barber is aware of a number of litigation cases from female consumers demanding their hair to be done by a barber.

Discrimination against female clients in barber shops has repeatedly hit the media in the last 12 months.

MAKE A PROFIT. HOW? The industry KPIs for retail are shocking. Every client needs product. They’re buying their shampoo and styling aids from someone. Best it comes from you! That’s your role and responsibility to ensure they can repeat their look every day.

LEAVING YOUR BARBER SHOP? Great, all the very best to you. Don’t solicit clients and staff from the shop that’s invested in you. Build your own clientele from scratch. Post photos of clients in your own business, not where you have come from. The business that pays your wage owns the rights to client images plus all their IP. Get your own!

The role of the AHC is to assist you in getting business matters right, understand your staff obligations and know that someone has your back. We have four employment lawyers who give unlimited advice included in your AHC membership. Last year they took over 2,000 calls so we know the industry needs them.

Find out more at www.theahc.org.au or call (02) 4929 6098.

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Only 1986 bottles have been made world wide of this Limited Edition Beard Oil. Each bottle has its unique number out of the 1986 bottles printed on the side, so you can keep it in your collection.

The Tobacco scent has been carefully crafted and features dark spicy tobacco notes with vanilla and tonka bean sweet highlights and a touch of leather and wood to finish off. It still has our original beard oil base so you can be reassured that your beard will be soft, well moisturised and well nourished leaving you beardruff free and smelling amazing!

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WITH MAYA THEVAR

"How are you expected to choose from the myriad of styling products there are on the market?"

From pomades, gels, waxes, styling powders, grooming sprays, oil-based clays… The list seems endless. This overwhelming amount of choice helps me better fathom Brittany’s balding-breakdown in ‘07.

Styling Powders and Grooming Sprays are winning— replacing the spot of some of our OG pomades, waxes and gels, their versatility is what sets them apart. It was only a couple of years ago that options in Styling Powders were scant, but a tsunami trend swept across the globe and now we’re drowning in choices!

Slick Gorilla and O’Douds are two brands who are killing the powder game. There is no wrong way to use their Styling Powders and that’s what I love. You can use it to tame your mane or tussle volume through your locks.

O’Douds’ creative concoction also doubles as Dry Shampoo, nifty for those cold winter mornings that are too nippy for a hair wash.

Trends perpetually swoop the industry, many simply pass through, but a select few permanently remain. Sea Salt Sprays have posted up and they are here to stay.

The popularity of these Sprays definitely surprised me. At first glance I had the thought, “who is this even good for?”, but my barber mates filled me in, and the rest is history. Sea Salt Sprays add texture to your hair while removing excess oils. It gives you the “beach hair” look without having to fret the freezing waters of Bondi, keeping you looking fresh through all the seasons. Weirdy Beardy’s rendition is at the top of the Sea Salt Spray game. All the way from Outback Australia, the brand delivers fresh, sweet and nature-like aromas.

I’m aware that every man’s grooming routine is an art-form, and while venturing away from your grooming comfort-zone may give you the jitters, trying something new might just change your life.

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CUTTHROATS SLANT ON SOME FINE FRAGRANCE FINDINGS

BOSS THE SCENT P R I VAT E ACCO R D Rounding out our Hugo Boss trio is this delightfully rich, evening cologne. Top notes of ginger and bergamot and a really interesting middle note that we can’t quite put our finger on (some kind of fruit) are balanced with a warm base of cocoa, coffee and soft woody notes. Private Accord reminds me of a nice silky mocha on a rainy winter’s day, with just the right amount of spice and fruitiness to give it an enticing complexity.

ETERNITY FLAME B Y C A LV I N K L E I N One for the summertime, this 2019 release from Calvin Klein is an aromatic, fruity cologne with a sweet, pineapple top note, rosemary and herbal heart notes and an amber base.

While sweet, fruity fragrances can at times be a little too intense, this one is rounded out with warm wood and leather notes creating an overall scent that is sweet yet sophisticated.

Eternity Flame has reasonable projection and great longevity.

JOOP! HOMME ABSOLUTE Perhaps the most surprising of this lineup, Homme Absolute is a real change of pace from the sugar bombs of previous Joop’s. This cologne has a distinct top note of black pepper, combined with a ylang ylang heart and a woody, vetiver and frankincense base. A real interesting scent palette I can’t say I would’ve expected from Joop, but believe me this is a pleasant surprise. Homme Absolute is spicy, complex, more sophisticated with great projection; it’s the ideal evening/winter fragrance that really rounds out the Joop range.

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Super refreshing! This citrusy and sweet, sandalwood scented fragrance is another perfect summertime cologne. Top notes of grapefruit and bergamot are nicely rounded out with a lavender middle and woody vetiver base note. With Reversed, Hugo Boss has managed to release a sweet, citrusy fragrance, typical of others in their range, but with a soft, inoffensive subtleness to it that makes it very pleasing. The design of the bottle is certainly the office favourite!

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BOSS BOTTLED INFINITE The original BOSS Bottled has been a hugely successful all-rounder since its original release in 1998. Infinite, the latest addition to the BOSS Bottled range, brings some freshness to the series while staying true to the original. Bright top notes of apple, tangerine and a sandalwood base make it a perfect cologne for Spring, while heart notes of cinnamon, rosemary and lavender give the fragrance a level of depth that serves well in the cooler months. This one’s definitely a crowd pleaser.

"WITH REVERSED, HUGO BOSS HAS MANAGED TO R E L E A S E A S W E E T, C I T R U S Y FRAGRANCE, TYPICAL OF OTHERS IN THEIR R A N G E , B U T W I T H A S O F T, INOFFENSIVE SUBTLENESS TO I T T H AT M A K E S I T V E RY PLEASING. THE DESIGN OF T H E B O T T L E I S C E R T A I N LY THE OFFICE FAVOURITE!"

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“TO BEARD OR NOT TO BEARD, THAT IS THE QUESTION ?

By Darren Kilminster TO POORLY PARAPHRASE THE BARD “TO BEARD OR NOT TO BEARD, THAT IS THE QUESTION ?” WELL ACTUALLY, THE QUESTION SHOULD BE, IS THE BEARD DEAD ?

Ever since man came out of the cave there have been beards and throughout history there have been periods where beards have been more prolific than in other times. There are beards and there are beards.

There are barely beards and there are epic beards.

In fact some of the most famous names in history are defined by their beards almost as much as their work. Think Socrates, Confucius, Leonardo da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, John Lennon ( or even Lenin ) and Kenny Rogers, particularly Kenny Rogers. Epic beards one and all.

There are some clear advantages to being bearded.

Just think of the money you can save on sunscreen or razors. Not having to shave everyday is a clear winner. Maybe the best reason is you just won’t cut it ( pun intended ) when you enter the wood chopping competition at the Easter Show if you are not gloriously hirsute.

It is well known that beards ( particularly amongst young men ) boomed in popularity with the advent of the Hipster Period. A near glorious decade of carefully crafted, impeccably groomed and self-loved facial hair. A period which has seen the renaissance of the long admired Barber Shop, which has led to an explosion of beard care products and specialty shaving stores. The barber of today is a far cry from that of my childhood. No wood panelling back in the day. Is the popularity of beards merely a fad ?

The growing popularity in facial hair poses a threat

popularity of the Indian Cricket captain, the bearded Virat Kohli, has led to an explosion in the number of Indian men sporting beards. Just scan the crowd at an Indian cricket match and you’ll see beards aplenty.

With a population of over 1 billion people this can’t be good for razor manufacturers.

Now it is clear that where there are losers there are also winners. A healthy beard must be nurtured and tended like a healthy head of hair. Hence the rise in popularity of beard shampoo, beard trimmers and beard dying products. To demonstrate this, beard dying products in India increased sales by 40% in 2018. Now that’s a serious spike.

There are of course cons to the beard. The yin to the yang so to speak. Swiss research showed that the average beard contains more germs than dog fur. Now that’s something to ponder whilst you’re combing the food scraps out of your facial fuzz.

Now it’s true that studies from the University of Queensland have shown that women rate men with facial hair more sexually attractive than the smooth as a baby’s bum face. However, a British survey of 2000 women published in Women’s Health Australia shows that nearly half of all women would not date a bloke with facial hair. Do the odds and make your own conclusion. If your significant other hates beards you might be plain out of luck.

On balance it’s fair to say that the beard is dead, long live the beard !

Do your bit for the shaving industry and get busy exposing your face to the light. Use all the spare time you’ll have not tending to your beard for more useful purposes. Think what you can do with all the money you’ll save without having to buy beard oil. Best of all shave your beard as part of Shave for a Cure.

to the established razor blade industry. A study cited by a major brand has shown that the average number of times men shave per month has fallen by 14% over the last decade. Reports out of India suggest that the

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If you really miss all of that facial hair, November ( and Movember ) is just down the road. Long may the Dirty Mo reign.

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THE PRORASO STORY

"designed for the modern man. who loves to take care of himself " G I N O , T H E P R O R A S O S P O K E S P E RS O N , B E C A M E A N I CO N I C FA C E O N P R O R A S O ’ S PA C K A G I N G .

IT WASN’T THAT LONG AGO THAT BARBERING WAS KING; A PLACE WHERE MEN COULD ESCAPE FOR A CUT, CHAT, OR DRINK. Shaving habits in the western world started to change dramatically from 1904, when the first effective safety razor was introduced and more men could shave at home. The reign of the traditional barbershop was coming to an end, but in 1908, Ludovico Martelli founded Proraso with the sole intention to provide men with a safe place for a daily shave.

While barbershops were experiencing a decline, Proraso withstood the test of time, a tribute to their evergreen formulas and innovation.

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They had the simple idea that men would always trust the barber for all their grooming needs.

They were right! Jumping forward to 2010 - men revolted against having to go to a hairdressing salon to get a haircut and find a great shave.

When traditional barbershops began reopening in Europe and the USA, they were immensely popular. Men poured through the doors in search of tradition, longing for a place where they are taken care of as men. Today, these ‘man-caves’ are thriving.

LUDOVICO MARTELLI, FOUNDER OF PRORASO, 1908

The rapid pickup saw barbers seeking the best products for shaving, and Proraso was that brand. Shaving at barbers became immensely popular once again and there was an international upswing in demand for superior shave training and products. A great shaving experience is not always easy. Barbers know that while shaving, the skin must be smooth and tight, and constant pressure needs to be applied through the blade’s edge.

The entire process of warm skin, sharp blade, pre-shave and shave cream had to be done and done well.

Proraso became acutely aware that barbers were not always offering the best shave to their customers.

So, they opened a shaving school to educate barbers and others in the industry. Proraso became the industry leader in the art of shaving by introducing the Single Blade Line — a carefully curated range of shaving products made specifically for the barber.

The line-up offers the barber all the professional products needed to take care of their clients from the moment they enter the shop through to when they come back for their next appointment. It is designed for the modern man who loves to take care of himself. From shaving essentials to beard care and cologne in between, Proraso has covered the entire men’s grooming range. Trends may evolve but Proraso remains consistent. Anyone can make a product, but there is no other brand that offers a complete solution for the barber.

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A S M A L L F LO R E N T I N E LA B O RATO RY EXPERIMENTING ON FORMULAS AND STUDYING NEW PRODUCTS, 1948.

PRORASO’S PERFECTED FORMULA KNOWN AS THE SINGLE BLADE LINE, 2018

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THE BARBER EXPO & BARBER BRANDS INTERNATIONAL BARBER OF THE YEAR COMETITION WILL BE HELD THIS JULY AT THE SMOKED GARAGE BRISBANE

THE BARBER EXPO – an event for the barber industry, showcasing industry products and services, as well as food, music, workshops, leading industry speaker sessions and demonstrations. The Barber Expo will be host to the 2019 ‘Barber Brands International Barber Of The Year Competition’ – a national barbering skills competition.

DATE: 20th and 21st July 2019 BARBER BRANDS INTERNATIONAL BARBER OF THE YEAR – The Barber Expo will host the heats and finals for the Barber Brands Barber of the Year Competition and showcase some of the world’s best barbers in skills workshops.

There will be a panel of judges who will select two winners from each state to compete. The New Zealand winner will go directly into the finals in Brisbane.

VENUE: THE SMOKED GARAGE – a 3 level, 100+ year old building – with a fully functioning, decked out workshop in the basement, stunning showroom and cafe on the ground level, and a dedicated function space on the top level – Smoked Garage is Brisbane’s mecca of Custom Bikes. Located smack in the middle of Brisbane’s Creative Hub – Fortitude Valley.

ADDRESS – The Smoked Garage 126 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006 Contact The Cutthroat Journal for more information 02 6583 7163 | email info@thecutthroatjournal.com

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workshop sessions AT THE 2019 BARBER EXPO

Demystifying the Fade This course is set up to offer both hairdressers and barbers a deeper understanding of fades, blending and Kiwi barbering technique. This workshop focuses on how to use different styles and types of fading, appropriate equipment and technique to execute the perfect fade to suit each client’s head features; as well as other advanced skills to give your cut that extra flair.

Wayne Ahmed-Joubert is a barber tutor at Mr Barber NZ. He is a multi award-winner, boasting titles including Neville Spence Barber of the Year NZ 2019, 1st place Razor Fade 2018/19 and 1st Place Creative Cut 2019 at Barber Wars NZ.

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Shave with Confidence

by Proraso There are few things in a barber’s arsenal more coveted than the perfect hot shave. This workshop goes over every step of the process in detail from pre-shave preparation, through the shave itself, to the aftershave care. We cover the products and technique used at each step to give your client the best possible experience and that all-important soft, smooth feeling as they leave the door.

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New York Barber Style Cutting with Mario Fallace A Barber Scissor Cutting workshop run by Mario Fallace, iCandy Scissors Educator.

Mario is owner of New York Barbers, The Tattooed Barber & Tomars Hair Salons in Victoria.

Join Mario as he demonstrates & shares his knowledge of over 30 years of experience in the barbering & hairdressing industry.

Showing you the benefits of using iCandy Scissors, modern tools to create desirable modern cuts that will make your customers feel great & inspire them to come back time & time again.

Barber Biz Panel Discussion is the single biggest tool to promote industry growth. For this session we’re putting together a panel of industry professionals including Jimmy (Rod's) O'Brien, Paul Valentine (Barber Brands International) and Wayne AhmedJoubert to start that discussion. They’ll be tackling your questions on barber technique, business development, shop fit-out, retail skills and any other questions you want answered.

T H E B A R B E R E X P O I S TA K I N G P LAC E J U LY 2 0 - 2 1 S T A T S M O K E D G A R A G E , BRISBANE. TICKETS FOR ALL OF THESE I N F O R M AT I V E A N D I N S P I R I N G W O R KSHOPS ARE ON SALE, SO HEAD OVER TO W W W .T H E C U T T H R O A TJ O U R N A L . C O M N O W T O B O O K Y O U R S P O T.

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THE NOW ICONIC CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOP, SMOKED GARAGE, HAS TAKEN LEAPS AND BOUNDS SINCE THEIR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, BUILDING CUSTOMS IN BALI. AFTER TAKING HIS BUSINESS IN TO BRISBANE’S CREATIVE HUB, FORTITUDE VALLEY, SHANE AND HIS TEAM HAVE BEEN KICKING GOALS LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE. AFTER A FEW YEARS CREATING KILLER BIKES AND SERVING TASTY COFFEE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL SHOWROOM THEY MOVED INTO AN EVEN MORE UNIQUE SPACE IN JUNE 2018.

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NAME A MORE ICONIC TRIO! Their new home – a 3 level, 100+ year old building on the South-East end of the Valley – is an everchanging cultural venue. In the basement (a fair percentage of which they dug out themselves) they’ve set up their workshop, housing countless bikes, several of which are being worked on at any one time by their talented crew of mechanics.

Their showroom on the ground floor is a stunning, multi-faceted space with a full kitchen and cafe, a bar that is quickly becoming a local favourite on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as a retail space.

They’ve also recently set up a freelance barber in the back and have completed refurbishments on the top level, which they’ve turned into a dedicated function space.

I can tell you all about the high ceilings, distressed brickwork, exposed industrial beams, huge tapestries, vintage rugs and chandeliers but there really is no describing such a unique venue, with talking points and culture in every nook and cranny.

THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL IS EXCITED TO BE HOLDING OUR FIRST ANNUAL BARBER EXPO AT SMOKED GARAGE JULY 20-21. WE INVITE ALL BARBERS AND APPRENTICES TO COME AND EXPERIENCE 2 DAYS OF BARBER EDUCATION, COMPETITION AND TRADE EXHIBITION OVER GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS IN THIS SPECIAL VENUE WITH US!

Whether you’re holding an event, want to build or buy a custom bike, need a fresh fade, want a few beers on a Friday night or coffee on a Monday morning, Smoked Garage is a place you absolutely have to go and experience in the flesh.

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a tour down under WITH CAPTAIN FAWCETT

During the first 2 weeks of May we were lucky enough to have one of the Barber Industries most iconic figures, the Captain’s Right Hand Man, Richie, come on a whirlwind tour of the Sunshine State with us! We spent the first

Richie inspired all the barbers who attended, telling stories of some of his wild adventures over the years and delivering a message about how important it is to create a brand for yourself that you’re proud of.

couple of days out in the city of Brisbane visiting several barbershops and catching up with a number of familiar faces including Mark from Esq. Male Grooming, Jimmy and the gang at Jimmy Rod’s Shave Saloon, Mark from iCandy Scissors and Lino & Joey D’Adderio down on the Gold Coast.

After that we officially kicked things off with a great party down in the popular Brisbane speakeasy, Brooklyn Standard. It was a fun night full of food, drinks and good conversation with barbers from all over Queensland and some even coming up from Sydney to catch up.

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Jimmy Niggles, the founder of the incredible non-profit Beard Season, also took the stage to introduce one of his foundation’s big new projects. Beard Season aims to partner with barbers across the country and educate our industry on the signs of skin cancer to look for on your clients while they’re in your chair.

Already we’re hearing stories of barbers finding suss spots on their clients’ head; not only leaving them with a fresh cut, but also potentially saving their life in the process! Keep an eye out for Jimmy and the Beard Season crew at this year’s Barber Expo to find out how you can get involved!

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CHARITY HARLEY RIDE

After the industry party Richie hit the road on a charity Harley ride up the coast with David of Barber Brands International and Danielle from the Jack Reed Foundation. Accompanied

by Collette Saunders (Australian Female Barbers Association), Jimmy O'Brien (Jimmy Rods), Jimmy Niggles and Paul Valentine (Barber Brands) they rode up the coast. They made several stops along the way at the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Rockhampton, cutting hair at each stop and Barber Brands International generously donating to the Jack Reed Foundation for each cut, a total of $1000 raised! You can read all about the Jack Reed Foundation and their incredible work on page 48.

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The bikes were kindly donated by Australia’s oldest Harley Davidson dealership, Morgan and Wacker Motorcycles. Coincidently, the Dealer Principle, Paul Lewis, and Richie knew each other from the 80’s when Paul was a 500cc GP rider back in the UK! The most notable thing about Richie’s 2 weeks in Australia was certainly the collaboration and sense of community. So many different people from different barbershops and businesses all working together for good causes and for the betterment of the industry in general is always a pleasure to be a part of and there’s plenty more plans in the works as a result! Watch this Space!

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AT HAIR EXPO AUSTRALIA 2019

HAIR EXPO AUSTRALIA ENDS ON A HIGH AFTER THREE DAYS OF INNOVATION, INSPIRATION AND DISCOVERY IN SYDNEY

Hair Expo Australia's 2019 edition has wrapped with a bang, after the professional hairdressing industry came together for three days of top-tier education, product launches and demonstrations, networking and entertainment over the Queen's Birthday long weekend. The industry's most prestigious event closed on Monday 10 June with the pinnacle celebration – the Hair Expo Awards – where Dee Parker Attwood was named the 2019 Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year.

The event hosted some of the industry's foremost talent in hair who showcased their worldrenowned skills in business, cutting, colouring, and styling to thousands of eager professionals gathered at the Festival of Hair.

Headlining the 2019 edition was celebrity stylist Jen Atkin in partnership with Dyson, business woman, hairdresser and television star Tabatha Coffey, and balayage expert Candy Shaw.

"Wow, what an incredible three days it's been at Hair Expo! We've brought some of the world's leading talent in hairdressing to Sydney this year to share the skills and techniques that have made them real superstars in the industry, and it's amazing to see visitors so enthusiastic to learn from them and discover all the latest

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innovations the industry has to offer. The feedback we've had has been amazing and it's so gratifying to see our visitors feeling inspired and driven for the year ahead," said Hair Expo's Event Director, Cory Watson.

Tabatha Coffey delighted visitors with an official meet and greet on the final day of Hair Expo, where fans could chat to and take photos with the globally esteemed hairdressing icon.

Tabatha's sold out intimate workshop was highly received, where visitors learned her tips for building your business, how to keep yourself motivated, and how to break through the barriers that can hold you back so that you can achieve your professional and personal goals.

Throughout the Hair Expo long weekend Tabatha conducted six exclusive one on one business coaching sessions, providing tailored step by step plans for attendees to most effectively and efficiently reach their goals.

Monday saw barbering enthusiasts spoilt for choice for men's hair education, with five designated Barberland education sessions taking place throughout the day. Some of the biggest names in barbering, including Jules Tognini, Anthony Staltari, Johnny Georgiou

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and Eoin McCarthy, took to the theatre stage to share their techniques on everything from tapering, fading, cutting, shaping and more.

The education theatres were packed, illustrating the ongoing importance hair professionals place on increasing their skills and keeping up with current trends in order to stay ahead of the competition. Salon owners and managers learned how to master online marketing and social media at Heather Porter's 'Grow your salon biz using Instagram' session, while the Pulp Riot International Team dared visitors to experiment and see colour through a new perspective at their 'Punk Riot Show' Look 'n' Learn.

Visitors were exposed to the latest innovations and technologies from over 300 brands on the expo floor. The Haircare Australia stand featuring brands including Olaplex, Lakme, evo, Guy Tang's #Mydentity, Moroccanoil and more, was extremely popular with visitors who flocked to see Guy Tang at his meet and greet on the stand, and buy and sample top products.

"This Hair Expo has been incredible (for Haircare Australia), there's more hairdressers here than I've ever seen at previous Hair Expo's which is amazing.

We've had record sales this year so we're very happy.

You get so much business (at Hair Expo), you basically have to be here," said Jan Gauvin, director of Haircare Australia.

The event closed off with its peak celebration of the long weekend, the 34th annual Hair Expo Awards, where Dee Parker Attwood was crowned the 2019 Australian Hairdresser of the Year. The New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year award went to Danny Pato for the fourth consecutive year. Hair Expo and the Hair Expo Awards are brought to you by sponsors Excellent Edges, O&M, Hot Tools and HAIRBIZ. Hair Expo Australia will be held in Melbourne in 2020, as the event continues to alternate between the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne each year.

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"VISITORS WERE EXPOSED TO THE LATEST INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES FROM OVER 300 BRANDS ON THE EXPO FLOOR."

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“dignity through life changing transformation” THE JACK REED FOUNDATION

by Jeremy Wall

When Danielle Hannah started the Jack Reed Barber Shop in 2016, she knew she wanted to do something for the community as well as run her business. Having a regular haircut that makes us feel good about ourselves is something that most of us take for granted; but for the homeless a haircut is not high on your list of priorities when you’re busy finding your next meal or shelter for the night.

So Danielle set herself a challenge – to deliver 1000 haircuts to the homeless in a year. She kitted out a mobile barber shop in a 20-foot trailer and hit the road in her spare time (the little spare time that a business owner has!). After reaching the 1000th haircut after 11 months she realized 3 things: she wanted to do the “1000 Haircuts Challenge” every year, she wanted to do more to help disadvantaged youth, and she needed help.

And so the Jack Reed Foundation was born! With the motto “dignitas una per vitan intranet” (literally translated as “dignity through life-changing transformation"), the foundation is now a platform from which a number of beneficial projects can be delivered, including the “1000 Haircuts for the Homeless” initiative.

Now, in 2019, the foundation has kicked off its most ambitious project yet – “99 New Beginnings”.

With 27% of homeless Australians being under the age of 18 and with youth unemployment over 15% in many areas, the foundation wants to transform the lives of disadvantaged/homeless young people through the provision of training and employment within Barbering apprenticeships.

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W I T H O U T T H E G E N E R O US D O N AT I O N S F R O M I N D I V I D UA LS A N D BUSINESSES OR THE AMAZING VOLUNTEERS NONE OF THIS WOULD B E P O SS I B L E . H E A D TO W W W. J AC K R E E D FO U N DAT I O N . CO M TO L E A R N M O R E A B O U T T H I S A M A Z I N G FO U N DAT I O N , B UY A T E E A N D D O N AT E TO H E L P CO N T I N U E T H E G R E AT W O R K B E I N G D O N E .

The mission for the “99 New Beginnings” project is to open a series of not-for-profit, environmentally friendly barbershops made from repurposed shipping containers. The barbershops will employ disadvantaged young people as apprentices who will receive on the job training from an onsite head barber, a trainer and a rotating list of guest barbers who share their knowledge and skills throughout the apprenticeship.

As well as cutting the hair of the general public in the shipping container shops, a compulsory component of their apprenticeships will include the off-site delivery of the “1000 Haircuts for the Homeless”. The apprentices will have access to the mobile trailer to deliver these services within their community.

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On a recent business trip to New York City I was staying in The East Village and I decided to have a wander of the neighbourhood to get my bearings.

Just around the corner from my home away from home I came across a very cool Barber shop. It had a very small frontage but it was very rustic and industrial which enticed myself to go in for a chat. The two Barbers were super busy but gave me some time when I mentioned The Cutthroat Journal, as they were Instagram followers. We chatted barbering for a minute and they said please have a look at this. They went through the open back door of the small shop and it opened up into a huge speak easy bar straight from the 1940’s.

I don’t have to tell you this place became my go-to for the next week that I spent in East Village. The Bar gets crazy busy on weekend nights mostly with

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The Blind Barber is part of a chain that has now six locations with one in LA and another now in Chicago.

The Barbers take their jobs very seriously at the front of the business and most of the team I talked to were well travelled and were keeping up with the latest trends. They were very excited to show me their latest retail hair products which were selling well throughout the USA and online. The concept of the store is clever and a great way to have day and night revenue. The bar has its own exit, so once you were primed you did not have to push past sharp objects like scissors and razors on your nightly retreat back home. The Blind Barber is a fun experience and one of NY trendier concepts and I look forward to checking out other locations.

THE SHANGHAI BARBER

by Sean Edwards Shanghai China is truly a world city, which is a dynamic place to host nationalities from all over the globe. This city, with a population of 30 million people, has a much higher standard of living than any other city of this size in the world. Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city with some of the best restaurants, cafes and retail shops in Asia. The barber scene is buzzing and there are some very ‘on trend’ barber shops around the cafe and restaurant districts of the city.

The rich and middle class that could afford the high quality of lifestyle settled in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, adopting the western barbers’ concept of high end male grooming. These barber shops were popular with the local businessmen also because of western admiration and fashion trend pursuit. But then, some Chinese businessmen and entrepreneurs teamed with local Shanghainese barbers with the potential to make a profitable business model. With Shanghai businessmen’s clever business strategy, western-style barber shops and existing local barber shops were increasingly replaced by the Shanghai-style barber shop. The Shanghai Barber offers more than just a full range of cuts and styling, they also have offerings like massage, nail trimming, shoe shining and even ear cleaning.

We shared with a few Barbers, past copies of The Cutthroat Journal, and even through the language barriers we could see the synergy and mateship of the global barber connection when they flicked through the magazine checking out what was happening in Australia. We were made to feel welcome at every shop we visited and were suddenly the daily attraction as the phones were out for the compulsory selfie action shot.

Like every industry in the world, a country will put its own flavour to a style and this was very evident in the barber scene in Shanghai. There is lots happening when you throw 30 million people together and there is lots of young wealth in the marketplace who are investing heavily in personal grooming and fashion.

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Amsterdam –Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8, around 1,200 visitors attended the fourth edition of BarberSociety Live in Amsterdam, the largest barber event in the Benelux. This unique event is aimed at the barber / men’s trade and brings together barbers, educators and brands worldwide. It is seen by many as the best barber event in Europe.

In addition to shows & seminars and around 35 brands that presented themselves, there were also two BarberSociety battles-powered by 1922

by J.M. Keune that took place. This edition, 20 barbers and 20 students participated in the battles, twice as many as in 2018. On Sunday, April 7, brave barbers from home and abroad competed for the honor and great prizes in Zuiveringshal West of the Westergasfabriek.

The Greek Vasilis Liaramantzas from Athens won the first prize and was convincingly called BarberSociety Winner of the Year 2019. Niels Wachtmeester from Be’s Barbershop Coevorden was the best Dutchman (out of 10 Dutchmen) and achieved no less than the 5th place in the overall classification. The Young Talent battle on Monday 8 April in cooperation with Dutch hairdressing schools was won by Sajjad Farsi of ROC Friese Poort Leeuwarden. In 2018 he came second. See the attachment for the top 5 results.

This year there was also attention for the less fortunate. Twenty barbers from volunteer organization ‘Barber Angels Brotherhood’ provided a free haircut to around seventy homeless people from the Westerpark and surroundings on the terrace of BarberSociety

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Live on Sunday afternoon, April 7. Finally, for the very first time, BarberSociety has honored 13 people for their contribution to the barber trade and the BarberSociety community by awarding them with a silver Barberpole pin. Because various aid organizations in Amsterdam helped to make the free haircut for the less fortunate known among their target group, these people gratefully came up with this great initiative. In addition to the free haircut, a supermarket provided food and drinks and they all received a goodie bag from the men's haircare brand Tailor’s. The sun and the Sunday market in the Westerpark brought extra joy. Visitors to BarberSociety Live could

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see with their own eyes what a rewarding work this is, which resulted in around 15 new volunteers for the Barber Angels Brotherhood.

As a result, the originally German volunteer organization is well on its way to launch the Dutch chapter under the leadership of Nicole Nysten. This fourth edition managed to attract double the number of international visitors compared to 2018; barbers from Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Taiwan, UK, Sweden and Switzerland all united in Amsterdam.

The annual meeting place for barbers offered plenty of information and inspiration

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through shows from top talents from the national and international barber world, product presentations from participating companies and interesting seminars. The relaxed festival vibe offered plenty of room to exchange experiences between barbers from various countries. In addition, barbers and students were challenged during the battles.

BarberSociety Live 2019 was made possible by 1922 by J.M. Keune and Red Deer. Marc van de Hare, initiator and organizer, looks back on this success: “What a wonderful event BSL 2019 was, the solidarity among the barbers is enormous and created a super atmosphere.

We are very proud of this fourth edition!

Proud of a doubling in the number of battle participants, proud of attracting more international visitors, proud of the fantastic diverse program of barber talents who showed their skills on stage and the beautiful brands that presented themselves, proud of the beautiful volunteer initiative of the Barber Angels but above all proud of the many positive reactions from the visitors, because that’s what counts! It is wonderful that so many barbers, hairdressers and other interested parties are connected to each other at this event, learn from each other and exchange their experiences! ”

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pricing the industry [THE BUSINESS END] WITH DAN DIXON @MISTERDANDIXON

So here it is raising its ugly head again.

Pricing what it is that we do has been the age-old question and still has no solid answer.

Quality vs Quantity, Time vs Money or Qualified vs Cowboy.

Whichever it is you are or subscribe to, there’s no argument that we all need to unite in an upward direction.

Who doesn’t want more money.

So when should a barber or hairdresser start to realize they’re bloody worth it?

As tradespeople, we do an apprenticeship consisting of 3 years of bad wages and hard slogs doing crap jobs to earn our stripes. We collect our toolset, continuously upgrading and maintaining it. We sit, watch, and learn from senior skilled mentors with a view to be the best we can… We attend a registered training organisation for qualification and guess what…so does every other trade. Plumbers, Mechanics, Carpenters and Electricians. They all follow the same passage that we do.

It’s the things we don’t do that allow other trades to leave us behind in pricing, respect and reputation.

I got my car serviced the other day – hourly rate was $140 plus gst. A callout fee on a plumber or electrician is the same.

What are we doing?? Are we earning this amount?

Of course not.

We tend to be treated like a servant before a skilled professional and that’s our own fault. No one polices our trade and hence anyone can open a shop or throw around a set of clippers with no consequence, allowing us to record

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some of the highest numbers of unskilled tradespeople than any other trade.

Our pricing tends to reflect the affordability of our customer before the time and skill of our work. Then we compete and lowball each other and our services to get busier, not understanding that all we’re doing is racing to the bottom against our neighbouring barbershops.

Not even Insurance Companies support us the same way they do other trades. Eg. A builder cannot provide builders insurance without license numbers. For the same purpose, not even a labourer can step onto a building site without a white ticket. Imagine if we were supported the same way? No shop could operate nor any staff be employed that weren’t licensed. It’s all it would take to change the direction for us.

So let's talk about how to break down ways of pricing your cut.

Calculate your fixed costs, add a desired profit amount then divide by how many hours you are open. This is your hourly cost of operation.

The biggest mistake is that people forget about taxes. Gst and earning/company tax. So because we don’t seperate the gst in our pricing, you’ll need to work that back and earning/ company tax can be anywhere between 22% and 29%.

So if you’re doing the math now, be prepared for a $40 cut to provide you about $25 bucks after the government has got their bit. Shocking right?! Now based on per hour and a $40 cut perhaps being a 30min service, that’s $50 per hour to pay your staff member, rent and keeping the power, phone and water on.

THE BUSINESS END | DAN DIXON

Doesn’t really work for me…

I saw the best sign and thought it summed up my belief in my job, my shop and my industry:

"My pricing is not governed by your budget, it’s governed by my skill."

So how should we price? Some say we should set our prices based on area or location, others say it’s based per service. Then there’s hourly, however, whichever method it is, we absorb the gst component and customers don’t give that a thought.

But why should we be moving to charge more?

Simple. We are a 100% manual service and will never be automated. No robots or computer programmes, no laser lines and no home use tools can ever replicate what we do. Sure someone can get their mate to give them a cut but no backyard job will ever give the same polish as a shop/salon experience. This alone is enough for us to be proud tradies.

Look people, we all have the right to choose how we price our work and in the same way, we can all decide to be qualified or not but it’s the ability to create relationships that sets us apart from other trades.

Build the connection and build a worthy and consistent service. Stop undercutting (pardon the pun) and concentrate on quality and price accordingly.

Move to prosper and be strong to defend your action.

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what is the price of a standard cut?

BARBERSHOP PRICING

by Sean Edwards

IT SEEMS EVIDENT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO PRECISE FORMULA FOR BARBERSHOPS TO ACCURATELY PRICE THEIR HAIRCUTS, WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE DUE TO THE ALMOST LIMITLESS VARIABLES AFFECTING OVERHEADS. BUSINESS ALWAYS WORKS ON NUMBERS, WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE BUSINESS MODEL. NO PROFIT! NO FUN! NO TRADING!

Doing research for this story, we asked those on our database how they come up with their barbershop pricing and found a lot of guess-timating was apparent, with very few shops actually having a defined formula in place.

The median price varies between the three major Australian cities, with Brisbane clearly the cheapest, averaging from $28 to $35 for a haircut. Sydney and Melbourne are virtually identical, charging significantly higher - the range went from $30 to $49.

The two main barbershop business structures are an employee earning a wage, or a shop owner providing a chair lease, in which a barber rents a space in a shop and pays a commission percentage to the owner. The most common number from our survey was a split of shop to barber being 40:60. I think renting a chair is a good way to start a business, with low employment risk, but it soon becomes costly with many hidden costs showing through and

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the shop owners still having to pay the GST on each service transaction.

When working on your formula, careful consideration should be applied to the following areas: TIME Accurate average time spent on each style of cut. Make this specific! Have your barbers aware of it and try their best to stick to the system. If it blows out at either end it can be detrimental for customers and business owners alike. When far less time is used than allocated, the customer can feel ripped off and unhappy with value, affecting the shops reputation. When far more time is used, it affects wait times and revenue, both paramount fundamentals to overall success. Booking systems and set times are the overall solution.

TARGETS Daily cut targets: Benchmark it off previous months/years. This helps with staffing numbers and provides perfect feedback for growth.

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LOCATION Obviously, location should affect pricing, as rent can vary greatly. This is probably one of the biggest challenges, as high street rents normally convert to high street charges or at least this is the perception of the customer.

TARGET MARKET Are you wishing to provide a premium experience to attract up-market clientele, or is a greater focus on volume at standard price points?

PATIENCE Understand that success can take time.

It’s tempting to initially set prices high in the hopes to instantly turn a large profit, but in reality, the most money is made down the line. Once costs have been reduced and an established returning customer base has been formed, try focusing on finding new revenue streams, as an example. Adding additional chairs, or clever retailing creating more product sales.

10 ways to increase profit!

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Upselling - like adding in a hair wash, a beard trim, colour

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Selling products during each cut, which has a 30% margin, this can add $10 onto a standard cut

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Barbers to be trained on not giving away extra services – adding onto the haircut price

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Barbers determining the final price before the cut begins with add on’s included

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Have a full menu so the customer can choose the job to suit their budget

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Try and get cuts to three per hour! Most barber/operators can do this!

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Use a booking system that will overcome rostering issues and will create real customer/barber relationships – have one barber dedicated to walk in’s

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Better marketing and use of customer service technology

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Pick a good location to start a barber business

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Stay ahead of trends and be seen as a fashion leader

Step 1. RENT

Step 4. FIXED COSTS

Work out the rent component of the shop Eg. $1000 a week rent – divided by the opening hours (50 hours)

Fixed costs like waste, water, electricity, tools, maintenance, marketing = 10% of the turnover.

Step 5.

1000/50 = $20 hour $20 divided into minutes – 20/60 = 33 cents/minute

CALCULATE AVERAGE COST PER CUT Gross turnover is $400,000/10 = $40,000

Step 2. CUT TIME

$40,000 divided into minutes: 40,000/52/7/24/60 = .076 cents a minute – average cut 30 minutes -

Based on average cut time of 30 minutes – 0.33X30 = $10 a cut, divide by each barber (an average shop has 4 barbers) - $10/4 = $2.50

30X0.076 = $2.28/divided by each barber (an average shop has 4 barbers) = $0.57 Add 30% profit multiplier $18.07 X 30% = $5.42 Real cost Total - $18.07 +$5.42 = $23.49 +gst = $23.49 +$2.34 = $25.83

Step 3. LABOUR COSTS

Average cost per cut = $25.83

(Average) employment and Salary of a barber including all employment costs at $30 per hour 2 x cuts per hour – $30/2 = $15 per cut

Rent $2.50

Labour $15

Fixed cost $0.57

Total real costs$18.07

GST 10%

IN SUMMARY...

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rethinking aftercare

by David Morton

"I meet amazing individuals in this industry, from old salts to new barbers opening their doors.

What I have learnt through my years is that the most successful barbers are the ones who care for their clients in, and after, they leave the shop."

These are the barbers who empathise with their clients and take the time to provide them with the right product and the proper education to over-come their grooming battles. They provide a service of aftercare.

What do I mean by aftercare? Well, the best way to define this is by relaying my encounters with barbers I have met whilst on the road.

Very recently I met a barber, let’s just call him 'Jack.' Jack believed that providing aftercare products for clients was “selling” or “being pushy”. Dirty words in the barbering world.

While I was sitting in Jacks' shop, I heard a customer complain about a persistent rash he was getting from shaving at home - he was using low grade products that only aggravated his skin. To my dismay, Jack did not get involved and shrugged the comment off, not even flinching at the woes of the person in his chair.

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It was through a simple discussion, and a little observation, that I was able to make a man's life better. Who knew that a cup of empathy, stirred with a pinch of aftercare knowledge and the right products, could change his life of shaving. My advice is to engage with the man in your chair. Whether it is to provide the perfect pomade, mist your client with a masculine fragrance, or to recommend a beard balm to tame those unruly facial locks.

Big picture barbers are not just hair cutters. Their duty of care extends well beyond the shop.

Soon our products stood proudly on Powers shelves, only to be quickly swept away by enthusiastic customers; it was almost a frenzy. People loved that they could take these specialty products home and with the proper knowledge provided by their barbers, they could achieve prime grooming every day. Powers’ business profits have since gone up, and up, and he is soon to be opening another shop, this time based on a 30’s Art Deco style. Part of Lee’s success will be extending his creative cuts to the aftercare service he provides for his client.

For barbers reading this, I advise you to just listen to the man in your chair, because like Lee, this simple change of attitude, and extra attention, can have staggering advantages. It is a win-win for everyone.

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I was a bit surprised as the customer was asking for help. I intervened this one-sided conversation with the client. I told him about a good shave cream and an aftershave balm that would be gentle on his inflamed skin, one that would soothe the redness away too. He was overwhelmed with gratitude at the extra service he received, and for the assistance to overcome his troubles.

Aftercare is made up of the words 'after,' and 'care,' it is the act of caring for clients long after they leave your shop. Once we overcome this mental hurdle we can truly start to become good barbers who provide a service, and products, suited to the individual client.

A barber whose business has flourished with this simple ethos is my mate, the extravagant Lee Powers. My first encounter with Lee was some time ago. I met Lee on the Gold Coast when I peered into his barbershop window, only to A great barber can be LEE POWERS - OWNER OF see a sight of bustling barbers the hero of men’s needs.

PA R A D I S E LO ST B A R B E RS H O P and happy clients. I was taken We swoop in when a by the sights, so I stepped inside, explained to the guy at the chin is itchy, or hair falls flat. We provide a service for counter what we as a company do, handed over my business the men who sit in our chair and we treat them with card and left - something I rarely do. Moments later Powers attention that they deserve. We give them the confidence threw himself through the doors and extended his hand to to take on the world. If you shift attitude just a bit and greet me, we had no idea that handshake would evolve into think you have a duty of care for your clients, before and a lifelong friendship. Lee was offering no products to his after they leave your shop, you will not only be helping customers at all, just doing great cuts. your customers, you will be helping your business too.

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PA I N T I N G BY V I N C E N T THIS IS THE PHRASE I FIRST DESCRIBED THE F A W C E T T. ( L E F T : I A I N FINNEY)

K A M P T I T L E D “ T H I S H A S L E G S ”.

UTTERED WHEN RICHIE FINNEY L E G E N D T H AT I S C A PTA I N CROCKART /RIGHT: RICHIE

the artist IAIN CROCKART

MY NAME IS IAIN CROCKART AND I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER, I SHOOT PEOPLE, THINGS AND PLACES. SINCE PICKING UP MY FATHER’S OLYMPUS OM1 I HAVE LOVED FRAMING THE WORLD I SEE AND EXPERIENCE THROUGH A CAMERA’S VIEWFINDER. IT WASN’T ALWAYS LIKE THIS. At times in life you are offered two paths, one is well tended and familiar, the other is unclear, untrodden and has twists and turns, the destination unknown.

I was once a graphic designer, I spent 5 years at design school learning my craft. I got a job in a great agency with inspiring founders. I couldn’t believe there were professions where you got paid for thinking and playing with crayons. Fast forward 15 years, now a creative director and joint managing director, I no longer played with crayons. I was rewarded but realised this was financial compensation for the lack of life I had.

My path had reached a fork, I had a decision to make. I remembered the book “Feel the fear and do it anyway” by Dr. Susan, I’ve never read it, but the title is inspiring. I decided to become a photographer.

A few years later my path offered a further choice. Having always loved motorbikes, a friend asked if I would join him on a biking adventure in the Himalayas. I packed my bags and took my medium format film camera and 16 rolls of film.

The ride was insane, a new pathway was being forged. A book and exhibition of the photographs resulted, the company we went with presented an idea, ‘swap photography for documenting their adventures’. South India, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia, South Africa and Lesotho, the Arctic Circle and the Badlands of North Dakota followed.

On one adventure I met Richie Finney, aka Captain Fawcett’s Right Hand Man. One day he called to ask if I would dust off my crayons to help him with an idea. This path I was not expecting. I am now part of Captain Fawcett and responsible for the visual manifestations of all aspects of the Captain Fawcett brand, including the photography.

Interesting shit happens when you say yes.

At Captain Fawcett we are proud sponsors of Beard and Moustache Championships around the world, I often take the official portraits.

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marvellous

emporium CAPTAIN FAWCETT'S MARVELLOUS BARBERSHOP MUSEUM LAUNCH On Saturday 9th March Captain Fawcett hosted a splendid candle-lit soiree at his Emporium in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

During his many adventures, the ever-curious Captain has gathered a most intriguing collection of barbering artefacts and ephemera. Now, ably assisted by his Right Hand Man, he has created a most Marvellous Barbershop Museum within his own Gentleman's Grooming Emporium, a Personal Homage to Tonsorial Art. And Saturday's extravaganza declared the new Museum well and truly open. It is reported a fine time was had by all. Huzzah!

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" C A PTA I N FA W C E T T ' S M US E U M H A S B E E N CU RAT E D W I T H T H E E Y E O F A SET DESIGNER AND AS SUCH IT ALSO SERVES AS A UNIQUE PHOTO A N D F I L M LO C AT I O N Y E T W I L L D E L I G H T A L L W I T H A PA SS I O N F O R B A R B E R I N G A N D H I S T O R Y."

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Esteemed guests included several of Captain Fawcett's 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.

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA AND A HOG ROAST PROVIDED THE FEAST AND CHUMS ROK SOBA, THE BROTHERS WHO INJECT SOBER LIFESTYLES WITH ROCK 'N' ROLL SOUL, ARRIVED WITH THEIR EXCELLENT NEW ALCOHOL FREE 'ZERO FEAR' BEER.

Glitz and glamour were also on the menu with performances from the delightful Miss Velma Von Bon Bon, the ravishing Miss Millie Dollar and Mr Edd Muir whose dramatic aerial acrobatics paid homage to the shady world of Peaky Blinders. Music filled the night thanks to On the Level, featuring Captain Fawcett's own Corey Doades on bass guitar.

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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.

With the Right Hand Man's background in the film industry, Captain Fawcett's Museum has been curated with the eye of a set designer and as such it also serves as a unique photo and film location yet will delight all with a passion for barbering and history.

V I S I TO RS TO T H E M US E U M , LO C AT E D O N T H E M E ZZ A N I N E O F C A PTA I N FA W C E T T ' S EMPORIUM, WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO SAMPLE A N D P U R C H A S E T H E F U L L R A N G E O F S I M P LY FIRST CLASS GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING REQUISITES. ALL HAIL THE HIRSUTE.

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the verdict MOVIE REVIEWS WITH BRETT DICKINSON @theverdictwithbrettdickinson

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verdict { WITH BRETT DICKINSON }

LEGO MOVIE 2 The Second Part: Round two for the Lego Crew, this time, mysterious Lego Duplo invaders come to obliterate Bricksberg. Emmet, Lucy, Batman and friends must travel to a far-off galaxy to save the day.

I loved the first Lego movie, I was a big fan of its ridiculous “everything is awesome” catchy tune and the fresh take on the brand and characters. Got to say I didn’t love this one as much. It's cutsie and fun, and the story is good, but there was something lacking and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Funny characters, check. Ridiculous catchy song, check. Hilarious baddie, check. Originality, nahhh. I don’t know, it did well at the box office and like I said, it's good, I just feel it doesn’t have the spark that the first movie did. All in all, worth a watch, if just for the song “this song's gonna get stuck inside you” which never ceases to make me smile.

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AVENGERS END GAME The grand finale of phase three of the multibillion-dollar Marvel Universe. The team of remaining Avengers, whilst mourning their fallen hero pals, hatch a plan to defeat the mad titan Thanos once and for all.

It's hard to review this film without giving too much away. What I can say is that it’s an absolutely perfect climax for what has been my guilty pleasure for the past 10 years. Ever since Iron Man in 2008, I have been besotted with the MCU and the multitude of films that it has spawned.

With exception of Black Panther (which was only average in my opinion) every single one of these films has gripped me and intertwined like some mad comic book puzzle. End Game is the end of this 10 year journey, and the end for fan favourites The Avengers, with Thor, Iron Man, the Average Avenger Hawkeye, Hulk, Black Widow, and Captain America joined by Guardians of the Galaxy, and all the characters that have had their own stand alone movies. It’s a three-hour comic book masterpiece, a story ending beautifully told, with laughs and tears, and buckets of action.

I, as a huge Marvel fan, could not have hoped for a better ending and the closing of this chapter, ready for phase four of this franchise juggernaut.

Left with questions, but also given answers, and not for one moment left disappointed.

THE VERDICT: 100% GO SEE THIS M OV I E ( B U T W ATC H T H E OT H E R 2 0 MOVIES BEFORE YOU GO, OTHERWISE YOU WONT HAVE A F###G CLUE W H A T T H E H E L L I S G O I N G O N ) . . ( P. S W ATC H T H E M I N O R D E R , OT H E R W I S E YOU WON’T HAVE A F###G CLUE)

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY

True story of a wrestling family from Norwich, UK, where the teens of said family get the chance to try out for the WWE. It's kind of hard to believe that this is a true story.

Beautifully put together and a very interesting take on something I didn’t know existed i.e Wrestling Families, or WWE style wrestling shows in England for that matter.

Dwayne Johnson plays himself and is a little deadpan and comical in his way, Vince Vaughn is outstanding as the mentor wrestling trainer with the usual Vaughn one liners that have been his mark in every film he has been in, the lass that plays Cersie’s (Game of Thrones) take of an ex Wrestling mum is weird but great, Nick Frost from Shaun of the Dead fame as the wrestling mad father nails it with some laugh out loud moments.

But the star is, well, the star, and relative newcomer Florence Push, who really shows the battle of emotion, being so far from home, away from an obviously very close family, she owns this somewhat ironically fragile role, dealing with the turmoil falling out with her very influential sibling and wrestling partner as well as the mental and physical journey that leads us and her to the films grand finale, which is just wonderful.

All in all, a lovely, feel good story, of family, passion, dedication and the simple fact that if you want and believe in something enough, it is within your grasp.

T H E V E R D I C T : A B E A U T I F U L LY “RAW” FEEL GOOD “SMACKDOWN”

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SECOND ACT A big box store worker (Jennifer Lopez) reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.

Umm, so J-Lo waltzes around smarming off about how great and intelligent she is with her “street smarts”. She lies on her resume, gets paid loads of money to do I don’t know what, something to do with makeup, blah blah blah, happy ending, meh. I have had more interesting things land in my dinner.

This film is filled with every cheesy cliché you could possibly think of, including the most awkward dance scene, nay scene I have ever had the misfortune to see, where J-Lo and her mates do some weird celebration dance in the kitchen for no apparent reason whatsoever.

About 3 makeover montage’s and the worst wig in cinema history.

CAPTAIN MARVEL Alien chick keeps having visions of a life on Earth in the 90s, and after a series of events lead her to…. Shock. Earth in the 90s, she teams up with good old Nick Fury (Minus the eyepatch, this is the 90s) to take down a sinister threat on the planet and the Universe.

This film has no moral compass, no reason for being, and unsurprisingly was a straight to the bargain basement DVD’s at Big W. Basically it's saying, hey, it's fine to lie. Go for it.

Long time coming this one, the first female lead movie and female superhero character in the Marvel Universe. Yeah yeah, you’ve got Black Widow, but her powers are shooting guns and doing karate chops, and yeah, you’ve got Scarlet Witch, but she just kinda hovers about, gives people weird acid trip dreams and mopes around looking broody.

Writers of this movie, twats. Producers, twats.

J-Lo, mega twat. Entire cast, twats, twats, twats.

Utter tosh.

Captain Marvel, or should I say Carol Danvers, kicks butt.

She probably farts lightning and could very likely kick the God of Thunder’s arse if he made a chauvinistic comment.

Buy this movie. So that you can burn it.

Jude Law puts in a good show as a two timing, gleaming green activewear sporting twit. Brie Larson nails the role of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, her on screen chemistry with Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury) is reminiscent of a 90s buddy cop movie, and she fits perfectly into the superhero guise like a glove.

THE VERDICT: SHIT ACT? SECOND SHIT? I DON’T KNOW. AVOID W ATC H I N G I T L I K E YO U W O U L D AVOID HERPES.

The star of the show, however, is Goose the Cat (played by Ritchie the cat – aged 12), he just woos the audience and he steals every scene that he is a part of. He also plays a major part in the journey of Nick Fury.

Captain Marvel is a typical paint by numbers Marvel movie, with some amazing action, laughs and lows, it’s not the best in the series, but it’s up there in the top 5 I reckon.

Certainly, a key piece before End Game.

With Captain Marvel being set in the 90’s, it's completely messed with the MCU timeline, and now I will have to go back and watch them all again in order. I'm sure the Mrs will love that.

T H E V E R D I CT : C A PTA I N M A RV E L LO US

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C U LT U R E | T H E V E R D I C T M O V I E R E V I E W S

SHAZAM The latest effort in DC’s dwindling comic book franchise. The story of orphan Billy Batson who is chosen by a mystical wizard to become the “champion” and battle the evils of the seven deadly sins that threaten to destroy the world.

I’ve not been a DC enthusiast since they started trying to imitate the Marvel Universe (of which I’m a big fan, in case you didn’t notice) and failed with every try. Arguably, there hasn’t been a decent DC movie since Nolan’s Dark Knight, with perhaps the exception of Wonder Woman. However Shazam throws a new take at the failing franchise, a teen coming of age comedy with wizardry and laughs along the way.

This movie is in some ways like a Captain Marvel time warp, but unlike Captain Marvel, it's set in present day. It’s the story telling that gives Shazam its magic.

Imagine Superman, mixed with every classic misfit children’s movie from the 80s and you’ll be on the right path. Imagine The Goonies, Adventures in Baby Sitting, Big and Big Trouble in Little China were all drunk at a party, shit got weird, and 9 months later Shazam was born.

I was chuckling away at Billy’s realisation and coming to terms with his newfound powers, and there are some genuine laugh out loud moments. The orphan family he lives with are a delightful form of superhero sidekicks, and in the vein of Kickass, this film has a simple but meaningful moral message about friendship and family. I enjoyed this movie immensely and hope to see more of Shazam in the near future.

THE VERDICT: ABRACADABRA, ALAKAZAM, SHAZAM HAS SOMETHING MAGIC ABOUT IT

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WITH THE QUE CLUB, MELBOURNE THE QUE CLUB IS AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST, A BARBECUE SUPER STORE, A CAFE, A BAR AND A COOKING SCHOOL, ALL IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION.

The Que Club, Australia’s first outdoor cooking store to fully incorporate the retailing of BBQ’s (both gas and wood fired), a cooking school, a cafe and everything associated with preparing and cooking the best barbecue you can achieve.

Our comprehensive offering of barbecues will suit all levels and all budgets, from a portable charcoal grill, to the largest offset or your patio gas grill, to a built in outdoor kitchen. You can be sure The Que Club will not only provide enthusiastic, experienced and professional advice, but you will have purchased a product with the confidence of knowing you have a partner in cooking.

At The Que Club, Barbecues are really just the beginning, we also carry a comprehensive range of fuels, sauces, rubs, accessories, books, clothing and fresh produce. A commitment to carry the most up to date innovation and technology gives you the confidence that you will always leave with exactly what you were looking for.

The Que Club also carry a select range of cuts

for you to take home (Que Cuts), sourcing the best produce is the cornerstone of great cooking, you can trust us to give you the right advice, first time and every time.

The Que Cafe is proud to only cook on units available for sale, we essentially have a cooking demonstration every day we are open. Further to that, we take extreme pride and dedication in only selecting locally grown and raised produce, we buy local and support local.

The Que Class is a cooking school for everybody, at every skill level. We are proud to run weekly classes from grilling 101, to guest chefs and pit masters for special one-off events. You can learn in a relaxed, purpose built environment, refer to the Que Class tab for details and how to secure your place at our next class.

Our mantra is to make you cook better, we know by stocking world class brands, employing the most knowledgeable, dedicated, caring and enthusiastic staff, offering informative and helpful advice, our store will be your one stop shop, in-store, on-line or on your mobile device.

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AN AUSSIE FAVOURITE

by Sean Edwards

I STILL HOLD FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF TASTING MY FIRST CHICKEN PARMIGIANA AT A SMALL ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN LEICHHARDT IN SYDNEY. I REMEMBER THE THIN CRISPY PAN-FRIED CHICKEN COVERED IN A SUMPTUOUS NAPOLI SAUCE WITH FRESH LEG HAM COVERED IN GRILLED BUFFALO MOZZARELLA. THE DISH WAS CALLED CARNE PIZZAIOLA WHICH MEANS MEAT WITH MELTED CHEESE.

The Parmigiana has evolved in many nations around the world and was thought to have originated in the USA where Italian immigrants fused their Italian food culture with American tastes in the 1950’s, with the invention of the Chicken Parm. At the same time Australian food innovators were creating the new pub meal called the Chicken Parma or affectionately known as the 'Parmy'. The dish was a man sized fried chicken schnitzel with leg ham, pasta sauce, melted all together with grilled mozzarella. The dish is often served with chips and salad.

The Chicken Parma has made some pubs in Australia famous and some of these hotels will dedicate a special night for the Parma.

These establishments offer not only traditional Chicken Parmigiana but also mix it up with exciting versions using ingredients like pineapple, seafood and lots of bacon. Sometimes you may see a famous chef using panko bread crumbs and pan frying the breaded chicken in duck or pork fat giving the dish a touch of class.

Many chefs don’t like seeing the Parma going too far off the track from its traditional roots and believe the dish is about perfecting each

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element of the meal. This could mean using fresh chicken breast and taking the time to bread and fry the chicken, and not opting to buy a ready frozen schnitzel. There is also a debate as to whether you put the chips underneath the fried chicken or on the side. Many say on the side, so the chips don’t become soggy from the pasta sauce.

Vegetarians don’t miss out on this dish as there are many versions of the meal, using breaded eggplant as a chicken substitute. This dish is very tasty and if the right ingredients are used it does replicate well like its meat cousin.

Whilst researching this story, I came across a Parma review site called Parma.com.au that had over 200 pubs, clubs and cafes reviewing the humble Parma. This dish has truly become a big part of our comfort food culture in Australia.

This fun dish has a real following and can have many variations which keeps us all engaged in the future of this dish.

I thought I would give the readers a treat and take them through my kitchen and share my favourite Parma recipe.

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THE CUTTHROAT PARMA! INGREDIENTS – 2 SERVES

Fresh chicken breast Cup of homemade passata sauce Fresh mozzarella balls Fresh bread crumbs 2 slices of leg ham 6 basil leaves 1 egg (beaten) Flour Paprika

METHOD:

Butterfly the chicken breast and fold out to make into two pieces of meat. Use a tenderizer mallet to flatten out the butterflied breast.

Don’t go too thin, keep an even thickness.

Blitz four slices of bread with crusts in a blender, add a pinch of salt, pepper and paprika.

Dip the breast into white flour then into an egg wash then into the bread crumbs, covering evenly. Fry the breast in a deep fryer or shallow pan fry in hot oil. I like to use lard as it gives a nice colour and flavour to the schnitzel. Once fried to a nice golden colour, around four minutes, set aside on a kitchen rack over some paper towel to catch drips. Fry two cups of hand cut chips until crispy and cooked through (chips will snap clean when fully cooked).

Leaf salad

Set the breasts on a biscuit tray and place the ham on each piece and add some basil leaves. Cover with a good serve of home made pasta sauce. Top with some chunks of the mozzarella balls. Put the breast under the grill until the cheese melts and begins to bubble.

Hand cut potato chips.

Serve with chips and a dressed green leaf salad. Enjoy!

Deep fryer or oil in pan

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cafe’s in barbershops TRENDING

BY CHRIS BRADTKE

Initially coffee and barbershops may not appear to have a lot in common. But with the resurgence of the barbershop as a cultural destination, a place for blokes to hang out, the inclusion of cafe and bar elements in barbershops shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. Cafes have long been a daily sanctuary to many; but to the modern man, having a moment to escape their increasingly busy lives by relaxing at their favourite barbershop is like therapy. It becomes a no-brainer to add a tasty brew, or even an ice-cold beer to the experience!

Both Men’s Grooming and the coffee industry have advanced tremendously over the last 10 years. Each industry’s clients are more informed and savvy than

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ever, expecting nothing less than high quality. Both industries have moved from simple, quick and cheap to progressive, skilful and multi-faceted. The commonalities don’t end there, with both businesses requiring a high turnover to be profitable and often even competing against each other for the perfect space of realty on a busy city street. Combining the two has become a fantastic move for these businesses.

What most likely began as an idea to increase revenue has now become a fully-fledged, successful business model.

Perhaps one of the better cities to see this in action in Australia is Brisbane. A stand out is the Emporium Barber, which has grown to 5 stores and all feature an espresso bar serving Toby’s Estate coffee.

Jimmy Rod’s is another fantastic example of what’s possible when combining hospitality with high quality barbering.

Jimmy’s flagship location, the Shave Saloon has taken the cafe/bar/barber hybrid to another level. Featuring a full bar and kitchen, serving delicious food and drinks all day, they’re now getting just as many and often far more customers in for lunch as they are for haircuts!

As technology in the coffee industry gets better and better, with products such as the Puqpress and Perfect Moose making it easier and faster than ever to serve a great brew, we can expect the cafe/ barbershop hybrid trend to continue to grow and we think that’s a great thing!

I M A G E S O U R C E : W W W . F A C E B O O K . C O M /J I M M Y R O D S /

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mobile barber shop depot AN ENVIABLE BARBER & EVENT SPACE Housed in a 376m2 warehouse in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Mobile Barber Shop Depot is one of the most enviable barber and event spaces I’ve ever come across. To get a better idea of what The Depot looks like imagine a tastefully fit out man cave, set in a high ceiling, open plan industrial loft, full with vintage and retro chic.

By day The Mobile Barber Shop Depot offers traditional high quality shaves, haircuts, beard trims and all round good vibes. Along with everything else a man enjoys, pool table, pinball machines, ping pong and music. I can only assume it’s one of those places where you’d go in and all of a sudden 5 hours has disappeared and you’re getting calls and texts from friends or a partner asking where the hell you’ve been. By night The Mobile Barber Shop Depot transforms into a BYO venue for hire designed for weddings, cooperate outings, birthdays and other events.

Cutting hair since the age of 15, Joey “The Bossman” D’Adderio spent most of his formative years in and around his fathers shop Luigi’s Mens Hairstylist, learning the craft at a young age from some of the most talented and hardworking barbers of their day.

It was about 25 years ago Joey and his brother Lino, along with the support of their father, opened the doors to their first Luigi & Sons Barbershop, the business kept growing and has since become a Gold Coast barber institution. After giving the better part of 20 years to the brand, Joey felt a change of scenery was needed to reenergize and refocus his business pursuits and overall love of barbering.

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Coming about in early 2018 The Mobile Barber Shop Depot was a natural progression, needing somewhere to home the caravan and also adding a more structured and consistent day to day place of work. Joey, together with his wife Nicoletta designed their new multifaceted event space, sharing similar influences and styles The Depot is a reflection of their vibrant personalities. Joey’s extensive history in barbering was the foundation for The Depot but by adding Nicoletta’s wedding and events experience the space evolved into something much more. Nicoletta also owns a boutique fashion label, Wood & Beau, making unique hand made wooden bow ties, which is a perfect complement to the wedding and groomsmen services provided at The Depot.

Next time I’m near the Gold Coast it’ll certainly be one of the first places I visit and we’re currently looking for any excuse to hold an event there ourselves. If you live in or around the Gold Coast it’s a no brainer for your next venue hire occasion, until then go and see the crew and enjoy a freshen up in style.

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So three years ago Joey launched his innovative new concept The Mobile Barber Shop, breaking away from the traditional storefront barbering. Running into initial resistance from his father who was unsure about the risky new venture, Joey remembers him once saying, “putting your money into a caravan? What the bloody hell you gonna do with a caravan? Become a gypsy or something?”

After detailing his business idea and explaining the many ways in which it could make money through weddings, events and parties, his father conceded “I guess that isn’t such a bad idea.”

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mens biz.

A SECOND STORE OPENS IN SYDNEY'S ICONIC STRAND ARCADE Shop 127, Level 2. 412-414 George Street, Sydney

World-class men’s grooming emporium MEN’S BIZ, renowned for their deluxe range of shaving and grooming products, has opened their second barber store in the iconic Strand Arcade.

Dark, moody and ultra-modern in design, the latest grooming store features a carefully curated selection of the best international hair styling brands, with a six-chair barbershop specialising in luxurious hot towel shaves, classic haircuts, and beard and moustache trims.

Departing from the old-world barbershop aesthetic, the new store located on Level 2 is eclectic and relaxing in nature, offering guests an immersive environment complemented by an authentic barber experience.

Refined, eccentric and masculine, the new store is unlike any other with a crocodile installation on the ceiling and a bold and textural wallpaper by Valeria Zaltron entitled Living Garden, wrapping all walls and the ceiling of the store.

Originally launched as an online store in 2006, MEN’S BIZ quickly developed a cult following for their unprecedented range of men’s shaving products. The range grew over time and in 2014, owner and founder Nathan Jancauskas, saw the opportunity to create a dedicated space for men to shop and opened the brand’s first brick and mortar store in Melbourne’s Royal Arcade. A Sydney flagship store opened in 2015, a new Melbourne store in Collins Square in 2017 and most recently Canberra Monaro Mall launched in 2018, cementing MEN’S BIZ as the definitive go-to destination for men’s grooming in Australia, both in leading cities and online.

MEN’S BIZ houses the best-in-class brands, both traditional and modern, from the likes of: Jack Black skincare; Geo. F. Trumper shaving creams and brushes; Merkur Solingen double edge razors; and Dovo Solingen cut-throat razors and manicure tools. Never content, the retailer continues to seek out the best in grooming, constantly adding to and refining its product mix.

Accompanying the array of international grooming brands, One Thousand & Ninety Two, a range of shaving and grooming hardware created by MEN’S BIZ, will also be available in store. The store will also carry an extensive range of hair styling products and a selection of niche fragrance brands including Acqua Di Parma, Czech & Speake, Naomi Goodsir, Nasomatto, Tauer, Santa Maria Novella and Penhaligon’s.

Committed to offering an innovative experience, all MEN’S BIZ stores allow visitors the ability to get hands-on with any of the products via testing stations, and by integrating the products into their barber service. Shoppers can also access thousands of online customer reviews and product ratings via the MEN’S BIZ website, ensuring full satisfaction pre-purchase.

Both MEN’S BIZ stores within The Strand Arcade are open from 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 8pm on Thursday, 9am – 5:30pm on Friday, 9am – 5pm on Saturday and 11am – 4pm on Sunday.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.MENSBIZ.COM.AU

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city barbershop 7 YEARS SHY OF A CENTURY 160 2nd St SW Winter Haven, Florida

CITY BARBERSHOP LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN WINTER HAVEN FLORIDA WAS ESTABLISHED IN EARLY 1926. IT WAS THE ONLY BARBERSHOP IN THE TOWN AT THE TIME. CITY BARBERSHOP IS STILL UP AND RUNNING, NOW OWNED

BY STEPHEN ELLIS, THE SHOP IS THE PREMIER BARBERSHOP IN THE TOWN. THROUGHOUT THE YEARS THE SHOP HAS CHANGED HANDS AND AS BARBERS GREW OLDER THE SHOP STILL REMAINED STRONG. THE SHOP STILL HAS THE SAME CHAIRS FROM 1959 WHICH HAVE BEEN RESTORED AND TO THIS DAY YOU CAN STILL COME IN FOR AN OLD FASHIONED RAZOR SHAVE. IN 7 YEARS THE SHOP WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY.

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ity Barbershop was established in 1926. The original owner is unknown but it started out on the top floor of a building that still stands in downtown Winter Haven, Florida. At the time it was only running three chairs. It was the only barbershop in town. It catered to the entire city of Winter Haven. Albert Sims bought the shop in the 1960s which he moved to a bigger location and added 2 more chairs.

The barbershop was thriving until one of his barbers named Ed Murphy purchased the shop in the 70s. The shop continued strong and relocated to a third and its final location in 1988 and was purchased by Ron Venturs. Ron ran the shop until 2019 when it was purchased by Stephen Ellis (aka Stephen Styles) and family. The shop is the oldest still in existence in Polk County Florida and has the title of being the 'oldest shop in Florida still in existence'. The barbershop still featured the same barber pole from the 50s and still had all the original chairs in working order from the 50s. The shop still caters to the city of Winter Haven and the clients range anywhere from 2 years old to men in their 90s. You can still hear stories from the old timers about the shop in the good old days and how their parents would bring them to The City Barbershop when they were young. All but two of the previous barbers are deceased but the barbershop still holds ground in the community.

Although a classic, the shop has a modern touch and is thriving on social media and even holds barbering educational classes from time to time.

CITY BARBERSHOP @CITYBARBERSHOPWHFL

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BARBER SHOP

98A Chapman Road Geraldton W.A

A HUMBLE BARBER IN GERALDTON AND HIS BIGGEST FAN! " I was sitting in my local barbers shop with my son waiting to get his hair cut, and as usual Joe greets us by name then we get comfy on his awesome leather couches, look around his shop to see what new cool things he has acquired, then I either watch his music videos on the t.v or read his ever changing mag collection. I happen to pick up one of your journals he had on the table, had a flick through, then found myself looking through another to see if Joe was featured in one (because he and his shop are as cool as the guys you have in your journal) only to find he wasn't.

So knowing that Joe is famous in our town as the best barber around and a great guy, by young and old, I felt compelled to snap some shots and send you an email :) I believe Joe and shop along with his apprentice would look great in your journal. I also believe Joe would be humbled by the experience and rewarded for all the effort he puts into his amazing shop for his customers to enjoy. Please come and visit our awesome barber and check out his cool shop. " CU T T H R OAT J O E S BARBER SHOP 98A CHAPMAN ROAD GERALDTON W.A 9965 2513

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BEHIND THE CHAIR

HUSSEIN AL HILOU Started his field whilst a teenager in Iraq. Migrated into Australia as a teen and lived in Sydney for numerous years where he started with his brothers barbering entrepreneurship business and opened a local barber shop in the heart of Sydney district.

Moved to Brisbane City and worked for a local barber shop in Garden City, establishing his stature in the profession. Then moved to the heart of the Brisbane CBD and opened his own barber shop called Traditional Barber. After 10 years of successful ownership he found a new owner, two of his apprentice employees.

Two years later, he opened Razor Men Barber with one of his oldest brothers, Noor.

Being a master barber, and owner. Hussein is able to multi task family life and work life. He travels often, either out of Australia to see the world, or within Australia.

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BEHIND THE CHAIR

ANGELLE MARIE Started in the hair industry journey while in the USA, Certified under the state board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure in the USA, in 2012, and worked part time in this field in the USA and now Brisbane Qld. Worked for various men and full service salons, naming two: Regis Corporation Salon and Floyd Barber whilst in the USA, and managed for private salon owners.

When not working with hair, Angelle is a professional model on the site and entrepreneur of a Runway fashion event showcase when not on the floor, also enyoys traveling or just passing time with friends doing local adventurous outdoor activities.

"Doing barbering is a passion and not a job. I don’t see what I love doing as a job. I aim for success and assist the owners in reaching their goals in this profession at Razor Men Barber. I became the element whereby I am planted. I see myself as a Razor Men Barber, so it’s hard to divide the two...passion and determination. In everything, I make it work and bring myself to the point. Barbering is not about having ten thousand tattoos, being a male etc. Barbering is a profession that can fit anyones challenge to be an expertise at what they do and love what they do. And to me it’s working hard at it and making it work, the attention to details, the smile, the productivity. At Razor Men Barber, they have embraced my talents, abilities and techniques which I am grateful for, I enjoy being an employee at Razor Men Barber".

RAZOR MEN BARBER 45 ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE 4000 TEL: +61 7 3189 1084

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find the full directory online www.thecutthroatjournal.com CREATIVE EDGE TRAINING Creative Edge Training is a niche Private Registered Training Organisation (RTO # 41497) having 55 + years of combined experience within our team Delivering education services within the Barbering and Hairdressing industry, servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Regional South East QLD. Providing quality programs with an immense emphasis on practical education to suit all training needs including: > Funded programs in Trade Skill Assessment and Gap Training – TSAGT If you have the skills but don’t hold the qualification in SHB30516 in Barbering you may be eligible for the program for as low as $12.80.

Apprenticeship training | Flexible fee-paying accelerated education | Recognition of prior learning – RPL

P. +617 5510 9112 E. info@creativeedgetraining.com.au W. www.creativeedgetraining.com.au Specialising in customised short course bootcamps & workshops, skills upgrade training, we align with industry experts to deliver advanced Industry prepared technical skills.

Specialising in customised short course bootcamps & workshops, skills upgrade training, we align with industry experts to deliver advanced Industry prepared technical skills.

Providing education that is personalised to individual needs for all learners with a program designed to exceed expectations

TRAINING PROFESSIONALS Training Professionals or T P Barbering as it has come to be known is a family run Registered Training Organization (RTO 31955) that delivers Nationally Recognized, Government Funded Training Programs, along with non-accredited industry relevant Barbering Workshops.

If you are new to the Barbering Industry, or are wanting to get qualified, or maybe even transitioning from Hairdressing to Barbering, we have Industry Veteran Trainers that can tailor your learning experience to You and your employer. If you are an employer, our enrollment process is easy and explained without all the jargon.

We have many contacts with many apprenticeship centres, who can help you find the right funding to get your staff qualified. This makes having an apprentice and sharing your hard-earned skills a breeze.

70% of our courses are delivered in the workplace, this way our students get a truly personalized, One on One learning experience, without having to be out of store for a full day.

We currently have students all-over South-East Queensland, from Coolum to Currumbin, even as far as Warwick. So, if you have ever wanted to be a part of this passionate industry, or wanted to be a part of helping start the next generation of Barbers, this is for you.

P. 1300 872 461 E. barbering@tp.edu.au FB. www.facebook.com/tpbarberingtraining 70% of our courses are delivered in the workplace, this way our students get a truly personalized, One on One learning experience, without having to be out of store for a full day.

THE BARBER ACADEMY The Barber Academy Difference .

“OUR COURSES ARE DESIGNED SO THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE THE PERFECT BLEND OF PRACTICAL AND THEORY IN A STYLE THAT’S BOTH INFORMATIVE AND FUN” We are committed to training, educating and nurturing students to become skilled professionals.

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Boot Camp – Introduction workshops (Full-time only)

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F.I.T – Future Industry Training

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Experienced Barber Buddies – making sure you are successful

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Industry Links – future opportunities to get you started

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Master Classes in The Barber Academy Barbershop

Take your creative skills to a new level and find professional success.

Great Barbers = Creative + Style + Skill Courses Available: Full Time | Part Time | RPL | Short Courses | Non Accredited Courses |

2/2570 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 P. 07 5627 0397 E. contact@thebarberacademy.com.au Our courses are designed so that students receive the perfect blend of practical and theory in a style that’s both informative and fun.

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