SHORT CUTS. WAHL BARBER ACADEMY TO OPEN TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF BARBER PROFESSIONALS

Wahl Clipper Corporation is pleased to announce plans are underway to open the Wahl Barber Academy. This first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art barber school is scheduled to open in the Spring in Chicago, IL.

The Academy is in partnership with Pivot Point Academy which will operate the school and oversee curriculum. The Wahl Barber Academy will continue a legacy of industry firsts by being an elite barbering institution designed to train the next generation of barber professionals.

“Education has always been a cornerstone of Wahl’s philosophy. The opening of the Wahl Barber Academy furthers our commitment to providing the educational excellence needed to succeed in the barbering industry,” said Lance Wahl, senior vice president of professional sales & marketing at Wahl Clipper Corporation.

The Wahl Barber Academy will equip future barbers with the skills needed to perform at the industry’s highest levels. With its reputation for developing exceptional new hair and beauty professionals, Wahl found in Pivot Point Academy a partner that matches its commitment to excellence and a shared drive to improve the beauty and barber industry.

“The Wahl Barber Academy was designed to create well-rounded, exceptional barbers. The students will learn hair cutting, shaving, grooming and basic skin care, along with

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the business skills necessary to prepare them to succeed in the men’s grooming industry,” said Denise Provenzano, managing partner and coowner of Pivot Point Academy.

Wahl and Pivot Point Academy have assembled a team of leading licensed instructors who demonstrate technical skill and the ability to inspire and motivate students. Provenzano oversees faculty recruitment with Pivot Point Academy’s Master Barber & Lead Educator Ken Washburn and School Director Michelle Lamantia.

The award-winning team at Interworks Architecture is designing the modernindustrial 6,183-square-foot educational space located at 8501 W. Higgins in Chicago near O’Hare Airport, and easily accessed from the CTA blue line.

In addition to offering world-class education for future barbers, the academy will serve as an advanced training center, hosting educational opportunities for industry professionals and Wahl’s global team of educators. Classes will begin in Spring 2023 and guests will be able to schedule hair and grooming appointments with the next generation of leading barber students starting shortly thereafter.

A private grand opening celebration is slated for Friday, April 14, in advance of America’s Beauty Show.

Best Supporting Actor Winner Ke Huy Quan Sports Suave Look For The 95th Academy Awards Thanks To Andis And Anissa Salazar

Using a premium selection of Andis company’s premium barbering tools, celebrity stylist Anissa Salazar crafts a timeless look for everything everywhere all at once star, Ke Huy Quan.

Always on a mission to give back to his community, Elliott Chester held a heartwarming charity event to give back to local kids in the foster care system.

The Las Vegas based barber, Director of Education for Don Juan Pomade, and owner of The Garrison and Elliott & Co, planned a day of mentoring and fun for a group of children from St Jude’s.

During the day, the children were each given a haircut that helped them express their own personal style, mentoring and encouragement from Elliott, and a meet and greet with some of Elliott’s VIP client’s, UFC fighters.

The children also got to walk away with unique Don Juan skateboards, as well a bag fill of goodies provided by Don Juan. Elliott said: “As barbers we play such an important role in helping to shape a young man’s self-image. A role that shouldn’t be taken lightly.”

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Celebrity Stylist Anissa Salazar for Andis Company

TIPS/TECHNIQUE: To achieve this look I began with the Andis reSURGE Shaver for a smooth and clean shave. The titanium plates are flexible and set you up for a tight shave, where the head of the shaver can hug the contour of the face. This amazing feature is key in not missing any straggling hairs! Next, I began removing bulk quickly using my cordless reVITE Clipper, then trimming with my shears. Afterward, I cleaned up the nape and around the ears using the beSPOKE Trimmer, using a point-cutting motion to take out any additional weight and then using the reSURGE Shaver on the neck and nape for a clean finish. These trimmers are great to get a precise, razor-sharp line.

Then, I prepped the scalp using Tecuane Esperanza Scalp Tonic. This tonic provides instant hydration and acts as a nongreasy primer. I complete the look by blow drying the hair 70% dry using the flat wrapping technique, and round brushing to over-direct in the opposite direction to achieve height and volume. Finally, I polish the look with lightweight and matte pomade! -

Anissa Salazar

ARE YOU READY FOR THE BARBER GRAMMYS?

ONE OF THE BARBERING INDUSTRY’S MOST COVETED COMPETITIONS WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE LEGENDARY CT BARBER EXPO THIS YEAR!

How Does It Work? Within the fourweek nomination period (Feb 20th – March 19th) barbers submitted videos to be reviewed and vetted for authenticity and accuracy.

Then there will be a four-week period in which voting takes place to determine the five finalists for each category. (March 20th – April

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16th @ Midnight).

After that we will have two weeks to vote the winner of each category from the finalists. (April 17th – April 30th @ Midnight).

The winner will be announced at CT Expo’s fourth annual Barber Grammy event on May 20, 2023.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE TO BE ON THE FRONT COVER OF BARBEREVO MAGAZINE?

Well, you can get a taste of the feeling at CT Barber Expo this year! Check out our BarberEVO Front Cover photobooth in the Concourse (in partnership with Wahl Professional), and come say hi to the BarberEVO team at booth 505/507. Catch ya in Connecticut!