BARBER MAGAZINE 1st Edition
July 2013
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR CLIPPERS AMERICAN CREW FACEOFF
Gladstone Gentleman’s Grooming heralds a new era for the traditional barbershop. Barber Connect The UK’s first Barber Exibition
An interview with one of the UK’s leading salon furniture suppliers, THE SALON EQUIPMENT CENTRE
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The UK’s leading magazine to represent the professional Barber
CONTENTS NEWS
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Roger Wigmore wins again with the Denman ProEdge Comb Barber B to launch the Piranha Barbering Academy
ADVICE B explains how to keep your 06 Barber tools clean & germ free 16
Conversation & Icebreaker skills for the Barber
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Sales lessons from a Barbershop by sales guru Andy Preston
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How to maintain your clippers by Simon Shaw of Wahl UK
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FEATURES Barbers - where gentlemen 08 Savills are made 24
Piranha Barbering Academy - the brain child of Barber B
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Savills see off the competition with their award winning styles
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Barber Connect, the first barber exhibition in the UK
INTERVIEWS Khalil - a barber redefined 20 Yezzan for the 21st century man. 38
An interview with one of the UK’s leading salon furniture suppliers
REVIEWS 40 Mens Styling Gels, Wax & Gums 42 Clippers 46 barber chairs
LIFESTYLE 10 Gifts, Gadgets, Gear & Gizmos
HEALTH & FITNESS 12 Standing on the job
Welcome to the first edition of the UK’s only magazine to represent the professional barber. What a year so far! we saw the first ever barbering exhibition in May, Barber Connect, this unique event was aimed at bringing the barber industry together under one roof, and what an impact it has made to the industry, and now the UK’s first ever Barber Magazine! Our aim at the Barber magazine is to consistently promote all things barbering, barbering and Male grooming is the fastest growing sector of the hair and beauty industry, so be part of the movement NOW! Feel free to get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you. editor@barber-magazine.co.uk Barber B. Editor
Requests for permission to use any material in the Barber Magazine should be directed to: The Barber Magazine 19 Hookstone Wood Road Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8PN. Tel: 01423 880373 W: www.barber-magazine.co.uk E: info@barber-magazine.co.uk The UK’s first magazine to represent the professional barber.
Gladstone Gentleman’s Grooming heralds a new era for the traditional barbershop.
GLADSTONE Classic barbers, redefined for the 21st century man.
There was a time when chivalry wasn’t dead. When you were a gentleman before anything else. And when getting a decent hair cut wasn’t an extravagant treat.
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ell that time is back. Gladstone Gentleman’s Grooming is a brand new barbershop that opened just a few months ago in Greater Manchester, and already has its doors constantly turning, and the offers of a concession stand in The House of Fraser Department Store in Central Manchester.
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Why? Because it’s made going to the barber’s, a truly great experience once again. It’s redefined what a barbershop is, and what it means to get your hair cut from one of the best barbers in the country. At Gladstone’s, you’re not just thrown in and out of the chair, told to wait around in a noisy environment with phones ringing off the hook or a dingy
waiting room with centuries old decor. You’re treated like the gentleman you are. That means an incredible location in a vintage mill. It means a barbershop with such incredible interior design - including classic comics and old newspaper cutting wallpaper, liquor bottle water sprays, and
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gentleman, something that appealed to the everyday guy and helped them release that suave, polite and detail driven look. That’s why anyone is welcome into Gladstone’s, with a cup of tea, a glass of water or an ice cold beer. Whatever takes your fancy. You might have to wait, because the chair is busy and no appointments are made, so that everyone is equal. But it isn’t like waiting really, because you can listen to some incredible music oozing out of the stereo, engross yourself in the fine details of the shop or sit back, relax and play on the games console. Sounds luxurious doesn’t it?
Since it opened, Gladstone’s has been inundated with guys wanting to come and share in the 21st Century Gentleman experience, and it’s door has practically never stopped turning.
shattered beer bottle glass counter tops - you find something new every time you visit. It also means being given the care and attention you deserve, so that you actually look forward to visiting. Owner and founder Yezzan Khalil wanted to create a place where you could escape from the world, a place to relax and enjoy some of those finer things in life... such as an exquisite hair cut. Yezzan had been working in a barbers since before his fingers were big enough to hold a pair of scissors, and he knew exactly what the modern gent needed out of a haircut, a shave and a good old chat. So Yezzan set about following his dream of creating a barbershop that suited the modern man. A place you visited not because it was a chore, but because you wanted the experience, the company and the great new look that you had when you left. He wanted a place that truly suited the style and sophistication of a modern
Since it opened, Gladstone’s has been inundated with guys wanting to come and share in the 21st Century Gentleman experience, and it’s door has practically never stopped turning. From strength to strength, Yezzan and his modern barbershop have been a massive hit, particularly the pop up stand which ran over the bank holiday weekend in the centre of Manchester. People were amazed you could get such exquisite treatment, in the middle of a store, just like that. And that’s why the idea of truly refined, chivalrous, 21st century gentleman is spreading. Gladstone’s is bringing the traditional up to date. And it’s definitely here to stay. When did you open and how did your first day go? We opened on the 3rd of October last year, which also happened to be the birthday of my fifth younger brother, so we’ll always have twice the reason to celebrate on the date. Our first day went great, we were busy and we had plenty of friends and family popping in for a nosey. Why is barbering your chosen field? Barbering has been a big part of my life from a young age, but only over the last two years have I become sure that it’s the right field for me. How do you define a barber and what motivates you as a barber? A good barber is a counsellor and a friend to everyone who sits in his chair. I’d love to say happy customers motivate me, and although they do, what really motivates me is making moves within the industry and expanding Gladstone across the UK and further afield. In a nutshell, what does your job entail? In a nutshell, cut well and listen well, but there's a lot more to it than that!
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Seeing Off
The Competition American Crew Face Off is a men’s grooming and photographic competition staged across the UK, USA and Australia. For two years running two of Savills barbers have won awards at this prestigious competition, which seeks to find the best stylists in the world. Savills owner, Mr Joth Davies (3rd), and manager, Mr Jonno Hart (top 20) beat off competition from across the globe with their work, some of which you can see here. Mr Davies' prize includes the chance to style a photo shoot for leading industry publication Hairdressers Journal.
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The Cut: Junior Pompadour with a low zero fade. Product: Layrite Pomade. Inspiration: Prohibition and the 1920’-30’s. Films: Lawless TV: Boardwalk Empire.
The Cut: Low zero fade on back and side with a cutthroat razor parting. Product: Layrite Supershine. Inspiration: prohibition and the 1920’-30’s. Films: Lawless TV: Boardwalk Empire.
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REVIEWS
ANDIS CLIPPERS Andis 63100 Ceramic bgrv Variable Speed The rotary motor is extremely quiet and has variable speed control (5 speed modes). Keeping the setting on the lowest level works well & it will extend the life of the powerful motor. The variety of blades that can be used on this model are more than any novice or professional could ever ask for, The Cord Saver 360 degree tanglefree swivel increases mobility and reduces hand strain and cord wear. The clipper fits nicely in your hand no matter how you position it. It's like using a paint brush; feels really comfortable. Price: ÂŁ160
Andis Improved Master Clipper Fade Blade Unbreakable, lightweight aluminium housing for years of dependable service. These powerful clippers house a magnetic motor which generates 14,000 cutting strokes per minute to ensure a cool and quiet operating performance. Single lever adjusts clipper blades from fine to coarse, various length cutting depths, special upper blade features for fast feed action. Convenient thumb controlled side switch for one-hand on/off operation. Designed for heavyduty hair cutting and all around cutting and tapering. Price: ÂŁ99
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