THE EPITOME OF EVOLUTION

BY REX A.C. SILVER

Iranian barber, Mohamad Hamze is an L3VEL3 Global Ambassador who epitomises the evolution of modern barbering. With 9 years in the field, he has mastered an array of skills, including hair styling, colouring, and even photography.

His expertise doesn’t end at his studio; Mohamad has extended his knowledge through online education courses, notably a comprehensive 12-month program that attracts students globally, including from Russia and Greece.

Additionally, his workshops in Turkey reflect his commitment to education, which is a testament to the dynamic and global nature of the barbering industry, showcasing how traditional barbering can blend with digital education and international influence.

It’s been a few years since we have been blessed with a series from this fantastic artist.

It took me a while to connect with Mo when I first attempted to reach out and see if he would let me publish his work and get to know him a bit better around 2 or more years ago.

To my surprise, I was the first hair and barber journalist Mohamad agreed to work with.

Since then, we have stayed in contact and refer to each other as barber brothers when we communicate. This might say something about us as individuals, both Mo and I, but it also speaks volumes about how our craft and chosen profession can connect barbers on this planet and give us a licence to refuse to acknowledge politics, distance, borders and boundaries.

He has only let one other magazine publish his work, and for that, I feel very privileged.

This is a selection of his latest work where he “hair painted” freehand, the fantastic designs unique to the talents of this great hair artist. He won’t tell me the brand of colour he uses, only that the outlines are done with an L3VEL3 pen.

Hair: Styling: Photography: Mohamad Hamze

@moohamad_hamze www.thehamze.academy/