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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 10 Redken Brews
REGULARS
08 Editors Letter 56-57 Snippets
BARBER PROFILE
12-14 An Exciting future for Tori Gill 18 One Million Followers By Lance Liufau 27 The Hard Yards Paying Off
FEATURE
15 Take Advantage of Opportunities 20 Colour Enhancements, Yay or Nay? 22 Who Enjoys Cutting Kids Hair? 24 Can’t Please Everyone 28 Manology 30 Diversity 32 Barbershops Boom in the U.S.
CHARITY
26 1000 Haircuts
EVENTS
34 BHBE Launches Dedicated Barber Competition 36 Hair Expo is Back for a Huge 2018
AHFA MENS HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS 38 Aaron Chan 39 Joshua Mihan 40 Madison Voloshin 41 Timothy Pascoe 42 Uros Mikic 43 Xin Guo
COLLECTIONS
COVER 12 24
40-41 Scenes by Jason Hall 42-43 Gareth West
BUSINESS
44 Through Thick and Thin By Simone-Lee 58 5 Tips that will make you a way better Barber
PRODUCT PROFILE
50 The Truth about Hair and Health By Kym Krey 52 Panasonic Professional Clipper
BLOG SPOT
54 Let’s Close the Look By Paul Frasca 55 Current State of Mind By Steve Corthine
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2018 has now officially kicked off and it is not slowing down for any one, so this only means one thing; “put in that work”. Our clients are depending on us to make them look and feel their best, as they travel through this year with the confidence that we, as barbers/hairstylists will help them with. As we set goals, and make plans to crush them, lets not forget the things that matter the most in our careers as barbers, like being reliable and keeping our skill sets up to par, with what’s in trend. In this addition of Barbershop we cover quite a number of topics, concerns and ideas to help build your barbershops upward and not the opposite way. So I urge you to take a look and read through some of the articles in this issue and try and take as much as you can from it. You don’t have to take everything, but pick some pearls out that you could use in your daily work life. Also as editor of Barbershop Magazine, I would like to interact a whole lot more this year with barbers and stylists within the Southern Hemisphere to get feedback and thoughts from the trenches on what you guys feel about how the industry is going and how we could work together to help the industry grow in a positive way. So what I am going to do is leave my email address, Instagram Handle and Facekbook details at the bottom and please do not hesitate to get in contact with me via message through any one of these platforms. Let’s all band together to grow our wonderful industry to its fullest potential. Yours Sincerely,
Lance Liufau Lance Liufau Editor – Barbershop Magazine
Email: lance_liufau@hotmail.com Instagram: @lance_topshelfbarber Facebook: @Lance Liufau
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An Exciting Future for
TORI GILL
Born and raised in Edinburgh, UK Tori Gill was crowned AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the year in 2017. Having lived in Melbourne for the past 4 years she been working in the hairdressing industry for ten years, falling into her new found love of barbering and now looking ahead to a bright future.
“I was so excited when I was announced as a finalist, so to actually win was unbelievable! It makes all the hard work worthwhile.”
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We spoke to Tori about how she has achieved so much in such a short time and what she sees in her future.
HOW DID YOU GET IN TO THE HAIR INDUSTRY?
It wasn’t something I always wanted to do; from a young age I was set on going to Art College. When I turned 15 I wanted to earn money and the only jobs available at that age were a paper round or a Saturday assistant in a salon. I tried for Cheynes hairdressers in Edinburgh and landed myself a Saturday job. This introduced me to the industry and It was then I realised how much art and hairdressing were linked and I could put my creative ideas into hair. After two years of being a Saturday girl I ended up leaving school a year early to go full time and qualified in just over a year.
HAIRDRESSING OR STRAIGHT TO BARBERING
I actually fell into barbering by chance. I started working in a barbershop to help a friend out when I came back from travelling. It was only meant to be short term but I was having fun, my friends worked there and the atmosphere was a lot more chilled than a salon. I had always loved cutting shorter hairstyles and I then got to do that on nearly every client. After working there for a year I didn’t ever want to go back to a salon. I much prefer cutting men’s hair, I feel you can be more creative plus women are a nightmare, we are never happy haha (am I allowed to say that?).
WHAT HAVE BEEN THE BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN YOUR CAREER BEFORE MOVING TO AUSTRALIA?
Before moving to Australia the only competitions I entered were during my apprenticeship; I won a U.K. wide photographic competition and came first place in the Cheynes Vision Competition, which was their version of Wella Trend Vision. My biggest achievement now is definitely winning AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the year.
WHAT WAS THE POINT IN YOUR CAREER THAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO MOVE TO AUSTRALIA? WAS IT A JOB OPPORTUNITY?
I loved being a hairdresser but from a young age I wanted to travel and I knew I was lucky enough that I had a skill I could take anywhere. At the end of 2011 after spending the summer in Ibiza I wasn’t ready to go back to Scotland so I booked a flight to Australia. I was backpacking around Australia working in different salons along the way. Once I arrived in Melbourne I instantly fell in love with the city and knew that one-day I would end up back there. After 18 months away from home I was back in Edinburgh and it was then I started to work in my friends barber shop. Twelve months later I was ready to make the move to Melbourne hoping that the barber scene had hit off there, as I didn’t want to go back to working in a salon. After trying out a couple of other barber shops I then came across Kings Domain who then sponsored me to live in the country.
BRINGING US TO PRESENT DAY, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO NOW?
I’m currently managing the original Kings Domain shop where I am cutting full time and have a large and very loyal clientele. I’ve just started planning my next collection for Hair Expo 2018 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year and will be shooting in February. I also recently decided to start a YouTube channel showing tutorials of different haircuts. So I’ll let you know how that goes.
TELL US ABOUT KINGS DOMAIN BARBERSHOP
Kings Domain is a very busy barbershop, which is the brother of award winning salon Joey Scandizzo. All the staff are encouraged to enter competitions, present on stage and get involved with editorial shoots to stay motivated. We run very much like a salon, customer service is our priority as well as giving good haircuts, of course. We have an academy where we train all of our apprentices in men’s hairdressing and traditional barbering. cont’d over page
cont’d from page 13 Every client has their hair washed with a head massage and is offered free beer! We run on half an hour appointments and charge $50 for a haircut or hot towel shave and $90 for the royal treatment, which includes both a haircut and shave. When I first started we only had one shop but now we have 5 shops in Melbourne and recently opened our first shop in Sydney.
CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING AHFA AUSTRALIAN MEN’S HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR – CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE PROCESS WAS FOR THIS COMPETITION AND WHAT IT MEANS TO WIN?
Thank you. It’s a photographic competition similar to the British Hairdressing Awards. We have to submit 6 images along with a bio including everything you have done within the industry and page on your inspiration for your collection. I started my mood board three months before my shoot; I think preparation is the key. The competition is judged in London and is narrowed down to 6 finalists, there’s then a huge awards night that takes place in Sydney a couple months later. I was so excited when I was announced as a finalist, so to actually win was unbelievable! It makes all the hard work worthwhile. At this current time, it’s an honour to hold that title as there are so many amazing men’s hairdressers and I’m so grateful to be part of the growing community.
ARE YOU SCOTTISH, OR ARE YOU NOW AUSTRALIAN?
You can take the girl out of Scotland but you can’t take the Scottish out the girl! I will always be a proud Scot although the life style and weather in Australia makes it very difficult to consider moving back to Scotland!
AND FINALLY… OVER TO YOU…
I think we are so lucky as barbers and hairdressers that we have a skill that we can take anywhere in the world and with social media the world is such a small place. I was recently in New York for the fellowship barber show where I got to meet some of the best in the industry and shoot with Kevin Luchmun. It’s amazing how you can fly to a different country and meet like-minded people who share the same passion as you, learn from each other and make amazing friends along the way. I think it’s so important to never stop learning, I’m always looking to develop my skills and it’s an amazing time to be involved in the industry. Hopefully this is just the beginning for me.
“We run very much like a salon, customer service is our priority as well as giving good haircuts, of course.”
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Take Advantage Of Opportunities Over the years I have been asked on numerous occasions, how have you got to where you are today in your barbering career? Even though I don’t see myself as having made it very far, I am still proud of where I am and the people that I am able to help and affect in a positive way.
Still this is a question that I get often and the answer to that question is quite a lengthy one, so what I have decided to do is best answer this within this article and break the answer down to a few key points that I feel have been vital in my journey on reaching this point
KNOWING YOUR WORTH/ VALUE
Knowing your worth is something that I feel is very important because it could be the significant difference in being treated the way that you deserve and being taken advantage of. About 6 years ago, two lovely ladies came into my life by shear chance. They went by the names of Tracey Robinson and Rona Brennan-Dunne; they were from the north side of Brisbane. These two amazing women helped me realise that what I had was a gift and taught me that I should not let people take advantage of me and to know exactly what I feel I am worth.
BE INSPIRED AND TAKE ACTION
To this day I am still inspired by some of the
BY LANCE LIUFAU amazing barbers and hair stylists out there in this great big world, but it is also important to be aware of those that are around you and are in your own back yard. This particular person to me was a barber who’s name is Ash Weller who owns a barbershop named Born Barbers in Adelaide. Ash was someone that I had heard about from various people, I was told that he was educating and that his hair artwork was amazing. So I decided to research and find out a little more about Ash, it was by his example that I felt inspired to want to share my knowledge about what I do as well. So I took action and collaborated with a local distributor named SupaSave and we put together my very first Look & Learn Workshop. The rest is history.
PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE
In 2014 an opportunity came about, called the Wahl Artistic Master Barber Comp, which is an online submission competition focused on Hair Art/Tattoo. I knew that this was something that I had focused most of my energy on throughout my career so I picked a few of my
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ASH WELLER
JUNIOR LEAUPEPE
favourite designs that I had done and entered myself into this competition. Without knowing if I would even be placed I was so anxious and nervous about my entries, as I knew that there were some great hair artists throughout Australia. When the results were posted and I was placed first in Australia I could not believe it to be true, I was blown away with the results. But it was this that helped me realise that I was great at what I did and I did deserve to go forward and put my work out there for people to see. From this opportunity I was given the chance to demonstrate my talents for the first time on a foyer stage at the 2014 HairBiz Forum alongside a couple of good friends Junior Leaupepe and Michael Fonti.
NETWORKING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
This is something that I am very passionate about; the importance of networking and building relationships is so much more than you can imagine. After having won first place in the 2014 Wahl Artistic Master Barber Competition, I was fortunate enough to have met some of the most amazing people who I am still close friends with and have definitely become life long friends because without their help and guidance I would not be where I am today. The first person that I will mention in this segment is the same person that brings you this very magazine; her name is Linda Woodhead. Without her taking me under her wing and showing me the ropes I would not know the industry as well as I do. She was the very one that put me on a stage for the first time and continues to put me on stages to this very day. I have been involved with every HairBiz Forum since 2014 and I have Linda to thank for that. She took a chance on me and I was able to excel so much further in my career because of it. From there I was introduced to the veterans and the newcomers, the artists and the business people and some of these
people I have worked with and some of them we have our annual catch-ups at the big events. It is at these events that I encourage you to meet people, network and build relationships.
BE HUMBLE, KEEP LEARNING AND WORK
Now that you have made it this far, it is time to work and prove that you deserve to be there. Without work, you will crash and burn. It is countless hours of making sure that you stay up to par with the latest styles and trends, I also urge you to continue to learn. For it is impossible to know everything. Because of this I highly recommend that you keep learning new things everyday. Also it is very important to remain humble, one easy way that I remember to be humble besides the fact that my parents drilled it into me my whole life. Is one simple saying that I always say to myself, which is, “There is always someone that is better than you” this helps me remain humble and continue to learn new things. People are more inclined to want to work with you if you are easy to get along with, being a diva is never appealing. Lol. I really hope for all of our readers that you take something from this piece because it is something that I am happy to share with you, as it is a question that pops up all the time. I know that it is only a brief run down of how my journey has gone so far but I am sure that you get the basic outline of it. I will leave you with my motto, which is… Never Stop Learning, Stay On Your Grind & Keep It TopShelf. Cheers, Lance Liufau Instagram: @lance_topshelfbarber
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One Million Followers BY LANCE LIUFAU
Since the beginning of time, people have wanted to feel important. In this day and age, that has not changed except now we have platforms that give everybody an opportunity to gain that same feeling of importance. I’m talking about social media, for us in the barbering industry there is one particular social media platform that stands out from the rest, which is Instagram. Instagram has given barbers the chance to build their clientele, advertise their barbershops, communicate back and forth with clients and also put together a visual portfolio, which gives new clients the chance to view your work before they even step foot inside your shop, all of this and more from the one app. Now for those that are not up to date with how social media works, which I am sure there are one or two people out there. Your popularity is measured by the amount of followers you have, the interaction with those followers and the amount of likes you get on each post. With that being said I’m sure that it is pretty clear, how this works in a way of being exposed to new audiences if you play the social media game right. But I have written this article with one particular barber in mind who has clearly played the social media game correctly; his Instagram handle is @ arod23 who is a Los Angeles based barber. Arod has been able to build his Instagram following to a whopping “One Million Followers” which is quite the achievement for an individual barber. If you take 18 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
a look at his page, you’ll find that he has utilised both the imagery and video aspects of Instagram, also by taking more of the comedic route he has not only been able to showcase amazing barbering skills, Arod has also entertained his audience with collaborations with other social media influencers who also have enormous followings. Through Arods following he has become quite the distributor of barbering products, with having released a line of his very own signature pink surgical gloves, which he wears while cutting hair. He is also a sponsored platform artist for a product company, which is called Elegance. As a collective team the Elegance squad consists of huge names within the barbering world, some you may recognise. Instagram handle: @los_cut_it who performs amazing hair designs and fade work, @mrofficial who is well known for his straight razor shaves and @sky_salon who’s styling work and precision cutting is absolutely amazing to view. You can just imagine the opportunities that would come about with a following that exceeds the One Million mark; I’m not just talking about within the barbering industry either. Believe it or not, people who have acquired that kind of a following can also get paid by companies just to put up a post promoting their products, given that it is a product that you believe in of course. But the potential is endless. Multiple income streams, celebrity collaborations, not to mention the good old positive comments you would get for just being you. So with that being said, I am sure that Arod would be taking full advantage of these opportunities in order to create a better lifestyle for himself and his family.
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Colour Enhancements Yay or Nay? BY LANCE LIUFAU
It has been ridiculed, it has been praised. It makes haircuts look beyond amazing but some claim it to be cheating. I am talking about the use of colour enhancements; there are various types and various brands. Although throughout the world of hair, it is not unusual to use colour, in fact if there was one word that I could describe the hair industry as a whole; I feel like it would be “COLOURFUL”. But moving back to the use of colour enhancements that barbers have been using over the last few years, to make hairlines stand out, fill in gaps where hair might not be so evident or simply to darken a fade to make it stand out more. My question to all our readers is, “Are you for it, or are you against it?” People have expressed their feelings about colour enhancements across all platforms, both publicly and on private forums. From what I have found and seen on these forums, there have been quite the number of those that are against it, so much so that hashtags were created like #NoFilter and #NoEnhancements. With this being said, there are still plenty of barbers that continue to use them and are actually quite the artists when it comes to colour enhancements. Some of the barbers that I would recommend having a closer look at would be @los_cut_it who uses colour enhancements in his hair design work. With the use of enhancements he has been able to create so much more than your regular hair art, from amazing curved designs that fade seamlessly from light to dark to the 3D artwork that looks so out of this world, it almost looks unbelievable. Some have even claimed it to be the work of photoshop, but I have seen video footage of him performing his work live in action and there is absolutely no photoshop work at all. Just an artistic eye and a steady artistic hand. We also have to acknowledge those that have used these products and techniques incorrectly which you can see in one of the images that we have found. Unfortunately this is something that has to be spoken about because I feel like this should be against the law. I am not kidding either, if a gentlemen was to walk into the shop and ask if I could make him look like this person, I am sorry to say but I would outright decline him. There are a couple of reasons for that; I will explain those two reasons for you now. First of all I would refuse to perform this in the shop because it looks like it could possibly be a lengthy process to get it to that stage and second of all, I would not want my reputation on the line as you only get one name and that name is precious to me. The last thing you need is a client telling all his friends and family that you were the one that made him look that way. I apologise if this is a look that you actually wouldn’t mind having one of these days but this is my opinion on the matter. Everyone is free to speak his or her mind, am I right? So in conclusion to all of this, I will leave this with one last remark. That is, that if you were going to perform the use of colour enhancements in your shop, I would highly recommend that you learn to use the proper techniques and use the correct product for the job. This will insure that your clients are leaving your premises looking the right way and your reputation is also well intact. 20 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
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Who Enjoys Cutting Kids Hair? BY LANCE LIUFAU
There is one thing that you cannot dodge in cutting hair and that is the cutting of kid’s hair. Even though it can be very difficult because of the short attention span of a child and not being able to focus on getting their hair, instead they tend to be easily distracted by the large amount of activity going on around them. But we cannot blame the child as we were all once children and I am sure that we weren’t any better.
Putting all of that aside, there are actually people and companies that are dedicated to the sole cause of making the experience of a child’s haircut as comfortable as possible. It is these people that I have dedicated this whole article to, because I’m sure that so many of our readers will agree with me when I say that it has got to be one of the most challenging things to do in our work day. Over the last couple of years I have travelled around the country, teaching workshops and helping members of the hair industry up skill on the barbering side of things. One of the most common questions that I ask during a workshop, which acts, as a great icebreaker between attendees is “who has had the worst experience while cutting a child’s hair?” I have to tell you that the response and replies to that question has been quite horrific. As precious as children are, especially coming from a father, I am sure we all know how kids can get when they are brought down for a haircut. Some have told me that they have punched; kicked and spat on which is one of the most disrespectful things you could do to another person. But the most horrendous story out of all that I have heard, keep in mind this is over a long period of time, I will keep this person anonymous as well. So the stylist tells me this story while I am performing my morning demonstration in a workshop somewhere up north, she says “So I have this kid that comes in with his mother, there were no signs of terror at this stage, he looked perfectly fine. But as soon as it was his turn to come up and get his haircut, he flips from being cool, calm and collected, to someone that has seen a ghost and is terrified as to what will happen next.
The mother struggles with him for a bit but finally gets him into the chair, at this point the child has not calmed down one bit, but the mother is still persistent and is adamant that she should continue, despite the movement and loud screaming. So the stylist decides to attempt to begin the child’s haircut. As she does so, the child turns towards her and bites down on the closest thing to him, which just so happens to be her breast; still trying to remain professional she places her tools down onto her trolley and swiftly walks towards the lunchroom. As soon as she closed the door behind her, she let out a scream of pain and frustration while burying her face into her hands. Then lifts her blouse to make sure that her nipple is still intact, her words not mine lol”. There is definitely a lesson that we can learn from this story; I am a firm believer in this as well. In my workplace, when it comes to children that will not remain still for their haircut, I do not hesitate to turn them away. Even if the parent is persistent, I simply tell them that it is not safe practice to continue to work with very sharp tools on a child that is unpredictable and could run the risk of hurting them or you. It is not worth the risk of a lawsuit against you or your shop, because the child has been nicked severely all because the child’s parent would not leave without a haircut. It is our duty of care to make sure that all patrons that enter the doors of our establishments are safe and leave with no harm done. So I urge you to re-think the next you are put in this position, even though this poor stylist was hurt in the process and thankfully she is ok, thank goodness the child did not suffer any harm as well.
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Can’t Please Everyone BY LANCE LIUFAU
Having worked in the service industry for the past thirteen years, I have witnessed barbershops open left, right and centre. In fact the barbering industry has grown substantially as a whole across the entire world, one of the things that the reputation of shops are dependant on is the reviews and comments that they receive via various platforms like Google, Yelp, Facebook and more.
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I thought I might write this article to view some of the worst reviews contained in the world of the Internet, while keeping the shops and reviewers anonymous of course. By no means am I trying to put anybody’s business down, but if this will have any kind of effect, I hope it would be, to keep us on our toes and to make sure our services are on point.
“Maybe I caught them on a bad day. Worst haircut of my life, my barber was clearly a flunked out hair stylist that didn’t know or understand how to give a trim. She reeked of cigarettes and bolted out the back to smoke the moment she finished the rush job. Won’t go back if I see her working there again. Too bad - they are the only real old school barbershop in the area.”
So let’s kick things off with some of the 1 star reviews that I have found via Google search from different parts of the world.
Ok so there are a couple of things that I would like to point out about this particular review. First is how this person stated that the barber didn’t know or understand how to give a trim, this is something that is so important when it comes to hiring new staff. Now as some may have a qualification that says, that person is qualified to cut hair, I recommend that a trial should be conducted first before they are given the opportunity to work unsupervised. Only to view how they perform and to see what level their cutting abilities are up to. That way you can supervise them if needed or cross check their work before it leaves the shop, from that they will also learn how to step up their performance and quality of work. The second thing I wanted to point out was the fact that she reeked of cigarettes, as we are professionals, our personal hygiene speaks just as loud as our service does. So we must make sure that we are presentable at all times in both dress code, safety wear and especially the way that we smell. Please do not forget that last one. The last review that I have found is short but sweet and it is also straight to the point. It even ends with a positive message.
“I went there today for a haircut and was immediately treated as if I had stepped in something nasty and tracked it into the store. I wouldn’t go back there if they offered to cut my hair for free. The guy I spoke to was probably the rudest most obnoxious person I have come across in a long time. I guess I’m just not hip enough or something. Oh please... Get over yourself; you’re a barber for Christ’s sake. Give this place a miss - there are way better and much nicer places to get a great haircut.” Wow… This could not have been pleasant at all, for the owner of the barbershop to read this about his place of business. You can just imagine that the owner would be having words with his staff members about this incident. My view on this, coming from someone who is still on the floor 5060 hours a week is… I know and can sympathise with barbers when it comes down to having to be pleasant and professional at all times. But we must remember that this is what we signed up for when we decided to join this industry; and we are exactly that, “PROFESSIONALS”. If this is something that you are struggling with on any workday or if you are just having a really bad day, I believe that it would probably be best if you let the owner or manager know. Because as we all know, bad news travels faster than good news and I am sure that the shop would want to avoid reviews like this at any cost. Here’s another one I found that has so many barbers standing on the fence about. “Went on the reviews and it was a terrible experience. The owner ONLY cares about the money. Got a botched haircut for $30.” This is something that as a business owner we are always treading on thin ice about, I’m sure that all business owners can relate to this. As we are in a creative industry, we still have our businesses to run and they don’t run on chitter chatter, cool photos, or handing out free drinks. We have to find that happy medium of being the friend who is there to lend an ear when needed and also having that thought in the back of our minds, that we must try and get through as many clients as we can in a day so that our lights stay on, our families are fed and we have a job to come back to next week. Lets see what other fun filled reviews are out there.
“Butcher shop, not barber shop. I wouldn’t send my worst enemy there.” This review is blunt and in just a couple of words says exactly how they feel without having to write a novel about it. I must commend this person for writing this review in such a way that is easy to understand but is clear and effective with the words they have chosen lol. The last sentence in the review “I wouldn’t send my worst enemy there” is kind of a nice way to end it in a comedic manner. Just goes to show that not all 1 star reviews have to be nasty. There were definitely quite a number of pointers that we could take from these four reviews. I know how devastating it is to get low reviews, but I look at it in a different light, in a way of taking it as constructive feedback. I advise that we learn from them and use them to improve our services and to keep ourselves accountable for what we do and say within our barbershops. I leave these thoughts with you and I pray that we can all grow within our own individual ways and as team members of our current work places.
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1000 Haircuts
The Jack Reed Barber Shop reached their goal of 1000 haircuts for the homeless in 2017…. BUT…are not stopping there! As a private company with no ongoing government funding they are now looking for more volunteers, sponsors and donations to keep their service for the homeless going. The Jack Reed Barber Shop absorbs significant fuel, grooming products, barbering equipment and labour costs to deliver services to the homeless. Barbers, Teresa Reed and Danielle Hannah set up the Jack Reed Barber Shop mobile van with the help of a state government dignity first grant. Their Retro Shop in Queensland and Mobile Trailer offers customers a genuine Barber experience with the added privacy and exclusivity of appointment only services. They are all about bringing back the simplicity of a bygone era when a haircut was about style and a trip to the Barber was about the experience and the opportunity to “shoot-the-shit” with the Barber. The knowledge that a simple haircut has the power to restore a sense of dignity, started these too generous barbers off on their quest to give 1000 free haircuts to the homeless. “Having a regular haircut is something that most of us just take for granted, says Danielle, “When you’re living in a hostel or sleeping rough or couch surfing, a haircut is often not high on your list of priorities which are dominated by finding food and shelter.” If you can help or want more information about volunteering or assisting in anyway, please email: jack@jackreedbarbershop.com www.jackreedbarbershop.com
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The Hard Yards Paying Off Callum Tweed is one of Brisbane’s up and coming stylists and after spending the past 8 years honing his skills he is now diving into the social media scene with ease. We asked Callum to share with Barbershop readers how he has worked his way up and what is important to him in the industry
“I started by chasing an idea of hair and the creative side of it. Working for many different hair salons to get a ‘start’ I found little help from most of them until my friend told me of a barbershop that was in need of an apprentice - I finally found a way in. We’ve all done the hard yards, but for me this apprenticeship was backbreaking; grind your fingertips to the bone kind of backbreaking. For that, however, I am grateful. It taught me how to commit to something and that felt good. It was fast though, I was in the deep end from day dot and I think I have been since. It has been 8 years since starting in 2010 and what an experience it has been. I have worked at a few well-established shops and to where I am today and all I can say is, that it has been filled with some incredibly supportive people. Before I go on any further, this is just my view: Some people grow, some people stay and some people do for the sake of it. I like to think of myself as the kind that grows. Really, it’s only been the past year that I’ve dived into my career; the rest of the time has been a learning curve for me. Since managing several shops, doing in house training and even some events outside of work, I have taken away a lesson every time. Knowledge is a big thing for me, I understand that there is no right or wrong way in this industry and all we can do is learn. I’ve never been big on the structure of workplaces. So for the sake of it, I’m going to say I’ve had a few apprentices - but more to my liking, I’ve helped friends learn. I honestly think these have been some of the best times through my career. Not only for helping someone else, but it inspires you, keeps you focused and makes you learn more yourself. Along with knowledge I’d say community is paramount. I’ve watched this industry bloom since back in 2010 (where there was a 400% increase in barbershops - a total of 5 that I knew of or had access to), to toda, where people are starting fresh nearly every week. This is amazing to say the least. Right now I am in the process of trying to bring two things together: Knowledge and community. With social media being at the peak of connectivity today I am hoping to bring more to our barbering community.” Follow Callum Tweed aka @tonsorial
Manology
Manology is Melbourne’s newest boutique cosmetic aesthetic clinic, designed especially for men. Based in St Kilda, Melbourne, Manology specializes in nonsurgical procedures for the distinguished man looking for a point of difference. A few years ago, there used to be taboo against male cosmetic procedures. Today, we are seeing much greater openmindedness. Social media is destigmatizing plastic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation for men. Men want to look better without undergoing a major change that would raise suspicion. As the trend in attitudes towards male cosmetics aesthetics changes we found that more and more men were after treatments. However, the vast majority of clinics are geared towards female clientele. The aim of the clinic was to create a space which could help men to address their cosmetic aesthetic needs in a holistic way – making it their ‘one-stop-shop’. Manology offer a vast array of treatments, ranging from traditional, to more modern, non-surgical ‘grooming’, all in the one inviting space The aesthetics of men and women are vastly different and require different assessment and attention. Manology pride themsleves on understanding the ageing process of males and developing treatment plans to meet your needs. Whether clilents are seeking treatment for a skin condition, unwanted hair, defined jaw, unwanted chin fat or hair loss, they get it. The professional and registered practitioners can assist in answering all questions and attending to clients needs. Manology seeks to help demystify treatments
to interested men, in the privacy of a boutique and discreet location on St Kilda’s bustling Inkerman St. – Equal parts tucked away and easy to find (opposite the Newmarket Hotel). They specialize in a number of treatments tailored to men, including excess hair, chin fat treatments, treatment for excessive sweating, hair restoration, dermal filler and anti-wrinkle treatments. They also attend to every-day grooming needs such as hair removal (waxing and IPL), nail services, facials and much more. The focus at Manology is on creating symmetry and harmony across the whole face to achieve a natural and refreshed look that people can’t quite put their finger on. Clients will look and feel reinvigorated, and that will show from the outside in. It is however, important to do your research and find the best clinicians – who are not only qualified but experienced. The Manology team is a proud and diverse one, of which members have all worked in their respective fields for decades and love to impart their knowledge. Manology is situated at 102a/27 Inkerman St, St Kilda. www.manology.com.au Instagram & Facebook @manologyclinics
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Diversity
The best thing about the Barber Culture is the diversity of shops and what they offer in terms of services, décor, value adds and personalities. We decided to take a bit of trip around the country to feature a few local shops and give them some time in the spotlight!
ALDO’S BARBERSHOP
Located at the Brookside Shopping Centre on Osborne Road, Brisbane, Queensland. Aldo’s Barbershop is a Traditional Barbershop that specialises in both modern and traditional styles. With a team that varies from Veteran to Apprentice, they have a barber that will suit all needs with conversations and an environment that is comfortable and family friendly
LANGANIS BARBER ESPRESSO BAR
This Men’s Barber and Café can be found on 173 Boundary Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland. With a great façade and awesome street views, this group of young barbers have done an incredible job providing a great work environment, a stylish and modern barbershop and café where visitors can both relax and enjoy great coffee and get themselves styled up for the weekend.
LOUIE’S CUT AND SHAVE BARBERSHOP
With barbers that can cater to both your haircut and shaving needs Louie’s Cut and Shave Barbershop offers precise and detailed work for the most particular clients. Louie’s is located at 3/5 Patrick Street, Blacktown, New South Wales, being a barbershop that is family orientated and can take care of any age group or ethnicity.
MISTER HIPSTER BARBERSHOP
A traditional barbershop with quality services, a fun environment and barbershop that takes care of new age styles and classic looks. Mister Hipster Barbershop is found at Shop 1/612-622 King St, Newtown, Sydney. With a rustic industrial feel to their shop it is also comfortable and welcoming, with both bookings and walk-ins available.
NEXT LEVEL BARBERSHOP
Next Level Barbershop is a modern looking barbershop that will be sure to take care of clients that are of all ages and hair types. Judging by the look of some of their barber’s Instagram pages, they definitely strive to keep up with the latest trends and styles, from modern and traditional. You can find Next Level Barbershop56 William Street, Perth, Western Australia.
THE MELBOURNE BARBERSHOP
The Melbourne Barbershop is a classical barbershop that is found at 394 Russell Street, Melbourne. They are a traditional barbershop that has some of the most interesting things on display, with a great vibe and comfortable environment Known for great conversations, old school charm as well as modern day offerings this is classic at its best! 31 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
Barbershops Boom in the U.S. The Spot Barbershop in Coral Gables
When cousins Danny Roblejo and Eddie Aja first decided to go into business together, a barbershop wasn’t even part of the discussion. “We had always wanted to build something together,” Roblejo said. “We always knew the name would be Primos [Spanish for cousins]. We just didn’t know what kind of business it would be.”
The cousins’ decision to get into the upscale men’s grooming business — hot towel shaves, beard trims, facials, hair coloring, shoeshines — was graced by perfect timing. Primos Barber Shop, which opened in Pinecrest in 2010, caught the cusp of a barbershop surge that has swelled into a boom and is bringing unexpected benefits to the retail and real estate industries. The struggling brick-and-mortar retail industry, which is racing to reinvent itself in the era of e-commerce and dwindling patronage, is increasingly relying on service-oriented businesses — restaurants, gyms, barbershops — to keep customers coming to strip malls and shopping centers. Real estate developers who use ground-floor retail to anchor apartment and condo towers are also wooing snazzy barbershops, which add value and convenience to their projects and require only modest space. Primos is a textbook example of the barbershop effect. The cousins’ decision to go into the industry was mostly pragmatic. Roblejo, whose work history was in customer service, and Aja, who is an accountant, figured their combined skills would make a good fit with a service-oriented business. “We didn’t know anything about barbering,” Roblejo said. “But we knew business in general is about providing good service and a good product. Once we learned a little bit about the industry, we felt like we could give it a shot.” The Pinecrest shop has been so successful that the cousins opened a second location at 13666 SW 88th St. in West Kendall earlier this summer. Both of the Primos
barbershops are tucked inside neighborhood strip malls anchored by national chains such as Walgreens, Panera Bread, For Eyes and Starbucks.
A GROWING INDUSTRY
According to a statistical study by Statista, revenues from barbershops in the United States have grown from $510 million in 2011 to a projected $837 million in 2017. By 2020, Statista projects barbershops will rake in $910 million. The barbershop boom follows a global explosion of male grooming products: One study estimates that men will spend nearly $61 billion on toiletries, deodorant and skin and hair care products in the year 2020. Adding fuel is the general population increase: The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the national population will balloon from its current 326 million to 400 million by 2039. That means a lot more guys will be in search of a good beard trim and haircut — especially in Miami, which was deemed the most facial hair-friendly city in the U.S. in 2016 by the clipper manufacturer Wahl, an authority on such things. In Miami-Dade, nearly every other neighborhood strip mall or shopping center seems to sport a red, white and blue barber pole. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which licenses and regulates more than one million businesses around the state, currently shows 775 active licensed barbershops in Miami-Dade County, with 93 licenses pending. That works out to one barbershop every two square miles. (The numbers don’t include national chains such as Hair Cuttery, which use a cosmetology license.)
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Dion Rivera cuts Pablo Espat’s hair at The Spot Barbershop in Coral Gables
The Primos Barber Shop in Kendall is nestled inside the Carter Square strip mall at 13666 SW 88th St.
“We’re seeing this huge drive toward the old-school, quintessential barbershop,” said Robert Granda, director of South Florida retail investment sales for the real estate firm Franklin Street. “They’re popping up everywhere.” Granda said that a big-box retailer such as Best Buy or Target will pay less per square foot than a smaller business because their space needs are larger. Those stores also help anchor a mall and generate foot traffic, so landlords offer them better deals. “Barbershops are smaller spaces, so they are able to pay premium rents,” said Ana Barcelo, first vice president of advisory and transaction services at CBRE. “They are usually open seven days a week, and they are great drivers throughout the entire day, because men don’t necessarily want to get a haircut over the weekend. They may want to do it on their lunch hour. When I’m putting a shopping center together for a client, [a barbershop] is one of the things I point out that they’re missing.” Another facet of barbershops’ appeal to real estate owners is their speedy turnover rate. Even the new breed of upscale barbershop that offers services beyond a haircut — such as manicures and full body waxing — will see more customers during a regular business day than a beauty salon, where treatments can eat up a big chunk of an afternoon. “Beauty salons are more destination-oriented,” said Katy Welsh, senior vice president of retail leasing services for Colliers International. “Women spend much more time there than men, because they don’t go there every couple of weeks. A barbershop can turn its chair over more often because the haircuts are quick, as opposed to a women’s salon where they’re sitting there for two hours and having small talk.”
MORE THAN A HAIRCUT
Some barbershops are going far beyond nose-hair trimming specials to build a client base. The Miamibased RazzleDazzle barbershop chain, which has four locations, was launched by a Dominican businesswoman with a love for theatricality. Her shops use movies, theater, booze and female barbers in corsets to provide clients with an experience closer to the psychedelic musical “Moulin Rouge!” than a Supercuts. Small business owners aren’t the only ones taking advantage of the barbershop boom. 18/8, the fine men’s salon that opened its first location in Irvine, California, in 2002, began franchising its brand of upscale mansanctuaries in 2012 with a location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today, the company has 90 locations around the U.S., including one on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, and another 400 shops currently under contract or in process. “We’ve got a broad national footprint,” said Paul Mitchell, the owner of the 18/8 Coral Gables location, which opened in May. “We’re not just in big cities like Boston and Chicago, but also in places like Omaha and Indiana.” Mitchell says he has exclusive rights to open three more 18/8 locations in Miami and is looking for spots in Brickell, midtown and South Beach.
J.C. Perdomo, the COO and founder of Miami-based The Spot Barbershop, said his company is growing, too. Founded in 2001, The Spot currently has six locations around the city, including South Miami, Doral and Little Havana, with three more due to open in spring 2018, including Merrick Park and Brickell City Centre. “The baby boomers are passing away and Generation X always understood the appeal of men’s grooming,” Perdomo said. “Chains like Hair Cuttery or Supercuts never really opened up the industry, because they don’t have the right people cutting hair.” The Spot Barbershop in Coral Gables. Every location in the five-location chain is designed differently, some with motorcycles or car parts on the walls, industrial lights, and all with vintage leather chairs and a sign that says ‘God is Good’ — their mantra. CHARLES TRAINOR JR. ctrainor@miamiherald.com Perdomo said that all the barbers at his shops have at least five years of experience, because one of the key drivers of the new barbershop boom is that you can get a better haircut there. Real estate developers are even starting to think about barbershops as potential tenants before their projects have been built. Henry Torres, president of Astor Companies, said he is looking for the right mix of businesses to fill the 19,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor of the 10-story luxury residential project Merrick Manor, which is expected to be completed in 2019. “This new kind of barbershop appeals to people who are looking for a different experience, but they also help the other businesses around them,” Torres said. “You come in, you get a drink, you talk to other people — it’s very old-fashioned. They’re not inventing anything new; they’re just bringing back traditions people like. I’m an older guy so I’m not into the crazy styles of hair. That’s what the kids do today. But I am seeing a lot of guys going into these places and spending $50 on a haircut and treating themselves. Men like to get pampered, too. I guess we live in a different era now.” Although the services may be old-school, these new barbershops are also employing modern technology. Primos has developed an app that allows customers to make a reservation on their phones. The company also uses social media such as Facebook and Instagram to spread awareness of its services. Though some of these upscale barbershops can be expensive, Primos has kept its prices competitive ($25 for a haircut and shampoo), hoping to appeal to a wide demographic. The strategy seems to be working: A third Primos location is already in the planning stages. “We’re looking down the road,” Roblejo said. “Our intention is to continue to grow. We’re an affordable luxury because we’re affordable, but we’re a step up from a mom-and-pop $10 haircut. The focus of our experience here is a great haircut, but it was very important for the shops to have a classic feel. When you walk in, you transport yourself into another era. This is something my grandfather would feel good about.” This is an excerpt from an article first published in the Miami herald by Rene Rodriguez
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Brisbane Hair and Beauty Expo launches dedicated Barber Competition We want you at the brand NEW Barber Pro Competition, proudly brought to you to by Brisbane Hair and Beauty Expo (BHBE)! Challenge yourself and go up against competing barbers and show off your razor sharp skills. This is your chance to have your work seen by the best in the business. The Barber Pro Competition featuring three open categories - Men’s Freestyle, Traditional Barbering and Hair Art - will be held live in front of The Barbershop Stage on day one of the Expo, on Sunday 29th July. For those who may not be able to attend or wish not to compete in a live environment, there is a new exciting online photographic competition for men’s hair that you can check out and enter. BHBE will be THE place to be for all barbers, with a big emphasis put on this growing profession at this year’s event. The Barbershop Stage is back again due to popular demand. With the stage buzzing throughout the Expo last year, it proved to be a huge hit with barber artists, and this year will be just as rockin’! Some of Queensland’s biggest names in the business will be on stage to share their skills, creating a dedicated space for barbers to celebrate their trade at the event. The Barbershop will host demonstrations, offer tips and tricks, and talk through the latest trends presented by barbering experts. It also provides a networking opportunity thanks to its intimate environment between audience members and barbers. The Brisbane Hair and Beauty Expo will be held on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. Tickets go on sale 4th April. Visit www.bhbe.com.au for more information – see you there. 34 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
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Hair Expo is back for a huge 2018 & there’s so much in store for barbers!
Get set for a huge weekend when Hair Expo Australia hits Melbourne for its three-day ‘Festival of Hair’ over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, 9-11 June 2018. If you’ve never attended Hair Expo before, 2018 is an ideal time to get amongst the action with the event team promising its biggest offering yet for barbers and men’s hairstylists – including a dedicated men’s stage with three days of nonstop demonstrations as the centrepiece of a malefocussed section on the expo floor. Walk the floor to check out the latest gadgets and products from some of your favourite brands all under one roof; including Andis, Wahl, Excellent Edges, Barber Brands, Mizutani, and Fat Boy. You’ll also get to witness some of the biggest names in our industry take to the stage to show you what they’re made of. With the UK boys from MENSPIRE, Mikey Denton from Brick & Mortar in the USA, local heroes Jules Tognini and Kings Domain, and a surprise international superstar from the Wahl empire, there’s a legendary line-up set to share their secrets during in-depth Look n Learn sessions – all held in a dedicated education room for men’s styling and grooming. And it will be easier than ever to indulge in your kind of learning at Hair Expo. If you want to walk into these headline barbering seminars at your leisure, the new “BARBERLAND” education pass is for you. This new offer (early bird $239/$259 full price) includes access to all five of the headlining barber education sessions, plus a 3-day Expo ticket. No need to worry about having to do laps around the venue too much either. Hair Expo has made sure that there will be a dedicated section of the venue for all the barbering features to coexist in one spot. So make sure you reserve 9-11 June 2018 and get set for an epic long weekend full of inspiration, courtesy of our industry’s finest talent. Tickets are on sale late-February at www.hairexpoaustralia.com
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MENS HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Included in the Australian Hair Fashion Awards is the category of Mens Hairdresser of the year. Judged in London by the best names in British hairdressing, the London judging panel was a real who’s who of hair icons, including Eugene Souleiman, Nicola Clarke, Akin Konizi, Anthony Mascolo, Zoe Irwin, Errol Douglas, Edward Darley and Sam McKnight. Judges feedback was that the Australian industry is a world leader when it comes to creativity, skill and technical execution. 2018 FINALISTS Timothy Pascoe, Head Studio Madison Voloshin, A+H Salon Xin Guo, Xin Twenty One Joshua Mihan, The Bearded Man Aaron Chan, Kings Domain South Yarra Uros Mikic, Kinky Curly Straight One of these 6 finalists will be crowned Mens hairdresser of the year at the AHFA’s, held on Sunday 15 April at Luna Park Sydney. Congratulations and Good Luck! Facebook: Australian-Hair-Fashion-Awards Instagram: aushairfashionawards
HAIRDRESSER Aaron Chan PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew O’toole MAKE UP ARTIST Tre Dallas STYLIST Courtney Humphries
JOSHUA MIHAN
HAIRDRESSER Joshua Mihan PHOTOGRAPHY Anniss + Barton MAKEUP Leonie Karagiannis STYLIST David Murphy
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HAIRDRESSER Madison Voloshin PHOTOGRAPHER Tim Ashton GROOMING Joel Phillips
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HAIRDRESSER Timothy Pascoe PHOTOGRAPHER Dylan Moore CREATIVE DIRECTION Jess Garick STYLIST Stella Lacava
2018 AHFA MENS HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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Hair by Jason Hall Photography Desmond Murray Make Up Jo Sugar & Allana McTrusty Styling Alastair J Gourley
Hair by Gareth West, Gareth West Hairdressing, Knutsford, UK Photography by John Rawson Grooming by Maddie Austin Clothes Styling by Jared Green
THROUGH THICK & THIN Vital Nutrition For Healthy Hair BY SIMONE LEE
To maintain optimum hair health and over all well - being, it is essential to have a healthy diet and body. The duration of the growing phase of the Hair Growth Cycle varies from person to person and determines the length our hair is able to grow.
There are many different factors that can affect the Hair Growth Cycle and the rate at which our hair falls out and regrows. We have all heard that salon guest who says “my hair was so THICK before, now its so fine and THIN and I don’t know why ”, or “when I was young I could sit on my hair I could grow it that long, and now it doesn’t seem to grow at all”. One of the most important aspects to understand in the quest for healthy hair is the role that nutrition plays especially in the long term. Nutrition is the interrelation between organisms in the body and nutrients that have been transformed from digested food and ingested by the body’s organisms. A failing in the conversion and absorption of nutrients from food will affect the cellular activity within the body and ultimately can result in the occurrence of disease, unhealthy hair and even hair loss. Consuming appropriate amounts of the six essential nutrients – Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Water through diet or topical nutritional treatments is the key to growing healthy Hair.
PROTEINS
Provide heat and energy, maintain, build and repair body tissues. Proteins nourish the dermal papilla and matrix of hair as well as the germinating layers of the skin. Proteins are digested by the body and broken down into amino acids. There are four key amino acids necessary to produce hair keratin, cysteine, lysine, arginine and methionine. Of these amino acids lysine and methionine are classified as essential, meaning they are not formed by the body and must be made available through our diets. Whole proteins from animas are a common source of protein; examples include dairy products such as eggs, milk, cheese and yoghurt, meats such as chicken, fish, beef, pork lamb, lean meat. Consuming combinations of vegetables that are high in proteins like peas, beans and soya beans is a great way to boost protein levels within the body. Nutritionally focused topically applied hair cosmetics are often hydrolyzed and have molecules that are so small they may enter the cuticle through absorption. Proteins and nutrients applied to the hair from the outside
may cling around the hair, some protein based shampoo and conditioner products work by assisting in the re aligning of the cuticle scales due to the acidity of the product, rather than their protein amount or the proteins ability to effectively penetrate further into the hair cortex. It is really important to understand the mechanisms by which topical products deliver their results when making your decision to recommend these treatments to your guests. Carbohydrates are made from elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen a carbohydrate is a biological molecule. Carbohydrates are essential for a well-balanced diet. When the carbon system unites with oxygen in the blood stream, immediate calories used for energy by the body are produced. This energy helps divide the cells in the hair matrix and germinating layers of the skin. Carbohydrates help regulate protein and fat metabolism. Carbohydrates are classified as simple or complex. Simple carbs or simple sugars can be found in many natural foods including fruit, honey, milk and vegetables, they are added to processed foods such as candy and soft drinks and processed meats. Complex carbs are made up of a number of sugar molecules strung together, they are rich in fiber and assist in promoting good health as they are derived from whole plant foods which are also high in vitamins and minerals. Some great sources of complex carbohydrates are beans, lentils, peas, whole grains and starchy potatoes. In recent years large cosmetic brands are utilizing sugars in their topical hair care ingredients which functions as a flavoring agent, humectant, scalp skin conditioning agent and cleanser. Maintaing body functions is assisted by a healthy intake of fats. Vitamins must have fat to disolve and noriush the body. Polyunsaturated fats help keep hair shiny. Essentail fatty acids such as linoleic (Omega6) and Linolenic acid assist in in adequate oil production from the sebacious glands. Many hare care product companies use oils and butters in their formulas which assist in sealing the cuticle layer of the hair shaft and moisture balance. Oil delivery technology is also used in modern hair dyes. Omega 6 can be activated by intake of plant oils such as primrose oil and sesame
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seeds. Omega 3 can be activated in the body through consumption of linseed and marine oils from salmon, tuna and sardines. Deficiencies in magnesium, zinc and vitamin b6 may result in inhinited Omega 3 and Omega 6 pathways within the body which can cause hair loss.
VITAMINS & MINERALS
Are essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Most vitamins can’t be made by the body except for vitamin D. Fresh fruit, green vegetables and grains are a great source of water soluable vitamins. Minerals are chemicals the body requires in order to work properly. They are equaly as essential as vitamins and also can be obtained from food. Some examples of essential minerals include: Vitamins connected to maintaining healthy hair and scalp are: • Vitamin A - helps prevent dry hair, and maintaining a healthy skin. Found in carrots, liver and green vegetables. • Vitamin B (thiamine) - assists in prevention of dandruff and red skin, dandruff. Found in liver kidneys and green vegetables. • Vitamin B (pantothenic acid) - Helps maintain hair colour and possibly prevent early greying. Found in mushrooms and liver. • Vitamin B (folic acid) - Required for cell multipication found in liver, kidneys and green vegetables. • Biotin - Water soluable B viatmin, lack of biotin can cause brittle hair, found in whole grains, liver and yolk. • Vitamin C - is needed for maintaining skin health. Found in citrus fruits. • Vitamin D - assists in the absorption of calcium and food digestion. Found in eggs, fish and milk. • Vitamin E - aids in hair growth, blood circulation and may help premature ageing of skin. Found in eggs, green vegetables and bread. • Vitamin K - assisits in the prevention of blood clotting, aids blood circulation found in broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage. Minerals connected to maintaining healthy hair and scalp are: • Cobolt deficiency eads to scaly dry skin,
cobolt is found in broccoli and fruit. • Copper deficiency may cause hair loss and greying, copper is found in liver, cereals and nuts. • Iodine deficiency may cause thinning of hair and dry hair. Iodine is found in shellfish, kelp and other seafood. • Iron helps prevent brittle hair and maintain a healthy hair growth cycle. Iron is found in liver, egg yolk and puha. • Zinc deficiency may lead to hair loss, dry and oily skin. Zinc is found in oysters, wheatgerm and bran
WATER
An apporopriate consumption of water is essential for life., we cannot live without it. Two thirds of our skins tissues are made up of water. The human body looses approximatley two liters of body fluids in a day, and is replaced through consumtion of water and other liquids. Asside from ensuring you consume adequate amounts of water daily, “The Healing Power Of Water” externally to the hair via hair nututional cosmetics is huge. Humectants are used in hair care products to promote moisture retention, re hydrate hair and have the ability to attract water from the atmosphere. The binding capabilites of humecatants and water impoves moisture retention by minimalising water loss due to evaporation which is ideal for treating for dry hair. The benefits of understanding how water has the ability to help heal hair are infinite especially when it comes to different environement and climate living conditions. Providing hair and scalp health nutritional strategies and trichology rituals within my salon business practices has been extremely rewarding, interesting and lucrative, throughout my 21 years of salon ownership. Simone Lee is a salon owner, hair and make up artist, Global Ambassador for Activance, fully qualified trichologist and a registered practitioner of the World Trichology Society. For more information about Hair and Scalp nutrition courses and business opportunities contact Simone Lee at www. australianinstituteoftrichology.org.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT HAIR AND HEALTH BY KYM KREY
A good head of hair is often something we want to maintain and hold on to for as long as possible, but there is more to it than just wondering if we are going to end up looking like our parents and inheriting the good, bad or non existent.
In this issue we thought we would talk to a man who knows what hair is on a whole different level… the cellular one. Scientist and regenerative health consultant Arthur Chan, founder of Australia’s very own Hair Health Foundation and manufacturer of the fantastic Activance hair health range tells us more.
YOU’RE A SCIENTIST… WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN HAIR?
Hair is just truly incredible. As a health consultant, I’ve spent several years helping doctors treat the trouble patients who don’t respond to normal treatments. I’ve seen everything from mystery skin rashes to people with really awful chronic illnesses. And over the years, one of the things I’ve noticed is that when a new client walks through my door, I can tell so much about their health just by looking at their hair. Almost always, a relatively healthy person will have beautiful thick, smooth and shiny hair. But it’s the absolute
opposite for my sickest clients. Their hair is thinning or it’s brittle, dull and damaged… or it’s both!
HOW IS HEALTHY HAIR CONNECTED TO HEALTH?
It all comes down to how unique hair is in the body. We all know that the secret to beautiful skin includes eating well and exercising. It’s the same for our hair, but even more so, and there’s two reasons for that. The first reason is that hair is one of the fastest growing and regenerating parts of our body, second only to bone marrow. Because of that, hair uses a lot of energy. So when we’re sick and our body is trying to save energy to get better, one of the first things to go is our beautiful hair. It might grow slower or lose some of its shine, or even start to thin. It’s also one of the reasons our hair suffers in winter when we keep catching colds!
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“I was looking for something different. Something that worked with the body — because after 30 years of being a healthcare practitioner, I believe in working with the body, not against it.” — Arthur Chan, founder of Activance
The second reason is toxins. One of the ways our body naturally detoxifies itself is by dumping excess toxins into our hair. That’s why police can use a single strand of hair for drug tests. Hair doesn’t lie – you can tell so much about a person from the way their hair is cut and styled, and if you bring a microscope, you can tell even more.
SO WHAT’S THE SCIENCE BEHIND HEALTHY HAIR?
There’s two dimensions to beautiful hair: outer beauty and inner beauty. To me, outer beauty is the gorgeous cuts and colours and hair products we use to make our hair beautiful on the outside. Inner hair beauty, or what I like to call total hair health, is beautiful hair from the inside, all the way down to the structure of your hair. As we all know, hair is mostly made up of keratin, which is the same protein that makes up our skin and nails. But the next biggest component of hair after keratin is actually water. That’s what’s behind beautiful, thick and dense hair – a strong keratin structure and enough water. As for smoothness and shine, when you look at hair under a microscope, you actually see the surface is made up of overlapping scales, like the scales of a fish. That’s the hair cuticle. In beautiful hair, those scales are perfectly smooth, which helps reflect the light for natural shine. In damaged, thin hair, those scales have been torn out of place or are spiky like a hedgehog. And underneath, the keratin structure is usually weak and too dry, which makes your hair limp and brittle. Hair treatments do a great job of smoothing over hair scales from the outside, but I got interested in what makes beautiful hair grow in the first place. And the answer is that when we’re healthy and eat well, our body produces a lot of nutrients to grow naturally thick, beautiful hair. One of the most important of these hair nutrients is called Rhodanide, which not only stimulates hair growth, it strengthens and hydrates the keratin structure of hair from the inside. This helps to realign damaged hair scales and naturally restore hair thickness, volume and shine. That’s why Rhodanide is the star ingredient of our Activance leave-in treatments.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTIVANCE AND OTHER HAIR TREATMENTS?
The difference between Activance and other hair treatments is the difference between a health supplement and makeup. As I mentioned earlier, the key active ingredient in Activance is Rhodanide, which is the vital nutrient our own body creates when it’s healthy to grow naturally thick, shiny and beautiful hair from the inside. In contrast, haircare treatments are like makeup – they make hair beautiful from the outside. Products like oils, masks, and keratin treatments – their active ingredients are molecularly too large to absorb through the tiny gaps in our hair cuticle. What they do is smooth over the gaps in damaged hair like makeup primer or foundation. At the end of the day, I think both are really important, because of course you want hair that’s beautiful both inside and the outside! But a lot of people struggle with a host of factors that affect our inner hair health and beauty, like stress, illness, hormonal changes, sun damage, and too much bleaching or blow-drying. That’s why I’m so passionate about educating and advocating for truly beautiful hair and total hair health. That’s what drove me to found the Hair Health Foundation in 1998. We’ve been conducting hair health research, running trichology seminars for hair salons and health specialists, and making Activance ever since.
1998! SO YOU’VE BEEN RUNNING HAIR HEALTH FOUNDATION NOW FOR 20 YEARS… WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?
I love helping salon owners understand the science behind beautiful hair and helping them to incorporate inner hair beauty into their business. As we know, so many people look to hairdressers as their hair specialists and advisors, so it’s an absolute value to be able to talk to your clients about making your hair beautiful both inside and outside. I’m always happy to talk with salon owners who are interested in learning about hair health and Activance. If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you on 03 9326 8844 or at info@activance.com.au.
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Introducing the new
Panasonic Professional Clipper Finally the ER-GP81 Panasonic Professional clipper is available in Australia. Regarded as the Lamborghini of professional clippers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East the ER-GP81 is in its own league. Advancing the Japanese art of making exceptionally sharp and robust swords, Panasonic has applied state-of-theart technology to develop blades of unprecedented quality. Specially designed X-Taper blades firmly catch and cut hairs that are often missed to thoroughly reduce stubble, proving outstanding cutting performance satisfying the strict demands of professionals. The sharp, precise 45 degree blade edge provides smooth, clean cutting. The ER-GP81 incorporates a combination of DLC (DiamondLike Carbon) and TiN (Titanium Nitride) hard coatings for twice the durability of stainless steel and a long lasting sharp edge. Panasonics unrivalled Japanese lightweight high-power linear motor features newly developed Constant Control System providing 10.000 strokes per minute. Advanced sensor technology detects the density of hair and automatically controls the speed of blade movement to assure smooth, powerful cutting. Unlike conventional rotating motors, with a linear motor rotational speed doesn’t fall even when cutting dense areas of hair. The Panasonic ER-GP81 Professional clipper has a new slim, lightweight design with an easy-to-use shape and high-grade feel, features that provide professionals with a new dimension of performance and convenience. Light and compact for all day use, the lighter weight makes it easier for hairstylists to use various cutting techniques as desired. Ergonomic Design for Easy Use: As well as making the ER-GP81 slim and light, the focus was on making it easy to hold. The smooth, curving, easy-to-handle body and features such as the rubber grip, to prevent slipping, are all designed to satisfy professional needs.
Quick Adjustable Dial for Easy Length Setting: Turning the T dial enables adjustment of cutting length from 0.8 to 2.0cm in 0.3mm steps. This eliminates the need for troublesome changing of attachments and enables length adjustment with one hand while working. New Battery Charger: To recharge, simply place the unit in the charge stand. The compact stand is upright so it does not take up space on the work bench. Li-ion Battery: A powerful, long-lasting, environment friendly Li-ion battery is used. With salons throughout Melbourne and a booming Academy, BIBA is one of the market leaders in the professional salon and barbering industry, playing a leading role for over 40 years. Over the past few months Ben, Simon and Carolann from BIBA have been using the Panasonic ER-GP81 and this is what they had to say: “We started using the Panasonic Clippers a few months ago and have been using them ever since. They are great! We especially love the slim lightweight design and the super quiet motor. We feel they ensure smooth, consistent cutting on all hair types compared to other clippers we’ve used. They’re great for fading, clipper over comb and absolutely brilliant on one length haircuts and solid shapes. The standout features for us are the Constant Control System providing exceptional cutting on all hair types and densities and the X-taper blades. Until now we haven’t been offered this quality of clipper, our advice is don’t settle for average like all the others… use the best, for best results.” To find out more from your local distributor contact:- M&U IMPORTS T : 03 9555 1533 W : www.muimports.com.au
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LET’S CLOSE THE LOOP! We’ve just released our latest Footprint at Sustainable Salons Australia – it illustrates the impact our network has had on the environment since we began the program almost three years ago. When we ran the numbers, we were blown away by the volume of change our members could effect in a short amount of time. More than 81,000 kilograms of metals have been diverted from landfill and repurposed into new metal products – when we consider that the Australian salon industry is burying 1.5 million kilos in the ground every year, that’s a pretty impressive start! We’ve also kept 52,000 kilograms of plastic in circulation and out of landfill, and worked modern miracles by turning 7,500 litres of excess chemicals into recycled water that’s now being used to build our roads. And, one of my favourites… we have 7.1 tonnes of hair stockpiled and ready to roll in the event of an oil spill disaster along one of our beautiful coastlines. At SSA, we talk constantly about our ‘journey towards zero waste’, and our annual Footprint is a great visual representation of this – not only do we see progress, but we’re reminded that by each changing just a little we can actually change a whole lot. As with all goals though, you need to know when you’ve reached them, right? So… what does zero waste actually look like? We’ll know we’re living in a zero-waste world when we have a repurposing solution for every item… then the word ‘waste’ won’t be needed in any language! This is called the Cradle to Cradle approach; a
sustainable business strategy that imitates the cycle of nature. For example, when an animal dies, its body breaks down and becomes nutrients for another process to take place... basically, everything in existence is a resource that can be used again and again. But thanks to our insanely fast technological advancements that arguably feed our laziness (yep, I said it), modern culture has been forging the cradle to grave idea, where we settle for trying to lessen the mess we send to landfill instead of preventing it altogether. I think we all know by now that this isn’t going to end well. It doesn’t matter how much we minimise what we throw away, if there’s waste of any kind, we’re shrinking the planet’s lifespan. Nature isn’t programed to deal with our synthetic leftovers. In a perfect world, a cradle to cradle reality comes down to product design and repurposing. If we’re talking man-made, then each item we manufacture needs its own ecosystem – a plan for that product so that when it’s no longer required, its materials are reabsorbed back into the stream it came from to create new products. This is the closed loop… and the SSA dream. While influence over product design and manufacturing is largely out of our sphere right now, it’s not off the table completely. At SSA, we’re already working on a few projects that could introduce closed loop products to our members in the very near future, using the resources we collect from them. Cool, huh? 54 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
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And then there’s repurposing. Man-made or otherwise, our aim should always be to keep things in circulation. This is the foundation of the SSA model – finding solutions that give the resources we collect a second life, in the hope that they will benefit our planet or add value to someone’s life. Oh, and one last thing. While keeping things out of landfill is the target, repurposing existing materials is also much kinder on our dear Mama Earth. Did you know that recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing it from its raw materials? Is it any wonder then that just by separating their foils for us to collect, our SSA members have saved enough energy to power a television for 213,141 days! Imagine the Netflix potential! Starting the journey towards zero waste is easy, by the way. If you can’t repurpose it yourself or send it for recycling, say no… it’s time to send the ‘cradle to grave’ to the grave. Keen to join the movement? Register your salon details at www.sustainablesalons.com.au!
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CURRENT STATE OF MIND! December is that time of year where clients bring you gifts, and most people are closing up for the year. People tend to be in two states of mind; either super festive and positive or where did that year go and OMG I cant wait for 2018. Which one are you? Most years I’m the positive one… pass the Christmas cake and Wine… and this year, I’m no different! Surprise Surprise! I’m pretty positive… so when I sit down trying to think abut what I can write for Hairbiz, I find myself reflecting.
FIRSTLY I’M GOING TO ASK THE QUESTION, WHAT WAS YOUR FAV MOMENT/MOMENTS OF THE YEAR? This year has been bonkers for me personally. Matrix have kept me busy. But what was my fav moment ? To be honest I have too many highlights. I love working for Matrix, I have done hairshows in Europe, Asia and of course Australia, helping create all of the brand content in NYC for our global imagery. Shooting the first #SoColourful challenge video with hosts Tabitha Coffey and Chrys Benson, I was also on two matrix trends. But my highlights probably involve the people I’m working with, too many to mention them all, but doing a show with my great mate Kobi Bokshish in Malaysia was definitiely up there with the best! Paul Faultrick in Barcelona and Mila Belova in Russia huge highlights as well. For me it’s the people that help make the moments. Obviously all
the hairdressers, but the back teams that make it possible. I loved our crazy playground tour and the crew here in Oz. Up early, amazing fun shows and late to bed, a little booze and lots of flights…. and then do it all again. Stevie English Hair has been pumping so a big thanks to my team. But to be honest whilst I’m gallivanting around the world thinking I’m king ding-a-ling, my wife, the brains of our business is keeping it all together. So on reflection… I’m lucky. All the moments I’m having fun doing my awesome job Mel is slaying it as manager, mother and agony aunt to our staff. I would also be lying if I didn’t say my fav part of the year was holidays. But we work hard so we can holiday right! So I have given myself …and you 13 questions for the year that has past as we hurtle towards 2018. My answers are here so please send me yours or pop them on HairBiz Facebook page, because goals and grateful things should always be written down! 1. 3 words to describe this year? FUN, TRAVEL FRIENDS 2. What was the best news you received? Becoming a global matrix artist 3.What was your fav place you visited in 2017? So many but probably Jamaica… but loved Russia and working in Barcelona 4.What new skills did you learn? To say No 5.If someone wrote a book or a film script for your 2017 would it be a drama, love story, comedy or a new genre? It would be a romantic comedy about how much I love my job. 6.What was the most important lesson 55 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
of 2017? To listen more, and to not be a twat when I come back from traveling 7.What movie or book affected you in a positive way? I cry on planes, but I loved “The Founder “ 8. What goal did you smash? My work goals to travel and grow my personal brand 9.What goal did you NOT achieve? I didn’t become Australian! I want too although Stevie Aussie doesn’t sound that good! 10. What was the funniest moment of your year, and are you still laughing about it? I laugh with my fiends a lot! So thanks to all my mates who have helped create so many moments/ memories that keep me laughing months on. 11. What would you do different and why? Maybe get someone in Russian to read what time i have to be at my gate, so I don’t miss a flight!! *headbuts desk* 12. What activities make you lose all track of time? Surfing which I love <3 and probably scrolling through social media which I love/hate 13. What or who had the biggest influence this year? Probably the leaders of my company in matrix. My main crew in global Jamie, Paul, Mila, Danille and Dan who have helped me. Not a suck up moment… but you cant do your job in a strange country without being set up correctly… so my bosses in Aus and Global. Ask yourselves these questions see how your year panned out. Look forward to seeing you all next year Big love Stevie
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NEW MOUSTACHE RESCUE KIT BY MILKMAN GROOMING CO As the ‘mo’ morphs into the facial accessory of the season, this is a must-have kit. Available in a handsome dopp bag, this kit helps to shape, shave, cut & style, protect & nourish for the ultimate results. The kit contains contains: Moustache Wax: Designed to style and fragrance the mo at the same time. Pure simplicity. Comes in a convenient twist up tube with a mild coconut scent. Clear Shave Gel: Soap free it will change your life and take shaving to the next level. Mo Scissors: Made from stainless steel, these scissors will cut mo hairs cleanly without catching - they also have a
blunted tip so you won’t accidently stab yourself in the face. Safety Razor: This retro high-quality razor with a stainless steel head and beechwood handle not only looks the part; it delivers an outstanding shaving experience. Mo Brush and Pocket comb: This medium stiffness boar brush is designed to keep all moustaches looking great – while the comb is the perfect travel companion. The team at Milkman take pride in ensuring that each product meets the highest standards in form, function and fragrance. And they only test on men! www.milkmanaustralia.com
MILKMAN GROOMING CO LAUNCHES ‘SUMMER WAVES’ The 2nd in its series of bespoke After Shaves, each one specifically designed to capture the scent and essence of the season is ‘Summer Waves’, Milkman’s homage to summertime. With its sweet lime, mint & oceanic notes, it will take you away to that special summer place. Yes, imagine yourself sitting on the beach with a mojito and watching the sun go down while enjoying the view - and the vibe - of summer! But wait there’s more to this After Shave than the heady scent of summer - in a WORLD FIRST, Milkman’s Alcohol-Free 2 in 1 After Shave is designed to not only TONE AND SOOTH, BUT ALSO TO MOISTURISE AND PROTECT the skin, all without the drying effects of alcohol. Perfect for sensitive, sun-kissed skin! Sensitive skin is actually one of the biggest problems that regular shavers complain about. Although they are great for toning, alcohol-based after shaves can aggravate the skin by drying it out. So for more than a year, the team at Milkman worked on an alcohol-free after shave formulation that would solve this problem. The result - a serum containing witch hazel to tone the skin, allantoin to 56 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
help with recovery, and aloe vera with vitamin E to soothe. But it wasn’t enough. Moments before production, the team decided to take this product to the next level by inventing a new category of After Shave – an After Shave 2 in 1 which not only soothes & tones, but also moisturises & protects the skin as well. SO HOW WAS IT DONE? “We added high-quality moisturising ingredients - the kind you would see in an expensive age-defying day cream. In went Beta-glucan, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B5 & Kakadu Plum Extract,” explained Milkman co-founder Ben De Campo who with his PhD in pharmacology is head mixologist at Milkman. “But it still wasn’t enough. We then went about developing a series of 4 scents, each one specifically designed to capture the essence of the seasons. The second ‘Summer Waves’ (following our ‘Spring Rider’ serum launched in Autumn 2017) is our latest serum with its summer scent. The next edition, ‘Autumn Leaves’, will drop in March 2018.” At only RRP $40.00 the Milkman Grooming Co ‘Summer Waves’ After Shave is the perfect summer companion. Check it out along with the entire Milkman Grooming Co range at:- www.milkmanaustralia.com
2017 Australian Men’s Hairdresser/ Barber of the Year – Uros Mikic
ENTRIES OPEN FOR AUSTRALASIA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS HAIRDRESSING AWARDS! Hair Expo Australia is once again poised to celebrate the best talent in Australia and New Zealand, with entries now open for the 2018 Hair Expo Awards, the hairdressing industry’s most coveted accolade.
SEEING RED WITH COMFORTEL’S CONDOR BARBERS CHAIR Driven by the sleek curves of a well-designed motorbike, this barbers chair is for the journeyman. Inspired by things that go fast, the design features a lean, nimble frame with fast red upholstery while the comfortable and supportive seat is firm and well supported. The adjustable height range is this barbers chair is perfect the tall and even short barber. Traditional styling is met with the highest grade of durability, finish and of course maximum comfort (nothing is more important). With a combination of matte and chrome finishing and white details, this barbers chair is a striking accent piece to any barbershop.
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MUK HAIRCARE WINS A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN BEAUTYHEAVEN.COM.AU BEST IN BEAUTY AWARDS! muk Haircare, Australia’s leading independent professional haircare brand announced in late 2017 it had won FOURTEEN beautyheaven.com.au Best in Beauty Awards! Winning thirteen out of eighteen awards in the female grooming section and one in the male grooming category, proves how dedicated the brands consumers are to the range, making it a leader in the professional haircare market. The winning mens range producst included: Best Male Hair Styling Product: Hard muk Styling Mud Best Styling Product: Dry muk Ultra Matte Styling Paste Mark Gariglio, Director of muk Haircare says, “We are ecstatic at this news and so honoured to receive this recognition. Over the number of years we have been in business,
“We encourage all hair professionals looking to challenge themselves and boost their careers to enter the awards this year” says Elli Julia, Awards Manager. “These awards offer an opportunity like no other to have your work assessed by some of the most iconic figures in the international hair industry, and the benefits that can be gained from entering will do wonders for your personal and professional development”, said Elli. Changes to this year’s Hair Expo Awards include the appointment of prominent business coach, Julie Piantadosi, to the role of Head Judge and Awards Ambassador. Julie will lend her support to the judging
panel and awards entrants throughout the submission process and will act as a sounding board to ensure individual category criteria are met by entrants and judged to the highest possible standard. Local judges selected from a 24-strong pool of iconic industry heavyweights and previous award winners, Julie Piantadosi has randomly selected the 10 local judges for the 2018 panel. They are as follows: Benni Tognini, Faye Murray, Caterina Di Biase, Frank Apostolopoulos, Jayne Wild, Sharon Blain, Sandy Chong, Joey Scandizzo, Sarah Laidlaw & Sara Allsop. International experts will be selected in the coming months to complete the total panel of 20 hairdressing judges. Weighting for the awards remains unchanged, with 50 per cent of an entry’s overall score assigned to the photographic collection, and 50 per cent assigned to the written business submission for creative categories. Hair Expo Australia encourages all prospective entrants for the 2018 awards to set themselves up for their best year ahead by familiarising themselves with category criteria, which can be viewed at: www.hairexpoawards.com.au The entry period will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 4 April 2018 with finalists announced in early May.
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muk Haircare has amassed a cult following on a number of products which are featured in the awards. We pride ourselves on formulating products that work and that our salons and consumers love to use everyday. This is how we win the hearts of consumers and awards like these.”
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AND FINALLY…. 5 TIPS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A WAY BETTER BARBER
The old school barbers that comprise the Schorem team in Rotterdam are easily among the top barbering pros in the world. They’re recognized as perfectionists and technical experts with the ability to marry the tried and true with cutting edge style. So we wondered—what do they think you absolutely need to know to raise your barbering games?
1. RAZOR COURTESY
Clients might get a little nervous when you’re wielding a razor, so make sure you’re always visible. Rather than moving behind your clients as you shave, always position yourself in plain sight so he can see where the razor is at all times.
2. ALL THUMBS
When using your shears to taper, be sure you’re using just your thumb so that the lower blade remains perfectly still. This takes lots of experience to master, and should be practiced from day one!
3. ASK PERMISSION
Before removing long eyebrow, nose or ear hairs, ask the client if it’s OK to proceed. Some patrons are very proud of their bushy brows—in certain cultures they’re a symbol of wisdom! Also, certain clients may not be comfortable when scissors are wielded near these areas on their faces.
4. UNBLOCK
We believe barbers should always taper the nape. Blocked necklines invariably begin to look horrible after a few days!
5. ONE HAND BEHIND YOUR BACK
When shaving a client, keep your left hand on your back in order to keep it dry. That way, you will always have a dry hand to use to stretch the skin without slipping. 58 Barber Shop Year 7 Issue 1
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