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ISSUE #Twelve Spring 2017

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ISSUE 12 EDITOR

James (Jimbo) Holder jimbo@thecutthroatjournal.com PUBLISHER

Sean Edwards sean@thecutthroatjournal.com ART director

Joey Dable Twominds Creative joey@twomindscreative.com.au

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Sean Edwards - Publisher of the CUTTHROAT JOURNAL THIS YEAR HAS BEEN ALL ABOUT EVENTS. WE HAVE RUN FOUR AND ATTENDED THREE OVERSEAS SHOWS IN NEW ZEALAND, ENGLAND AND THE USA. THE JUSTIN METCALF ESPRESSO MARTINI BARBER WARS WAS HUGE FOR US BEING A SMALL BUSINESS, RUNNING FOUR BACK TO BACK EVENTS IN AUCKLAND, MELBOURNE AND THE FINAL TWO IN SYDNEY.

he competition was made successful thanks to the link in with Meatstock and a big thanks goes out to Jay, Simon and the team behind the concept. I would also like to congratulate this year’s sponsors for believing in Barber Wars and financially making it happen. The Barbers who competed and those who attended, you are legends! Roxanna you are the backbone behind Cutthroat Magazine and its related events and you diligently get things done through my scattered directions. Because our team have been travelling extensively, it is sometimes quite difficult to find a direction for a media publication like Cutthroat as you get so many ideas from around the world; it's hard to figure what to report sometimes. One thing that I have personally worked out about Barbers is they are pretty accepting beasts. I see a lot of tolerance with this group and I think this is because this business is at street level and they see all that goes on in society. I have seen some pretty amazing charitable Barbers out there from San Francisco to Auckland New Zealand who are going beyond their daily work duties like cutting the hair of

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Kylie Van Acker kylie@thecutthroatjournal.com +61 411 655 411 Gr aphic Designer

Roxanna Chan roxanna@thecutthroatjournal.com Media

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the homeless to supporting every known community sporting group. I commend all Barbers who do this and it's one industry where this type of action is standing out. I would like to welcome our latest team member Kylie on board who has been a long time crazy friend. In her spare time she is a Mother, Biker, Rock Star, Model and a great friend to many. Kylie has a big job of getting all our amazing sponsors coordinated to convert their marketing dollars into real sales and by using great tools like Cutthroat magazine and our established networks and events this is happening. Kylie has plenty of energy and she loves a chat and has great ideas on how to grow your business concepts. Please if you have any interesting stories or you doing cool stuff in our men’s space drop us an email and we will follow up from somewhere in the world. Help us keep the Cutthroat’s vision alive and help us support the growing barber network. I am signing off again from London where I have spent several months this year on building our media networks. 3

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COnTenTS Jimbo's Ramble JAMES Holder - editor-in-chief I'M ALWAYS ASTOUNDED AT THE PEOPLE WE MEET IN BARBER SHOPS. WE THINK IT'S A BIG WORLD, AND IT IS, BUT SOMETIMES WE MEET SOMEONE

AND IT ALL SEEMS SO SMALL.

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3 2 Out and About 3 5 Tell us your Tale

M r B ar b er ' s Nev il l e Sp ence

bout a month ago I was cutting a new clients hair. He told me he'd been told to come and visit us by Joshua Cutthroat Corkhill who runs Cutthroats Barbershop and Shaving Parlour in Coogee. Old mate had been looking around for my shop and had given up on finding it just when he stumbled past it. We were having a good old chat, turns out this guy also knew another one of my barbers. This barber grew up in Orange and learnt to cut at his old mans barber shop. This guy in my chair used to get his haircut at that barbers in Orange. And around it went. I love talking to people in the barber's chair. They talk about their passions, dreams, concerns, loves and losses. In the end we become intertwined in their lives in a funny way. How sick is the front cover this issue? Love it! We have some awesome content in this Cutthroat Journal. Lookout for the interview with MMA fighter Smilin Sam Alvey. We've also lined up a world exclusive with the creator of Jenson Reign. Some great picture stories from Barber

Craft NZ, Barber Connect UK and a wrap up of The Cutthroat Journals 2017 Barber Wars. Had a blast this year meeting some of Australia and New Zealand's most skillful barbers. Having the Scumbag Barbers at the grand final of Hair Expo was brilliant. Another stellar lineup in our barber profiles this issue. Billy Barber, Sam Dowdall, and Claudia Marlow. We also visit with Shaun and Dean from Beefs Barbers, the sleepers of the Melbourne barber world. I ALWAYS wonder if my editors note is even read by you guys. Ok. Not always wonder. I'm not staying awake at night about it or anything. I'll come clean. ONE TIME I wondered whether anyone reads my editors note. Well the great news for me is that I've been told by a reader, Lorne Cassidy, AKA Bambi, that he reads it every issue. Yew, so between Bambi & my mum, that's two definites I've got for reading this space. Thanks for reading all the way to the end of this ramble Bams!! Mum? You still here? Don't be a stranger Jimbo

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SL IK R Bar ber App The latest barber app from SLIKR is something different and needs to be seen. It combines walkin's and a form of booking called "Queue Ahead". SLIKR is much more for barbers, it streamlines customers, payments, mobile apps and reporting in one system. The best part - it is free for shops, we charge clients a small booking fee for mobile check-in's. It will smooth the flow of clients letting you get more cuts in the day and less pressure on barbers. Times are changing and barbershops need to move with their clients so get on-board early, book a demo today and see the future.

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REUZEL H IGH SH EEN Reuzel High Sheen in the red can is packed with high-shine; a water-soluble pomade that holds like a wax yet rinses out as easily as a gel and is perfectly blended with a subtle vanilla, coke fragrance. This super concentrated pomade works on any hair thickness or texture and creates a polished look on any style. From high pompadours and quiffs, to tight slick backs and the latest fashion texture, Reuzel Red can handle it all. Reuzel Red retains its pliability throughout the day and never hardening or flaking and is strongest when applied to dry hair. WWW.REUZELPOMADE.COM

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DE POT NO.401 PRE & POST Shave crea m Ski n pro tector Prepares, preserves and protects the skin before shaving. Also recommended as a specific post shave thanks to its emollient, soothing and refreshing action. Ideal for all skin types even the most sensitive and each beard type. CONCEPTUAL BRANDS 1300 110 032

REUZEL H EAVY H O L D Manuelle Ba rber Cha i r The newest member of the family this chair is built with our high manufacturing standards and built to last way beyond its 5 year warranty period. As with all our Barber chairs every detail been refined for maximum efficiency and performance. Yes I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a race car however there are a lot of moving parts and if you have just 1mm of free play in each one you end up with a very floppy clunky chair. WWW.THEBARBERCHAIR.CO

Reuzel Grease Heavy Hold in the pink can is a wax and oil based pomade of impeccable quality that creates a smooth, medium shine with flawless heavy hold; continuing the tradition of pomades with a pomme fragrance with a hint of salsa. Reuzel Grease Pink is the perfect pomade for styling barber shop classics such as pompadours, quiffs and contours as well as the latest fashion textures. Suitable for normal to thick hair textures and provides a heavy/strong hold that completely transforms hair, making it easy to mould into any shape. Reuzel Grease does not dry or harden in the hair so you can restyle as needed throughout the day without losing control or shine.

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ENRIGH T'S O ri gi na l Gi n H a i r Pa ste 100g A flexible gin scented hair paste for the ultimate experience in grooming. Enrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Gin Hair Paste is made from the finest ingredients and scented with our signature gin fragrance, made of exotic botanicals. WWW.ENRIGHTSGINCOMPANY.COM

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R EUZE L S T RONG HOL D HI GH SHEEN Reuzel High Sheen in the blue can is a pomade packed with high shine and strong hold, is water soluble and holds like a heavy wax yet rinses out as easily as a gel. Perfectly blended with a subtle warm vanilla wood, this super concentrated pomade works on any hair thickness or texture and creates a polished look for any hair style whilst retaining its pliability in the hair throughout the day, never hardening or flaking and is strongest when applied to dry hair. WWW.REUZELPOMADE.COM

Da pper Da n M att Pa ste The Original. Dapper Dan Matt Paste is our flagship product and you will not find a better or more versatile matt styler. It really is that good; messy styles, partings, quiffs, this product will do it all! Strong yet flexible hold with a smooth and easy application. Try it and you will not be disappointed. Fragrance; Vintage cologne.

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ENRI GHT'S Original Gin SH AV E SOAP 100g A luxurious gin scented shave soap for the ultimate shaving experience. Enrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Gin Shave Soap is made from the finest ingredients and scented with our signature gin fragrance, made of exotic botanicals.

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DEPOT NO .302 CL AY PO M ADE Clay/modelling pomade. A modeling cream characterized by the presence of a natural clay to give a matte effect. It allows you to build, shape and define a demi-matte effect. Thanks to its cohesive resins it helps create texture and volume to finer hair.

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Wa hl Cordless deta i ler Your favourite barber trimmer has gone cordless! The Cordless Detailer features an adjustable T-Wide blade (38mm) to produce quicker and more precise cutting results. The multi position adjustable blade is capable of achieving anything from a soft trim to a hard line with a simple flick of the lever. The lever adjustment (fine to zero overlap) along with the three attachments enables blending and tapering for high quality results and satisfied clients every time. Lithium Ion battery power ensure quick charging and a 60 minute run time on full charge.

R EUZE L Grease Medium Hol d Reuzel Grease Medium Hold in the green can is a wax and oil based pomade of impeccable quality that creates a smooth, medium shine with flawless hold; continuing the traditional pomme fragrance with an added twist of peppermint. Reuzel Green is the perfect pomade for styling pompadours, contours and many of the other barber shop classics. Suitable for all normal to thick hair textures; it provides a medium hold that completely transforms hair, making it easy to mould into any shape. Reuzel Grease does not dry or harden in the hair so you can restyle as needed throughout the day without losing control or shine and is strongest when applied to dry hair.

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et-look, dry-look? Do you prefer the aroma of woodsy lumber jack, or are you more into the rockabilly cream soda scent? The choices are seemingly endless. So, I’m going to propose a new question to ask your handsome self when you’re holding a pomade in each hand and staring at five different shave creams – Is this sustainable? No, I do not mean the industry itself, this isn’t going anywhere. I’m also not proposing you go full Bondi Hipster. Just have a look at how and where the product is made, and what it comes in. Can you recycle it? Is it vegan? These questions are being asked by the public, and are definitely finding their way into barbershops. Having a cruelty-free, environmentally and socially aware range in

your barbershop, like O’douds, will help you tick all the right boxes. They also have all their ingredient information online, written accurately and in everyday English. Speaking of cruelty-free, there is an increasing demand for quality synthetic shave brushes. Lucky for us, MÜHLE has stepped up to hand-craft a beautiful Silver Tip Fibre Shave brush that rivals, if not betters, badger hair. It is a softer bristle, allowing for a creamier lather, quicker drying time and a greater resistance to product build up. And it looks damn fancy, if I do say so myself. Even stocking smallbatch brands, like Captain Fawcett, means that you are buying high-quality, specifically prepared products. Thus, in the famous words of Snoop Dog, “You should think about it, take a second.” Is it sustainable? 10

LUCKY FOR US, MÜHLE HAS STEPPED UP TO HAND-CRAFT A BEAUTIFUL SILVER TIP FIBRE SHAVE BRUSH THAT RIVALS, IF NOT BETTERS, BADGER HAIR.

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SCHOREM hat was the driving force behind the creation of Schorem? “The night we came up with the name ‘Schorem’ was maybe the biggest breaking point in starting the shop, the name of your business is of course of crucial importance - it's a message to your clients, the name should ring a bell, be a statement and Schorem is the only name that fit the shop. There's a lot of hidden messages in that name as it is a VERY bad word in Dutch. That name combined with the suits, the vintage decor and the high quality was brilliant because it didn't make any sense in its contradiction and at the same time it was exactly who we were - scumbags, scoundrels and vagabonds, born to lose but destined to win.” says Bertus.

How did your personalities help shape the brand? Bertus sheds the insight, “we just knew we were on the right track with Schorem because we realised that our biggest driving force was being who we are. Rather than us trying to build a shop around our potential patrons we decided, to build a shop based on our own personalities. As arrogant as it may sound, we built a place that we would want to go to, not caring about the wishes of others. This is the same mentality we used to create Reuzel.” How did you discover your niche, what do you think makes your offering different? “We never ever looked for a niche. Schorem has never been a concept, it's the dream of two 18-year-old boys that refused to grow up and have been friends for

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over two decades. I said it before but the power of our shop, is that it is as real as it gets, it's built around the personalities of the whole team. We don't have to put on a mask in the morning, we do what we do best in an environment that has emerged around us. We believe, truly believe, that a barbershop should be open to every guy, no matter if they’re black, white, yellow or purple, rocker, lawyer, hipster. Nobody cares how much money you make or how green the grass of your lawn is. It's a place where you chew the fat amongst old and new friends and that is exactly the niche you're asking about. Without even realising it, the niche we created was one that society can't live without.” Mixing business and friendship can be risky. Do you have any tales of caution? Bertus laughs, “don't even get me started…one day I'll write a book about the ‘bromance’. We've been best friends and worst enemies for about 25 years now, it's a marriage - the most complicated relationship I've ever had. The fact is, you couldn’t find two people who are more different than the two of us. We fight about pretty much everything. People around us sometimes think we're about to punch each other but that's what keeps us on our toes. It just took us 20 years to appreciate each other’s views, to use them to create amazing things instead of ruining potential successes. Schorem could never exist without one of us, Leen knows about business, I know about people. I dream, Leen takes action”. How do you maintain such a close friendship despite working so closely? “Stay away from 16

each other.... I have to be honest, I sort of miss the days before we opened the shop, we used to live in the same squat, we used to go out every night drinking and have been through so much together. Now, we must take distance. Leen's married, I've got my own place, we've gotten older and the times of going out three, four nights in a row are over. We still see a lot of each other business wise of course and we are lucky enough to be able to travel the globe. During those trips we feel how deep and strong the foundation of our friendship is, we might hate each other every now and then but you know what? Leen's got my back and I’ve got his, no matter what, nobody messes with the moron brothers”, says Bertus. What are your tips for doing what you do and maintaining your integrity? “Stay true to yourself and never care what others think or say about you! The whole barbering industry sometimes seems to have turned into a circus, and we're the first to admit we were a small part of that. But, never forget why you got into this business in the first place - to make people look and feel good about themselves, the rest is futile. In the end, it's all about your patron, creating a band of trust and memories together”. One piece of advice you would give to somebody that is about to go into business with a friend, relative or partner? "To put it simply, don't!" - Jokes, Leen. Find out more about Reuzel - rezuelpomade.com

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verall the calibre was high, the adrenaline pumped and some real blood sweat and tears were showcased. MC / Head Judge / Barber, Jimbo was impressed to see such high variety and quality of barbers entering the stage and putting themselves out there to be judged, not only by the officials but the 100’s of spectators and not to mention their peers. Jimbo commented, “it's one thing to cut hair in the comfort of your own shop but live on stage, it takes skill and guts.” It was a full day event in each City, starting with barber Q & A, followed by the 3 rounds to find heat winners. Congratulations again to Auckland winners 1st place Vea Fonua, 2nd place Gabriel Adams Loffley, 3rd place Terry Gautsua, Melbourne 1st place Shaun Ash, 2nd place Ben, 3rd place Jordon

WITH OVER 350 ENTRIES, IT CAME DOWN TO THE TOP 12 BARBERS IN EACH

HEAT; AUCKLAND, MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR 1 HOUR

ON STAGE HOSTED AT THE MEATSTOCK MUSIC AND MEAT FESTIVAL. THE HEAT WINNERS THEN WENT ON TO THE GRAND FINAL AT HAIR EXPO TO BE JUDGED BY A PANEL WHICH INCLUDED WORLD RENOWNED SCHOREM BARBERS.

Mckenny and Sydney 1st place Bryan Tiska, 2nd place Alex Garrido 3rd place Harriett Tan. It was then down to Vea, Shaun and Bryan to go head to head live on stage at the Grand final with Vea taking out 1st place followed by Bryan and Shaun. Mikey Enright host / judge and owner of The Barbershop Sydney was impressed with what he witnessed in saying, “the Barber Wars in Sydney had an incredible turn out and it gives testament to Cutthroat Magazine of how they’ve embraced the industry. The competitors demonstrated some great skills and it was a close competition by the end of the day. Meeting the Judges on the day made it feel like there was finally a community amongst fellow Barbers and Shop owners. What a great bunch of folk” It was really great to see the camaraderie

among competitors and the barber community as the aim of Espresso Martini Barber Wars is to showcase the variety of barber talent that Australian and NZ has to offer. A huge thanks goes out to our sponsors Espresso Martini by Justin Metcalf, Hair Expo, Meatstock, Ruezel, Wahl, Uppercut deluxe, AMR – Hair and Beauty and Mr Barber. Thanks to our pre launch locations for hosting our meet and greet, Vea and the team at Barkers Groom Room - Auckland, Josh and his team at The Bearded Man – Melbourne and Mikey Enright of The Barbershop, Sydney. Thank you to our judges, speakers, MC, models and supporters in each location and all the competitors who entered.

congratulations to our winners

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Zaccari (Zque) Terry Gautsua Vea Fonua Gabriel Adams Max-William Thorpe Loffley Mase Makavaha Desiree Middleton Jerome Toa-Wairere Eneasi Tongi Jessica Jessica Wall Debra Jenkins

winners 1st pl ace Vea Fonua 2nd pl ace Gabriel Adams Loffley 3rd pl ace Terry Gautsua

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Me l b o u rn e C o mpe t it o rs Tyrell Akhavong Ben Maj Henry Kaillen Sinnathamby Jordon Mckenny

Ken Tu Thom Shaun Ash Amitoz Singh Josh Mihan Dion Fallace

winners 1s t pl ace Shaun Ash 2 nd pl ace Ben 3rd pl ace Jordon mckenny

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Sy dn ey C om pe ti to rs

Bryan Tiska Wassim Julie Park Brittany Hamilton Harriett Tan Jacob Sanderson Alex Israel Garrido

William styles Hatsie-May Brakels Hiawe Daley Bercich Anthony Cotter

winners 1st pl ace Bryan Tiska 2nd pl ace Alex Israel Garrido 3rd pl ace Harriett Tan

Thank you to our judges, speakers, MC, and models and supporters in each location red. ente who ors etit comp all the

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Grand Final Winners 1s t pl ace Vea Fonua 2nd pl ace Bryan Tiska 3 r d pl ace Shaun Ash

Barber Wars Auckland 2017

Barber Wars Sydney 2017

Barber Wars Melbourne 2017

Barber Wars Grand Final 2017

VE a F ON UA Barkers groom room

WHENEVER YOU SEE SOMEONE ON A STAGE, OR WINNING A COMPETITION, OR SUCCEEDING AT A CERTAIN LEVEL, YOU WONDER HOW THEY GOT THERE. IT’S ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATING TO ME TO LEARN ABOUT HOW PEOPLE GOT STARTED, HOW THEY FOUND THEMSELVES ON A CERTAIN JOURNEY, AND DIG A LITTLE BIT MORE INTO WHY THEY ARE WHERE THEY’RE AT NOW.

y partner, Vea Fonua, is a barber and stylist, the national manager of the Barkers Groom Room shops in New Zealand, and recently the winner of the Cutthroat Journal Barber Wars at the Hair Expo in Sydney. At the expo we got talking to a couple of people about where he got started, and Cutthroat asked us to write about it. Since I was around for most of that journey, and he’s busy cutting hair and stuff, the task fell to me. Vea’s been cutting since he was young, but more in a backyard/garage kind of setting. He’s Tongan, and traditionally there was always someone in the family who could cut, so he learned young and was responsible for cutting whoever needed it. In his early twenties he worked in a shop in Mt Eden under owner Pule…, and he always says this

is where he learned most of the foundation of his skills. He was never formally trained, I think he lasted two weeks in barber school. When I met him in Dunedin in 2012 he wasn’t focused on barbering. He was in med school, working toward a long time dream of his to be a doctor. He was cutting part time in the only shop in town that catered to a student demographic. A year later, he was having a tough time personally, school wasn’t working out, and the shop he had been working at was closed. He was constantly getting texts from people to cut their hair, so they would come over to his flat and he would cut there. We started talking about the possibility of opening his own shop. There was nothing but hairdressers and old school barbers in Dunedin at the time, he didn’t have much else going on and was looking for something to inspire him, 24

and he was good at it (apparently, I knew nothing about barbering). We didn’t have much (or any) capital, and neither of us had ever run a business, but we got together with two of the guys he used to cut with, he ran the idea by them, and a day later we were out looking at spaces to lease. The guys started the shop with less than $2000, it was an old soap shop painted baby pink and smelling like flowers, so they spent day and night in there painting and getting it ready to open. It was a true example of, “start where you’re at, with what you have”. Second-hand everything, decorations from salvation army, supplies from the $2 shop, but they made it work and we learned a lot running that place for a year. A few years later we tried to do the same thing in Auckland, but partnered with a friend of Vea’s who was a talented tattoo

artist. This was a bigger risk as Auckland is a big city that already has plenty of quality shops established. It was fun to throw ourselves into the project again, but ultimately it didn’t work out. A few months after opening Vea made the decision to walk away from the shop and find work elsewhere. He ended up working for a shop owner who had a store in the Viaduct and one in the Barkers retail space in High street. After 8 months or so of working there, they went through re-structuring and Barkers took ownership of their in-store Groom Rooms, and hired Vea as the manager. It was the beginning of a huge year and a half of growth for him.

had an ego about being better than anybody else. He’s always the first one to say, “if you like your barber/hairstylist now, STAY with them”, and I’ve never heard him speak badly about anyone else in the industry, ever. It’s something I’ve always admired about him and tried to emulate in my own life, he just doesn’t waste any energy speaking badly about people. When a client comes to him to fix a bad cut from another shop, he just explains how he’s going to fix it and what they can ask for in a new shop to get the look they want. There’s only so much differentiation in how talented you need to be to execute a good “short back and sides”, but how you make that person feel will make a difference. We

there are so busy they rarely get any time to catch up with each other. One of the best parts about all the talent at the expo, whether it was the people educating, competing, or just there to learn, was the chance to chat with all of them and really see that there are so many ways to be a part of the industry. There’s never going to be a shortage of men and women that want a great haircut, so the opportunities are literally endless and there’s room for everyone to succeed. Whether you want to compete, run your own shop, travel, educate, develop products, there are so many ways to bring individual style to this industry.

Hanging out with such creative, driven, and The journey with Barkers has been both talented people sparked some new inspiration amazing and extremely for Vea as well. He’s passionate challenging for Vea. about helping other men and They’ve gone from two women succeed in this industry W I N N I N G T H E C O M P E T I T I O N WA S A G R E A T A C H I E V E M E N T, shops with a total of 5 and looking to get into educating E S P E C I A L LY B E C A U S E T H E O T H E R C O M P E T I T O R S W E R E S O barbers to what will be 6 TA L E N T E D A N D TH E C H A L L E N G E WA S TH E TO U G H E S T H E more, so we’re working on a few shops this year and more H A S FA C E D BY FA R , B U T I T WA S J U S T A S M A L L PA R T O F projects together now to make than 10 employees in the W H AT H E ’ L L TA K E AWAY F R O M TH AT W E E K E N D . that happen. High Street store alone. Winning the competition was a He’s had the strength great achievement, especially of a big company behind him, which has heard this echoed everywhere from leaders in because the other competitors were so allowed him to learn so much about a large the industry at Hair Expo, and it’s always what talented and the challenge was the toughest corporation, but in large part he’s been solely Vea has believed and what I think has set him he has faced by far, but it was just a small responsible for the Groom Room side. It’s a apart. He remembers everyone he cuts and he part of what he’ll take away from that far cry from having to paint our own walls can mention something right away to make weekend. Competing was his ticket to be and count dollars to get enough razors and them comfortable, like asking about their kids there, but that experience was valuable neckstrips for the next week of work, but or their job. That’s why he’s successful, and I far beyond any prize could have been. To it still comes with its own challenges. In guess he’s decent at cutting hair too. think back to where he was five years ago, the time he’s been with Barkers, he’s not The Hair Expo in Sydney this year was a huge struggling to figure out what to do with only improved as a barber, but he’s become opportunity. Competing here was a whole his life and questioning whether being a a better teacher, learned to be a manager, new level. It’s easy to stay in the comfort of barber was right for him, seeing him get to and gained so much knowledge about the your own shop, with your own clientele, and demonstrate his skills on that platform and business, marketing, and creative sides of feel content that you’re doing a good job, amongst so many people he admires was a the industry. He’s really come into his own but it really challenges your ego and your proud moment to witness. over the last year and he loves being a part boundaries to bare yourself to an audience So, if you’re wondering how that guy got on of this industry and watching it grow around and a team of judges on a big stage. We were stage, or got so successful, or achieved that the world. shocked by how big a production it was, three goal? Vea has an ego about his own performance, days long, all the big names that were going He just got started, he put himself out there, in that he wants to do his best all the time to be there, all the opportunities to learn. and he kept learning, through every success and he constantly wants to get better at his Being in New Zealand is great but it’s a small and failure. craft and learn new things, but he’s never pond, and most of the guys in the industry 25

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Samuel Alvey is an American MMA Fighter currently competing in the Middleweight division of the UFC.

ell me about your upbringing. I was raised in a very loving and hard-working family. No matter what I did my parents supported me and they made sure I was never second-best. They made sure I did the work I needed to do to be first chair in everything.

What made you join MMA? I don't have a great story about what made

s omeb o dy sa i d t here wa s a ca g e, so I s a i d let me i n.

parents. They spent their lives working hard and creating a good life for their family. Even now as I move on to bigger and better things in my career they are behind me 100% of the way. Whatever they can do to help, they do. Advice to your younger self. If I were to give advice to my younger self I don't really know what I would say. I'm

I heard you were in the process of adopting a child, can you explain the reason behind this decision? My wife and I are in the process of adopting a child and it is something we had always intended on doing. We always anticipated doing it further down the road but something spoke to us and we jumped at the opportunity to do it now.

THE BIGGEST INSPIRATION FOR ME ARE MY PARENTS. THEY SPENT THEIR LIVES WORKING HARD AND CREATING A GOOD LIFE FOR THEIR FAMILY. EVEN NOW AS I MOVE ON TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS IN MY CAREER THEY ARE BEHIND ME 100% OF THE WAY. WHATEVER THEY CAN DO TO HELP, THEY DO.

me join MMA. I was 21 and I thought I was tough. I didn't grow up watching boxing or UFC, I never fight outside of the cage, and I was pretty well-adjusted as far as a career outside of MMA. Somebody said there was a cage and I said let me in. Who or what inspires you? The biggest inspiration for me are my

pretty happy where I ended up. Â Maybe something simple like save more money. Do you support any charity and why? My biggest donations of time and money are to Christian-based charities organizations. I was brought up as a Christian and my faith is unwavering. Anything I can do to help I will always do. 26

Something nobody knows about you. The biggest secret I have is that I played trumpet for over 20 years. I even played semi professional... what that means is I never got paid but everybody else in the orchestra did. To this day I still play my trumpet every now and then, although I know I'm not half as good as I once was.

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Growing up on the Coast, the ocean has always been Ash Murray's go to place when he needs to get away from the stresses of day to day life.

eing born on the coast of Australia, I have always had a connection with the ocean.

I can remember myself as young as 4 or 5 years of age, catching waves on my rubber surfmat. I came through the surf club movement as a nipper, learning the basics of the ocean. I used to bodyboard before and after school and joined the local Port Macquarie Bodyboard Club at 11, surfing with legends such as Eppo, Kingy and my elder brother, Adam. We surfed in competitions up and down the east coast, from Queensland to Victoria. The ultimate was to have a cover shot on Riptide Bodyboarding magazine, a goal I achieved on a couple of occasions. After opting out of the competitive side of bodyboarding, I was still free surfing whenever I could. I became interested in the epic photos being produced by the wellknown photographers. I began taking shots with professional bodyboarders and surfers, producing photos for the various magazines around the world.

M Y M A I N FO C U S I S O C E A N P H OT O G R A P H Y. I C H A L L E N G E M Y S E L F T O C A PT U R E T H E U LT I M AT E A N D U N I Q U E S H OT. I H AV E A L S O TA K E N A N I N T E R E S T I N U N D E R WAT E R M O D E L L I N G P H OT O S FO R S W I M W E A R C O M PA N I E S .

My interests grew to both under and above the water, so I started experimenting with water camera housing equipment. I met Dave Kelly who was a pioneer in the surfing photography and water housing industry. I started working with Dave, inventing and trialling new housing ideas. My main focus is ocean photography. I challenge myself to capture the ultimate and unique shot. I have also taken an interest in underwater modelling photos for swimwear companies. 27

JENSEN REIGN IS THE ALTER EGO IN US ALL. THE FATHER, THE BROTHER, THE LOVER, THE FIGHTER. HE WILL NOT ACCEPT MEDIOCRITY AND WILL DISRUPT THE ESTABLISHMENT. HE WILL STEP THE F CK UP, EXPLORE HIS POTENTIAL, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIVE ON HIS TERMS. REIGN ON.

A KING IS BORN A few hours after his birth, I cradled Jensen and was overcome with a sense of promise for the life before him and his infinite potential, with the idea he could be and do anything he desires. I saw him taking responsibility for exploring this possibility. Creating his own designed life, his own Kingdom where expectation is limitless, personal potential is fulfilled and he Reigns. The name Jensen Reign stuck but I did not know then the seed that was planted for my own journey. BUILDING A KINGDOM We grow up with so much expectation and conditioning of what our lives should look like, what a successful life looks like. The thing is, this prescription (of mediocrity) is usually some bullsh#t stereotypical canvas

At swapping “success” for “happiness”. THE KING IN YOU It’s important to understand this is not some tragic account of life where you must be miserable if you’re not chasing your dream. In fact, sometimes it is the comfort of ‘success’ that is the biggest hurdle to true happiness. This was me. I’ve been and done a few things and had some fun along the way. It would have been very easy to stay in the comfort zone I had built. Then I thought of myself as an old man sitting on the porch with a cuppa reflecting on my life – one where I had not really had a go at being all I could be. And I thought “f#ck that”! Jensen Reign is about the King in You and building your own kingdom. This is just a metaphor for acknowledging and respecting the unique you, taking deliberate action to

JENSEN REIGN IS ABOUT THE KING IN YOU AND BUILDING YOUR OWN KINGDOM. THIS IS JUST A METAPHOR FOR ACKNOWLEDGING AND RESPECTING THE UNIQUE YOU, TAKING DELIBERATE ACTION TO EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL AND BUILDING A MORE MEANINGFUL AND ALIGNED LIFE.

of a life that looks good from a distance with little regard or focus on what might actually feel good….be meaningful. It’s like we build a life so we can answer the question “what do you do?” with some socially accepted auto-response that equals success….. “I’m a whatever and I have this gadget, blah blah blah”. If that prescription fits you, sweet. If not, you're left thinking “man, I’m doing everything they said to, why does this not feel better?” This prescription of mediocrity manifests in various ways and degrees. From the cliché death bed story where the “what did I do with my life realisation raises its head” to a life that feels ok, even if it’s a merry-go-round and deep satisfaction seems like a fairy tale notion. Jensen Reign is my crack at having a go, at pushing myself, breaking this cycle. Taking responsibility for building my own Kingdom.

explore your potential and building a more meaningful and aligned life. A life lived on your terms. Your kingdom, where you Reign. A JR WORLD A king is not looking for excuses and he is unapologetic about the path he chooses. By acknowledging the unique you and taking responsibility for your choices and actions you are no longer making up the numbers, you count. If each of us were to take this journey we would find ourselves in a world with less fear and more peace, less pain and more love, with less unknowns and more fulfillment. Love or War - get your crown on at jensenreign.com Quote kings@cutthroat for $50 voucher toward your first order (expires 31/10/17). Reign on www.jensenreign.com

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A GREAT CUT TO THEM IS A CUT THAT LASTS AND DOESN’T TAKE HALF A TUB OF WAX TO GET THERE, AND BEEF’S SCORE EXTRA POINTS HERE IN THE WAY THEY SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH WHOEVER’S IN THE CHAIR.

ONE DOG, FOUR FULL CHAIRS AND A WHOLE LOT O’ CAMARADERIE. PAYING HOMAGE TO THEIR DOG, ENTER THE BARBERSHOP THAT EARNED ITS TITLE AFTER A BOOZY EVENING SPITBALLING SHOP NAMES. WITH CLIENTS RETURNING FOR A BEER WELL BEFORE THEIR NEXT APPOINTMENT – AND FOR GOOD REASON – IT’S CLEAR BEEF’S BARBERS IS FULL OF ALL THE GOOD STUFF.

eef's Barbers is located in Australia’s barbering mecca, Melbourne, co-founders Shaun and Dean knew they had their work cut out for them from the day they opened their doors just a year ago. Not shy of a little hard work, the 30 years of collective experience between the boys has cemented Beef’s in the industry as a go-to for the suited nine-to-fiver, and the tattoo laden Melbourner alike. “The haircut helps, but 50% of what you do, is not actually what you do. It’s about rapport and community” Dean says with sentiment. It’s a combination of experience, banter and genuine interest in their clientele that makes a day at the shop look more like a day spent with mates; equally as happy to discuss the trials and tribulations of life over a beer and a cut, Shaun and the lads know all too well the importance of a quality trim

and how to communicate this to the client. A great cut to them is a cut that lasts and doesn’t take half a tub of wax to get there, and Beef’s score extra points here in the way they share their knowledge with whoever’s in the chair. In a world of taper fades and short-back-and-sides, it’s the little things that count; all too often the boys deal with clients who have never been given the run-down on how to style and maintain their fuzz, and it’s these shared tricks of the trade that build the foundations of that customerbarber bond everyone’s chasing. Going down the handy hints rabbit-hole, Shaun mentions that convincing their clients to keep a hair dryer at hand can sometimes be challenging, but worthwhile none the less – pair this with some quality product (in Beef’s case: Modern Pirate, Mr. Smith, Dodgy Bastard) and you have a lasting cut that keeps your every-man looking as sharp as he did 31

leaving the barbershop last month. Shaun and Dean are well aware Melbourne is experiencing a serious barber boom that has the potential to flatline at some point, yet their extensive history in the trade both locally and abroad keeps them confident that Beef’s Barbers is here to stay. The undeniably insta-friendly shop dog, Beef, definitely hasn’t harmed their reputation; and Shaun taking out 1st place at the Melbourne heat of the Cutthroat of Metter’s Martini Barber Wars is surely an accolade worth noting. Yet, the boys believe it goes beyond that, their community – with Beef at the crux of it – is one that’s constantly expanding through mateship, quality banter and even better service. Look for @BeefsBarbers on your socials, or swing past 258 Bridge Rd. Richmond for a trim, a chat and a little loving from Beef. Words by Rick Stephens.

Barbercraft 2017

BARBERCRAFT 2017 { AUCKLAND NZ}

t was pleasure to be invited to the second year of BarberCraft held in Auckland New Zealand in May this year. New Zealand did not let us down as winter had set in and there was already ice

the whole expo floor and had 10 chairs where barbers went head to head with their cutting, clipper work and shaving skills. The event also saw many educational sessions being held for barbers wanting to be up

THE STAGE CENTERED THE WHOLE EXPO FLOOR AND HAD 10 CHAIRS WHERE BARBERS WENT HEAD TO HEAD WITH THEIR CUTTING, CLIPPER WORK AND SHAVING SKILLS.

in the air. It was nice and warm in the stylish exhibition space of Shed 10 located on Auckland Harbor where the Barber and Men’s Grooming expo was held. The event not only hosted barber supply businesses from around New Zealand, they held ‘Battle of the Barber’s’, a barbering challenge that ran for the full two days. The stage centered 33

skilled by a number of recognised training organisations like HITO and Mr Barber. The skill level is very high in the New Zealand market and it’s one country in the world where you see lots of creative flare especially in the clipper work and patterning. Please enjoy the Photo Journal of BarberCraft 2017 and we look forward to next year’s event.

BARBER connect 2017 { BIRMINGHAM UK}

he Cutthroat Journal was excited to be invited to attend the Barber Connect in Telford just outside of Birmingham in the UK. The event was held at the Telford International Event Centre, which hosts many world industry events. Telford was the perfect

not have been disappointed as there was plenty of action with lots of live skill demonstrations by some of the world’s best barbers. The expo featured most of the world’s best male grooming brands and everything was for sale on the day so barbers could stock up on the latest on- trend products. It

IF YOU WERE ARE BARBER YOU WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISAPPOINTED AS THERE WAS PLENTY OF ACTION WITH LOTS OF LIVE SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST BARBERS.

location for a huge event like Barber Connect being close to big cities like Birmingham and Manchester. Barbers came from all over the UK to attend and the show space was full of Beards, great fades and Tattoos. We attended on the Sunday of the two-day event and it was standing room only in the event hall. If you were are barber you would 34

was nice to see some Australian products at the show like Uppercut, Bearded Chap and King Brown. The event saw thousands of attendees and it showed us how big the market for barbering is in the UK and gives us in the industry the confidence going forward in this market. Please enjoy the pictures from the show and we look forward to returning next year.

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Ei8hty Ei8ht Barbers Our Summer UK visit this year took us to the busy beach side city of Brighton that is only a one-hour train ride from London. Brighton is a vibrant city that over the summer doubles in size as holiday maker’s come to visit from all over Europe. The city has an eclectic make up of people from all walks of life and has an amazing café, restaurant and bar scene. The arty and many of the gay community in Brighton are mostly found in the James Street precinct which is full of vibrant retail spaces, amazing food concepts and some pretty cool barber shops.

THE BASIN BARBERSHOP

B i l ly S t y l e s After jumping on a train from Port Macquarie at the age of 16 (without parental permission) to the city of Newcastle is where I started my barbering journey. Working under one of the oldest barbers in the city, I was taught the basics of barbering. From short back and sides to flat

as I was able to better myself. From standard short back and sides to razor faded and pomps. As my skills progressed, so did the passion of providing amazing cuts to all of my clients, so out I went in search for the best place to provide to my clients the best service I could.

IF YOU WERE ARE BARBER YOU WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISAPPOINTED AS THERE WAS PLENTY OF ACTION WITH LOTS OF LIVE SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST BARBERS.

tops. Working in a fast paced walk in shop was a challenge to begin, but after learning the ropes was enough to soldier though. After working under Daryl for 2 years I decided to further my skills as a barber and a stylist. I found myself working at one of Newcastle's most popular barbershops Jimmy Figgs. Working there at the time was great for me

We stayed with a long time friend Claudia Marlow who runs a trendy Bed and Breakfast and also manages a nice little barber shop called Ei8hty Ei8ht Barbers, right in the heart of the trendy James Street. Claudia was excited to get me in the chair again and show off some tricks she has learnt over the many years of barbering. It was a pleasure to be treated after a few months on the road, especially by a good industry friend.

As of now 2017 I am running a small shop here in Newcastle , in the subtle suburb of Carrington. I believe the client should go to the barber for the barber, not the shop itself. Which is why this space works so well. No gimmicks or set market, but a place any man can go and feel right at home when coming in.

Claudia is well travelled and has barbered her way around the

103 YOUNG STREET, CARRINGTON, NSW 0447 808 361

world before settling back into her hometown of Brighton. British barbers are very proud of their craft and many of the traditional cuts we see today originated from the UK. I absolutely love the English barber industry and the vibe of these shops is unique. Claudia and her business partner Jonny have a great business and they have built up a strong clientele of locals who support them well. We also had the pleasure of hanging out with the barbershop dog “Watson” the pug! He had the run of the shop and hearts of the customers. Best part of my job is to hear the locals chat about what’s happening in their part of the world and like most barbershops globally, the banter between barbers and customers is always ranging from politics, sport to religion and always fun. I found in most of the shops I visited in the UK football is a huge topic, so it’s advisable, to fit in the scene, you definitely need to brush up on the local soccer knowledge and the current scores. Congratulations Claudia and Jonny on a great business, I enjoyed seeing the business first hand.

88 JAMES STREET, BRIGHTON, UK

PRETTY RAD STORE CAME ABOUT ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. AS LOCALS WHO HAVE GROWN UP IN THE AREA WE SAW A NICHE IN THE RETAIL MARKET FOR STREET WEAR FASHION IN A TOWN THAT HAD PLENTY OF CHAIN AND SURF STORES. e knew the majority of the youth and fashion conscious consumers were all going online or travelling to major cities to shop (because we were too) and we wanted to make it easier and more accessible.

We have a solid brand mix of both mens and ladies independent and major labels as well as our core range of in house apparel. Some of our favourite brands include Barney Cools, Zanerobe, Lacoste, HUF, Few & Far Collective, Wrangler, Ziggy Denim, The Fifth Label, Lulu & Rose and more. We have recently also taken on a warehouse space to cater for our expanding online store, so that people all over the world can shop with us. Our loyal following in Port Macquarie can receive free same day delivery to their doorstep!

Give us 5 tips on being a business ownerÂ Do your research. Know your target market and have a plan. Always think about the logistics before going ahead and make sure there is a need for what you want to bring to the table. Consistency is key. You have to work hard to build a great reputation and a loyal clientele but

then you need to maintain it! Keep staying open 7 days a week, keep going above and beyond for your customers, and keep striving to be better. Listen. Even though you might think you know all there is to know, listen to your staff and customers and take what they have to say on board because at the end of they day they are what makes your business succeed.

Positivity. Being a business owner can be very stressful at times so it's so important to surround yourself with supportive and positive friends and family to help you through. It's also just as important to know when to switch off and recharge so you can come back to work with a clear mind and perspective. Never settle. Don't limit yourself or give in to other people's expectations of you. There's always room to improve and grow and no body can do it for you but you! To keep up to date with all things Pretty Rad Store, check out our Instagram and Facebook @PRETTYRADSTORE or jump online to www.prettyrad.com.au!

Ba r ber S o cI e t y

LIVe 2017

AMSTERDAM – THE SECOND EDITION OF BARBERSOCIETY LIVE SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 2017 IN AN INDUSTRIAL HALL AT THE WESTERGASFABRIEK COMPLEX IN AMSTERDAM WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS! NO LESS THAN 45 COMPANIES IN THE BARBERING AND OTHER SECTORS TOOK PART IN THIS UNIQUE EVENT. arberSociety Live 2017 was made possible by main edition of the only and largest barbers-only event in the Netherlands and sponsor American Crew and sponsor Wahl which attracted over 50% Belgium. Our attention is focused fully on real barbers and we’re dedicated more participants than the first edition. The 400 participants gained to meeting the needs of this exclusive target group. BarberSociety Live a wealth of information and inspiration at this annual meeting place provides an experience that has already gained a permanent place on the for barbers. Top talents from calendar of the barbering industry. the national and international In addition to organising the barber world gave stunning barbers-only event, we presented THE MOST AMAZING BARBERING EVENT HAPPENED THIS shows on the Main Stage a Barbershop Award for Dutch WEEKEND, BARBERSOCIETY LIVE IN AMSTERDAM. IN ONE and could be seen in action and Belgium barbershops and GREAT VENUE WITH A SUPER RELAXED ATMOSPHERE, on the Open Podium. The launched the first Dutch-language POWER PACKED WITH BARBERING TALENT. THERE IS participating companies gave BarberSociety magazine.’ NOTHING LIKE THIS EVENT. Compliments from the UK product presentations and Marc is delighted with the informational seminars. The feedback from the international sector: ‘We’ve received a massive relaxed festival vibe created a superlative setting for barbers from different compliment from the UK barber scene. While they take part in lots of countries to exchange experiences. Unique event barber trade shows in their country, they think this event is the best they’ve Marc van de Hare, the event’s initiator and organiser, looks back at the ever experienced.’ successful second edition: ‘We made a real statement through this second Chris Foster, Director of The Foss Academy and the event moderator

said this about the event: ‘THE most amazing barbering event happened this weekend, BarberSociety Live in Amsterdam. In one great venue with a super relaxed atmosphere, power packed with barbering talent. There is nothing like this event.’ Line-up There was an impressive line-up for the 2017 edition featuring legendary barbers from the Netherlands and abroad: • Sid Sottung of the Sid Sottung Academy • Alan Findlay, James Beattie, Martin Fox of The B.O.M.B. Squad • Chris Foster & Aaron Williams of The Foss Academy • Joshua Lamonaca, Charles Gray & Oliver

Moorhouse of MENSPIRE Education. • Show American Crew including American Crew's senior global education manager, Mike Sharkey • Sam Wall • Rebel Rebel • Joost Mulleman of the Barberschool Netherlands • Luigi Scapicchio, owner of Barber Shop Scapicchio and a 5th generation barber from the famous Italian Scapicchio barbering family • Barber Battle Netherlands teaser In addition to shows and silent disco seminars, there were lots of other fun elements, such as a terrace with food trucks in front of the venue, a cigarette roller, cocktails with 39

Jack Daniels and Barber’s gin, Affligem beer, a well-filled goodie bag, a raffle and, to top it off, a tattoo artist. Ten participants even got tattoos of the BarberSociety Live logo. Proud to be a barber! There was also a stylish shuttle service from the parking garage to the Zuiveringshal West venue in a MINI countryman and participants could also step 'the last mile' to the venue in style on steps provided by Micro Step. Looking to the future Marc: ‘I am so grateful for all the positive reactions we’ve received about this event. We succeeded in bringing barbers together and creating something extraordinary for them. This second edition was larger and more international than the first edition. We’re now going to continue developing the event to make it even bigger and better. We want to reach and connect even more barbers. We look forward to working with our sponsors and partners to achieve this aim. It's clear that BarberSociety Live has gained a permanent place in the European barber scene.’

BARBERSOCIETY LIVE PROVIDES AN EXPERIENCE THAT HAS ALREADY GAINED A PERMANENT PLACE ON THE CALENDAR OF THE BARBERING INDUSTRY.

BarberSoc Iety

by sandy chong CEO australian hairdressing council

I t ho ught in t his issue I wo ul d cl ar if y t h e r ol e of t he Austr al ian Hair dr essin g Co un ci l , who we ar e, what we do an d also cl ar if y o u r r el atio n ship wit h t he Bar ber In dust r y.

uite simply, the AHC represents hairdressing. We do not represent the beauty industry and have no intention to. We do not represent the barber industry, nor do we have an intention to either. We do however support the barber industry, as to date this industry does not have a registered association with a board of directors that have particular skill sets or contacts needed to represent an association to government bodies on a federal level. The AHC first started lobbying for the barber qualification around 2010. Over the next 4 years, we held a series of industry consultative meetings with salons, RTOs and barbers in every State capital, plus some regional cities. Countless meetings were set up with existing barbers. An objective of these meetings was to be able to show government a national industry interest to return the barber qualification and apprenticeships. All of these meetings were delivered voluntarily by AHC Director Wendy Blair and costs were covered by the AHC. Once the qualification was agreed on and returned to industry each State Government had to be addressed to approve an apprenticeship. This was also completed by Wendy Blair. The AHC would love to assist the barber

industry in setting up their own association. So far we have had many meetings with very enthusiastic individuals. Very few however are committed to spend their own time, money and energy in making this happen. The Directors of the AHC have spent countless days and hours committed to the objectives of the AHC. Our focus is entirely on our own industry, however, visits to government, regulators and bureaucrats clearly show that they do not separate hair, beauty or barbering. In the governments eyes we are all one trade, one industry, one voice. To give you an idea of the AHC activities, we recently held an Industry Day in June. We had 8 speakers presenting. These included the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Karen Andrews, where it was discussed that the present model of apprenticeships is not working for any trade and needs to change. The Shadow Minister Doug Cameron also spoke, Yasmin King CEO of Skills IQ ( they write the barber training package). We also had the FWO clarify contractors and rent a chair arrangements. Another speaker from an insurance company highlighted that non-qualified barbers are open to litigation. Another spoke on grants for RTOs and education that is available. We had a number of barbers attend, and I’m sure they found all 40

information relevant. The AHC also held their annual Schmoozefest event for AHC members only. This is a networking night. One discerning fact of the AHC is no one sponsors us and we do not sponsor any company either. On Sunday 11th June the AHC presented H.A.I.R. Hairdressing Australia Industry Register. This concept was the result of government consultation and industry surveys. Of 1800 respondents 95% supported industry regulation. The government will not invest in this, but will support self regulation. I have spoken to a number of barbers whose focus was to request the government to “licence” your industry. My understanding is this will never happen. Some statistics and an industry snapshot you may find interesting at the moment. There are 91,000 registered ABN’s covering hair, beauty and barbers. Of this 91,000 there are 29,412 shop businesses. Over 60,000 ABN's now have the same ABN address as their home address. Of these 60,000 - 54,582 are not registered for GST. Contractors are noted as on the rise and presently the numbers show there are 3,429 contractors or rent a chairs. Reports show 11,000 are not paying staff their superannuation. Information on stats are current from the ATO.

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Because a real man deserves a real chair. Between the man and his barber, it starts with the perfect chair. Something that looks sweet, comfortable and easy for you, the stylist, to create with pride. Comfortel’s collection of barbers chairs are the perfect touch of old meets new. Designed with a keen eye for detail, traditional styling is met with the highest grade of durability, finishes, colours, and of course maximum comfort (nothing is more important). We know it’s not just about a haircut with a real barber, it’s about everything that goes along with it, and it starts with sitting in the perfect chair. For Comfortel’s full range of barbers chairs and equipment visit www.comfortel.com.au Showrooms Australia Wide & NZ.

The Barber Club Workshops provide an experience in a live barber setting. The majority of the time spent at the workshop is spent cutting hair under the direction of some of the best instructors in the industry. The amount of practice on live individuals is hard to be matched at any other school. We do things differently - The Barber Club teaches the secrets of barbering based on principles that are highly effective students are taught a process that has proven to provide unmatched results. Students complete from The Barber Club workshop empowered with skills that are superior to any other new way of cutting. The methods taught at The Barber Club provide explosive results and enable students to cut hair at an extremely powerful level.

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T M G College P: (03) 9006 4592 E: info@tmg.edu.au W: www.tmg.edu.au FB: www.facebook.com/TheMalkaGroup/

Education & Training

TMG College is one of Australia’s leading private training providers. We have a well established track record of success in designing and delivering high quality, nationally recognised training qualifications. TMG College offers a wide range of courses in Barbering, Hairdressing, Beauty, Management and more. We can deliver at our place or yours, and customised training to meet your needs is our specialty. As a Registered Training Organisation we adhere to the comprehensive training delivery requirements of the VET Quality Framework (VQF).

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Equipment & Accessories

Kangan Institute is one of the largest and most trusted education and training providers in Victoria. With more than 80 years of educational excellence backed by industry connections, our graduates learn real skills and gain the confidence to succeed in life. The hair and beauty training salon, located in Richmond, is an exciting base for the latest in professional Barbering education. With a strong focus on apprenticeships, Kangan Institute has developed the barbering training course in consultation with industry partners and ensure that apprentices graduate with skills that will elevate the business.

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Mr B arb er P: +64 9 929 1152 E: mrbarber@mrbarber.co.nz W: www.mrbarber.co.nz FB: www.facebook.com/Mr.Barber.Training.Centre

Dedicated Barber Man Cave, We can help you with, and supply all things barbering, From the best of barbers chairs, clippers, trimmers, retail products, blades, scissors. Brands include Wahl, Andis ‘Style’ Salon Furniture, Proraso, Dapper Dan, Elegance, Murrys, Traditional Barber, Way too much to list everything. Everything you need to set up and run a successful Barber Business. Come in and get excited about your chosen trade , business and career. Just like Bunnings for the Barber. Adding more products all the time.

The Auckland based Barber School founded by Neville Spence in 2000 offers students the opportunity to learn barbering skills & techniques from some of the best barbers in the country. Mr. BARBER Training Centre is the only specific barber training centre in Australasia and is NZQA registered and accredited to deliver and assess unit standards. We offer Full time courses and Upskilling classes 42

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Inspired by the timeless style of the 1950’s barbershop and its spiritual founder, Willy O’Shea, Uppercut Deluxe is an Australian-born brand, using the finest ingredients to deliver high quality male grooming products without the fancy embellishments. Uppercut Deluxe also supply a range of premium accessories for both professional and consumer usage. Consumer Accessories – Mo Comb, Beard Comb, Pocket Comb, Flip Comb, Styling Comb, Quiff Roller, Toothbrush, Wash Bags and a range of custom T-Shirts. Barber’s Collection Accessories – Barber Scrub, Hard Rubber Styling Comb, Hard Rubber Cutting Comb, Spray Bottles, Hand Towel, Neck Towel, Capes.

Ba xter of Ca li fornia P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ Since 1965, these top-notch products have proven that premium doesn’t have to be pretentious. Baxter of California has a curated collection of grooming must-haves, offering superior assortment of hair essentials, such as Clay, Hard cream, Hard water, Soft water and Cream Pomade. New to the range, Paste Pomade, achieve a variety of hairstyles with this single pomade or mix and match with any pomade for desired hold or finish. A Nutrient-enriched shampoo for men with a refreshing mint scent and the conditioner restores moisture as it helps rebuild the hair with protein-packed formula. Added to that is a full range of skin and shaving. Performance is everything, so every formula is tried and tested at the award-winning Baxter Finley Barber Shop in Los Angeles.

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Bli nd Ba rber 18 .21 Man Made P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ An amazing range of barber products all the way from Texas. Specifically designed for the high end more unique barber who wants to differentiate from the rest of the crowd. For the gentleman who delights in the finer things in life, this body wash is hands down the best! Lift your spirits with the distinctive, opulent essence of sweet honey and tobacco in the cologne. The paste from 18.21 Man Made is a fusion of wax & grooming cream and has a medium hold with a satin sheen. It shapes, refines texture, controls frizz and adds a bit of moisture, great for molding and directing hair, then seal the deal with premium hair spray.

P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ The barbershop used to be the hub of the community – where people got together to bond, socialise and exchange ideas. With the goal of bringing this camaraderie back in style, Blind Barber, a barbershop and parlour with locations in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY, has created a concept that goes well beyond cuts, shaves and cocktails. The 90 Proof Pomade, infused with hops (yes, from beer), leaves hair with a strong hold and a matte finish and the 60 Proof Wax, leaves hair with a medium hold and a workable, natural finish. The shaving creams, body washes, and exfoliates are for product junkies who call beauty “grooming.”

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B ona Fide Pom ade Austr al ia & New Z eal and

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P:+61 424 605 508 W: BonaFidePomade.com.au FB: facebook.com/bonafidepomadeaus/ Instagram: @bonafidepomadeaus Est in 2012, out of Santa Ana, CA, USA, Bona Fide Pomade has swept the USA by storm and has arrived in Australia & New Zealand. A collection of fine water based Pomades and grooming products that are trusted by barbers across the USA & the UK. Featuring a classic citrus and baby powder scent across our entire range, which includes a Matte Paste, Fibre Pomade, Clay, “Super” Superior hold for that extra strong hold and our Original Superior Hold. Our range also includes our Texture spray and our newly announced for 2017 Shampoo and Conditioner along with combs, barber capes and an awesome range of Barber Apparel. Mention the Cutthroat Journal for opening order special.

Captain Fawcett is a premium quality beard and moustache line for the modern gentleman. Beard Oils, Beard Balms, Moustache waxes, Shaving Creams, Shampoo and shaving Accessories. The line is based on the intrepid Edwardian explorer Captain Peabody Fawcett and the ingredients are based on his personal list of exotic ingredients. These precise formulae have been faithfully followed and Fawcett’s original potions, along with his world renowned Moustache Wax are now available to the discerning gentleman for the first time in over a century. The line is particularly suitable for the Barber Shop that wants a premium looking range with a historic, distinctive look.

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Bossman Brands™ leads the industry in HIGH quality and All Natural Beard care products. Bossman Beard Balms contains active ingredients such as Mango, Shea Butter, and other nutritious oils that nourish and strengthen beards by trapping the moisture into the actual beard hair. At the same time,balm will relax the beard making it more manageable taming the fly-aways to promote a strong sleek look. Bossman Conditioner™ is everything you need to strengthen, repair and replenish beards. The first of its kind to utilize Betaine, a highly effective beet extract, combined with mango butter. Bossman Jelly is a first of its kind product that lasts longer and performs better than standard beard oil using an increased viscosity and the moisturizing properties of higher quality oils.

There is no better test of greatness than “standing the test of time” and Cella Crema Sapone passes with flying colours. The formula for Cella is virtually unchanged since it’s introduction in 1899. In Italy, you will find many master barbers and experienced wet-shavers that consider Cella to be the greatest shaving soap ever produced. Cella comes in two formats, a 150 gram screw-top red “Ciotola” (tub/bowl) and a 1000 gram block in a red cardboard box. Being a soft soap, pieces can easily be sliced off the block and folded into your favorite shaving bowl or mug. For those that prefer convenience and travel often, the 150 gram Ciotola is the preferred choice. Cella is scented of sweet almonds or marzipan.

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P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ Burly Fellow was crafted over a few beers and an open and honest chat – Something most men struggle to do amongst peers. Having realized this, they came up with a grooming line tailored for the average bloke, including an assortment of grooming products. The line includes a full range of grooming pomades, beard balms, shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers and beard oils including the totally original iconic flask. The new Sea Salt Spray is very popular and is a leave-in formula that delivers a beach feel. The hair is given natural body, like after a day at the beach. This super versatile cult classic product can be used for blow drying, diffusing, or air drying.

Daimon Barber is the realisation of a long-held ambition shared by friends Leo Neelands and Steve Crosby; to create a range of men’s beauty products that set a new standard for innovation, quality and lasting effect. The result is a perfectly formed range of peerless hair styling, shaving, beard care and skin care lines. The team works every day with the same rigor and care that were spent developing the first products to create the next generation of men’s beauty products. Styling, Shaving, Beard Care and Skincare collections are created in England specifically for men. Utilising the highest quality materials, actives and extracts, they set a new standard for innovative formulation, functionality and beautiful design even the packaging is elegant chic and restrained.

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P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ This brand needs no introduction as it is the most sought after pomade brand in the USA. It comes in Original (Medium hold, medium shine) Super shine (medium hold, high shine) Matte cream (medium hold, matte finish) Cement (high hold, matte finish) all are water soluble. The Grooming Spray is regarded by many the “holy water of barbering”! Newly introduced in 2017 Layrite shampoo and conditioner and a re-introduction of the beard oil – thicker, easier to apply, less woodsy and less greasy beard and skin conditioner. The No9. Bay Rum After Shave has superior abilities to invigorate, protect and soothe your skin, this Bay Rum scented vintage barber shop favorite is the perfect follow up to a clean, close shave.

Imperial Barber Products set out to evolve the craft of American Men’s barbering and grooming by bringing back time-honoured grooming products and traditions via all-natural, utilitarian, premium products. Today, Imperial Barber Products has become an authority in masculine men’s grooming. The team behind Imperial Barber Products have spent a combined 30 years in Los Angeles, London and New York City barber culture. Their Original Pomade gained the reputation from customers and barbers as being the strongest water based pomade available in the USA. Uniquely, the Black Top Pomade has a black tint for dramatic effect to make hair styles stand out or partially cover grey hairs. Made by barbers. Made to work. Made in the USA.

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P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ The USA’s original Barber range has been helping has been helping men get lucky since 1935. For over 80 years Lucky Tiger Men’s Grooming Products have stood the test of time, helping men be the kind of men they aspire to be. The bright yellow packaging with bold tiger image is striking. Beginning with the original Barbershop Classics and now with the Premium line, Lucky Tiger offers every man the products he needs to look his best at a moment’s notice. The collection of Men’s Grooming Products gracefully defines the man who takes pride in his appearance, appreciates the classics and likes to be confident, prepared and primed for any adventure that awaits.

The quest for the perfect grooming product, and a passion for all things distinguished and refined, led to the creation of JS Sloane Co. Caviar Matt Clay, Heavyweight Brilliantine, Medium weight Brilliantine, and the new Superior Hold Deluxe, each offer a modern take on old-school men’s hair dressing. JS Sloane Co. wanted to bring back the sensibility of grooming as a ritual and the notion that being well-groomed was a prerequisite to social interaction. JS Sloane’s new take on the classic brilliantine has been perfected and reformulated to offer superb holding, styling ease, an unbeatable hold that is soft to the touch, and best of all, washes out with nothing more than water. Also available are Pre Shave Oil, Shave Creams, Beard Oils and Shampoos.

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A: 1-192 Victoria St West, Auckland P: +64 9 379 3060 E: primecuts@maloneys.co.nz W: www.maloneys.co.nz FB: www.facebook.com/maloneysbarbershop/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/maloneysbarber/

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Maloney’s Barber Shop in central Auckland offers service with style, attention to detail & a friendly atmosphere. Established in 2003, we provide consistently great quality cuts and shaves, and stock a wide range of men’s grooming products. As an industry leader we value learning and training; our barbers all hold, or are working towards, the National Certificate in Barbering. With nine chairs and a team of 12, we are one of New Zealand’s most recognised and respected barber shops.

King Brown Pomade is a brand definitively influenced by a time when men always presented well and products were made to withstand time not fleeting trends. King Brown Pomade offers a range of hair styling products for every man regardless of their daily pursuits. From our foundation product, the traditional oil based ‘original’ pomade thru to our ‘premium’, ‘matte’ and most recent and successful release of the lightweight ‘cream’ all our formulas have been stringently developed, tested and poured in Australia to provide both the barber and consumer with the highest quality and performance. Classic to modern, long and everything in between there’s a product to suit. A proudly Australian owned barber supply business since 2013. 45

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Milkman Grooming Co. is Australia’s leading facial hair care company. Whether you shave, have a mo or grow a beard, Milkman Grooming Co. have the products for you. Milkman specialise in Beard oils, Beard shampoo & conditioners, clear shave gels, tools and brushes. Designed & formulated in Sydney, Australia, Milkman Grooming Co. offers a stylistic, fresh approach to the world of facial hair care. Through their intricate combination of botanical oils, top shelf raw materials and their balance of carefully formulated scents, Milkman has created a brand that will keep you looking, “Fresh Between The Ears”. To place wholesale orders, please email (see below) and mention you saw Milkman Grooming Co. from the Cutthroat Journal.

P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ The Italian classic. Everyone knows Proraso, as it has been the shaving staple of Australian Barbers since the brand was first launched in 1948. It comes in four distinctive shave types. The Green line, eucalyptus and menthol for all beard and skin types, The White line, oatmeal, green tea and thyme for sensitive skin. The Red line Shea Butter, Sandalwood for Thick Beards. The Blue Line Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Liquorice for the close shave. Also there are new beard products and colognes in three very popular types. Over the years, Proraso has changed in shape but the content of it’s products has stayed the same, remaining faithful to the brand’s original values: the use of natural ingredients, excellence in research, and respect for tradition.

Morgans Pom ade P: 0455 558 415 E: info@managency.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/morganspomade/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/morganspomade/ One of the oldest manufacturers of hair products established in 1873, the name Morgan’s is famous throughout the world. As a family-run company, our business ethics remain true to the principles of excellence, integrity and value that made the Original Pomade so successful. From our facility at the beautiful seaside resort of Whitstable, in Kent, we have developed a wide range of hair and beauty care products with the emphasis on good quality and natural ingredients. Morgans Slick Extra Firm Hold allows you to achieve a slick look with lasting hold. Water soluble and easy to wash out with our signature fragrance of bergamot, jasmine, sandal and patchouli all in an original vintage jar.

The Bea rded Cha p P:+61 46 232 737 W: TheBeardedChap.com FB: facebook.com/TheBeardedChap Instagram: @TheBeardedChap

Muhl e TheBeardedChap® was Australia’s Original Beard Product Company. Our range of premium traditional men’s natural grooming products, are made from the finest raw locally sourced Australian ingredients at our 150sqm factory in Brisbane, Australia. Our products are trusted by Barbers in the North America, France, UK and Sweden and used by Bearded Chap’s in over 51 countries. Our range includes our flagship Original Beard Oil that was Australia’s very first beard product, Original Beard Balm, Beard Wash & Beard Soap, Moustache wax, Shaving cream and other essential mens grooming products & tools. Quality products are what we are about, we’re not the cheapest, but we’re the best. Barbers and Bearded Chaps who use our products, appreciate our products because they work & get the desired look, style and feel with our products. Become a official retailer of The Bearded Chap and tell us the Cutthroat Journal sent you to get an exclusive opening order special.

P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ The high design standards of the Muhle brushes and razors are not only reflected in the world-renowned design quality of the products, but are also expressed in the company’s membership in the German Design Council. Exclusive overall product range embraces brushes, razors, straight razors, care products such as shaving soaps and creams, as well as an innovative natural cosmetic series. Lovingly manufactured products that are made from the very best materials and raw materials, produced in harmony with nature. For the future of the cultivated wet shave. Since 1945!

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Established in 1805, we remain the world’s oldest barbershop as stated in the Guinness Book of Records and are barbers and Royal Warrant holders to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Today Truefitt & Hill continues to strive to maintain our founder’s vision of bringing the highest quality goods and services to the patrons. We pride ourselves on using a range of UK based manufacturers to ensure that we bring the best of British product to our customers. Today’s product offering is the result of over 209 years of research and intimate customer relationships. If you are looking for the finest in men’s grooming, we are confident you will find Truefitt & Hill’s unmatched product quality and prestigious tradition unrivalled.

O’Douds is a very unique as it is one of the truly responsibly manufactured product ranges. It is dedicated to quality and responsibility. They believe that every choice has an impact, and only provide products without compromise. O’Douds is Sensible Grooming for Sensible Humans. Products are based on sustainably derived ingredients. O’Douds has a full product range of water based and oil based pomades, Shaving and After Shaves, Beard Oils and Moustache waxes. Body products include bar soaps, stick and solid deodorants and colognes. 46

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Australia’s Leading Hair Beauty Industry Association helping over 1200 salons maintain compliance when managing employees and staff. HABA offers individually tailored advice for members specialised HABA Payroll solutions for the hair and beauty industry and up-to-date information on legislative changes across the industry. HABA membership is open to all salons, franchisees and now includes home based and mobile operations. No matter the size, every salon owner in Australia is welcome to join HABA. HABA member’s can be assured that you are correctly informed from the only federally registered Industrial Association with Fair Work Australia representing the hair and beauty industry. For less than $10 a week HABA’s annual membership is able to provide salon owners the peace of mind that they are informed on all their business obligations.

Inspired by the timeless style of the 1950’s barbershop and its spiritual founder, Willy O’Shea, Uppercut Deluxe is an Australian-born brand, using the finest ingredients to deliver high quality male grooming products without the fancy embellishments. Men’ Grooming categories include: Hair Styling: Deluxe Pomade, Featherweight, Matt Pomade, Easy Hold, Matt Clay and Monster Hold Facial Styling: Beard Balm, Mo Wax Wash: Everyday Shampoo, Everyday Conditioner, Degreaser, Soap Shave: Shave Cream, Aftershave Moisturiser

Technology

Weird y B eard y P: 0455 558 415 E: customerservice@barberbrands.com.au W: www.barberbrands.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/barberbrandsinternational/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ barberbrandsinternational/ Weirdy Beardy manufacture Top Shelve Beard Care Products from 100% Australian natural ingredients. The range includes The Raven and The Woodpecker Beard oils in generous 50ml bottles, which smell awesome and keep any beard in check. Beard Buff is a beard wash/scrub unlike any other beard wash available. The Peacock Mo Wax will keep your mo out of your soup and looking sharp. Also on offer The Bald Eagle Shave cream, a lanolin based cream that is super restorative, moisturising and helps alleviate razor burn. Ideal on the barbershop floor and at home for daily maintenance. An Australian brand made by a man with a beard.

SL IK R P: 1-800-601-771 E:info@slikr.com.au W: www.slikr.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/slikr Instagram: www.instagram.com/slikr_app/ Barbers can now manage walk-ins and bookings in one system. Designed for busy barbershops to get more people in chairs by smoothing the flow of people with our kiosk and “queue ahead” feature. No need for extra staff, it is all automated. Streamline your payments and get faster reporting and amazing insights into your shop performance. Link with your social media and web to get clients who are searching checked into your shop, online payments secure their place on the queue. SLIKR is the coolest new Barber app available and is FREE for shops. 70% – 90% of your clients love what SLIKR has to offer so get on aboard now. No lock in contracts.

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WE’RE HEADED ON A JOURNEY TO EVERY TOWN IN OUR COUNTRY, TRADING HAIRCUTS FOR AS LITTLE AS A STORY, AS MUCH AS A MEAL OR EVEN JUST A PLACE TO PARK OUR HOME. A 1971 BEDFORD AMBULANCE SLEEPING MYSELF AND MY RESCUE DOG BO. TOWING A BARBERSHOP. TRADING TO ENGAGE.

Sam Dowdall has been barbering for 12 years both provincially and internationally. Previously owning barbershops in Australia and New Zealand. He is a keen musician, poet, moustache enthusiast, and philosopher. With crisis training from lifeline confidently under his belt, Sam has recently been featured by the NZ herald for his message and has been a speaker at the knowledge cafe for the Tauranga youth development team.

is trusty sidekick Bo Don Barber will be along for this journey. Bo is a loved and intelligent rescue dog. He enjoys long walks on the beach, making new friends and is never fussy at dinner time.

The Barter Barber is a story of trading skills, goods and most importantly time. THE PROBLEM. THE VISION. We have both shocking and an ever increasing suicide rate in our men, specifically in rural New Zealand and something needs to change. We are looking at sharing prevention strategies at a grassroots level, while also exploring everything that the everyday New Zealand guy is doing to focus on the positive of their day to day. “In my experience barbering overseas, no men I have come across have more trouble expressing themselves than here at home, I find that really troubling”. – Sam Dowdall. Lifesaving counselling for some men is only found in the barber’s chair. So, we’re trading our way around using the skills I have learnt over the years as a barber to open conversation with New Zealanders from all walks of life. We want to hear your stories. My purpose is to raise funds, raise food & raise familiarity with men’s mental health.

THE BARTER BARBER PHILOSOPHY Time is a resource that cannot be bought, borrowed, saved or multiplied. The journey will be sustainable without the exchange of cash. Trade is the ultimate human equaliser and we value every contribution & human being in the same regard. THE TRADE IS SIMPLE What I will trade: haircuts, shaves, a listening ear and a smiling, confident professional quality photograph. In exchange for: Day to day resources such as food or fuel, unique experiences, a story, something handmade or a smile. Anything you can give. The trader in turn will receive a multi-platform social media tag with their haircut, including a before and after photo. With over 100 cuts and shaves (and counting) all preparations thus far have been done using only the principle of trading. From internal, external and restoration work on the Bedford & Barbershop to resources and keeping our wheels moving. The power of the people so far is strong and words cannot express how grateful we are for all the support.

THE LEGACY Non-essential trades or experiences in the form of vouchers or goods will be auctioned online with all proceeds going towards Lifeline Aotearoa. All non-perishable food will be given to the local food bank. Beyond our travels, a twelve-part documentary series will be cut and distributed featuring the most inspirational, life altering moments of this journey. Doing our best to leave things better than they are. THE DOCUMENTARY We are wanting to bring a narrative to an era. We will be recording this entire journey with the goal of producing a Netflix worthy documentary. Whilst travelling we will be recording every shave and every cut using photography, videography and written records. A web series of online documentaries will be produced, region by region, with each media platform following a cohesive narrative. For the duration of the journey (Approx. 2 years) we will have special people from special places come to spend time with myself and Bo. Local people and their treasures will be there showing us the hidden gems of our beautiful country.

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I’VE ALWAYS LIVED AND BREATHED BIKES AND CARS - ACCORDING TO MY MUM, “CAR” WAS THE FIRST WORD THAT I COULD SAY. FROM ABOUT THE AGE OF SIX, I USED TO HELP MY DAD IN THE GARAGE…

ell me about Bondi Speed Shop, How it came about and your Brand? I’ve always lived and breathed bikes and cars - according to my mum, “car” was the first word that I could say. From about the age of six, I used to help my dad in the garage… I pretty much learned everything from him, he was an amazing spanner man. I built a lot of cars, then about twenty years ago, I got really into building bikes. So much so, that I built a series of awesome bright orange Harley

Flat Trackers in my North Bondi garage… I was going to do a café in Bondi called Bondi Café Racer, selling those things, then Deus sprang up in Camperdown, and after a visit, I decided that I could never compete with such deep pockets. Then, after a visit to the States, I had the idea of combining my first love of cars and carbuilds with streetwear… and Bondi Speed Shop was born. What Inspires you? Boat people. They get such a bad rap, but in my view, you’ve got to be incredibly brave to sell all your worldly belongings to pay for a boat ride to a place on the other side of the world, knowing full-well, that you could be locked up in a detention centre. 51

Advice to your younger self ? “Just do it.” I used to be an advertising creative director, and this strapline is not only timeless, it’s very pertinent – How different my life would have been if I’d just gone ‘F#ck it… I’m just gonna do that.” 5 words to describe yourself. Best accompanied with strong alcohol Something nobody knows about you. I’m dyslexic… so I come from that skool of kids who can’t read good. Fav Activity or Sport? Body surfing. Surfing’s great, but body surfing is so pure… it’s just you and the ocean, and on a great hollow wave, there’s nothing better.

Chloe Metcalf ARTIST/PHLEBOTOMIST

Early in the Middle Ages barbers were also known as Barber-surgeons. They performed surgical procedures such as bloodletting, wound surgery, cupping, leeching, shaving, tooth extraction and enema administration.

o distinguish their profession they would place a Barber Pole outside their shop. The red, white and blue barber pole colours were originally a representation of red for blood, blue symbolising veins, and white depicting bandages.

be thankful the barbers we go to now aren’t bloodletting, leeching or extracting teeth.

Barber-surgeons would perform bloodletting, where they would use a lancet, a tool for cutting the vein, to remove blood from the body to ‘heal the sick’. Bleeding bowls,

In my recent studies, I have become a qualified Pathology Collector, or Phlebotomist, which has given me the leverage to use blood as an artistic medium. I

With a passion for art and wanting to push boundaries to find my own style, I have found what I believe to be a balance of my creativity and my interest in all things macabre.

WITH A PASSION FOR ART AND WANTING TO PUSH BOUNDARIES TO FIND MY OWN STYLE, I HAVE FOUND WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A BALANCE OF MY CREATIVITY AND MY INTEREST IN ALL THINGS MACABRE.

which usually doubled as shaving bowls, were bowls that usually had a semicircular area cut out on one side to facilitate placement of the bowl under the chin, as well as where the arm lay. As we know now, this type of practise usually lead to excessive phlebotomy, or bleeding, and the spread of infection, so we should 53

have taken portraiture to the next level by combining an art piece of someone with their DNA. The idea of using blood to paint with has been an idea in my mind for years. Now that I can safely and confidently use venepuncture to obtain my paint, I have started a new journey with art that I hope will open people’s minds to nontraditional artistic styles.

Online Reviews. WE ALL WORK HARD AT OUR TRADE AND RECEIVING ONLINE REVIEWS IS SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FORM OF FLATTERY AND EGO STROKING, RIGHT? WHETHER IT'S FACEBOOK, GOOGLE OR AN ONLINE BUSINESS SEARCH ENGINE LIKE TRUELOCAL, WHEN SOMEONE TELLS EVERYONE HOW GOOD YOU ARE…YOU’RE COMPLETELY CHUFFED! WHAT ABOUT WHEN IT’S NEGATIVE?

ne of the hardest things about listing your work or business online is that social media isn’t always used for good and its evil can be harsh, leaving you dealing with criticism and even extreme trolling.

A bad comment, unlike a review, is simple. You remove it, forget about it and retaliate by blocking the trouble maker never to have to hear from the so and so ever again…but a review is another level of headache.

So what do you do? How do you react? Regardless of who and what has been said, always try to respond professionally and positively. And as hard as that may be sometimes, refraining rolling up your sleeves and preparing to unleash an ass whipping, it is the smarter approach. Killing them with kindness and taking the higher ground gives you a more sympathetic view from other readers and

An example of good prospering over this kind of bad behavior - I had a situation where I had a guy that had never visited my shop go onto facebook and bash my business, leaving a one star rating. I replied to him but got no response so I took it to the next level. With a screenshot of his comment, I shared it out on my private facebook with a message explaining how upsetting it was that you work your ass off and cop low damaging reviews from fake clients.

I learnt that I have an A negative online IF IT HAS COME FROM A CLIENT THEN IT'S TIME TO JUMP INTO awesome set of friends…lol… review can be a A C TI O N A N D S O R T I T O U T. C H E C K YO U R H I S TO RY A N D R E S E A R C H he got rolled hard. problematic situation T H E V I S I T I N Q U E S T I O N , T H E B A R B E R A N D G E T T H E FA C T S . His page got bombarded as you can’t usually C O N TA C T TH E M A N D D I S C U S S I T O P E N LY. L I S T E N A N D LO O K FO R with comments attacking his have them deleted, and SOLUTIONS. BE HUMBLE AND ASSESS THEIR CONCERNS. behavior and in the end I got they’ll hang around, a private message from him haunting you like the asking that I call everyone ghosts of ex’s past, actually turns the negative into a positive. off and ‘don’t make it personal’. He removed his with a damaged rating and an anger that could comment and review never to be heard from boil water. If it has come from a client then its time to jump again. WIN! into action and sort it out. Check your history Sometimes it’s understandable and its an and research the visit in question, the barber Not my recommended solution but it worked. unhappy customer venting their frustrations. and get the facts. Contact them and discuss it Shop behavior may have offended them, they So what do we take from this? openly. Listen and look for solutions. Be humble could have been left waiting or they simply Well the answer probably isn’t so much in and assess their concerns. didn’t feel the value for money in your service. dealing with them…it’s more about avoiding them. Ensure you and your staff know how to Then there is the uncontrollable troll… The In writing this piece, I realised that it seems perform correctly. Do the best you can do and be keyboard commando that has never been to people nowadays find it easier to give you an happy with that. If you’ve ticked every box that your business, seen you do a haircut or even online bashing rather than get on the phone customers would expect, then respond and react laid eyes on you personally. These guys get on or pop back into your shop to discuss their from a position of strength because sometime concerns. Social media has bred a real ignorance my goat! Nothing better to do than open bogus there’s simply just weirdos in this world. for the people skills that are needed for problem profiles and screw with people’s hard work and solving and keeping the harmony.

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IT IS CLEAR THAT THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE WOULD GROW TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS AFTER REACHING OVER 2500 RIDERS ACROSS 64 CITIES IN ITS FIRST YEAR.

he Distinguished Gentleman’s ride was founded in 2012 by Marl Hawwa after being inspired by an image of Mad Men’s Draper saddled upon a classic motorcycle in his pressed and fitted dapper sixties-styled suit. This led Mark to form a Motorcycle charity ride linked with this exclusive style to raise funds and combat the negative stereotypes of the motorcycling community.

It is clear that The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride would grow to be an international success after reaching over 2500 riders across 64 cities in its first year. In the following year alone The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride would grow by four times the participants in over double the cities across the world, raising over $270,000 AUD for the FPCA. Fast forward to 2016 and The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over 8

Million USD for men’s health ad prostate cancer research, with a footprint of over 500 cities, and over 90 countries. This year, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride looks to unite 70,000 riders through 600 cities in 95 countries, with a goal of raising 5 Million USD for Men’s health on behalf of the Charity partner Movember. Triumph Motorcycles, a commanding name within the motorcycling community has remained loyal to the cause and returned for another year, showcasing their support by presenting The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with 4 brand new motorcycles to be handed to the events highest fund raiser and competition winners. Zenith Watches, the luxury Swiss watchmakers are returning once again to show their resounding support to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride by 57

giving 5 custom-made ornate timepieces to the most efficacious fund raising gentlefolk. Reading this you’ll find a recurring theme: vintage fashion and men’s health. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride encourages riders, regardless of gender, to participate in and raise money for men’s health. Participants ride not only for themselves but for their fathers, partners, brothers, uncles, and friends and: meaning no matter their gender, their contribution is going toward those they love. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride encourages all people across the world to raise their voices – Men are dying too young, and it’s time to make a change. For registration and Sponsorship details go to www.gentlemansride.com and be sure to enter. Look for rides in you closest city on the 24th Sept 2017 and support this amazing cause.

BOYS TOYS { TRIUMPH}

CLASSIC IS BACK. ONE COULD BE FORGIVEN FOR THINKING IT’S THE 50’S AGAIN AS A YOUNG MAN DISMOUNTS HIS TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AND MAKES HIS WAY INTO THE TOWN’S LOCAL BARBERSHOP. JAMES DEAN HAIR STYLE…….. SKINNY JEANS…….. LEATHER JACKET. A NATURAL CONFIDENCE. HE’S THERE TO GET HIS POMPADOUR FADE FRESHENED UP, HIS BEARD TRIMMED AND OILED AND HIS OWN PERSONALISED STYLE ON POINT.

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oday’s young men and women are allowed to be cool again and express themselves in a way that new local culture allows. Our local communities have seen barbershops, elite barista inspired cafes and food truck stops pop up almost weekly and we are eating up this culture shift. Sleeve tattoos are no longer taboo, guys are showing off stylised beards – some as soon as they can grow one and they are riding motorcycles again – classics, cruisers and café racers. Custom. Custom hairstyle. Custom beards. Custom tattoos. Custom coffee. Custom BBQ. Custom rides. Today’s youth are entwined in culture where all of these things make you stand out but also bring you together. Razor part pomp, low fade quiff, short stubble ducktail, Bandholz, espresso, long black, BBQ ribs, special blend rub pulled beef, bobber, café racer – All of these define individuality 58

but also group us together in a modern culture club. For nearly 60 years, Triumph’s motorcycles have evolved with popular culture from the Triumph Trophy famously clearing the fence by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape to Chris Pratt escaping dinosaurs on a Bonneville Scrambler in Jurassic World. For Triumph, the release of the all-new Bonneville Bobber is the culmination of the revitalisation of the modern classic Bonneville range. 50’s-60’s inspired classic motorcycles brought into a modern age with classic styling infused with modern riding, performance and safety technology. Similarly, we’re seeing the modern revolution of 50’s classic as a young woman with a tattooed sleeve dismounts her Bonneville Bobber, shakes her hair free and makes her way to the café.

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BARBERING; THE SECOND OLDEST PROFESSION IN THE WORLD AND AN INDUSTRY NOW WORTH AN ESTIMATED $500 MILLION ANNUALLY IN AUSTRALIA – IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING AREAS IN PERSONAL GROOMING AND CARE. IT MAY COME AS A SURPRISE TO LEARN THEN THAT THE BARBERING QUALIFICATION WAS APPROVED FOR DELIVERY ONLY IN 2016, AFTER MANY YEARS OF NOT HAVING OFFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE TO HAVE THIS AGE OLD INDUSTRY RECOGNISED AND REGULATED.

orking closely with the barbering industry, Kangan Institute has taken steps to ensure that they are at the forefront of this new wave and have identified Barbering as an area of specialisation that they will focus on. The introduction of a new barbering qualification in 2016 has resulted in an uptake of training and apprenticeships, as well as the emergence of a large number of dedicated Barber shops across Melbourne and Australia. At Kangan Institute, the Barbering department has had a large influx of both full time students and apprentices training to join this growing industry. “The Certificate III in Barbering was officially endorsed as a national qualification only last year and Kangan institute was one of the first TAFEs to offer the course” said Kangan Institute’s creative industries manager Katrina Jojkity. “Our focus on real outcomes means that the course is developed in consultation with barbers across Melbourne, with students taught by experienced professionals in the workplace, or at our purpose-built training salon”, said Eboni Giannarelli and Domenic Velardi, barbering trainers at Kangan Institute. “There’s a significant demand for skilled staff in the barbering industry all around the

required to put on apprentice, engaging with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) and sometimes, just finding the right person. This is where our apprenticeship specialists come into the At Kangan Institute, dedicated apprenticeship picture. With in-depth knowledge of the specialists work closely with barbering Australia Apprenticeship landscape, they are businesses and employers to identify their not only able to assist the business owners requirements and then develop customised with the administrative aspects of putting on training solutions that meet their precise an apprenticeship, but also in helping them needs. Our apprenticeship specialists find and train apprentices that are suitable for also assist the workplaces in identifying their business. Our the relevant staff are unapologetic government in what they expect benefits and WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT GIVING from their students; incentives “You have to put in THE CLIENTS THE BEST BARBER applicable to the hard work to reap EXPERIENCE THEY CAN HAVE AND businesses taking any rewards, and you on students. “We THEN PASSING ON THE SKILLS AND are passionate KNOWLEDGE TO THE NEW GENERATION. have to start off with very high standards to about giving the achieve your goals” – clients the best barber experience Domenic Velardi. they can have and then passing on the skills If this sounds like something that cuts and knowledge to the new generation” states through to your skill sets, why not Coordinator Julie Curnow. visit kangan.edu.au/barbering, call our “Our class is based on 80% practical skills apprenticeship specialist Bree Mangione which reflect what happens in the industry” on 1300 876 877 for an obligation free One of the biggest hurdles for a business consultation or visit us on campus at 85 owner is identifying the right documentation Cremorne Street, Richmond VIC 3121. country and our course reflects this skill gap. We are also anticipating stronger partnerships with barber shops in 2017 as we deliver apprenticeships and customised training to salons and individuals” said Katrina.

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reviously, barbers could only study hairdressing units that were not relevant or specific to the barbershop, which resulted in many not completing formal qualifications,” Donna said. “With the new courses on offer at TAFE NSW Ultimo, the skills of these experienced craftspeople can now be recognised with a qualification that they deserve.”

BARBERS AND THOSE WANTING CAREERS IN BARBERING CAN NOW CHOOSE FROM AN EXCITING NEW RANGE OF FLEXIBLE COURSE OPTIONS AT TAFE NSW ULTIMO. HEAD TEACHER, DONNA COLOMBINI SAID THAT A FULL SUITE OF COMPREHENSIVE BARBERING COURSES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING OF BARBERING PROFESSIONALS AND A FUTURE OF A HIGHLY SKILLED BARBERING WORKFORCE.

Through a recognition process, skilled barbers can now gain a Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) with customised gap training, if required. Men and women wishing to enter the growing field of barbering may now take the new pathway option of a Certificate III Barbering Apprenticeship.

course held over 15 weeks. “The Statement of Attainment in Barbering Essentials provides basic barbering skills which will help learners develop confidence and kick-start a future in the expanding industry,” she said. Qualified hairdressers are included in the course mix too. Those who wish to finesse their existing barbering skills will benefit from The Statement of Attainment in Barbershop Techniques course. “On one evening per week, students will develop barbering skills including fades, face shaves and men’s specific grooming techniques.

“Introduced in 2016, this course has proven the demand for barbering training with enrolments tripling since June,” Donna said.

“Both of the Statement of Attainment courses contain units from the Certificate III in Barbering,” Donna said.

“The Certificate III Barbering Apprenticeship requires students to be employed as barbering apprentices and attend TAFE one day per week.

All the courses at TAFE NSW Ultimo are delivered by qualified barbers practising in the field with training materials and delivery designed to be completely relevant to today’s barbershop.

“We understand that fitting training in with the needs of the barbershop business is important so delivery can be customised including flexible attendance and assessment options.” Those wishing to complete their training more quickly may study full-time, combining study with part-time work in a barbershop. Another entry level opportunity is the Statement of Attainment in Barbering Essentials, which is an introductory evening 64

“Students work hard to develop the skills required, completing exercises with a highly practical focus,” Donna said. “Initially they work on ‘mannequin heads’ and move onto real-life clients. “The emphasis is on being able to complete the relevant competencies, skills and time frames specified by industry, so that student can contribute to their workplaces effectively.”

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Winning his first Barber competitions at age 17 Blow drying Daniel Lonergan's hair at the Vulcan

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NEVILLE SPENCE BORN IN 1950 IN PORT CHALMERS DUNEDIN TO ARNOLD AND VALDA SPENCE. HE HAD TWO BROTHERS TONY AND GARTH AND TWO SISTERS SHONA AND GAIL. NEVILLE WAS THE MUCH LOVED MIDDLE CHILD...

eville Spence was born in 1950 in Port Chalmers Dunedin, the middle child of five.

Embarking on a career as a barber at 15, he learnt from the best English barbers that came to New Zealand. He started his own business renting a chair at the Vulcan, and competed in many NZ competitions and won several. Neville met his wife Jacqui at 18, moving to Sydney at 21. Neville and his friend Daniel Lonergan partnered up to open a hairdressing salon called Salon Nouveau in Canberra. It was said â&#x20AC;&#x153;They charged like wounded bulls but were the bestâ&#x20AC;?. Neville and Jacqui were well known for their monthly parties at their Canberra home so they decided to open a night club. Salon Nouveau was housed in a large basement in the centre of Canberra so they relocated the salon and turned the space into a night club called Tricks. Neville was given glowing character references from many including Sir John Gorton (Ex Prime Minister) who was a neighbor and client, so he was granted a Liquor License. He was the youngest license holder in Canberra. Tricks quickly became a 66

very popular club having a 24 hour license. After 5 years of night clubbing they decided to move back to Sydney and set up a new business called Male Vanity in Darlinghurst. This was a new concept at the time, a complete Male Grooming Centre. After a few years Neville decided to move back to NZ and Mr Barber was born. He opened the barbershop in Epsom first, then a city barbershop in Albert St. Neville realised there were no professionally trained barbers in NZ, so he had to look at training his own. Apprenticeships were non existent and barbering qualifications up to this point were created by hairdressers. Neville and Jacqui set about reinvigorating the industry, developed a training concept that would work for barbers and barbering qualifications and Mr Barber Training Centre was born. Aspiring barbers came from all over NZ and Australia to learn from him. Neville gathered a team of highly professional, passionate barbers to train barber students alongside him to ensure the future of barbering. Neville was always so proud of being able to pass on his exceptional talent and skills. He will be missed.

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OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING INTO AUSTRALIA IN JANUARY, DEPOT MALE TOOLS & CO IS SET TO MAKE WAVES BY BRINGING TIMELESS AND CONTEMPORARY STYLE BACK TO MENS GROOMING PRODUCTS.

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esigned and manufactured in Milan with bespoke formulations, fragrances and packaging, the brand has proven to be a global success and this success is now available to professional barbers + salons Australia wide. DEPOT® celebrates the tradition of men’s grooming with an advanced and comprehensive concept. The sophisticated yet simple targeted products that make up the range are modern must-haves based on traditional formulas: true classics updated for today's man. DEPOT® offers a complete range of men's products to meet the demands of a changing men’s market, moulded to fit their needs. Specific, high quality products with a strong identity were created for demanding professionals in the male market. Revisiting the original formulas of classic men’s grooming treatments, with modern, sophisticated and technologically advanced reinterpretations. “ We’ve been anticipating the launch of DEPOT for some time now. DEPOT worked closely with

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the German Munster Barbers of Barcelona for 2 years to develop, refine and test the line before the brand was released to the European market in 2016. During DEPOT’s conception, the German Munster Barbers were in the midst of the traditional barbering renaissance so this placed a strong emphasis on the development of an extensive shave line to complement the art of traditional barbering services and cater to each individual barber and consumers needs. What really caught my eye was obviously the aesthetics of the brand. I’ve seen some really cool, masculine brands hit the market since barbering had it’s resurgence yet for me we were looking for a mens concept that would outlast whatever fashion trend we were experiencing in the moment, a truly timeless brand. For me, DEPOT is cool, classic yet contemporary, a brand identity that will fit men of any age to any style. Watching the uptake of DEPOT globally has been incredibly exciting to watch & we are so confident our professional market here in Australia will be just as keen to follow the rise 68

C O . of the brand. “ - Hannah Bebb, DEPOT Brand Manager. “ In my experience regardless of the gentleman or the look they are going for, they desire a product that performs and allows for easy application. DEPOT delivers a boutique simplistic collection that fits in everyday style regimes and shaving rituals. These perfectly packaged bad boys will rule the growing market as the product is adaptable to all mens wants and needs. “ - Sarah Jane Van Daalen, DEPOT Ambassador. “ The team at Depot deliver on great account management, training and supply. The product itself is high quality which has made it easy for our master barbers to champion. The Barberhood were privileged to have first and exclusive access to this product in NSW. We will continue to use it as our clients are responding enthusiastically to the product and brand.” Renée Baltov. Director, The Barberhood DEPOT _ true classics, updated for today’s modern man. For more information, head to: www.depotmaletools.com.au

For the well groomed modern man . DEPOT is a complete and sophisticated line of men's products that celebrates the tradition of men's grooming. True classics, updated for today's modern man.

ASK ANY BARBER WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT THEIR WORK AND THEY'LL LIKELY MENTION THE HORDES OF INTERESTING BLOKES WHO HAVE SAT IN THEIR CHAIR OR WORKED BY THEIR SIDE OVER THE YEARS. WHERE ELSE CAN A JUDGE AND AN EX-CON SIT SIDE BY SIDE ON EQUAL TERMS AND SHARE A LAUGH AND A STORY?

or Julian Maloney of Maloney’s Barber Shop, the first colourful character was also his first boss in his first barbering job in a tiny village in the South of England.

James learnt barbering while in prison for an undisclosed crime, and sported gold chains, prison tattoos and a broad Birmingham accent that he tried to disguise through elocution lessons. James was the first of many characters Julian's met in his years of barbering, and you know your shop would be a dull old place without them. Now celebrating 30 years in the hair industry, the clients at Maloney’s range from gangly

M a l o n e y s school kids to wrinkly grandpas and everything in between.

They also work with barbers from other local, NZ and international shops.

"It's the personalities, banter and stories that make my job great" says Julian.

“We think the client is king, and this means every visit should be consistently good, no matter which barber looks after you” adds Julian. Another way Maloney’s achieves this is by supporting the apprenticeship system and the National Certificate in Barbering, both overseen by HITO (Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation). Julian sits on the board, so yeah he’s a little biased but he really believes industry standards will lift barbering to the next level as a profession.

The shop - in central Auckland - has grown from two chairs to cover three levels, with 11 chairs and a dozen-strong team, since Julian and his wife Susannah opened the doors back in 2003. “Growing to this size means we have an eclectic bunch of barbers, all with a passion for barbering and their own conversational special subjects” says Julian. “We also each have our strengths and shortfalls in barbering skills, so we’re lucky to be able to share and learn from each other all the time.” As well as the informal learning that comes from watching your work mates every day, there are training sessions after work twice a month, with team members coming up with what to cover and who’s going to teach and who’s going to take part. It could be new techniques to learn, or older ones to refine. 70

Everyone on his team has either achieved, or is working towards, the National Certificate, which can be gained via apprenticeship, or Qualification by Experience for those with a few years of cutting under their belt. In the end, though, it all comes back to the people. “It’s the characters we meet along the way who shape us as barbers” says Julian. “Our job is to make them look and feel good, what a privilege! Do that and you’re a great barber.”

GROWING TO THIS SIZE MEANS WE HAVE AN ECLECTIC BUNCH OF BARBERS, ALL WITH A PASSION FOR BARBERING AND THEIR OWN CONVERSATIONAL SPECIAL SUBJECTS. ” SAYS JULIAN. “WE ALSO EACH HAVE OUR STRENGTHS AND SHORTFALLS IN BARBERING SKILLS, SO WE’RE LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER ALL THE TIME.

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A FASHION TREND THAT I HAD LONG FORGOTTEN FROM THE 80’S AND 90’S, SYNONYMOUSLY ASSOCIATED THESE DAYS WITH THE UK LAD CULTURE THAT SPILLED INTO THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED STYLE HOARDERS RAIDING VINNIES BINS FOR BRAND NAME THROW OUTS. fashion trend that I had long forgotten from the 80’s and 90’s, synonymously associated these days with the UK lad culture that spilled into the social and economically challenged, style hoarders raiding Vinnies bins for brand name throw outs. The humble Bum Bag is back! Now I don’t know about you but many trends that rear their most ugly heads I avoid like a Thursday trip to the supermarket and this one for me will prove no different. But for the sake of a story I am about to embark on the history of the Bum Bag, Fanny Pack or in Haute Couture circles - the Belt bag. It's been said the Bum Bag was originated in Australia by a designer trying to replicate the pouch of a Kangaroo but history channel shows me it was used by the American Indians in the form of a rope pouch from Buffalo Hide, Frozen Iceman have been found with pouches with necessities, in Ancient Carvings in Egypt and even in the bible Judas was known as the “Purse carrier”. The ease of opening the Crutch Wallet with a Zipper or Velcro means its proven popular for Gunslingers alike as a holster for those carrying handguns. Military, police and Paramedics use Fanny Packs to carry additional equipment, such

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as first aid, night vision, markers, etc The name “Fanny Pack” came from the bags being used in a rear facing position above the buttocks commonly known in the US as the Fanny (Yes I still giggle every time I hear that word) but due to being a pick pocketers dream they are now faced towards the front. The “waist wallet” generates pictures in our minds of tourists in too revealing Lycra tights and polyester fluorescent colour tracksuits but these days is being found on Fashion Catwalks all over the world.

s o ! to clean off.” “21 years later I’m taking the same photo backstage hosting Saturday Night Live for the fifth time. He did note during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live his Bum Bag was full of Condoms and Poptarts. With the resurgence of the “Waist Bag” by designers on the catwalks across the world they have shown up in photos of celebrities that were obviously too young to realize the social faux pas. Just because its adorned with a label people does

T H E N A M E “ FA N N Y PA C K ” C A M E F R O M T H E B A G S B E I N G USED IN A REAR FACING POSITION ABOVE THE BUTTOCKS C O M M O N LY K N O W N I N T H E U S A S T H E F A N N Y ( Y E S I S T I L L GIGGLE EVERY TIME I HEAR THAT WORD).

The Rock himself shared a snap on his public Instagram “When I took this iconic absurdity of a picture in 1996 I was one year removed from sleeping on a used mattress I took from a garbage dumpster in the back of an hourly sex motel. “Couldn’t afford to buy a bed so we do what we gotta do to get by. He continued: “You can imagine all the fun, colourful bodily fluids I tried my best 72

not make this fashion trend “cool” youngins. Even tough it appears the Humble Bum Bag is back and used for more than secrets deals in back streets, and fashion challenged tourists to hold local currencies, passports and maybe your chewing gum, it’s not a trend I will be taking back on in a hurry. by Kylie Van Acker

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Hair Expo 2017 wrap up

he pair credited Vidal Sassoon as a hero inspiration, “because he changed the way we look at hair, he taught us to treat hair like a unique product, and that’s how we cut hair,” shared Bertus. “We look at the natural fall of hair and see every person who walks into the shop as an individual, there are 8 billion people in the

INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WERE THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE BARBERS AND CREATORS OF REUZEL, LEEN AND BERTUS AKA THE SCHOREM BARBERS.

length around the perimeter and how to use your body as a tool, always keeping the sternum right behind your work for 90 degree angles every time. With the right angle on-side, The Schorem Barbers believe the most important area of the head (as it pertains to men’s hair) is where the ear is attached. “You can shave everything forward or back from that point

WE LOOK AT THE NATURAL FALL OF HAIR AND SEE EVERY P E R S O N W H O WA L K S I N TO TH E S H O P A S A N I N D I V I D U A L , THERE ARE 8 BILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, AND THEY EACH HAVE DIFFERENT HAIR.

world, and they each have different hair.” Bertus believes every product that is custom made for someone will fall correctly and made a metaphor from the tailored jacket. “When you travel with a customised jacket, and it’s been stuffed and pulled in and out of a backpack, and then you finally pull it out and put it on, it always falls correctly.” Bertus translated this to clipper work, and encouraged the room to look at clippers as “a whole lot of scissors with a cord.” He educated on setting a baseline to secure

and it will look good,” said Bertus. A suggestion well and truly proved on-stage in a series of perfect pompadours fusing James Dean and Elvis, 2017-style. Lastly, the lads advised on creating men’s hair to be proud of, a notion that shines from their persona to their product line, Reuzel. “Try and do at least one haircut a day that you can be really proud of. Every time you give a client the best haircut possible, you give a little bit of yourself away, so don’t forget to be good to ‘you,’” said Bertus.

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DAPPER AND DOLL STYLE PARLOUR IS SYDNEY'S NEWEST BARBERSHOP, OPENING ITS DOORS RECENTLY. DAPPER AND DOLL IS A CLASSIC MEN'S BARBERSHOP AS WELL AS A FULL SERVICE LADIES SALON IN THE HEART OF THE EVER TRANSFORMING PARRAMATTA CBD. THEY FOCUS ON PROVIDING BEST IN INDUSTRY CLASSIC SERVICES WITH A MODERN EDGE.

he Barbershop offers traditional hot towel shaves, beard trims, line ups, style cuts, fades and clipper cuts as well as a large range of styling, shaving, skin care and beard care products and fragrances. The Salon offers everything from cuts and blow drys, colour and balayage to treatments and extensions using some of the most exciting products from Alfaparf Milano, Kevin Murphy and Olaplex. But what makes this opening so unique, is what owner George Makram calls, "whole of experience thinking". Dapper and Doll Style Parlour is located in the newly established "The Wentworth Atelier" at 19-21 Wentworth Street Parramatta. The Wentworth

include a wine bar, shoe shine service, pop up shoe, denim and art boutiques as well as a members only cigar and cognac lounge. The fitout is modern but with strong classic statements to keep in character with the terrace itself and has an open flowing plan which integrates the respective businesses together well. "What do I mean by Whole of Experience thinking? As an example, this collaboration means that while a guest is enjoying a service at Dapper and Doll, a single origin coffee, Tumeric latte, or Chai Tea from neighbouring Circa Espresso will be delivered directly to your chair. As a matter of fact, you can order any of their artisan beverages on their menu all complimentary to your service". "Or

at the Barberhood Sydney after moving up from Melbourne where he worked at award winning salons and barbershops such as Kings Domain, Joey Scandizzo and Rokk Ebony as well as a stint at American Crew. France has been in various high profile editorials and landing over 9 trophies in barbering/hairdressing competitions. Dapper and Doll's hiring policy is all about collaboration, cross skilling and training. They are looking to grow their team with experienced hair dressers and barbers that can both have something to teach and have something to learn. The end goal is that anyone in the team can confidently perform every client service from short hair to long,

WHAT DO I MEAN BY WHOLE OF EXPERIENCE THINKING? AS AN EXAMPLE, THIS COLLABORATION MEANS THAT WHILE A GUEST IS ENJOYING A SERVICE AT DAPPER AND DOLL, A SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEE, TUMERIC LATTE, OR CHAI TEA FROM NEIGHBOURING CIRCA ESPRESSO WILL BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO YOUR CHAIR.

Atelier is Sydney's newest destination precinct for fashion, style, food and coffee. Coming from a collaboration between Western Sydney business pioneers Aykut Sayan (Circa Espresso, The Smith, Three Ropes), George Makram (Dapper and Doll, Uncle Kurt's bar) and John-Pierre Georges (Tailor & Co), The Wentworth Atelier is just another step in their mission to transform Parramatta's image to uber cool status, with products, experiences and services that not only keeps up with the inner city venues but also sets a new benchmark for them. The converted 1890s Victorian Terrace mansion is now home to a barbershop, hair salon, high end European Tailor and specialty cafe as phase 1. Later in the year The Wentworth Atelier looks to

get measured up for a suit at Tailor & Co whilst your partner gets her hair washed and blow dried before breakfast". Future phases at The Wentworth Atelier will only just bolster the entire guest experience as it becomes a hub for good fashion, great style and amazing food and wine offerings. Dapper and Doll have hired the best in the Industry. Sherri Ponisi the Venue Director will be on the floor and applying what she has learnt at the BIBA academy in Melbourne, runway shows, Vidal Saloon training and over 15 years experience in the industry. Similarly, Head barber, France Khamees will lead our experienced team of barbers in the front room. France comes from over 11 years of Industry experience, most recently

scissor work or clippers, ladies or men's. The Atelier Package is Dapper and Doll's premium grooming experience which includes a shampoo and hair treatment, style cut and a traditional hot towel shave. This is no ordinary shave though, France Khamees has designed the entire shave experience involving preshave treatment, two lathered badger brush open blade shaves with hot and cold scented towel treatments, post shave ointments and tonics finished with an eight & Bob fragrance spray of choice. Follow their instagram @ dapperanddollstyle and call or download the Dapper And Doll mobile app for bookings.

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HEALTH, FITNESS, DANCE, MUSIC, HISTORY, CULTURE, SELF-DEFENCE AND ACROBATICS; CAPOEIRA IS A HOLISTIC MARTIAL ART LIKE NO OTHER. AS A BUSY PERSON IN LIFE THIS IS WHAT CAPOEIRA MEANS TO ME.

s a boy, martial arts have been a part of my life since the age of 6. Having trained across multiple styles, when I stumbled across this very unorthodox form of movement I was immediately intrigued. It holds such a different approach to self-defence and body movement in general. Opening your boundaries of not only what’s possible, but what’s normal and effective. It really helps shape an open mind.

A year after I began I started planning a trip to Bahia, Brazil. To train at the literal birthplace of the art, and the world’s most traditional academy, “Associacao de Capoeira Mestre Bimba”. A small group of us, including my senior 76

instructor and now one of my best friends, Chan Griffin, went and stayed in the attic of the academy for a little under 6 months. Training everyday it completely changed my whole view on the art. What started as “a bit of fun” and “something different” quickly became a whole new philosophy on life. Spending time in the slums (favelas) and meeting some amazing people there taught me a whole new level of gratitude. Seeing how happy these people were, how hard working and appreciative for the little things was a humbling experience. Getting back to Australia Capoeira for me now represents a form of flow state for me. My life is constantly busy, juggling multiple businesses, staff, new projects, two boys and philanthropic endeavours. Capoeira

helps me maintain a level head through it all. The physical side of things is great. You’re forced to move your body in different ways, activating different muscle groups that would normally sit dormant. The cardio is intense, and

By expanding our movements and understanding of the human body, I find it tends to expand our minds. For me, the body and the mind are linked. By expanding our range of movement and becoming more aware of our bodies, it translates to a

F I N D I N G TI M E TO T R A I N C A N A LWAY S B E H A R D . B U T I FIND THE MORE I PRIORITISE MY TRAINING, THE MORE P R O D U C T I V E I A M I N T H E OT H E R A R E A S I N L I F E . I T H E L P S K E E P M E S H A R P, A N D I T ’ S A W H O L E LOT O F F U N .

the acrobatic side forces you to push yourself to extremes in order to learn and develop new movements.

Getting back to Australia capoeira now represents a form of flow state for me. My life is constantly busy, juggling multiple businesses, staff, new projects, two boys and philanthropic endeavours.

On top of that, the music and dance that’s overlaid just adds such a unique dimension to the art. Brazilian’s use the word axé (“ahh-shé”) to describe an underlying rhythm to life; a form of music that flows through us all. With Capoeira, this axé is what gives you the energy and a vibrancy that you carry with you in all walks of life. 77

better understanding of our mind. It makes us less rigid and more open in life. These themes drive me and are just as important in business and in relationships as they are in Capoeira. Finding time to train can always be hard. But I find the more I prioritise my training, the more productive I am in the other areas in life. It helps keep me sharp, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Photography by Amy Rose Hancock amyrosecreative.com

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few months back the opening line of the 1st song from Catfish and The Bottlemen I’d heard were “Larry, call a lot of smoke in, I wanna lose a coupla days, we’ve probably never struggled coping, but I never want to.” This song “7” was my first taste as to what right now in time are the 2 albums “The Ride” and “The Balcony” that just keep getting played on repeat on my playlist. Their rise from Pub obscurity has somewhat similar undertones to Oasis, The Stones and even The Beatles with its 4 down to earth musical Welshman. They themselves have a Holy Grail quest to reach the heights of Oasis. If they keep heading in this direction I have no doubt they’ll make it. The winners of the “Breakthrough Act” at The Brit Awards, do not disappoint live. At times the 5000 strong sold out crowd in the Hordern Pavilion drowned them out, word for word. It seems selling 250,000 copies of their album and about to embark on a tour in the US has not affected these lads in the slightest. I met the Northern Westerners, as they’ve been called, catching a “fag” break behind a truck before they were to hit the stage. Not one bit of ego between them. Each introducing themselves with a smoke and a puff and not even asking who I was, where I was from or how the hell did I manage to get back here on my own…Oh 78

and “did I need a light?” They were enjoying Australia and were showing no signs of fatigue although they were tired, they’d played Melbourne Thursday, Splendor Friday, Hordern Sunday and were headed to Wollongong Tues. Posing for selfies they joked as they were ushered away to prepare to take on the awaiting packed crowd. Each said it was nice to meet you and I was given hugs as they casually stepped back into the Pavilion. Van popped his head out and asked “Are you gonna hang around?” trying not to fan girl it, I replied with a cool “yeh, sure”. Form the driving force in “Oxygen” rhythmic beats in “7” and the raw Christ of “twice” to the acoustic sounds in Heathrow and Glasgow, these guys have nailed it. Absolute crowd pleasures. What you see is what you get. No deep meaningful gibberish, just a group a talented young lads about to take on the world. Their self-proclaimed goal to be today's Oasis looks to be within their reach. With the mesmerizing Guitar Solos of Johnny Bond, thumping Bass riffs of Benji Blakeway, solid backbone drumming by “Sideshow” Bob Hall and the crowd pleasing charisma that is Van McCaan, this Talented Foursome will rise to the occasion. For Q & A’s contact Kylie at kylie@thecutthroatjournal.com Kylie van Acker