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ISSUE #fourteen Spring 2018

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ISSUE 14 EDITOR

James (Jimbo) Holder jimbo@thecutthroatjournal.com PUBLISHER

Sean Edwards sean@thecutthroatjournal.com

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Sean Edwards - Publisher of the CUTTHROAT JOURNAL

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Dustin James dustin@thecutthroatjournal.com +61 427 147 218 Gr aphic Designer

HEY HOW GOOD DOES THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL LOOK NOW! ROXANNA AND BONI IN THE OFFICE DID A GREAT JOB COMPILING AND DESIGNING OUR LAST ISSUE THIRTEEN...

Roxanna Chan roxanna@thecutthroatjournal.com Gr aphic Designer

They were put to the challenge and did a smashing job and in record time. The girls started changing the style guide into a more readable magazine layout, a er much discussion around the future direction of the Journal. Roxanna also doubles as our events coordinator so she gets to travel around meeting lots of the players in the Barber world and she gets a good visual perspective of the industry, which transformed well into the magazine styling. We have come to the end of this year’s competitions and events and we have seen some amazing talent out there during the Barber Brands Barber of the Year competition. We had a very full line up of competitors in the three states we held the competition. It was extremely hard to pick the final six for each state and the three finalists at Hair Expo in Melbourne were only a few points apart. “France” from “Kings Domain Barbers” in Sydney got the crown this year and he put forth a passionate performance of skill and creativity for the judges to take the victory. I would like to thank all the great people behind this event in helping make this a success and giving us the confidence to build a bigger and better national competition in 2019. We have decided to run an exciting event in Brisbane next May and showcase artisan professions, including Barbers. The event

is called “The Maker’s Expo” and will be held at Eagle Farm Race Course. We will be inviting cra smen from all over Australia to participate over the two days and you will see Brewers, Distillers, Bakers, BBQ Pitt Masters, Baristas, and Blacksmiths. Any cool profession that involves forgotten skills. The public will be able to sample and buy on the days and enjoy the entertainment of these Artisans in action. We will have a complete hall for our barber exhibition and we will run a series of barber talks and competitions with some record-breaking prize pools up for grabs. Stay tuned as the event unfolds and see how you can get involved. In this issue of the Journal we have focused on education, as this would be our number one question from the barbers we visit – How do we ﬁnd barbers? The trick is training, so we have approached all the barber schools in the nation to tell their story in our training guide. We will continue this section in the magazine in future issues, so if you are a barber education business please contact us before the next issue. Please sit back take a break and read about all the adventures from The Cutthroat Journal contributors. Sean

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Kathryn Kraska Editorial assistant

Connor Fox Media

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Contributors Charlie Gray Lee Resnick Jimmy Rods Dan Dixon Rachel Morton

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Jimbo's Ramble JAMES Holder - editor-in-chief ‘WHOEVER TELLS THE BEST STORY SHAPES

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THE CULTURE.’ ERWIN MCMANUS.

There’s so many different factors that contribute to create the culture in our barbershops. Either for the good or for the not so good. I reckon the stories I get to hear, and then retell, and then retell, and then retell some more, are probably my most favourite part of the barbershop culture. I’ve heard (and retold many, many times) some absolute crackers in my time at the chair. I’m about to tell you my favourite from recent times. I love this story. This guy tells me about the events that had taken place in his life the previous day. He and his wife owned a beautiful dog. He raced home after a phone call from his wife saying that something was wrong with their dog. When he arrived he saw the dog was very unwell and was bleeding. His wife was screaming and crying out ‘no’ at the top of her voice. He wraps the dog in a blanket and put him in the boot of the car and races to the vet. While he was at the vets with his dog, he receives a phone call. It’s the police on the phone, asking him of his whereabouts. He told them his location and they asked him to stay where he was. Within minutes,the police showed up to the vets. He was put under arrest and placed in handcuffs. They started questioning him about his wife and where

the husband loading a bloodied blanket with a body in it into the boot of the car. After he left they went over to see if the wife was OK and no one answered the door. There was blood all over the driveway so the neighbours called the police to report what they believed to be a murder. It was all cleared up after a call was made to his wife from his phone. How crazy is that? Have you got a best story? Send it across to info@thecutthroatjournal.com and our favourite one will be featured in our next mag and receive an awesome prize! (Keep it clean compadres!)

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Congrats to all the participants of the Barber Brands Barber of the year comp. Heats were held across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The winner was France Khamees. Well done bro! Check out a new segment in this mag Apprentice Profile. This edition features Newcastle’s very own Findlay Wendtman (sorry ladies, he’s spoken for). That’s it from me, cheers for reading, and don’t forget to send us

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HAIR EXPO | AWARDS

hair expo a w ards 2018 ictorian hairdresser Joey Scandizzo has been named the 2018 Australian Hairdresser of the Year at the Hair Expo Awards in Melbourne. This is the second time that he has won the coveted award, a er taking home the title in 2012.

in the Melbourne Convention Centre.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte and held at The Plenary

Ambassador to guide entrants through the

There were an impressive 111 ﬁnalists across 18 creative and business categories in 2018, chosen by a judging panel of 10 international and 10 local judges. The panel represents some of the most acclaimed hairdressing industry veterans from Australasia and across the globe. Two additional awards were also presented by Hair Expo – the Hall of Fame Award and the inaugural Editor’s Choice Award.

awards entry process and assist the panel with judging in 2018. Julie also enlisted three business experts from outside of the hairdressing industry to assist with judging written submissions.

“Well, it’s finally here! Hair Expo 2018 Awards night and what a buzz it is! So much passion and A celebrity stylist who has tamed the manes talent; you can feel the excitement all-round! of big names like Ruby Rose, Paris Hilton, The The last few months have been super busy Veronicas and Carrie Bickmore at his eponymous working with our amazing judges and it’s so great salon in Melbourne’s South Yarra, Joey is also the to be here tonight to finally watch it all unfold. co-creative director of haircare brand ELEVEN Very special congratulations to all the winners Vincent and Anton de Lorenzo were inducted into Australia. and huge congratulations to our “For me, this is a dream come 2018 Australian Hairdresser of true and I’ve been working on the Year, Joey Scandizzo. I can “ IT FEELS AMAZING” SAID DANNY. “THIS COLLECTION IS this for years and years… I’ve say without a doubt being the ABOUT A GLOBAL WOMAN… AND ABOUT BEING PROUD . put the hard yards in; I’ve got Ambassador and Head Judge of a fantastic team. We’ve had a these prestigious awards has been great night, the guys have won the highlight of my year”, said plenty of awards and everyone Julie. the Hair Expo Hall of Fame in 2018 in recognition has worked hard for them. To take this baby Cory Watson, Event Director for Hair Expo of their inspiring contribution to the Australian home is awesome!” said Joey. Australia, commented: “Joey has been selected hairdressing industry. The award was accepted The 2018 Hair Expo New Zealand Hairdresser of by the Hair Expo Awards judging panel for by Anton’s son Anthony de Lorenzo at the awards the Year award went to Danny Pato of D&M Hair his outstanding professional achievements gala. Design in Auckland, who has now taken out the and his incredible creative ability. We wish to Hermiz Daniel from Joey Scandizzo Salon was title for three consecutive years – 2016, 2017 congratulate all our winners and finalists tonight! selected as the Editor’s Choice Award winner, and 2018. The Hair Expo Awards are the longest-standing a new category in 2018. Kim Howells, Fashion “[It feels] amazing” said Danny. “This collection is and most prestigious awards in Australian Director for Hunger magazine in the UK, chose about a global woman… and about being proud.” hairdressing. The awards grow from strength to Hermiz’s creative collection for its high quality strength each year, and the calibre of work only The pinnacle celebration of Hair Expo Australia’s and execution, noting: “the casting, photography, serves to take our industry to new heights. What three-day event, the coveted Hair Expo Awards poses, styling and makeup complement his a fantastic way to cap off three days of Hair Expo have been elevating the hair industry for more ideas perfectly. It feels like the team worked - we’re thrilled to celebrate with the industry in than 30 years by recognising and celebrating seamlessly, a true example of not only one Melbourne.” excellence in creative vision, advanced technical person’s vision but a creatively successful skill, and business acumen – the complete Hair Expo Australia takes place annually over the collaboration. It feels very modern, brave and picture of what exceptional hairdressing is. Queen’s Birthday weekend and brings together very editorial.” Hermiz was also named as the thousands of hair industry professionals for A full list of winners and the 2018 judging panel Hair Expo Victorian Hairdresser of the Year for the three days of trend showcases, world-class is available on the following page. second time, a er winning the title for the first education and Australasia’s largest hair show time in 2017. More than 850 hair professionals gathered to performances, leading it to be known as ‘The hear 20 winners announced at the glitzy Hair Hair Expo appointed business coach Julie Festival of Hair’. Expo Awards gala, hosted by actor and singer Piantadosi as Head Judge and Awards

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JOEY SCANDIZZO

20 18 H A I R E XP O A W A R D S WIN N ER S AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR

STATE CATEGORIES

Joey Scandizzo Joey Scandizzo Salon, South Yarra VIC

UVA Salon – Prahran VIC

NSW-ACT Hairdresser of the Year

SESSION STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Sarah Laidlaw – Union Management

Nathan Cherrington TONI & GUY, Concord NSW

Danny Pato D&M Hair Design, Auckland, NZ

EDITOR S CHOICE

SA-TAS Hairdresser of the Year

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Hermiz Daniel – Joey Scandizzo Salon, South Yarra VIC

Sam James Orbe, North Adelaide SA

NEW ZEALAND HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Vincent and Anton de Lorenzo BEST SALON DESIGN COLOUR TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

Stevie Corthine Stevie English Hair, Glebe NSW

Rixon Hair – Brisbane QLD EDUCATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

MEN S HAIRDRESSER / BARBER OF THE YEAR

Sharon Blain Education

Uros Mikic Kinky Curly Straight, Adelaide SA

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

NEW CREATIVE FORCE

Joe Habbaki TONI & GUY, Armadale VIC APPRENTICE / STUDENT OF THE YEAR

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Jules Tognini – Lil’ Oﬀ The Top

VIC Hairdresser of the Year

Hermiz Daniel Joey Scandizzo Salon, South Yarra VIC WA-NT Hairdresser of the Year

Pauline McCabe Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio, Fremantle WA QLD Hairdresser of the Year

INDUSTRY BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Excellent Edges SALON BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Circles of Subiaco – Perth WA

Brodie Lee Stubbin ROKSTAR, West End QLD

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HAIR EXPO | BARBERLAND

JULES TOGNINI

Barberland SNIPPI TS

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It was a full house in Hair Expo’s Barberland education room on Monday 11 June, as barbers and hairdressers eagerly soaked up the latest trending looks and techniques from the world of male grooming and styling. Kicking off the day of dedicated education was Wahl’s Education and Artistic Team, followed by Jules Tognini and his Lil’ Off The Top crew who presented “The Dude”. The team from King’s Domain Barbershop then led the room through modern barbering techniques; followed by the UK MENSPIRE boys, who took us through

how to approach men’s hair cutting in MALESTETHETICS. Portland’s Mikey Denton wrapped up the education with his insights on current barbering trends in North America, an enriching session with heaps of practical takeaways. It was evident over the Hair Expo weekend that barbering is growing from strength to strength, and having the industry together in Melbourne was an awesome opportunity to network, share, and celebrate. We look forward to Hair Expo’s next year, when it returns to Sydney in 2019. www. hairexpoaustralia.com

charlie gr ay {MENSPIRE ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR}

{MY KEY TIPS}

STOP LEARNING AND EDUCATING YOURSELF + NEVER SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU AND PUSH YOU TO BE + BETTER EVERY DAY + FIND YOUR OWN STYLE OF CUTTING HAIR AND BELIEVE IN IT + STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF

tarting off my hairdressing career age 19 at Hob Salons from their academy in Camden Town, I immersed myself in the company from day one. I liked their way of thinking, everything was very structured and precise. My mentors back then told me that hairdressing wasn't easy and that if it was, then I wasn’t doing it right, so although at first this way of thinking felt the long way around, I now know, it was the right way. I worked my way up as a stylist, picking up numerous awards from competitions, which in turn brought amazing opportunities such as working on stage with GHD Style Squad and London Fashion Week Men’s for Fudge. A er three years of building my hairdressing career, my attention quickly turned to men’s hair. I had found that this was where my passion and love really laid, and if luck should have it during this time, two of my now best friends, Josh Lamonaca and Samuel Palmer were in the motions of opening a brand new salon - MENSPIRE. I made the jump and joined Menspire to open their first salon, 59 Stanhope Road, St Albans - fitting in only five chairs at a push, it was cosy to say the least. I remember the feeling of working here, mainly the feeling in my stomach when I was working in the section between Josh and Sam - No pressure! But this was a time where I really learned, coming from a hairdressing background, I never could have imagined being trained so

highly in men’s hair. I look back at this time in our ﬁrst shop and regard those days as completely invaluable to where I am today. A er two years of hard work, came the arrival of a bigger premises and a bigger team! By this time, I was teaching a lot more - the ball was rolling, it was an exciting time for Menspire and I, but this was just the beginning. Fast forward two more years ﬁnds us where we are today, six salons internationally, around 50 employees and one UK academy. My days have now taken me away from the salon and my clients and into the academy and my students. Now, alongside Josh, I am the International Educator. From Europe to Australia, around America and back again, we are now gearing up to take on South America and Asia, spreading our passion, love and knowledge for what we do at Menspire, to whoever wants to hear it. Back in the UK, things are not slowing down either. From 2019 we are excited to bring you our new academy, focusing solely on beginners in the industry. Directed by myself and Josh Lamonaca, I mark this as a true milestone in my career. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get this far and I look forward to seeing you all in the future!

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br i s ba n e h e at winners 1 s t p l a c e Xavier pina silva 2 n d p l a c e callum 3 r d p l a c e Harriett Tan

2018

here we have it. All 3 heats wrapped up, the Grand Final has come and gone, and what a thrilling competition

it was.

sy d ne y h e at winners 1 s t p l a c e France Khamees 2 n d p l a c e Danny Banford 3 r d p l a c e Mentash

melbourne h e at winners 1 s t p l a c e Kim Fuchs 2 n d p l a c e Nicholas 3 r d p l a c e Amitoz singh (Sunny)

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The amount of skill, passion and talent exhibited by our competitors grows every year, and we certainly don’t envy our judges! Stay with me as we run through our ﬁnalists and, at last, our Barber of the Year.

With that wrapped, they dived straight into the Scissor Cut to demonstrate their total mastery of an o en overlooked skill. Though less spectacular than the Freestyle, there was true skill and attention to detail on display in this round. With the cuts complete, the judges deliberated and came together to decide on our winner.

The first heat took place in Brisbane at Jimmy Rod’s Shave Saloon, and it seemed that half of Queensland’s barber scene showed up to support. The competition got off to a roaring start, with some classic techniques blended with real flair. Coming out on top was Xavier Pina Silva of Jimmy Rod’s with his ultracalm, collected styling.

With no further ado, the Barber of the Year 2018 is France Khamees of Kings Domain Barbers in Sydney!

The second heat took us to Sydney, where the best of NSW congregated in the new and beautifully kitted out TAFE Barber School. It was a close call, but ultimately the place in our Grand Final went to the precise and consistent France Khamees of Kings Domain Barbers.

We would like to oﬀer our congratulations again to all competitors, and invite you to hone your skills for next year; any one of you could be our next champion.

Our final heat took place in Melbourne, a mere day before the Grand Final, at Jimmy Rod’s Highpoint Barbershop. There were fantastic vibes all night, with yet another great crowd lending their voices of support. The scores for this heat were exceptionally close, but the final place went to Kim Fuchs of Jimmy Rod’s. At last, we come to the Grand Final at the Hair Expo. Three of Australia’s best barbers together on one stage, with two cuts standing between them and victory. First, the Freestyle cut; three completely different hairstyles with each competitors’ unique personality stamped on. Here we saw some of the best work in the entire competition, with our finalists pulling out every stop to win.

While all three competitors performed magniﬁcently, France took the crown for his exacting attention to detail and unfailing professionalism; not a hair was out of place and his vision was perfectly realised.

Special thanks to our sponsors who made such a brilliant event possible: Barber Brands International, for your support, use of your excellent range of products and some wonderful prizes. Wahl Professional, for giving us the backing we needed to pull it all together, along with their own excellent prizes. TAFE NSW and Jimmy Rod’s Barbershop, for providing three sterling venues and spreading the word. Finally, the Hair Expo for hosting our incredible Grand Final. We will return next year in the search for our Barber of the Year 2019!

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B A R B E R B R A N D S I N T. B A R B E R O F T H E Y E A R | F R A N C E K H A M E E S

ow that all the excitement around Barber of the Year 2018 has died down, the Cutthroat team decided to head out and meet our winner in his native element. We headed to Level 3 of Myer in Sydney (who knew you could get a world class haircut while stopping in to buy some socks?) to catch up with France Khamees at the Kings Domain Barber Shop. As you would expect the premises are bright and classy, though the open plan looking out onto the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing section might surprise some. It did ensure we could see France plying his trade from a distance oďŹ&#x20AC; though, the master of his domain in every sense.

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france khamees {BARBER OF THE YEAR - 2018}

y 12 years of industry experience comes from working at award winning salons and barbershops in Melbourne such as Kings Domain, Joey Scandizzo Salon and Rokk

Ebony. I have been in various high-proďŹ le editorials, including GQ Magazine and have been awarded over 10 trophies in barbering/hairdressing competitions. Three years ago, I moved up from Melbourne and with the help of my business partners, I recently opened the ďŹ rst Kings Domain Barbershop in Myer Sydney City. Once the shop, my team and clientele were comfortably built in Sydney, I wanted to get my hands and mind back into the real reason why I do what I do. I wanted to challenge and better myself. I was ready to uncover the creativity in me. Being awarded Barber of the Year for 2018 is enormously gratifying and a proud achievement of mine. It feeds my passion and reminds me there is always more to learn and accomplish. This award particularly displays recognition for myself, my business and the industry which I deeply value and appreciate.

WHATS ON HIS BENCH POMADE Clay Pomade

BRUSH Fading brush

SCISSORS Mizutani

SHAVER Wahl Finale Shaver

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SCISSORS Fuji

CLIPPERS Wahl Magic

COMB Carbon Comb

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ollowing his celebrated appearance at Hair Expo, Australia (Melbourne to be precise), Captain Fawcett is delighted to announce that his first foray into authorship, ‘The Quintessential Grooming Guide for the Modern Gentleman’ is selling awfully well. 26,000 copies being purchased in 3 months, with every single volume taken to Melbourne flying swi ly from the shelf, enabling mercifully lighter luggage on the return to Blighty. The Captain confesses to being really rather chuffed!

QuintessentiaL

Grooming Guide {FOR THE MODERN GENTLEMAN}

As befits the ink-stained work of a Gentleman Traveller and Adventurer, this handsomely bound tome is now published in English, French, German, Italian, Mexican, Czech and American editions. My word! The Captain’s published cornucopia of astounding photographs, exclusive interviews, witty commentary on all aspects of gentlemen’s grooming and reflections on what it means to be a gentleman in the 21st century, draws on his own experiences and those of esteemed associates. Distinguished barbers, tonsorial artists and style connoisseurs ably assisted the Captain to present this brief history and guide that explores gentlemanly gatherings, festivals of the hirsute and barbering rituals originating from around the globe. Furthermore, the Captain shares the very best in grooming techniques with illustrated instructions enabling one to keep a stiff upper lip regardless. With contributions from esteemed photographers, artists and archivists ‘The Quintessential Grooming Guide for the Modern Gentleman’ is a practical treatise for chaps who wish to look their tip-top best. Carry on.

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Captain Fawcett Limited distributes, exports and sells Captain Fawcett's simply delectable range of ﬁrst class gentleman’s grooming requisites to barbers, hairdressers, gi shops, tailors, independent department stores, ringmasters, explorers and other discerning customers with a sense of style and occasion. Captain Fawcett currently exports to over 42 countries from Alaska to New Zealand and has oﬃcial distributors in USA, Canada, Italy, Holland, Russia, Norway, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Singapore & Spain. Captain Fawcett is a key sponsor of many national and international beard and moustache championships, UK tattoo shows and makes regular appearances at other gentlemanly gatherings: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, The Tweed Run, the Chap Olympiad, Goodwood Revival and the Bearded Rascal, a UK Burlesque Pin-Up Show

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barber banter THE 2018 MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE HAIR EXPO IS DONE AND DUSTED WITH FOR ANOTHER YEAR. IT WAS GREAT FOR JIMMY ROD'S BARBERSHOP TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT AND SHOWCASE OUR SKILLS AGAIN.

ats oﬀ to all the other Barbers that participated in stage shows across the two states. It is always amazing to witness the high standard of barbers across Australia. As promised, 2018 has certainly delivered as I have barely stopped to take a breath. I am incredibly grateful to work alongside and network with some of the best barbers in the industry at annual events and exhibitions. The Jimmy Rods team attended both the Brisbane and Melbourne Hair Expos this year, performing stage shows and assisting in further developing the education of this trade. These exhibitions are always a great opportunity to catch up with the leaders of the industry and witness them showcase their brands. 2 2 | m e n ' s c u lt u r e / / B A R B E R T R A D E J O U R N A L

Due to the exuberant growth that continues to occur in this industry, it seems ﬁt that we look at introducing additional events for barbering related business solely, as a means to expand on these networking and collaboration opportunities further... Maybe our own Barbering expo. It was an amazing experience to judge at this year's The Cutthroat Journal and Barber Brands Barber of the Year, hosted at my very own High Point store. I witnessed the next generation of upcoming and skilled barbers showcase their abilities and cheer each other on, demonstrating that traditional values will always be present in this trade. Despite the enjoyment felt participating in this event, I feel that it is time to pass the judging baton on for 2019. That being said, I would like to congratulate all entrants and despite some barbers not placing, your

dedication is a testament to the trade. When I ﬁrst became a barber, there were minimal opportunities for us to showcase our skills or win awards for our accomplishments. Bearing this in mind, I always enjoy watching Barbering competitions as the passion and hard work ethic that is evident never ceases to amaze me. Regardless of whether you obtain a competition title or not, anyone that decides to enter these battles are considered winners for the courage it takes to enter in the ﬁrst place. This also reinforces the importance of education in this industry, something that we must consider and apply to Apprentices, who ultimately are the future of this trade. We need to provide encouragement and support and reinforce that training and development is an essential requirement for progression.

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BARBER BRANDS INTERNATIONAL | RACHEL MORTON

The first thing I say when educating barbershops on products is I'm not a barber . It is true. No matter how much I know about or love the products I'm presenting, I lack the fine motor skills required to be a master barber.

Traditional brands are even reincarnating Barbers and barbershops, new and old, need on’t get me wrong, my brain is full to the brim of men’s skin and hair care. themselves and evolving to match this to be building their community and equipping So when I see the Mikey Denton’s of unique industry. Just look at the new Redken themselves with the business acumen needed the world I cannot help but be a little jealous. I Brews range – fresh and spiffy packaging for to succeed. recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr Mikey classic products, and some new to the squad when Baxter of California, shampoos, conditioners and alongside Barber Brands skincare. Using high quality International, brought him barber products in the chair out to Australia. Not only and having them on the BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS, NEW AND OLD, NEED TO BE is he a talented barber and shelf is another way to show BUILDING THEIR COMMUNITY AND EQUIPPING THEMSELVES educator, but he is also a that you are the place your WITH THE BUSINESS ACUMEN NEEDED TO SUCCEED. brand ambassador, successful clients need to go for all their barbershop and retail store grooming needs. As a barber, owner and all-round nice guy. your clients trust you and It was amazing to see him your advice, and with a little There is demand for services and products working the stage at Hair Expo in Melbourne, recommendation they could be walking out with that go above and beyond. Training with new products that they will come back for, time and at the Barber Brands Int. Barber Education ambassadors, or perhaps offering a special and time again. Night, where we raised $700.00 for beyondblue. service like keeping a client’s own unique A barbershop is more than just a room, it is This night really highlighted the industry's cutthroat and brush for each visit, are a couple a place of trusted advice, cra smanship and hunger for education that goes beyond a good community. of ways to differentiate yourself from the crowd. haircut.

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THE BUSINESS END | DAN DIXON

mental health & the barber SO THERE’S THAT WORD AGAIN… MENTAL HEALTH… WE HEAR IT THROWN AROUND MORE NOWADAYS THAN A NECK BRUSH ON A BUSY SATURDAY MORNING… BUT WHAT IS IT, WHY IS IT SUCH A NEW DISCUSSION POINT AND HOW DOES THE BARBER PLAY THEIR PART?

ome may question why I’ve selected this topic for this issue and what has it got to do with barbering but simply it’s a very close sensitivity of mine and one that I have spent decades learning to deal with and dissect. Recent pushes for more understanding and discussion have seen people, like myself, operate from a calmer headspace and for no other reason, than – it’s ok! It’s ok to be human and society is now learning to be cool with that. As a young boy, like so many in the 70’s, I came from a broken family. Parents divorced when I was 3 and from then on, I grew up with an abusive stepfather, meaning daily life wasn’t much fun and very love deﬁcient. Shuﬄed between parents, I ended up homeless at 16 and emotionally, I wore my childhood scars everywhere I went. With no aspirations to really be anything, understanding ‘why I was here’ was a daily question. Why had my parents bothered? How had they let me get hurt? How can I become normal?

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School was my only constant stability, but nobody understood my demons and my inner loner ensured that my friendships had only so much depth to them. ‘Alone’ was my basic memorandum of operation and my intellect and nouse was being wasted as my energy was diverted to controlling the negative. Luckily, Year 11 (the 2nd time) saw a careers advisor/school counselor pick up on my obvious need for support and locked my upcoming school holiday into a trial with a local hairdressing salon. I was instantly happy. My hands were busy and my head was concentrating on my hands and people were appreciating my fast developing hidden talent. By the 2nd year of my apprenticeship, I had 3 trophies for men’s hairdressing and a growing clientele, but more importantly – direction. Working as a glass collector at a local bar at nights (I couldn’t survive on an award apprentice wage of $126.80), I saved for monthly therapy. I had had a taste of a better life and wanted to ‘ﬁx’ myself… little did I know it would be decades and many therapy disciplines later before I would

understand simple educations around triggers & boundaries and that ‘I was OK’. Exercise, good food and my work became my coping tools. Off to Sydney to further my horizons, the nightlife quickly grabbed me and soon I hung up my scissors and was taken under the wing of Kings Cross’s more infamous nightclub operators. My new career flourished as my honed people skills, from years of doing hair, saw me become the perfect nightclub promotional manager. This fork in the road would see me forget my therapy training and find a newer interest in partying, drugs and alcohol. Back into the abyss it was. Anxiety, the fear, became a new friend to my demons and luckily a dying bedside request from my grandmother snapped me back to reality. I opened my first shop and I was back! I was saved by my clients. I created a strong following and thoroughly enjoyed maintaining every one of them. A down day would turn quickly with ‘hellos, handshakes and hugs’

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I’VE SAID IT BEFORE. A HAIRCUT CAN CHANGE YOUR DAY. GET YOU PAID. GET YOU LAID AND EVEN MAKE SURE DEPRESSION IS SLAYED!

from regular wearers of my work. The level of appreciation was intoxicating and medicinal.

I’ve said it before. A haircut can change your day. Get you paid. Get you laid and even make sure depression is slayed!

This story could continue for pages as the trials and tribulations of business tested my head, my depression and my anxiety, and still does.

For the suﬀerer or simply just the person who has trouble understanding why they get down, take some time to learn what does and doesn’t work for you. Our body and mind are linked, so looking at diet and exercise are key. Smashing Maccas everyday and sitting in front of the tele with a six pack of stubbies every night isn’t going to help much. If you are having a hard time, sometimes the simplest things can turn you around.

But that’s enough about me. What is it that we can be doing as the purveyors of follicle freshness for this movement? It’s hard when we all work to time frames so closely to stay proﬁtable, but just taking a moment to get real with your customer is the best start. Learn them, live them, love them. It takes ﬁve minutes of watching the news to see that people are ‘falling down’ everywhere. Road Rage, drug abuse and murder/suicides seem more prevalent than ever. Coping mechanisms need support and the time you dedicate to your client could remap their day.

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place for protecting people with mental illness. Posts can be reported and removed, but the damage is already done by then. I guess that some of the more important things I’d like to point out with this piece is that I refer to terms like ‘learning to deal with’, ‘educate myself’ and ‘triggers and boundaries’, because this is what it took for me to get right with mental illness. It angers me that people throw around

Take a walk. Grab some fruit. But be proactive as things won’t ﬁx themselves.

Mental Health like it’s an excuse, when for

Find positive people. A wise person once said to me that we are the average of the ﬁve closest people in our lives. Food for thought! *Note to self – remove dickheads.

created it, what to stay away from and how

Turn oﬀ your social media and go visit some friends. No current social media platforms really have any provisions in

me it was a case of understanding what

to make it my strength. Create positive mental health and the negative will disappear. Support those that struggle and create quality time.

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LEE RESNICK | FOUNDER OF BARBERCON

{ LEE RESNICK } BARBERCON IS THE PREMIER GLOBAL FESTIVAL OF THE BARBERING COMMUNITY. LAUNCHED IN 2016 BY LEE RESNICK.

can you tell us about your background, why you started Barbercon?

In running Barbershopconnect.com I would travel to diﬀerent Barber & Beauty Trade Shows, Barber Battles and Expos and found there was a disconnect between the brands and the attendees. I wanted to create an event that Bridged the Gap between Cosmetology and Men’s grooming. for our fellow business owners, what challenge have you faced and how did you overcome it?

I created and ran Barbercon by myself for 3 years. Every year Barbercon doubled in size, which created more moving pieces to execute the show seamlessly. The challenge of Barbercon has been to have my Sponsors and Vendors quantify their dollars spent and to give the people attending the show an experience they can take with them and grow as a professional. The key is listening to the people. Brands measure success of a show diﬀerently. Some consider a successful event by revenue earned,

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potential leads, visibility, amount of attendees etc. I try and work with the brands that are a part of Barbercon to make sure they achieve their goal. For example, at Barbercon 2018 Paul Mitchell introduced their new line MVRCK. We discussed diﬀerent ways to drive people to their booth so we put a charging station there. A nice place to sit, charge your phone while learning about their new products in an organic way. For the Barbercon attendees we try and give them as much diversity when it comes to education and their experience. How can we wow you to make you want to go on social media 3 weeks a er Barbercon and say I miss Barbercon and still can't believe how awesome it was!

What is a key trait to being a successful business owner?

What do you do when you're not at work?

No matter how many clients or social media followers you have, your voice is to be heard and you can always make a diﬀerence. A good haircut can change a person’s life and you have the ability to be a leader in your community.

Work for me has no time zone or set hours. Even when I am physically on vacation, I am always doing work. I spend a lot of time with my family who understands that this is the lifestyle I have chosen to live.

Work ethic. Make your vision a reality no matter what the people around you think. what Trends are you seeing?

I see a lot more bright color dyes being added to men’s haircuts. I see a growth in people seeking out education. What will we see at Barbercon 2019

The launch of our smaller regional events called “The Road to Barbercon” which will lead up to our BIG Barbercon in New York in June. what advice do you have for the CTJ readers?

BARBERCON BRINGS TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF HIGH PROFILE AND AMATEUR BARBERS, COSMETOLOGISTS, AND BRANDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

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TIPS | RETAILING PRODUCTS IN TODAYS MARKET

The The art of retailing in the barbershop

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RETAILING IN THE BARBERSHOP IS OFTEN AN OVERLOOKED REVENUE STREAM AND IS, AS NOTICED FROM MY TRAVELS, NOT DONE THAT WELL. WE WILL START FOCUSING EACH ISSUE OF THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL ON HOW WE CAN GET THE MOST OUT OF A BARBERSHOP SPACE AND INCREASE SALES ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. I ASKED MARK RABONE FROM ESQUIRE MALE GROOMING BARBERS IN BRISBANE TO TELL US HIS TIPS FOR CREATING A GOOD PROFITABLE RETAIL SYSTEM. MARK IS A GOOD FRIEND OF THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL AND HAS HELPED US ON MANY OCCASIONS, JUDGING COMPETITIONS, SPEAKING AT EVENTS AND BEING AN ALL ROUND GOOD GUY. MARK WAS BORN IN THE UK AND TRAINED AS A HAIRDRESSER BEFORE TURNING TO BARBERING, SO THE GREAT ENGLISH SALESMANSHIP COMES OUT AS WELL AS A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF HOW SALONS MAKE REVENUE.

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he world of male grooming has certainly boomed over the past 5 years - in part due to the revitalisation of barbering as an industry, the quality of products and choice available on the market and (in my opinion) the importance of the millennial man to look good on his social media pages! Stats show that globally the male grooming sector has grown $5 billion in 5 years, to $19.5 billion in 2017 (Australia accounted for almost $1 billion). This ﬁgure is predicted to be just shy of $30 billion by 2024. So how do you make sure you are at the forefront of prospective buyers and are maximising your potential revenue from the industry? Retailing and recommending products to clients should not be overlooked – it should be seen as part of the service nowadays as a barber. At Esquire we don’t see it as ‘upselling’, we see it as educating the client on how to maintain the look we’ve worked hard and utilised our skill to create!

It takes only a minute or two to demonstrate the use of a base product, which brush to use as they let it dry and how much ﬁnishing paste/wax/cream to apply. We are privy to seeing any scalp issues they may have and should be knowledgeable enough to recommend the correct shampoo and conditioner to help. Likewise, shaving rashes, dry skin and beard care are all areas we should be regarded as the go to people for knowledge and product recommendation. At Esquire we always believe that if our clients don’t buy from us, they will still need product and probably end up buying something sub-par that’s not suitable for the hair or the style that we’ve created. The bottom line is aligning yourself with one or two brands that speaks to your core demographic and that you and your team believe in, can increase your revenue 10 - 20%. And believe it or not, your clients will be thankful for your expertise!

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trends

It is important to uncover the sub-trends that lay within Men’s fashion and truly understand everything about each trend before we start cutting, including;

Fashion indicators – Refer to a client’s overall look. Things such as a watch or shoes can help stylists to gain inspiration. However it is important to ask questions about what a client likes to wear, as he may not be visually portraying his ideal look when in the chair. Lifestyle – What does he do for work, on the weekend or for fun? Identifying key lifestyle components will also give insights into how the hairstyle will ‘wear’ both throughout the day, and between appointments.

men's trends PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING GOES WHEN IT COMES TO MEN’S HAIR AT THE MOMENT. FROM LONG, TO SHORT, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

IGI Creative Manager Nathan Glynn gives some insight into the latest in Men’s Fashion Trends, and breaks down how TIGI Education can help expand barbers and hairdresser’s creative thinking. “At TIGI Haircare, we base hair trends on what is happening in Men’s Fashion in its entirety which means that we are no longer selling ‘haircuts’ to clients. We have moved beyond this way of thinking, and we now need to look at Men’s fashion as being the predominant factor when deciding hairstyle suitability for Men.”

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Attitude – Think about a bulldog wearing a bow tie in comparison to a studded collar. Both probably look pretty damn cool, however it is important that it matches character and personality. And the same goes with what guys wear on both their bodies and heads. Once the fashion trends are truly understood, we can then look at hairstyles that will complement each trend by using the TIGI 24/7 APP. The TIGI Collective have researched some of the biggest trends to grace the runway this year, and have narrowed down the ﬁndings into the following key trends:

The Adventurer – Neat and tidy, yet embracing natural movement The Dynasty Dude – Grown out fades with lots of height on top The Noughties Boy - Short crops with waxy finishes Surfs Up – Longer lengths with loose and uncontrolled textures Supported by TIGI EDUCATIONS renowned Terminology and Methodology teaching system, all looks are taught to be adapted to the individuals head shape, hair texture and face shape and are demonstrated using the innovative BEDHEAD FOR MEN RANGE to enhance finish and increase profitability upon returning to the barbershop.

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MISTER CHOP SHOP | SURRY HILLS

mister chop shop 433 CROWN ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010 02 9310 2888 MISTERCHOPSHOP.SURRYHILLS

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n a landscape that is becoming more competitive by the day, Dan Dixon and the crew from Mister Chop Shop have done it again with a new top quality annex in Sydney’s leafy hip suburb of Surry Hills. The black and timber ﬁnishes blended with a distinct industrial coolness, complement their unique mix of high end barbering and male hairdressing. Walking into this space its clear that the boys are on their game, and interestingly the wait room, which is actually quite a comfy

whisky lounge, is located on the mezzanine level at the back of the shop. But wait there’s more. No, not steak knives. Seamlessly positioned in the front of this man zone is a unique coffee kiosk window, operated by friend and pals, Bellagio Cafe in conjunction with Pablo&Rusty coffee merchants. This shop really sends a message. Quality quality quality. Coffee and Cuts and a cheeky Scotch.

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SMOOTH STAG | JOHN NASARIS

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LUKE ROBERTS

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ver the last 10 years the uprise of social media has seen an explosion in men’s grooming, with men taking pride in their appearance and upping the ante with their grooming routine. A trend of modern day barber shops is sweeping the globe and Australia is no exception, with men becoming more image focused and tending to their grooming needs on a weekly basis. An IBISWorld report has predicted the men's grooming boom is only going to rise and will contribute to the growth of the hairdressing and beauty services industry to a forecasted $5.1 billion in 2021-22. Smooth Stag has emerged with the vision to source and provide Australian barber shops with exclusive, globally recognised grooming products, with product and sales training to

ensure stores and their team are able to provide a unique personalised customer experience and increase their business turnover. John Nasaris, Smooth Stag’s founder, is a serial entrepreneur- having owned and operated multiple businesses as well as working in leadership roles in ASX top 100 companies over the last two decades. John’s extensive retail experience both in small and big businesses gives him a unique breadth of experience and a perfect match for the barber industry. John is passionate about the customer experience and retail management, making his sales maximising expertise highly sought a er in the retail sector. “We are consultants who want to understand who the barbershop’s customer is and help them ﬁnd the right products to suit them. Following this we will ensure the team have a detailed

BEN understanding of each product so they are able to recommend them to their clientele with informed confidence. Retail sales is a science and I know the system which gets results, if I can help barber shops ingrain these skills into their business I think we will be looking at a highly profitable and sustainable sector”, said John. When visiting Smooth Stag HQ, you can lounge in their chesterfield and enjoy a single malt and cigar while you discuss your business. With 26 exclusive brands produced from around the world, Smooth Stag take the consultancy process seriously to ensure all parties involved are successful. “I believe in forging strong relationships and collaborating to get kick-ass results not only for my business but for all of those who I work with. It’s exciting when a new product emerges and I get to work with passionate people and help them bring their brands to life and then ensure they end up in the hands of their customer”.

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Distributors for Barber Brands in SA, WA, Tas and NT

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MILK MAN Milkman Grooming Co launched in 2014, by founders Ben and Jackee De Campo. With the vision to be the greatest facial hair company of all time. Within months of launching, the Milkman brand gained traction and their products were ranged in barber shops around the country. Milkman’s Founder Ben De Campo says “In the ﬁrst few years I was so busy trying to build and grow the business that I didn’t have a lot of time to get to know my barber shop stockists and to get the word out about Milkman. Once I started to get the time to get out on the road, I fell in love with the industry. Some of my dearest friends are now barbers and I’m proud of the culture that’s been created by barbers in Australia. They create cool spaces for men to hang out and talk about things they might not feel comfortable talking about elsewhere. This is crucial in an age where a lot of men are quite lonely and don’t have other men to talk to. I also admire the creativity side of the business. A lot of barbers have tattoos & piercings. They spend a lot of time curating cool pieces to put into their shops. They’re basically artists and they’ve chosen to express their art through styling hair. It’s exciting to be a part of it.” Once it got to a point where Milkman had too many barber shop stockists for Ben and Jackee to manage, they went looking for distributors they could trust to take things to the next level. As part of this initiative they recently teamed up with Smooth Stag. “I am proud to be working with these guys because from what I’ve seen so far, they’re looking for the win-win with their barber clients. They’re choosy about the brands they bring on and want to make sure the end customer gets something they’ll keep coming back for. They want to create strong partnerships with personal connections and I really think that is the most powerful way to service the industry”, says Ben.

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THE DAPPER SCOUNDREL | CONOR FULLARD

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started cutting hair in Temple Bar, Dublin 14 years ago a er a failed attempt at interior architecture and

to manufacture at home on a small scale. I registered the business as The Dapper Scoundrel, I loved the name,

two stints at sign writing. I guess I was trade marked it and decided to keep always looking for something creative the brand growing by giving the shop but nothing had inspired me as much as the hair industry and, in particular, barbering. Back then, in 2004, men's hairdressing was not what it is now and we were limited in terms of

The dapper scoundrel MY NAME IS CONOR FULLARD, I AM AN IRISH BARBER LIVING IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOR THE PAST 11 YEARS.

education. There would have been very few seminars, look-and-learns and certainly no online tutorials. Luckily, my sister found me a barbering night school at The Merchant Barber in Ireland's capital; it all started there. I still remember walking up the stairs

contradiction of sorts where the wellgroomed man meets the disheveled bad boy. A clean cut neatly dressed man could wear a beard and get away with it, I thought this man was a Dapper Scoundrel. The products themselves have gone from beard care to now include haircare, which we manufacture in New South Wales. I work closely with my bio chemist and design, create, trial and test all products in the shop. Some of which are very popular, mainly our

and loving everything about the space

matte clay, The Fixer and our shampoo

that surrounded me; the worn ﬂooring

Squeaky Ed. We still make the beard

around the barber chairs, the smell of

care product here in Perth.

the products, the lighting, everything

From day 1 I oﬀered online bookings

about this place felt like I belonged.

which took a fair bit of getting used to in

Here I was taught how precision and

the beginning for the client. This would

consistency is the key to being a good

have been very new to men looking for

barber and from that moment on, I

a haircut at that time in our city. Now I

was all about customer service, taking

don't think I'd have any client looking

time on my work and expressing any

to go back to the walk-in service. Their

creativity I had.

time is precious now and they would

A er working in Dublin, Manchester and London I moved to Perth, Western Australia where I have been for the

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the same name. The name itself is a

rather spend it with family or at work than sitting in a queue. We have a great team of barbers now

past 11 years. Four years ago I started

and we are developing our own system

my journey into self-employment and

of cutting hair. Not to try and take over

rented a chair at a new barber shop

the world of barbering, but to keep in

just outside the city, a er one year I

house to help develop our apprentice

took over the shop and renamed it The

and future apprentices. To have a

Dapper Scoundrel. A lot of people ask

platform and structure so every barber

me where I got the name for the shop

has the same ﬁnished product and

and the answer is I had a side business

keep the consistency which the public

in beard care products, which I used

demand.

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MALONEYS BARBER SHOP | THE POWER OF TWO

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AUCKLAND COUPLE JULIAN & SUSANNAH OF MALONEYS BARBER SHOP SHARE HOW THEY WORK + LIVE SUCCESSFULLY TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL TAYLOR / GYPSY.NET.NZ Julian: “Setting out in my barber career I never imagined working full-time with my wife. It’s important to me not to let my clients or team down – but my main aim is not to let her down. My success and happiness is reflected in her success and happiness. Working together can be hard but also a real winner.” Susannah: “You may end up working with your other half by choice, necessity, or just because that’s how your business evolves. It will be challenging but if you play to your strengths and put some ground rules in place it can definitely benefit your business.” Julian: “When I opened Maloney's Barber Shop in 2003, Susannah had a full-time career in education. Her support (including financial!) got the shop off the ground, so she was always involved in the business before actually working in it. Fast forward ten years and, as the shop had grown busier and busier, I found myself cutting fulltime, cleaning the shop, doing all the paperwork and financials and folding capes at midnight on a Wednesday. No energy to plan ahead or develop goals, barely any down-time (sound familiar?)”

Susannah: “In 2014 we had the opportunity to expand upstairs, taking us from four to nine chairs, plus a staff space on the third level. The refit was pretty major in itself, and once completed we realised there was twice as much work needed to run the place! I was unhappy in my job so I took the plunge to quit and work on Maloney’s full time.” Julian: “So how does it work? I feel like I’m the brawn while Susannah is the brains. I’m a blue sky ‘ideas’ person, she’s the workhorse of logical systems and processes. I cut hair, work with the team on training, put out most of our social media and liaise with the industry. Susannah does all the admin, basic bookkeeping, rosters and purchasing. We work together on planning, staffing and yes, still folding those capes. We’re lucky that our skills complement each other this way so we can generally both do tasks that we’re good at.” Susannah: “You will have to do things outside your comfort zone. Both of us avoid conflict and hard conversations, so we’ve had to learn to deal with this better as we can’t leave it to the other person.”

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Julian: “Some things we do to keep us sane: we have at least two full days a week away from each other. We have a weekly meeting to talk through what’s coming up and make plans. We work with a business coach who delegates tasks that suit our skill sets. We bounce ideas off each other and have got better at constructive criticism! I wouldn’t recommend working with your partner until you’ve had a good few years together – for us it was 20!” Susannah: “You have to make rules about switching off from work – keep some time for your personal relationship. Respect and value how the other person spends their days, it will be different from how you do it. Plan time away from the shop to work on the business – if you’re always physically there it’s really hard to focus on the bigger picture. So you have to build a good team and let them know what roles you each play, that way there’s no confusion, or ‘ask your father’ moments.” Julian: “We’re now a team of 11 and celebrating 15 years as a business. We’re always learning and growing and I think the power of two has definitely helped us reach and maintain our respected position in New Zealand’s barbering industry.”

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FLEET STREET BARBERS 278 HIGH ST, NORTHCOTE VIC 3070, AUSTRALIA +61 3 9482 1774 FLEETSTBARBERSNORTHCOTE

Fleet St Barbers Northcote is a new kid on the block. Just over 6 months old, many locals have named us their favourite new barber shop. We focus on the old-fashioned art of barbering, with a modern edge. Today’s barbering is a ﬁne mix of grooming and cutting skills from centuries past, with a contemporary feel. It’s classy and clean, with strong clipper work incorporated into an entire

grooming experience, complete with beard trimming, styling and ﬁne grooming of the eyebrows, ears, nose and neck. It’s a very clean, precise service – a lot of classic and detailed work. Fleet St Barbers not only provides haircuts and beard trims, but also a wide range of quality men’s grooming hair and beard care products, including our very own in-house brand, made in Australia.

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Barber and hair stylist Samuel Tate founded Uniform Barbershop in June 2018, with a desire to see a transformation in his local city which has been in many ways abandoned. With a passion for hair and fashion, Sam collaborated the two, creating Uniform Barbershop, a barber & clothing store. “I started my barbering career by training in North Sydney and on every occasion possible I did free haircuts at the LifeHouse (an organisation that provides food parcels to those in need), in Gosford. For me, this was a perfect starting block, getting to cut hair and to encourage the downtrodden, encompassing my desire to see a transformation in Gosford”. Sam has a strong passion for people and God. His desire is to not only see the culture in Gosford changed, but also a desire to create a barber culture where there is complete acceptance. “The common misconception is that men are all the same, however, this is not the case.

Not every man is a ‘blokey bloke’ and not every man cares about fashion. Both demographics are great and both deserve equal acceptance”. The name Uniform Barbershop came from Sam’s desire to see all haircuts approached with good form, and that good form would be the only form, hence the name uniform, meaning one form. “Too many times I’ve seen the quality vary among haircuts in barbershops, and my desire is that every haircut is done with excellence, that every client will experience that professionalism no matter what the style is. I believe each client deserves a haircut that has been approached with passion and excellence." Uniform Barbershop strives to provide a platform for men to have the opportunity to be changed from the inside out. To walk out of the store with a fresh look and a positive attitude.

INFO@UNIFORMBARBERSHOP.COM.AU +61 2 4314 4287 UNIFORMBARBERSHOP

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Not ones to blow our own trumpets, we have had our products independently tried and tested by the countries slickest barbers and have gained rave reviews. We're all about the style and how we can make a better, locally created product that you'll be proud to wear all day long. In death we part, Killer Groom Killergroom has been so well received in New Zealand we are now looking for an Australian partner, someone who has the motivation and energy to push our brand into the Australian market.

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MANCAVE | WORDS BY RACHEL MORTON

mancave journey RACHEL SAT DOWN WITH ABBAS MAQBOOL AT THE GRAND OPENING OF MANCAVE CHATSWOOD

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The Mancave journey began in 2014 with only two stores in Oran Park and Miranda. Four years later Mancave have six locations across Sydney, with plans of at least two more in the pipeline. Within the first month of opening those first two stores, Mancave was a hit. The magic didn’t just happen though, Abbas Maqbool - Mancave’s owner and operator – and his team, hit the ground running to create that success. Abbas credits his success to one powerful tool: preparation. A er ten years at his salon Hair Talks in Rouse Hill, Abbas began to see that his male clients were craving a new space just for guys. A place where they could have the full barbershop experience, and a bricks and mortar shop where they could buy the quality products their trusted barbers were using. “City service in suburban areas for an affordable price.” -Abbas Maqbool. The design process alone for this venture took a year. Every step of the customer experience was planned and perfected, from the chairs and lights to the products on shelves. The Mancave team took special care when picking the brands they were going to carry. Through researching

the top worldwide men’s ranges, they found Barber Brands International. Abbas values branding as one of the most important factors in running a successful business. He knows the ranges you carry reﬂect your own business’ brand. Having a point of diﬀerence from other shops means that your customers have yet another reason to walk in,

feature brands used by the Mancave barbers, like Layrite, desirable and easily accessible for customers. Abbas’ personal favourite product is Baxter of California’s Clay Pomade. With seven to eight barbers per store and six stores, it is easy to understand that the biggest challenge Abbas has is with “sourcing skilled labour”. Fortunately, Mancave’s atmosphere, brand and products all

THE HUSTLE. IT KEEPS YOU ON YOUR TOES AND ALWAYS THINKING FIVE STEPS AHEAD. THERE IS NEVER A DULL MOMENT.

culminate to create a place where barbers want to work. Social media has played a huge part in the success of Mancave. They have their own dedicated internal team that handles

and you have another way to increase your sales margin. Abbas has worked with Barber Brands since opening his ﬁrst barbershop and said the service has been “excellent – the brands they bring in are the best”. Mancave barbershops have separate spaces just for retail, ﬁtted out with custom shelving and painted wooden signage. It makes the

MANCAVE CHATSWOOD | ABBAS MAQBOOL

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all social aspects. It allows for Mancave to be in direct contact with customers when they’re not in the barber chair. When asked what Abbas loves most about running Mancave he answered with a cheeky grin “The hustle. It keeps you on your toes and always thinking ﬁve steps ahead. There is never a dull moment.”

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SEVEN & ONE STUDIO | WORDS BY GEORGIA BURNS

SEVEN & ONE STUDIO TODD PAGE CHATS WITH GEORGIA ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE OPENING HIS OWN BARBERSHOP SEVEN & ONE STUDIO.

he barbershop boom has seen many on the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. a young barber with little experience Having only been open for several days, Todd open their own shop. Todd Page is no comments on the experience of opening his such barber. A er working hard and consistently barbershop, “It actually went smoothly, I have for over 6 years, working around the Gold Coast good people around me”. He credits his success area at a variety of barbershops gaining skills to the community of industry professionals and and experience, he decided this year he was mates that surround him. ready. In the lead up to opening his barbershop, Todd worked SOCIAL MEDIA IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL THAT closely with David - the owner of Barber Brands International. Todd YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY UTILISE. YOU’LL BE started dealing with David while SURPRISED WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU managing other shops for over 5 TAKE PRIDE IN THE CONTENT YOU CREATE AND years. When Todd decided to go SHARE out on his own, he chose Barber Brands as his main supplier, “Barber Brands has the best range of products He muses that when you have earned the on offer, the team is also super knowledgeable right to open a shop, the clients you have had and friendly. They have prompt delivery with for years make the process much easier, “I everything boxed & packaged correctly to hang out with them, not just when they are in ensure the products will arrive safely. Of the 28 my chair”. It is this community feel that Todd brands they offer barbershops, Layrite, Baxter, wanted for his shop. Wanting creative and Proraso and Captain Fawcett fit in best with my operational control, he opened his shop for shop’s aesthetic”. the right reasons. This “people before profit” Naming his shop Seven & One Studio – eight attitude can be found in all aspects of Todd’s being his lucky number – Todd set up shop barbershop. Priding himself on privacy and

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respect, Seven & One Studio is a shop built for the locals. The design of Seven & One Studio is well thought out. Steering away from the conventional, and leaning towards a modern look, with concrete floors and an abundance of indoor plants, “I went for something a bit different, kind of industrial, not traditional”. Incorporating streetwear culture and local artists, Todd bears his personality in a way that he couldn’t when working for someone else. Todd’s Tip: “Social media is an important tool that you should definitely utilise. You’ll be surprised what can happen when you take pride in the content you create and share.” Creative control within the shop and the barbering direction the shop takes is genuinely important to Todd, “We’re bridging the gap between modern men’s hairdressing and traditional barbering.” For Todd it’s about building relationships, staying loyal and having respect. For more details contact W: sevenandone.studio IG: @sevenandonestudio

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TRIUMPH & DISASTER | DION NASH

hen I started Triumph & Disaster in 2011 I had just finished a global role with NZ vodka brand 42Below and was not long off the international sports field having represented New Zealand in Cricket from 1992 until 2001. Around that time I saw a gap in the skincare market for a brand that appealed to a more masculine, edgy, iconic sense of style and values than what the skincare industry was offering at the time. The poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling was a perfect representation of those values, hence our name Triumph & Disaster, which comes from a line in that poem. The poem was given to me by my dad at about age 13 and that DNA is still very much alive in who we are and why we exist today. At the same time, we have evolved our thinking; our ethos of natural ingredients and clean science has deepened. Our expertise in these areas has grown and we have developed a very ‘anti’ antiageing ideology, favouring logic, ritual and routines over needles, pills and fear-based marketing that pervades the industry. 5 0 | m e n ' s c u lt u r e / / B A R B E R T R A D E J O U R N A L

We are deeply passionate about unsexy When the scalp is clean, hydrated, free the skincare and wellness side that comes things like discipline and routine, especially from inflammation and its natural oils are from a holistic approach of how to look a er when it comes to skin and hair health, in balance, then the conditions are right your skin. because despite what marketers will tell you, for healthy hair to grow. But you need to The other is our haircare and professional there really are no short cuts or silver bullets look a er the basics first. We are applying development side, more focused on the if you want long term, healthy results for your this knowledge of skin to our hair care styling and performance around head and skin and hair. formulations, not just to style hair, but to hair. Both are intrinsically connected and we Triumph & Disaster is a brand that believes treat it and create the best conditions for see them growing together, but also through in attitude and honesty over faux science and healthy hair and scalp. separate sales channels and very much on false promises and we back this up their own unique paths. We have in the formulations and performance worked hard to create bespoke point of our products. of sale displays for each channel and TRIUMPH & DISASTER IS A BRAND THAT We aim to hold the mantle as continue to evolve and develop our BELIEVES IN ATTITUDE AND HONESTY OVER the leader in logical skin care and education programmes for each. FAUX SCIENCE AND FALSE PROMISES AND WE haircare. On a daily basis we remind This ethos and strategy has lead us BACK THIS UP IN THE FORMULATIONS AND ourselves we are in this business to be sold in over 13 counties around PERFORMANCE OF OUR PRODUCTS. because we believe deeply in the globe through leading salons & improving people’s lives, imparting barbers, premium fashion & lifestyle healthy, logical routines and advice, stores, boutique and luxury hotels. delivering honest, naturally derived products We spend a lot of time educating In short, Triumph & Disaster sells moments backed by science and tradition. Without this barbers and haircare professionals in our of logic & ritual for a life run wild. level of earnestness, I don’t think we could philosophies’ and work hard to create a Dion Nash stake such a bold claim. strong rational point of difference from Founder Increasingly our knowledge and philosophy mainstream styling products. We believe has moved from skin to hair and scalp, this sincere endeavour stands us apart as Special Cutthroat offer: The first 100 treatment and cultivation. We use words like a haircare range and is a stance we aim to orders receive: 'cultivation' because we view the scalp like espouse and evolve within the professional 6 FREE 25g minis with every 12 95g products a gardener might view soil, that is, to grow haircare environment, with a single-minded for the next 12 months. a healthy garden you need healthy nutrient focus on its benefits to the end user. www.triumphanddisaster.com.au/pages/ rich soil. Today we have two very independent but The same is true of the scalp and skin. connected arms of the T&D business, one is

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ryan began his barbering journey at the Bryan decided to expand his horizons, and the latest trends from around the world, Bryan tender age of 13 years old in his native began working at Culture Kings in Sydney’s Pitt constantly turns to social media for inspiration Santiago, Chile, when he picked up his Street Mall. This move gave him the chance and works to bring these styles to his clients. first pair of clippers and began cutting the hair to combine his love of urban culture, sport With an account dedicated to his work, he of his neighbourhood friends in his backyard. and fashion while being able to work at their follows thousands of accounts looking for With a love of graffiti art, Bryan found he had in-store barbershop, and the opportunity to cut trending changes in the barbering world. a natural flair for barbering, and it wasn’t long the hair of celebrities such as T-Pain, Carnage, There are certain products that a barber before he graduated to using a cutthroat to and Sonny Bill Williams. cannot live without. For Bryan, Baxter of create clean lines and patterns. Bryan began Bryan currently works at The Barberhood California’s Clay Pomade is a non-negotiable charging a small fee when when it comes to providing his local client list expanded a so natural look. When WHEN IT COMES TO RECOMMENDING AT HOME TOOLS FOR HIS and his skills improved, and it comes to recommending through some serious saving, at-home tools for his clients, CLIENTS, BRYAN TENDS TO SHY AWAY FROM PROFESSIONAL was able to make his first major Bryan tends to shy away from USE EQUIPMENT AND OPTS FOR MORE USER FRIENDLY TOOLS, purchase in his life – his very professional-use equipment SUCH AS THE PHILIPS BEARD TRIMMER SERIES 9000 . own pair of hair clippers. and opts for more userBryan made the move across friendly tools, such as the the Pacific to Sydney, Australia, Philips Beard Trimmer Series when he was 16 years old. With limited in Sydney’s Central Business District. He has 9000. Its built-in laser projects a sharp line of experience and only the skills he learned built a loyal clientele base in the three years light to pre-align the style, before the trim. The himself, he applied for barbering positions at he’s been there, and has been able to combine perfect gadget to keep everything tidy before local barbershops. He was given the opportunity his love of barbering with charity events such the next visit. to prove his worth at Men’s Grooming, a local as Movember and corporate events like GQ’s Bryan is currently the 2018 Philips Shaving shop close to home. His love for barbering was Gentleman’s Event, and their annual GQ Man & Grooming ambassador. Bryan was the first only surpassed by his thirst for knowledge, and of the Year Awards, styling the hair of the runner-up at The Cutthroat Journal’s Barber he unabashedly began learning new techniques nominees. Wars 2017. When he is able to put down the and styles from professionals in the industry. Bryan likes to work with his clients to achieve clippers, Bryan is an avid Futsal player and With his barbering skills growing rapidly, their desired look. To keep up-to-date with enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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SUPPLIER IN FOCUS | I CANDY

the man behind the brand { MARK KONRAD }

AT THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL WE REALISE WE WOULD NOT HAVE A PUBLICATION IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR SUPPLIERS. WE HAVE DECIDED EACH ISSUE WE WILL SHOWCASE THESE BUSINESS CHAMPIONS AND LOOK AT THEIR SUCCESS AND THE PATHWAY THEY TRAVELLED TO ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS GOALS.

t every hair show I always get to have their PlayStation 2 gaming system came the he recognised it was a major individual expense great industry conversations with DVD movie capability and Mark soon became for hairdressers and barbers in buying quality Mark Konrad from iCandy Scissors National Buyer for Australia’s largest DVD & scissors. Sometimes a purchase is a month’s Australia. We always share ideas on how we can Video Game distribution company at the height wages for these workers, especially if they are better the industry via education and support of the DVD revolution. part-time. of Barbers. Mark has created the amazing brand His next career move led him to be a national Using his career skills, Mark set out to called iCandy, which is a range of Scissors & buyer in the major electrical industry and he bring change to the way things are done. Tools designed for all facets of He thoughtfully designed hair cutting and styling. & developed iCandy’s Mark’s career started 30 range of scissors & tools FAST FORWARD TO 2018 AND ICANDY IS NOW CELEBRATING years ago in the Toy & Video to accommodate the many ITS 6TH BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST AS A TRUSTED FAMILY OWNED Game Industry where he needs of todays ever evolving AND OPERATED BUSINESS BASED ON THE GOLD COAST QLD . was groomed into product barbers & hairdressers. buying for a family-owned With high quality yet toy business. From there he affordable products that cater transitioned to retail sales for the apprentice through to management and buyer for the video games worked at the top end of some of Australia’s the senior position, iCandy soon became the 'go category for multiple stores where he worked at biggest electrical retailers in conjunction with to' brand for many in the industry. retail giant Myers. many of the world's largest brands. Fast forward to 2018 and iCandy is now His career path in video games buying led At this point Mark had gained a wealth of celebrating its 6th birthday in August as a him to a cross roads where Myer offered him experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, trusted family owned and operated business the National Buying role for the Video Games international business, sourcing product, based on the Gold Coast QLD. The brand Category, while at the same time Sony offered product design & manufacturing. iCandy is recognized globally and with an ever for him to join their new dynamic team during Mark also had invested interest in the expanding range of innovative products, the the launch of Sony PlayStation, which boosted hair and beauty industry having owned a future looks bright for the iCandy Family. his career with the explosive global uptake successful salon. During his many business of this gaming system. With the launch of experiences and working with salon suppliers,

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STORY | WORDS BY LINO D’ADDERIO

L uigi & Sons Bar bershop

arbering in Australia changed in 1961 when Luigi D’Adderio decided to leave his hometown in Italy and head to the Gold Coast, armed with his best suit and his barber tools. He was a worker - like most migrants, he wanted to make a life for himself in this great country of ours. With very little English but a polite nature and skills to burn, he opened his ﬁrst barbershop in Surfers Paradise, Luigi’s Mens Hairstylist was born. He worked, HARD! He gave everything to be the very

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LUIGI D’ADDERIO time with his wife Grace, his kids, grandchildren Luigi, initially was concerned, but in the same best at his trade. His English improved, but still and also giving back to the community by breath loved the initiative and it turned out to isn’t perfect. He began to enter competitions, offering his amazing hands at Men’s Shed, an be one of the family’s best shops...the business cutting and styling using scissor and razor, organisation that does woodworking to make kept growing. Together, their family established styling hair with little-to-no product, just pure and sell wood products and bring much needed themselves, not only on the Gold Coast but skills! His trophy collection grew very quickly. funds back to the needy in our community. throughout Australia too. Over the next twenty years he won many Anytime he pops through the shops to say hi, Since those early days the boys have grown Queensland Master Hairdressing the boys’ clients and staff are so quick to their barber brand Luigi and Sons, to four Championships; represented Qld competing in greet him...He looks over the shops, grabs the barbershops, two each, spread over the the National titles in Canberra. broom, checks over their haircut at the time Gold Coast and their appointment book is He married a lovely little Italian girl, had three continuously under demand. Lino and Joey have and with a gentle nod, smiles and says, ‘is very kids and was well respected in his new good, ha’. Their business has hometown, the Gold Coast. In an integrity and a genuineness 1989, his two sons, Joey and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE FOR YOUR CLIENTS...BECAUSE that can’t be replicated. Lino started their Barbering They have worked very hard Apprenticeships, working AT THE END OF THE DAY THEY ARE ALL to stay current and pass on under Luigi’s skillful eyes. THAT MATTERS the skills that can only be Luigi taught the boys learned through their family’s everything he experiences of the barbering could and there must have business. Their team, clients and all those they both won numerous state competitions been some of those skills in the genes, as they love to share with, are the beneficiaries of this over the years and have also been finalists also grew a great client base and took over passion for this incredible industry. in some national competitions. Lino has had where their dad le off. In 1993 when Luigi and Luigi has always said and is still true to this day, 10 years and counting on the American Crew Grace were on holidays in Italy, an agent rang ‘there are plenty of clients out there for International AllStar Team. the shop and said he had a shop for lease that In 2009, Luigi decided to retire at the age of 70. everybody, be the best you can be for YOUR he thought Luigi would love. Lino said ‘he’d tell clients...because at the end of the day, they He still, to the very end of his working career dad when he gets home in a few months’ and are all that matters.’ the agent said it’ll be gone by then...So Lino and had all the barbering skills of an absolute legend and a client base that covered three Joey did the maths, borrowed a few dollars generations. from the bank and decided to sign the lease. Luigi, now 79 is healthy and happy. Spending Luigi and Sons Barbershop was born.

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NEW PRODUCT | HARLEY HAIR HERO

{MEET DAVID KLEINDYK, THE FOUNDER AND PHARMACIST AT HARLEY THE HAIR HERO }

THE NEW ONLINE PRESCRIPTION HAIR LOSS TREATMENT WORKING WITH BARBERS TO HELP CLIENTS KEEP THEIR HAIR.

recently met David at Hair Expo in Melbourne and was excited to see this product being oﬀered to Australian Barbershops as a ﬁrst port of call for their clients. Men are strange creatures when it comes to having an issue and they o en spill their life problems to their Barbers. What a perfect scenario, a hair loss solution pitched and sold to them by their good old mate the Barber. I hope you are as excited about this new product development as we are! (Sean Edwards)

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THE CONCEPT The concept of Harley The Hair Hero surfaced around three years ago when my wife kindly advised me that I was losing my hair. At first, I was in denial but a er two to three haircuts I knew she was right. There is nothing like sitting in a barber’s chair for 30 minutes looking in the mirror to help you come to terms with it. Being a pharmacist for over 15 years I had dispensed many prescriptions and over the counter products for hair loss. In our laboratory we were also making prescription hair loss solutions for Hair Clinics around the country, so I had a good understanding on the treatment options available. However, now that I was on the other side of the counter it was interesting to discover what men actually go through when contemplating what to do when their hair is falling out. With the misinformation out there and the barriers to accessing effective treatments, I thought things needed to change. It took 12 months to develop the existing program. Using drugs that we know are effective for male pattern hair loss, we have developed products that are higher in strength and delivered more effectively than anything else on the market. Our program consists of an oral spray under the tongue and a gel applied to the scalp once daily. From there I teamed up with a couple of doctors and we ran a trial over the next two years to test for effectiveness and compliance, the results have been fantastic. We finally launched in March this year.

THE BARBER ON THE BALDING FRONTLINE One thing that I was surprised about, although in hindsight is not surprising – is the fact that barbers are the ones on the front line. Most men aren’t going to doctors or pharmacists to discuss their hair loss, they are speaking to their barber. Speaking with many barbers it is unfortunate that most feel like they don’t have a lot of options to recommend to their clients. They can either recommend salon products that are ineﬀective or suggest seeing a doctor or hair clinic which most men are not keen on doing. Others have said they don’t know enough about hair loss to conﬁdently recommend any treatment at all to their client. Considering men’s openness to discuss hair loss with their barber, even more so than their friends or family, there is a great opportunity for barbers to have a major impact on their clients by helping

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them keep their hair. Aside from increasing loyalty, it also ensures their clients are coming back for hair cuts for many years to come.

WORKING TOGETHER At Harley, we believe working together with barbers can have a real impact on the lives of many men, with male pattern hair loss aﬀecting 40% of men by the age of 40. One of the barber’s roles is to make men feel good about themselves – keeping their hair is a major component of this. Aside from the ethical reasons for recommending Harley, a simple conversation in

the chair and handing out a ﬂyer to your client can make a big diﬀerence to the bottom line. Once a client has signed up with Harley, generous rebates are paid to the salon every 3 months – ongoing. It’s a win win. Want to know more about how helping your clients can earn ongoing rebates by referring to Harley? Email and register your interest; salon@harleythehairhero.com.au or call 1300 29 77 33

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ABA CO FOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER | ADAM ROBERTS

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Australasian barbecue A l l i a n c e IN FIVE SHORT YEARS, THE WOOD FIRED BARBECUE SCENE IN AUSTRALIA HAS GONE FROM AN UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT FEW PEOPLE WOULD UNDERSTAND, TO ONE OF THE HOTTEST OLD BUT NEW AGAIN FOOD TRENDS SWEEPING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.

efore the Australasian Barbecue profit association with the aim of providing a competitions grew and the ABA volunteers Alliance (ABA) started in 2014, service in adjudicating or ‘sanctioning’ barbecue were faced with a challenge. The pressure there were a handful of enthusiasts competitions, as well as promoting the art of was on to either continue as a relatively laid preaching the gospel of wood-fired barbecue low n slow barbecue – ultimately expanding back ‘backyard’ operation or to ‘go large’ and even fewer who had mastered the art of that aim to promoting cooking meat over fire and professionalise and become a leading delivering anything on a plate that resembled more broadly. sanctioning body, capable of running multiple the highly revered Texan style hot smoked A small but dedicated team of volunteers events in multiple locations on any given day. barbecue. started that journey of educating the From a humble beginning of sanctioning Kicking off in Port Macquarie, coastal New mainstream on the flavoursome benefits and two barbecue competitions in 2014 and fast South Wales, the largest ever Australian woodgeneral good times associated with getting forwarding to 2018 with nearly 40 competitions fired barbecue competition across Australia and also saw people come out of the New Zealand, the ABA chose woodwork to show off their the ‘go-large’ pathway and THE ABA INCORPORATED IN 2014 AS A NON PROFIT bespoke barbecue smokers is now considered a credible ASSOCIATION WITH THE AIM OF PROVIDING A SERVICE IN and pit their skills on the grill and world-known barbecue ADJUDICATING OR ‘SANCTIONING’ BARBECUE COMPETITIONS, against one another for the sanctioning body. AS WELL AS PROMOTING THE ART OF LOW N SLOW BARBECUE first ever unofficial Australian Since its inception, the ULTIMATELY EXPANDING THAT AIM TO PROMOTING COOKING Title of best Barbecue ABA has trained more than MEAT OVER FIRE MORE BROADLY . Pitmaster. 2500 ordinary folks across Off the back of the first Australia and New Zealand in running of that BBQ & the art of judging competition Bluegrass Festival, steady momentum grew, back to cooking over fire, with low n slow barbecue. Judges need no prior experience as more event promoters became attracted to barbecue at the forefront of the education full training is provided at a judging tutorial at hosting a similar barbecue competition – as push. the start of each competition, providing judges much just to see what this ‘new’ concept was. Low n Slow barbecue is essentially cooking with the expertise and direction needed to Many competitions and promoters have stuck meat over a relatively low fire heat for long judge fairly and consistently. around and there’s now some events that have periods of time in a specific cooking device, Barbecue competitions sanctioned by the gone the distance (so far) and going around o en a purpose-built barbecue smoker. ABA are open contests, with no professional again for the fourth or fi h year. A er several years of refining the approach to or amateur classes and are welcoming of firstThe ABA incorporated in 2014 as a nonpromoting barbecue, the demand for barbecue timers, family teams, all-girl teams and mates

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who just want a weekend away with the boys. Competing teams usually bring their own meats to a contest and once inspected for food safety and compliance, teams o en start to cook the night before the day of the judging, cooking the allowed cuts from a raw state on site, with some cooks taking up to 10-12 hours or more, before being presented to the table of eager judges. There’s no requirement to have the biggest and best barbeques, as long as the barbecue, smoker or grill runs on wood or charcoal. A lot of fun can be had, with anyone having the chance to snag a trophy or some cash for their eﬀorts. A focus on education and setting a solid foundation of information has always been at the forefront for the ABA, with many of its promotional activities, tips, tricks and information videos aimed at beginners. For folks looking to get into cooking over ﬁre and maybe even competing in a fun weekend barbecue competition, a great spot to start is the ABA’s Facebook Group which has more than 60,000 members who share advice, methods and recipes every day of the week. The ABA’s website www.ausbbq.com.au has some useful tips, news and details on upcoming events across Australia and New Zealand.

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4X4 TOGETHER | COLBY BUXTON

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THE CUTTHROAT JOURNAL TEAM OFTEN BUMPS INTO INTERESTING PEOPLE WHILST TRAVELLING THE NATION. WE OFTEN GET PITCHED STORIES THAT REFLECT MEN’S INTERESTS, FITTING WELL INTO OUR EDITORIAL MODEL. RECENTLY, AN OPPORTUNITY CAME ALONG FOR A CANDID CHAT WITH COLBY BUXTON REGARDING A 4X4 TV PILOT SERIES THAT HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING, AS A LIFESTYLE CAREER CHANGE.

Hey guys! Haha I’m not really sure how to start this, but I guess we’ll just get into it. My name is Colby, my partner Phiranno and I run 4x4 Together. 4x4 Together started close to three years ago now, because I had not long moved to Melbourne and wanted to go out 4wding, hitting the local spots without joining a club that involved going to weekly or monthly meetings with all the political stuff. We both worked full time and long hours, so when we had spare time, for me, it needed to be outdoors and doing something. So, I guess you could say, we started our own ‘no strings attached’ club. My career was in IT at the time and Phiranno is a graphic designer, so we sat down and created a logo, then set up all the social pages and I built the website. I figured the best way to find some people around our age and who we could relate to, was to start our own social media page showing what we do and hopefully make some type of hub for 4wders that had the same idea as us. As it turns out there are

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a load of people who think the same as us, which was incredibly exciting, because we started meeting a lot of people and doing exactly what we wanted to do when we created the website. Soon we were making some real movement with the site and the brand. This was the first year we joined the Movember cause, to help raise some funds for what they do and their research into men’s mental health and testicular cancer. Previously experiencing both of these myself only a few months beforehand and a er looking into Movember as a company, I was happy to support them through our brand. That year we raised close to $500 and I was stoked! My next thoughts were how to gain more traction for next year. How about I start off with growing a beard all year, then shave it off next Movember to raise awareness and hopefully some more money for the cause! There was something else I thought we could be doing apart from just posting photos through our social channels. Let’s start making

videos! That’s when Pride and Joy came along. We started gearing up for it - opened the YouTube channel, bought the camera gear, P did all the designee stuﬀ and then we set a date for when we were going to start ﬁlming January 2017, a er our Christmas holidays of course. Before then I had noticed a little event popping up over our social media channels, called ‘The 4wd Mega Muster’, based in country Victoria. The 4wd Mega Muster was an event to help out the Kilmore Scout Club raise funds to refurbish their scout hall. I contacted the event organizer (Amanda) before we le for holidays, mentioning that if she would like any help with the digital and promotional side of things, to let us know. We le it for a bit, went on our holidays then came back to Melbourne, ready to get into 4x4 Together and make whatever it was we were doing, really something! I was starting to become slightly obsessed with 4x4 Together and realised we had to do something to get

us noticed a little more. Little did we know that it would really help in building the company into what it is today! I contacted Amanda again not long a er we got back and by this time the event was less than four months out, there was A LOT to do! A er a few phone calls back and forth, we met Amanda and the Pyalong, Victoria crew. Now for me this was heaven, a er living in small towns most of my life and then being in the city for a bit over a year, meeting a small-town crew I felt instantly at home and it wasn’t long for P to feel this way as well. Over the next 4ish months, we worked on ﬁlming our Pride and Joy series, helped Amanda with the Mega Muster, did what we had to do day-to-day and worked fulltime. It was not even a year into 4x4 Together and things were really moving quickly!

SO, 8 MONTHS ON WE HAVE FINISHED FILMING THE FIRST SEASON OF 4X4 TOGETHER AND ARE CURRENTLY FINALISING THE EDITS, READY TO BE AIRED ON CHANNEL C44 IN ADELAIDE AND C31 IN MELBOURNE

On the weekend of the muster we all had a lot of responsibility and helping run that event made me realise how much I really LOVE this work, from the buildup, to the stress, to the finish. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and a real insight into how to run a large functioning event. This is it, we are going to be a Multimedia Media and Events company. By June 2017 we had finished making our last episode of Pride and Joy and it was time to start focusing our effort into 4x4 Togethers’ first event (The 4x4 Show and Shine) and being at the Melbourne 4x4 Show in Victoria. We geared up, got the classes ready and promoted the life out of it at the Melbourne 4x4 Show in August 2017. A er receiving a huge response from everyone there, gaining some traders and sponsors, this event was going to work, and we now had the team to do it. Even my beard was getting impressive now for the next Movember year! At the start of October 2017, I received a phone call from my Mum and Dad, to tell me that my Dad (Keith) had Stage 4 esophagus cancer. Boom!! What am I going to do now? Well it didn’t take long to decide. In fact, it was one night on the beers with my older brother Logan, when we both decided to drop everything, quit our jobs and move back to Port Macquarie, to spend Dad’s remaining time with him. Within a week I flew to Port, got a full-time job and was canceling everything we had setup in Melbourne. A er being in Port for a month, while I was figuring out what the next move was for 4x4 Together, it turned out everyone in my home town had been watching everything we had been doing and loving it! That gave me the drive to sort out everything we needed to get going again - securing our first sponsor, A1 Exhausts in Port for our new series, which was to be professionally filmed by Wilson Visuals, leaving the planning and organisation up to P and I! So, 8 months on we have finished filming the first season of 4x4 Together and are currently finalising the edits, ready to be aired on channel C44 in Adelaide and C31 in Melbourne. We are also gearing up with the council for our first event in Port Macquarie, a drive along Lighthouse Beach to Lake Cathie, to raise awareness for cancer and men’s health. It’s been a wild few years, but we cannot wait for the next 12 months as they keep getting full on year a er year!

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Destination Co - Our Threads, Your Destination

It all started with a Summer Euro adventure, cruising the coast of Spain in a rental van, venturing through the streets of Italy and island hopping around the picture-perfect Greek Islands. It was this perfect tropical holiday, whilst visiting some of the world’s top destinations that grew the idea of Destination Co. It was this idea that has moulded some of the best styles and most comfortable fabrics found around the world, under the one brand.

Where It All Started

Being big fans of linen ourselves, as an allround favourite fabric for comfort and style, we dropped our ﬁrst range of men’s linen shirts earlier this year. With the huge response, our classic linen shirts are proving to be a wardrobe essential, being the perfect all-round shirt for any occasion. Whether you’re going for the smart casual look or even if looking for more of a formal style, the Destination linen has got you covered (It’s also been known to be a great shirt to throw on a er a cruisy surf). Being a Brisbane based brand we’re passionate about two things, making quality, stylish clothing for likeminded gents and making a diﬀerence. We’re proud to be creating classic, easy wearing apparel, a style that doesn’t age. We Love Travelling

I guess you could say that our brand was born from travelling. With the idea for Destination Co beginning overseas, we’re constantly on the lookout around the globe for the best trends from some of the best locations. We believe that everyone should be able to have the opportunity to experience the world’s

best destinations for decades to come, without being bombarded with plastic pollution. It’s for this very reason that we have incorporated a mission to reduce and eliminate plastic usage in our brand where possible. This started with the elimination of plastic packaging for our products, and replacing it with trendy, reusable drawstring cloth bags – perfect to put bits and pieces in for your next holiday. As a brand we are constantly looking for new ways that we can reduce our environmental impact through the materials we use and the way that our products are produced. A Little More About Destination Co

Travelling to some of the world’s most pristine surf spots has really opened our eyes and allowed us to see some of the devastating effects of plastic pollution in our oceans first hand. Some of these affected locations are out on small remote islands, with nothing much around except amazing waves and unfortunately literally hundreds, if not thousands of little pieces of plastic, within just metres from you. It was this realisation that has helped shape what Destination Co is all about

and how we aim to make a difference. In Australia, we’re lucky to have relatively clean oceans, although it’s only a matter of time until even our shores will start to see the true effect of plastic pollution. The good news is that we have the ability to put a stop to this, all it takes is change! As a brand, we’ve been fortunate enough to be able to start donating to ocean clean-up groups such as ‘The Ocean Cleanup’ (it’s a personal favourite). These guys are tackling one of the biggest groupings of ocean plastics which has an area around three times the size of France. Our ultimate goal, as well as contributing to the clean-up efforts, is to be able to create long term solutions and an alternative to single use plastics so that our ocean havens can continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. The New Range on Its Way - Summer Style

We’ve been working hard to bring to you the new season summer threads, which will be dropping over the coming months. Stay tuned for our next range of summer essentials on our website and social pages, we’ve got some exciting things on the way!

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SUSTAINABLE SALONS

EASTSIDE BARBER

join the sustainable salons movement THE TEAM AT THE EASTSIDE BARBER SHOP IN NUNAWADING, VICTORIA HASN’T HAD TO SPEND A CENT ON RAZOR BLADES FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS THANKS TO ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSTAINABLE SALONS.

hen you walk into the industrial style barbershop, the ﬁrst thing you notice is the reclaimed timber benches and awesome upcycled furniture, but then you spot a few other things – biodegradable gloves, eco cleaning products, forest-friendly tissues and toilet paper are all products they keep fully-stocked without ever having to reach for their wallets. This business bonus is just one of the perks of being a Sustainable Salons member and choosing to make sustainability part of your ethos. The Eastside Barber Shop was the ﬁrst barber to join the program in 2016 and owner Amanda Nedza says it remains integral to their business principles. “Sustainable Salons basically covers all of our sustainability needs,” Amanda explains, “they take care of the waste and we get awesome rewards in return.”

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Sustainable Salons rescues up to 95% of salon resources from landfill and finds repurposing solutions that benefit the environment and give back to the community, while rewarding the salon with useful savings for their business. All paper and metals – including razor blades – are sold for recycling and 100% of the proceeds are donated to OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest to provide meals for those in need. To date, the Sustainable Salons member network has provided more than 48,000 meals! The hair collected from the salon floor is stuffed into stockings to make Hair Booms that could help clean up oil spills along our coastlines, while plastics are sent to specialist recyclers that make them back into new products, outdoor furniture and underground sheeting to protect the NBN. “Our clients love it too,” Amanda adds, “they were actually the ones to suggest

we join, and we’re so glad we did. The response has been so positive because I think consumers want to visit businesses who are doing the right thing.” In the neighbouring state, MB Groomed in Adelaide is the latest barber shop to join Sustainable Salons. For owners Martin Richter and Ben Gully, the entire creation of MB Groomed was focused on sustainability and their ethos echoes Amanda’s sentiments on consumer demand. “Nowadays, consumers absolutely have an expectation that businesses should be sustainable,” says Martin. “We live in the age of information, and clients are researching and curating the type of experiences they want based on how the business aligns with their lifestyle and ideals.” Their space is a reinterpretation of the conventional barbershop – modern architectural shelving sits neatly alongside traditional barbershop chairs to form an inviting space for clients of all genders and walks of life. And to really cement the spirit of sustainability, Martin and Ben chose to install solar power, low energy and long-life LED lighting and watersaving basin heads. “We love that Sustainable Salons support us in our joint endeavours to make the world cleaner,” Martin says. “They give us real insight into our sustainability and make us accountable for the waste we create, which is so important when it comes to conducting our business in a sustainable way.” For Amanda, the Sustainable Salons program has become a seamless part of her team’s daily practices. “It’s really convenient,” she says. “It’s easy to implement and the collection process is super smooth – every step is so well planned.” “Simplicity and transparency are at the forefront of the Sustainable Salons approach,” Martin agrees. “They truly are the ‘Apple’ product equivalent of sustainable movements! A slick packaged, all-encompassing service that makes being sustainable so incredibly easy with amazing training, education, information, support and rewards.” For more details on how to join the Sustainable Salons movement go to www.sustainablesalons.org and together we can make salon waste history!

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MB GROOMED

SUSTAINABLE SALONS BASICALLY COVERS ALL OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS,” AMANDA EXPLAINS, “THEY TAKE CARE OF THE WASTE AND WE GET AWESOME REWARDS IN RETURN

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AUSTRALIA'S TOP BARBER EDUCATION & TRAINING GUIDE 7 0 | m e n ' s c u lt u r e / / B A R B E R T R A D E J O U R N A L

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H i s t o r y a n d B a r b er i n g

T r a i n i n g at MMCollege

arjorie Milner College (MMCollege) has been and remains a leader in training and education since 1946. The college boasts a strong and proud history of delivering quality and industry endorsed training. As a nurturing family run business with a classic old school vibe, MMCollege exudes passion and expertise in the fields in which it trains, including barbering. James Milner is the colleges Apprenticeship Liaison Officer and RTO Manager and is the grandson of its founder Marjorie Milner. James and his parents have developed a training organisation that prides itself on offering education that is industry specific and provides its students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge. The families dedication to training and apprenticeship has supported countless individuals, who travel from all across Victoria, in achieving their goals of becoming highly regarded professionals. The Milner family is steeped in both exposure and experience in the fields it specialises in with James’ grandfather, Russell being a successful barber in Richmond and his great grandmother operating six salons in the Brighton area. Since

that time the families enthusiasm for this industry has grown exponentially and in such a way that James, having a profound passion for apprenticeship felt both inspired and compelled to include Barbering in the college’s scope. Early in 2016 James noted a significant gap in the training that was currently being offered to individuals wanting to become barbers, especially in the area of apprenticeship pathways, as this didn’t exist. James worked in conjunction with the Honourable Stephanie Ryan MP to develop an apprenticeship pathway program to meet the needs of both industry and students across the state. James’ knowledge and expertise in education, having initially completed a Bachelor in Education, proved fruitful. In October 2016 MMCollege saw the launch of the SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering, enrolling the state’s first apprentice from Bruno’s Barber Shop in Bentleigh East, Melbourne. An achievement MMCollege is immensely proud of, also having the privilege of seeing the barbering department both thrive and grow. The SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering provides students with indispensable knowledge

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and skills that will enable them to work within this fun and funky industry. MMCollege fosters each students own unique abilities and characteristics. MMCollege supports its students professional growth and their personal journey from commencement through to their formation as competent, passionate and skilled professionals with strong career prospects. To match the barbering vibe, MMCollege offers a printed certificate on a skateboard deck that can be proudly displayed. “Seeing students follow their passion and maintain that throughout their training and onto qualified barbers is what we thrive on”. James also expresses the desire to always ensure the college is evolving, "we are devoted to delivering the best possible education, we simply love what we do”. "We also ask the barbering industry to never forget that they were once an apprentice and/or a learner, it can be challenging, however always rewarding. For those who have embraced the new apprenticeship program, we thank you for providing a future for our industry".

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VICTORIA

AUSTRALIA'S TOP BARBER EDUCATION & TRAINING GUIDE

YOUR GLOBAL PASSPORT The Academy has been training hairdressers and barbers in Victoria for over 86 years. We are the only ‘City & Guilds (London) Approved Training Centre’ in hairdressing and barbering in Australia. City & Guilds is widely accepted by employers and industries around the world as a benchmark for workplace excellence. We offer the opportunity to gain a prestigious City & Guilds qualification, which is accepted in over 80 countries worldwide. More than 14,000 hairdressers have qualified through the Academy and are employed in hair salons, barber shops, working overseas or self-employed in their businesses. The Academy is proud to offer our students Australian and International Certificates and Diplomas and the exciting opportunity to graduate with DUAL Australian and International qualifications.

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With an International Diploma or Certificate you can gain your first qualification, or use it as a stepping stone to expand your present skills and qualifications. You can qualify in an International Certificate in 3-6 months, an International Diploma in 6-12 months or graduate with a DUAL Australian and International qualification. If you have current hairdressing or barbering skills we will assess your skills and design a personalised training plan which may shorten your course. You can study full time, part time, nights or days – flexible hours are available to suit your work and personal commitments! Ring Cheryle on (03) 9329 9544 to enrol or for a chat about your Hairdressing or Barbering career. International enquiries welcome!

Right now, Australia has a barber shortage so Box Hill Institute’s barber training options open doors for a great career ahead. Study full-time (12 months) or by apprenticeship (2-3 years) to gain all the practical men’s haircutting skills needed to become an in-demand barber. Training is available in the workplace, or at Elgar or Lilydale campuses. A new training barbershop on site at our Elgar campus ensures that you’ll be practised in all the right skills to become a top barber. You’ll graduate with honed skills in consultation, client communication, sales and professional presentation on top of barbering skills to:

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create traditional and modern hair cutting structures

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cut hair using the clipper and over-comb techniques

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design tracks and carvings

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Course code: SHB30516 Barbering is one of the hottest new careers around. To enrol or enquire, please call Ruth Browne on (03) 9286 2057.

Marjorie Milner College or MMCollege is a family run Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 3930) that delivers Government Funded Training Programs. We have been delivering education since 1946 with a focus on apprenticeship pathways. We were proud to have enrolled the ﬁrst barbering apprentice in Victoria and are passionate about the barbering industry. Our SHB30516 Certiﬁcate III in Barbering course aligns with industry standards to ensure you gain mad skills that will boost your career. Our vision is to support as many keen young barbers to successfully build their careers within this growing industry and inspire them to discover their own unique style.

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If barbering is your passion and you want to learn among likeminded individuals then MMCollege is the place to be. Enrolments now open for barbering enthusiasts and apprentices, call James on (03) 9880 7257 to setup an informal chat about your future career and maybe get a fresh new look at our onsite barber shop.

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AUSTRALIA'S TOP BARBER EDUCATION & TRAINING GUIDE

Launch your career in the creative and re-emerging barbering industry with VU Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Barbering. You will develop both traditional barbering techniques and specialist urban barbering skills. You will learn in our dedicated hairdressing and barbering training studio, right on campus. This industry-standard facility is fitted with the latest equipment and includes a student-run salon where you will gain hands-on experience providing services to members of the public. This course is delivered through our multi-award winning blended learning model which replaces paper-based theory with user-friendly e-learning you can do anytime, anywhere. This means you’ll spend quality time refining your skills in practical face-to-face workshops and on work placements. About us

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Victoria University Polytechnic is Victoria University’s vocational education provider. Our education programs are constantly evolving to meet the demands of each new generation of workers, something we’ve been doing for over 100 years. VU Polytechnic will prepare you for a world that is changing rapidly by providing the up-to-date, real-work and enterprise skills you need to achieve success. Our programs prepare you for work, learn with us in a supported environment connected with industry and jobs.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

TAFE SA want to make it easy for you to get your barbering qualification in a way that suits you and your career. Whether you already have experience, or are just looking to start your career, they have options for you. Study on campus If you like the idea of meeting your fellow students, learning from great lecturers and working with clients in a salon environment then you can choose to study at the Adelaide City campus and get your qualification in around 14 months. Apprenticeships If you prefer to get real life salon experience and study one day per week then an apprenticeship might be the way to go. Being an apprentice lets you gain your qualification while working, meaning you can earn while you learn!

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) For those who already have barbering skills and experience you might qualify for the RPL program. Using your skills and experience thus far you could remove the need to undertake certain training units to receive your qualiﬁcation. RPL can save you time and allow you to reach your desired qualiﬁcation sooner. For more information go to tafesa.edu.au/h&b or contact hairandbeauty@tafesa.edu.au

QUEENSLAND

MIG is an Australian hair industry education pioneer. The Brisbane-based registered training organisation is a family business with a proud heritage of over 60 years in Australian hairdressing. MIG is spearheaded by Anthony Gray, the third generation to build on this impressive family legacy. From grandfather Jim Gray’s barbershop in the 1940s to dad Rod Gray’s salons in the 1970s, MIG was born in 1991. For 27 years we have embraced a philosophy of passion, commitment and ethics within the industry. MIG holds gold standard accreditation as RTO Select from the Australian Hairdressing Council, endorsed as ‘best of breed’ by the industry association. Located 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, at MIG we are proud to deliver tailored training to over 320 Barbershops and salons.

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A c ade mies Au s t r alas ia Hair and B e a uty (A AHB)

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AUSTRALIA'S TOP BARBER EDUCATION & TRAINING GUIDE

Academies Australasia Hair and Beauty (AAHB) trading as the Brisbane School of Barbering and Brisbane School of Hairdressing are leaders in training and education services within the barbering and hairdressing industries in Queensland. As Queensland’s first private hairdressing training college (operating since 1969) we have assisted thousands of students and apprentices in developing the skills and knowledge to forge a successful career in their chosen field. The team at AAHB prides itself on delivering a high-quality, stimulating and professional education to its students that ensures that they’re industry ready for their chosen career. With our campuses centrally located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD (and at Southport) the locations provide easy access for our students and clients regardless of their location due to the expansive public transport network that operates in south-east Queensland. Coupled with our flexible options we are the ideal RTO for your barbershop. Our programs, our experience and our name has created employment pathways and opportunities for our student’s in the local, national and international workplace. Brisbane School of Barbering offers: • Certificate III in Barbering – SHB30516 • Barber Pathway Program (16 week intensive program) • Cluster and Gap Training • RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Program • Refresher courses • Apprenticeship training (on campus and in salon) RTO no. 32488

Name: Findlay William Wendtman

Age: 21

Instagram: ﬁnncent_van_gogh

Start of work experience in a barbershop: September 2014

Started cutting: November 2017

Qualiﬁed: June 2018

Favourite haircut: A lot of classic styles I guess, with a little bit of a modern twist thrown in every now and then haha

Why I started: I never really wanted to cut hair. I didn’t like the negative connotations that I thought came with it. I went to a private school, so all my class mates were becoming lawyers or doctors, and when people asked me what I was doing with myself, I felt like they would see me as a drop out. I started working at the barbershop when I was 16. I was just the kid that swept ﬂoors, answered the phones and folded towels. Once I graduated school, I studied industrial design, jewellery making & graphic design. The whole time, I kept working weekends at the barbershop and was only really enjoying myself when I was there talking shit with the people who had become my good friends. I realised that not many people get to wake up each morning and actually look forward to going to work, and I soon discovered how similar cutting hair was to all the diﬀerent design jobs I had been pursuing.

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SEE THE NEW BARBERSHOP @ BOX HILL

box hill institute NEW BARBERSHOP TRAINING FACILITIES OPENS AT BOX HILL INSTITUTE

ox Hill Institute has opened a cool, new barbershop. Its opening coincides with the first anniversary of its barbering courses being on offer. A stainless steel, shed-like construction houses the barbershop, which is conveniently located in the atrium of a central building at the Elgar campus. Head of Hairdressing, Ruth Browne said, “The barbershop has been positioned near the student café and student administration to attract students and public clientele. Barbering students need lots of models so prime positioning is a key to its success. “The barbershop design inside is a schmick fit-out with brick walls and soaring ceilings.” The barbershop has three rooms with the main room seating nine clients, the second fitted with a washroom, and the third with an online study room for barbering students to use in quieter moments. Complementing the minimalist interior will be the newly launched Dutch barbershop products, 1922 by J.M. Keune, in attractive 7 5 | m e n ' s c u lt u r e / / B A R B E R T R A D E J O U R N A L

blue packaging. Ruth said, “Clients can have their hair cleansed and conditioned with the new Keune’s products and we’re offering a five-minute express colour service.” Haircuts will be available to students and the community on weekdays from 10am – 6pm for a nominal price. Everyone is invited to see demonstrations at the new Barbershop @BHI on Open Day Sunday, 26 August from 10am to 3pm. For more details contact The Barbershop @BHI is located in the atrium, Building 4 on Elgar Road, Box Hill. Visit the Box Hill Institute Barbering Certificate III courses (SHB30516) Full time 12 months: www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/certificate-iiiin-barbering-shh73-d/?from=search Apprenticeship: www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/certificate-iiiin-barbering-shh74-app/?from=search

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SALUMI AUSTRALIA

Salumi Australia have cra ed two different lways on the lookout for interesting types of spreadable Salami. Both are salt cured, and is extra delicious with the addition of goat people that specialise in their cra which means you don’t need to cook them, but we came across Michael one-half of cheese. For breakfast or supper, try spreading their flavours are elevated when served warm Salumi Australia. A er eating all the samples at Sobrasada on your sourdough toast and topping or used in cooking. his expo stand it was too good not to share. with a fried egg. The first spreadable Salami is the Sobrasada. Salumi was founded from the minds of To cook: Sobrasada can be used to flavour Originating from Spain, Sobrasada is a cured Michael Dlask and chef Massimo Scalas. meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Its Meeting up in Monterey Keys on deep rich red adds colour to casseroles, the Gold Coast because of young rice dishes and stuffing. Try rendering families and changing lifestyles they some Sobrasada in a heavy pan to use THEY WISH TO BRING BACK THE TRADITIONAL both had a desire to get out of the it is as the flavour base for a pasta FLAVORS AND CONTINUE TO CONNECT WITH hospitality industry. sauce. Massimo’s father has been curing To eat: Like Sobrasada it needs to PEOPLE THROUGH FOOD meats for years using his traditional be rested on the bench to so en before recipe brought over from Sardinia using. Nduja is delicious eaten on his native isle of the coast of Italy bread with a ripe cheese or even with a and Massimo wanting to carry in the fresh cheese like ricotta or burrata for salami flavoured with a generous amount of tradition got together with Michael and created aperitivo. pimenton or paprika. Salumi Australia. To cook: Cooking Nduja allows the oils and The second spreadable salami is Nduja, Salumi Australia was founded with the flavours to release. Nduja adds delicious depth which originates from Italy and has a much passion for tradition, food and the ability for and heat to a seafood pasta sauce. Crumble hotter and spicier flavour. food to bring people together from all cultures. some Nduja over your next pizza before it goes To eat: Remove your Sobrasada from the They wish to bring back the traditional flavors in the oven. It also adds spice and warmth to fridge and allow it to rest on the kitchen and continue to connect with people through your stews and soups. food. One of our favourite picks was the spread- bench to so en before using. Sobrasada can To taste it for yourself check out be eaten spread on sourdough as a tapas dish able Salami. www.salumi.com.au

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WHY YOU SHOULD USE A

Safety Razor I N S T E A D O F A M U LT I B L A D E

Cartridge Razor

USING THE “OLD FASHIONED” SAFETY RAZOR FOR DAILY SHAVING IS MAKING A COMEBACK. HOWEVER, MANY SHAVING NEOPHYTES STILL QUESTION THE TYPE OF RAZOR THEY USE.

ost prefer using the multi-blade cartridge razor. When you take an objective look at the pros and cons of each type of razor, using a safety razor delivers a better shave than a cartridge razor, although both have their place in the world. While shaving with a safety razor might involve a little extra time than using a multiblade cartridge razor, the beneﬁts of spending a few extra minutes on a shave clearly outweigh the drawbacks. Despite some fear and anxiety around using safety razors, their beneﬁts are becoming more widely known. So, should you ditch the cartridge razor for a safety razor? Here are several reasons why.

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A Clean Face:

What purveyors of multi-blade razors don’t tell you is that the majority of shaving issues and razor burn are caused by the friction of the blade against the skin. Many of today’s cartridge razors are designed with built-in aloe-soothing strips at the top of the cartridge to help reduce friction. However, it isn’t necessarily advertised that way. Instead of using multiple blades cutting the same hair, a safety razor cuts the hair at its proper angle and length only once. Therefore, there isn’t any real need for a lubricating strip. Using a safety razor is the only solution for eliminating friction. Stability:

One of the reasons for nicks and cuts while shaving isn’t necessarily due to the blade itself; it’s actually due to the shape of the razor and how it is handled. The weight of the handle itself combined with the blade construction makes the razor heavier. This means greater durability and stability, giving the user more control and a good handle (literally) over his shave. Handling a razor that is too light causes the user to inadvertently put excess pressure on the razor during handling. This amount of pressure presses into the skin rather than allowing the blade to glide smoothly and

gently along the skin. This results in more cuts, nicks, and friction. Increased Satisfaction:

Men who accept the challenge of making the switch to using a single blade safety razor o en feel a little nervous and apprehensive. As we mentioned briefly above, there are a number of myths surrounding the use of safety razors, most of which are related to more nicks and cuts. However, the reality is that more men prefer the single-edge safety razor because they can control the razor more effectively and avoid nicks, cuts, razor burn and blemishes. As a result, most men who use a safety razor agree that once they adjust to using one, they immediately see a better shave. Using a safety razor is a great way to get a good shave and to take care of your face. In order to get the most out of your shave, consider using other tools such as a shaving brush and a proper shaving cream. These tools coupled with a high-quality safety razor will make a huge difference in the quality of your shave. The safety razor was trusted by your grandfather, so ditching the cartridge just might be one of the best things you do for your skin. Give yourself the shave you deserve!

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verdict { WITH BRETT DICKINSON}

Deadpool 2 THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT. UMM, NO! A GOOD, HARD, SOLID NO! UTTER TOSH!!!

Terminal “In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, Terminal follows the twisting tales of two assassins carrying out a sinister mission, a teacher battling a fatal illness (Simon Pegg), an enigmatic janitor (Mike Myers) and a curious waitress leading a dangerous double life (Margot Robbie). Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night as their lives all intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind hell-bent on revenge.” Sounds amazing, with Margot Robbie, Mike Myers, Simon Pegg – this is going to be great. Umm, NO! A good, hard, solid NO!! Utter tosh!!! I don’t know if it’s trying to be art house, ﬁlm noir, or what it is supposed to be, but it plays

like an over-long Katy Perry video, only lacking Katy Perry and some shite pop song. It’s so low budget, so badly written, so badly acted, just so plain bad. I actually walked out just over half way through, I didn’t have a clue what was happening. Never has a ﬁlm got under my skin so much for being so bad. Popped over the road and got a beer and read a review for Terminal in the local rag, it got half a star, and two words “utter bollocks”. Information I could have done with before coughing up my hard-earned cash.

The Verdict: Possibly Terminal for Robbie, Myers and Pegg’s careers.

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Round two for Ryan Reynolds wise cracking immortal antihero. This time Deadpool teams up with the X-Men rejects to stop Josh Brolin’s time travelling Cable from killing a young lad who would eventually grow up to be a nasty bastard and kill his family and loads of other folk. Or something like that. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first Deadpool movie, it set the stage, and had its moments, but I thought the story was lacking. Deadpool 2 on the other hand, I loved. The jokes seem more polished and aren’t just there for the sake of it, and there are a lot of them. There’s one particular scene in the X-Men mansion that had me in stitches. Despite the story sounding all over the place, it works, I likes me a good time travel affair, and it makes sense eventually. The NZ kid from Hunt for the Wilderpeople plays the young lad that Deadpool is trying to save and brings his same comedic lovable timing and one liners to this movie. (*if you haven’t seen Hunt for the Wilderpeople – fucking watch it, it’s brilliant) So Deadpool 2. I loved it, even more so on the second viewing. Any film that starts with the protagonist blowing himself to kingdom come within the first 5 minutes has got my vote.

The Verdict: Cracking, Gory, Comical, Deadpan nonsense.

movie review

Solo: A Star Wars Story Oceans 8 Oh Yay. Another member of the Ocean family cooking up an elaborate plan to get revenge on their ex, whilst getting rich stealing diamonds, only to have some amazing reveal that you didn’t see coming in the ﬁnal 20 mins. Just what we need. Oh wait, this time the crew are all women, how woke Hollywood is!!! Sounds amazing doesn’t it? No, no it doesn’t. The Oceans series needed to stop with the just-about bearable remake of Oceans 11. It was witty, classy-ish and fun. This hack taped on pile of wank is a complete mess. To be honest, the opening 10 mins are great, and I was actually very excited to see where this movie could go, but then it just falls apart drastically and fails on every level. Some people will like/love this ﬁlm. Personally, I don’t know why they had to stick the Oceans label on it. It would have worked better as an all-female heist movie in its own right, sticking the Ocean tag on it just seems lazy. With all this in mind, Sandra Bullock and Helena Bonham Carter put in a great performance, Cate Blanchett, not so much. Probably the worst performance of her career.

The Verdict: Oceans Shite

Rampage OH DEAR DWAYNE, WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?

I remember playing the Rampage computer game on my Amiga500 when I was a kid. I had no idea what the game was about. Something to do with giant gorillas and wolf beasts climbing buildings and smashing 7 shades of shit out of them. Fast forward 30 years, and some bright spark in Hollywood has decided it would be a good idea to make a movie out of said computer game. I still have no idea what it’s about. Some half-cocked back story about DNA manipulation going wrong, and then a white gorilla, a wolf and a terrapin suddenly growing to the size of buildings and smashing up the place. Yep…it’s as bad as it sounds. But don’t worry, The Rock is here to save the day. Oh dear Dwayne, what the hell were you thinking? In the last issue of The Cutthroat Journal, I mentioned how much he had grown as an actor and how I could just about tolerate him a er Jumanji. I take it all back, with this absolute turkey and the Fast and the Furious nonsense, he just needs to go away. This has got to be one of the most ridiculous, pointless, out and out shite movies of recent years.

The Verdict: Shitpage

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Another Disney franchise cash in. Han Solo the younger years, the film that nobody asked for. The much-troubled production, script and direction of this film had fans worried if it would be a complete cluster fuck. In steps Ron Howard, and everything is at peace in the galaxy again. But is it any cop? It’s not half bad actually. The story follows a young Solo on his adventures from escaping the crime ridden slums of his home planet Corellia, to falling in with a band of thieves, meeting his lovable Wookie companion Chewbacca, and of course the famous kessel run in the most well known space ship in movie history, the Millennium Falcon. It’s a typical paint by numbers picture, with all the Star Wars references you could want thrown in. Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian is absolutely outstanding, and whilst Alden Ehrenreich doesn’t look anything like a young Harrison Ford, he does pull off the mannerisms of what you could imagine in a young Solo. If you take this film for what it’s meant to be, i.e a bit of fun, with some of the most iconic Star Wars characters and events, then you should enjoy this movie. If you view it as a cracking sci-fi adventure, that just happens to have Han Solo, Chewbacca and the Millennium Flacon in it, then you will love it. If you are a die-hard Star Wars fan that wants to whine about whether or not the gun holster was on the right side or some other mundane nonsense, then avoid. Personally, I thought it was great fun, and would watch again. I still think Disney are in a state of flux with these movies, and it will take them a little while to please everyone. Rouge One it ‘aint, but it’s worth a watch.

The Verdict: Rip Roaring Star Wars themed Sci-Fi Romp

PERSONALLY, I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT FUN, AND WOULD WATCH AGAIN....

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MAST FURNITURE | NEW SHOWROOM

MAST FURNITURE Rory and Kati Morgan started Mast Furniture in 2012 with an appreciation for design and a pursuit in making. They favour clean, simple design. All of Mast's furniture is handmade in their Brisbane workshop and they've (very) recently opened their new showroom in Brisbane's West End.

Mast Furniture showroom 270 Montague Rd, West End, Brisbane mastfurniture.com.au

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POND

n the global political stage, storm clouds are gathering. In the face of Trump, Brexit, Isis etc, what can a poor boy do…but sing in a rock ‘n’ roll band? Amid these trouser-soiling conditions, antipodean psychedelic rockers POND aren’t so dumb as to try and offer cloudbusting solutions, or even a long-range forecast. Instead, they serve up ‘The Weather’ – their own baffled, if ever madcap barometric reading of the geo-political situation (amongst others), in mind-bendingly excellent album form – all this, from their vantage point in Perth, the Western Australian city referred to "as the most remote city on earth", characterized on the album in, ‘Edge Of The World’. “A lot of the songs are fairly West Australian self-reflective,” explains the band’s singerguitarist, Nick Allbrook, “about the weird confused place that our white Australian demographic has found itself in not belonging to this country rightfully, and also being as sure as hell not English – and about this completely empty, confused moral dilemma that seems like it’s everywhere in the world right now.” POND who came into being amid the Perth scene which also spawned Tame Impala, have perhaps thus far been perceived to inhabit a

hazy world of daily hallucinogen ingestion and all-eclipsing stoner apathy. Not so. In ’15, Allbrook penned a thoughtful essay entitled ‘Creative Darwinism: Pretty Flowers Grow In Shit’, revealing how geographical isolation had fired his peer group into making inspirational music together. Technically’s seventh long-player, though only the fourth to be properly available worldwide - their uniquely skewed vision finally, urgently snaps into focus on this long-player. It opens with ’30000 Megatons’, a despairing meditation on the nuclear threat, its spiraling synth-prog hysteria mirroring the escalating unease we all feel around the world right now. Ironically, in that context, ‘The Weather’ also packs some of the outright poppiest POND tunes to date. The Track 2-3-4 whammy of ‘Sweep Me Off My Feet’, ‘Paint Me Silver’ and ‘Colder Than Ice’ finds the band at their most melodically direct and synth-pop-loving, if forever with a wryly subversive twist. If these be the hits to make POND a rightful household name, then arrive they must with a dark undertow of drug chaos and genital indiscretions...

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WHO: Pond WHAT: Psychedelic rock band composed of Nick Allbrook (Vocals and Guitar), Jay Watson (Drums and Vocals), Joe Ryan (Guitar, Bass and Vocals) and Jamie Terry (Keys). WHERE: Perth, WA QUOTE/UNQUOTE:

“I just write lyrics when I feel compelled to, and given the state of my mind and the things I see and the people I talk to and the world around me at the time. Sometimes they come out about these things. I don't write about stuﬀ I don't care about. It would be very, very boring for me and you.” POND frontman Nick Allbrook on his songwriting process in an interview with Timeout. NOW HEAR THIS:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VlLzJS4bo DID YOU KNOW:

Nick Allbrook and Jay Watson have both played as part of Tame Impala. SOCIALISE:

www.facebook.com/pondling/ www.instagram.com/ponderers/?hl=en

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ARTIST | MITCH GOBEL

THIS IS WHAT I BELIEVE I WAS MEANT TO DO. MY ART IS MY VOICE, MY PASSION AND THE SOURCE OF ALL, IF ANY, OF MY POWER AS A HUMAN

MITCH GOBEL {3 KEY TIPS FOR CTJ READERS}

+ Be true to yourself + Be kind to others and yourself + Do what makes you happy

hat started as a hobby playing with resin for two years, turned professional a er Mitch hit rock-bottom and decided to channel his limited self-belief into a direction that would start an incredible journey for the self-taught artist. Mitch never knew his true potential as an artist until he really pushed and discovered how expressive he could become. He never saw his work as a product or a piece of artwork. Mitch considers his work to be a spiritual energy acting through him. His artwork and the process control him completely and needless to say he loves what he does. Mitch calls it his

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obsession and makes each piece entirely from scratch. The materials for the frame are picked and put together by hand, the construction process its own work of art. Mitch who has perfected his skill set over the past four years takes twelve to ďŹ een days to complete one piece. For Mitch his approach to his art is free ďŹ&#x201A;owing and intuitive, a process that involves a complex layering of colours and textures that create an illusion of multiple layers and dimensions. The

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