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Being a barber is about taking care of the people. – Anthony Hamilton R & B singer songwriter

ISSUE 02

(Grammy nominated) – learned a trade as a barber – known as the singing barber in his barber shop

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James (Jimbo) Holder Phone 0431 707 443 jimbo@thecutthroatjournal.com Sub-editor

Helen Gleeson helen@thecutthroatjournal.com P U B L I S H ER

Sean Edwards sean@thecutthroatjournal.com ART director

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Editor's Ramble

JAMES Holder - EDITOR of the CUTTHROAT JOURNAL

It’s been such a huge few months since we released our first edition of The Cutthroat Journal. I’m really not sure where to start. Most importantly, and the thing I’ve loved the most by far, is the amount of barbers that have contacted us and that we have come into contact with through this mag. It’s rad to know that you guys connected with us and want to support us and get on board this crazy train. Keep spreading the word and keep in touch with us, tag us in your Facebook and Instagram pics, let us know what you’re doing so we can help you guys as well! So….thanks for your feedback on issue ONE. This edition covers the Sydney and Melbourne launches for The Cutthroat Journal. A huge thanks has to go to The Barber Shop and Bar Sydney for putting on our launch there plus Chivas Regal and James Squire for sponsoring the night. For our Melbourne launch, thanks to the guys at Eureka Rebellion and to Sailor Jerry’s for putting on an awesome party. In this issue, The Cutthroat Journal represents at the Hair Expo, we’ve got some pics for you guys to peruse (look at) from our time there! Check out our great interviews! If you don’t know anything about Australian actor Samuel Johnson

already, you’ll figure out he is a pretty awesome dude. And our interview with sporting great and all round legend Mat Rogers is not to be missed. I got to go back and see my old childhood barber while I was in Melbourne. Vic is his name. I haven’t been there for nearly 30 years and I couldn’t believe that nothing had changed in that time. How cool is that? There’s probably not many shops/places that stay the same as they were from our childhoods but barbershops are one of those places. If you visit your childhood barber or visit a barber that reminds you of your childhood, the sounds, the smells, there’s this sense of nostalgia. Plus, I scored some sick barber chairs that he was selling, I’m pretty sure I sat in them when I was a kid. Read the story on page 16. Keep it coming guys. We can only be as relevant as the information we get coming in from barbers around the country and around the world. We know you’re doing some awesome stuff out there, we just know it. Let’s get this barber heartbeat and community rocking even more so. We know you wanna! Enjoy compadres! Don’t be a stranger Jimbo 3

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Sean Edwards - Publisher of the CUTTHROAT JOURNAL It’s always a buzz when you see a concept come to fruition. Starting a magazine is like creating a family, you have to start with that special warm feeling and with the urge to go somewhere you have never been before. Luckily, our clever and experienced team at The Cutthroat Journal have created a very good baby, which has behaved beyond our expectation through infancy.

The Cutthroat Journal hit the streets very quickly in May this year and it was such a great experience to hand deliver it to barbers all over Australia. The feedback has been overwhelming and has given us good directions and ideas for future issues. We had two great Magazine launches. The first was in Sydney at The Barbershop. Thanks to owner and sponsor Mikey Enright , and to the generous sponsors he introduced us to with the team at Chivas Regal, James Squire, Fudge, Wahl and Structure. The night ran extremely smoothly, and we got to meet some of the barber industry leaders and key suppliers. These guys help make the industry move in forward motion. It’s amazing how much fun you can have when Chivas cocktails are freely floating in the crowd. Our second launch was in Melbourne at the Eureka Rebellion in Collingwood and another big thank you to Anthony for letting out his great space, which included a metal band on the night to tap away to. Big hugs go out to Lois, brand ambassador for Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, for some great cocktails and,of course, thanks again James Squire for their refreshing ales. The Melbourne crowd was awesome and the band created the party vibe that every good launch party needs. Calling out to all suppliers! We need you to take ownership of this amazing journal and with your support help us grow this awesome trade. It’s been a long time coming for the barber Industry to have its own platform to communicate, and have fun learning together. Because this is a 4

trade journal we need to fund it via advertising and subscriptions, and we will also be looking at good editorial to fill the growing number of pages. When I started Café Culture magazine, we saw the cafe industry develop into an amazing growth business with revenue now exceeding 15 billion dollars nationally. I can also see the barber space having the same amazing speed to market because of the current trends and the group of young vibrant barbers who are now pushing into this area successfully. I have visited hundreds of shops all over the world in recent times and the common thread is this man space. Barbers worldwide are the driving passion for quality and skill procurement that is needed to enter this ever growing industry. I will be banging on in my column about the need to educate and set standards because this is how we turned the corner in the Café world. Hopefully we will get enough industry support and lots of good noise from this trade journal. I have really enjoyed working with our small team which includes Jimbo, Helen, Rob, Dave, Kristine, Jay and Joey, to bring you the latest in barber culture and men’s lifestyle choices. I would also like to thank the Café Culture team for the advice, office space and moral support. The magazine has attracted some budding writers and we do encourage and thank you for your entertaining content. We are excited about growing this area of the magazine. Please sit back and enjoy issue two of The Cutthroat Journal.

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A huge thankyou to chivas regal for an awesome night!

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A huge thankyou to sailor jerrys!

the melbourne launch

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Fudge CO O L M INT PURIF Y SH AM PO O For hair that’s got that minty-fresh feeling, look no further than Fudge’s new Cool Mint Shampoo & Conditioner. A detoxifying revival for all hair types, the lightweight, shine boosting formula boasts a prescriptive blend of energising ingredients to treat the scalp and the senses all in one. Menthol and peppermint work to stimulate the hair follicles with an exhilarating tingling sensation, while a blend of potent antioxidants help to nourish the hair from the roots to the ends. To keep hair healthy, Grapefruit Seed Oil and Birch Tree Extract help to prevent oiliness, making the new Cool Mint Shampoo & Conditioner combination a breath of fresh air for your hair. www.fudge.com

The bea rded cha p - ori gi na l bea rd ba lm Made in absurdly small batches, this Original Beard Balm is made from the finest grade oils, bee’s wax and butter’s in the world. With a solid hold to keep your beard looking sharp all day, the trademark non-greasy forumla, and a subtle scent of Grapefruit and the tiniest hint of Madagascan Clove, this beard balm will make sure your beard is ready for what ever life will throw at you! www.thebeardedchap.com

Structure GLUE 150 ml A super cool powerhouse product. Structure Glue Extreme Crème is a high performance styling cream that provides robust looks that wont budge. Perfect for creating texture and definition. No movement, no brush-outs!

FUD GE D ETOX It’s time to come clean and wash away your hair-styling sins with Fudge’s reformulated DETOX treatment – the most effective deep cleansing system yet. Designed to chelate build up caused by styling products, chlorine, toxins, residues, oils and pollution, the new Detox Shampoo works with an efficiency unequalled by regular shampoos. With an exclusive blend of Vitamin C, Grape Seed Oil and Hydrolysed Silk Protein Complex, Fudge DETOX takes the world of cleansing to the next level. The unique synthesis of ingredients works together to provide a deeper and more thorough clean without stripping away essential moisture, conditioning and cleansing in one simple step.

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Nu Ni le Po ma de This hair slick is perfect for creating the “wet” look. Use for parting, lifting and styling hard to manage hair. Provides shine and control for all day hold. Great for waves, curls, bobbed and straight hair styles.

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Excel l ent Edges Crocodi le A 6” inch blade with 10 Radial teeth for left handers. Maybe the most misunderstood and amazing scissor in our range. Sometimes mistaken for being very aggressive because of its looks, it is actually one of the softest texturisers in our range. But beware, the Croc has a dark side, flipping the scissor turns it into an agressive beast !

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Mil km an B eard Oil 50 mL This is an exceptional product for conditioning your beard and skin. Especially designed for those that have beard itch. Flavoured in a delicious manly scent of cinnamon, lemon and clove, this product doubles as a cologne that will make your other half want to eat you. It also contains extremely nourishing ingredients including vitamin E, tamanu, argan oil and jojoba. www.milkmanaustralia.com

Adding sea salt spray to hair instantly adds texture and body without weighing it down, leaving you with sexy, natural looking waves - a summer essential! Beach Texture Spray creates a chilled out, lived-in look. Let the hair dry naturally or use a diffuser to nurture any movement in the hair. Voila! And no beach required.

Styl e Station Designed by a barber for barbers. Local Brisbane barber, Clayton Roberts, has developed the Style Station to keep all your Wahl gear in one place on the bench – too easy! Not only designed in Australia, it is made and packaged right here too!

Wahl B elli na Cord/Cordless Cli pper New in August 2104, the Bellina uses lithium ion batteries to give more power, quicker charge & longer run times which is what every barber wants! Style Station & Bellina are available from all Wahl stockists in Australia & NZ. www.wahl.com.au

MI L KM AN 2 in 1 b eard shampo o & Co ndi ti o ner Beards demand products especially designed for them because beard hair and skin is different to what’s on the scalp. Using a head shampoo on the face can be overly harsh, stripping the facial skin of its natural oils. Although a facial cleanser may be milder, they will generally do very little to condition the

beard hair. This is where Milkman 2 in 1 beard shampoo and conditioner comes in. With a mild cleanser made from coconut and unique foaming action, it is gentle on the face whilst conditioning agents like argan oil, aloe vera, rosemary oil and vitamin E go to work on the beard hair, giving it a lustrous shine.

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O ri gi na l BYRD Formula / Cla ssi c surf style Works well for all hair types. Great for slick back styles. Adds volume and hold, without weighing down your hair. Whether casual or classy, a fine hairdo makes a fine BYRD. 100% Made in CA. www.byrdhair.com

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Feather Razors and Blades are made in Japan from the finest quality materials. The Feather Company is the world leader in blade technology constantly researching and developing new tools for professional hair stylists. www.amwilliams.com.au

Structure SCUL PT 150 ml Define your personality with this sharp styler. Sculpt Styling Clay shapes your hair with pliable texture and definition, whilst offering a soft shine. Delivers a sleek look, with a light to medium hold. If a stronger sculpt is your vibe, simply layer as you desire. www.structurehair.co.uk

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Bada bin g pomade Bada Bing pomade is a family owned and Brisbane based product that spent close to two years in development in search of the highest of quality. And it’s safe to say they found it! With an addictive vanilla butterscotch scent, firm hold and nice shine, Bada Bing pomade AIN’T just another water based pomade!

Using only the finest oils in the world, The Bearded Chap Original Beard Oil uses the unique combination of eleven base and essential oils to create Australia’s first and original beard oil. The beard oil formula absorbs quickly into the skin so you don’t get that greasy, heavy feeling. But rather, a soft supple feel as your face is hydrated and moisturised, stopping that “itch” while nourishing the facial hair, and leaving you with a subtle forest, citric, spicy aroma.

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CL IPP-AID Clipp-Aid® is a brand new technology that brings dull blades back to life. Each Clipp-Aid® sachet contains specially formulated crystals made of natural ingredients that provide a quick, simple and easy-to-use way for stylists to sharpen their own metal clipper & trimmer blades in the salon.

w ahl d5 Cl assic Styl ing b rush Anti-Static rubber pad provides maximum grip and control during blow-drying. Nylon pins leave the hair smooth and polished. Available in a range of sizes to suit all hair lengths and types. Professional Quality- Made in Europe.

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It w as w ith gr eat pleasure that I was asked to review these pair of Excellent Edges Scissor s. I bought my first pair of scissors and thinners from these guys, I still have them sitting on the wall of my shop.

Reviewed by James Holder

Exellent Edges - Cro codi le EPSC610 I could not keep these scissors in my hands after I left Hair Expo as all the other barbers in my shop was stealing them and as a result, they were disappointed with their own thinners. After I wresteld these Crocodiles from the guys, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk these up enough, they are the best thinners I have ever used with their big sharp teeth. They do look like a handful and may also look like you would take a big hack out of you clients hair. But nothing could be further from the truth, THESE CROCODILES ROCK! They effortlessly remove weight and the texture they give to the hair is incredible. I cannot recommend these more highly. Yes, I now tell my friends that I have wrestled with a Crocodlie and WON!!!!

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Excelle n t Ed ges Robin 7 in ch The first pair I got my hands on at the recent Hair Expo were Robin 7 inch in the Edges Range BR70. These barber scissors have a great handle and they sit extremely well in your hand. It allows your hand to straighten and mould into the handle, giving great control of the blades. Barbering, blunt cutting or scissor over comb work are itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength. A great scissor to have and the serration added to it, helping to hold the hair into the scissors as you cut. I love these things. They are second favorite in my shop just behind the Crocodile. #excellentedges for your chance to win some great prizes!

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FRESHWATER We caught up w ith Rob Freshw ater, se nior b r e we r , to chat ab out al l things b e e r r e l ate d

ow did you get into the beer world? I developed a love for all things beer through home-brewing. Without any real expectation of working in the industry, my passion & drive for knowledge about brewing and the science behind it led me to enrol in a post-grad brewing course (’95). Towards the end of this I was asked if I was interested in applying for a job at what was then The Hahn Brewery (and back in 1990 I won a home-brew comp sponsored by the same). Well, …I couldn’t believe it, after spending many an all-nighter crafting my latest 20 litre batch someone now actually wanted to pay me to do it (in slightly larger volumes!) The Hahn Brewery has now morphed into the Malt Shovel Brewery and as yet

they, the powers that be, still haven’t reneged on their decision to employ me! What is you favourite beer at the moment? My favourite beer, at any moment, is the one in my hand, or more to the point, what is bathing my taste buds! This any moment beer tends to be more often than not our latest James Squire beer Hop Thief , an American style Pale Ale that’s big on hop flavour with plenty of malt body to balance. What do you think about the new age beer maker, e.g. many newbies want to be a brewer but how do you get the credibility? These days every time I peruse the offerings at the bar or bottleshop, there’s always some new beer there I haven’t tried or even heard of! The growth of the 14

craft beer segment in Australia is very prolific at the moment. Gone are the days where everyone just wanted their favourite…now there is a great fervour to find something new and different. With the social media being now so prominent and with everyone having their favourite beer App on their smart phone, consumers are onto the ‘newbies’ very quickly. Of course with all this consumer passion for beer, everyone’s now an expert and credibility can come (and go!) very quickly. The stayers tend to be the ones who are able to make a good consistent quality product, whilst at the same time being able to develop distribution channels and brand recognition. Life must be getting exciting with you

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G o n e are t h e da y s w h ere e v er y o n e j u s t w a n t ed t h eir f a v o u ri t e … n o w t h ere is a g rea t f er v o u r t o f i n d s o me t h i n g n e w a n d di f f ere n t .

taking on some new labels. There must be big responsibility keeping a brand true to its taste, how do you cope with this task? I think this is pretty much answered in the previous question. It always starts with the beer’s quality and consistency, reputation will eventually follow. Adding more labels or flavours/styles to one’s range will, if done correctly, add depth and draw in more consumers to one’s fold. Not all beers appeal to all people –some like the refreshing lighter styles while others are chasing flavour & diversity. The key for any is to always have balance. Maintaining consistency in quality is done right throughout the process from the raw ingredients right through to tasting final product. There’s all sorts of laboratory testing that can be done, but ultimately the brewer’s best quality instrument is his or her taste buds. Every brew at every stage has to be tasted and signed off. Rob you are a pretty stylish man, do you like the Barbershop or do you sneak out to the hairdresser for pampering? The real truth? Mmmm, stylish? Not sure whether anyone has described me as that, certainly I haven’t had any offers to model for Hugo Boss! But in answer to the question, the hairdresser near the Post Office, read the bills whilst lessening the load on the brain, or is it loading the brain by reading the bills!?

Although I’m not sure about the pampering. These days there is less and less to worry about, that’s the hair, not the bills! What’s your favourite holiday location and is it connected with beer in someway? Camping. I love getting to out of the way places. Last year it was the remoteness of the Simpson desert and soon I hope to do The Kimberley. Is this connected to beer? Well, life, the universe and everything is always connected to beer! There’s the solar panels on the roof of the 4WD… to charge the battery… to run the fridge…to chill the beer! Do you see any resemblance to the real James Squire in anyway? If so tell us? In reference to the beer we make… or my appearance?! Obviously we have a much higher level of engineering and technology these days but beer is still made with essentially the same raw materials as it has been since year dot! And with all the modern variants and quirky beers around it is still based upon the origins of authentic styles that have evolved over the years, a ‘spice-and-herb’ brown ale is still, well, a brown ale! Our Amber Ale for instance would be indicative of the style of beer in James Squire days albeit a little more refined now. Certainly there was no refrigeration back then so lagers were out of the question. As for my resemblance to James Squire? I’m sure he was less scruffy and had more hair!

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Where is craft beer heading? Will we see any major changes in beer habits? Again similar to other comments above, more and more brands, more and more flavour twists, particularly from the smaller ‘new guys in town’, all being driven by the consumer’s drive for choice and diversity. Also I foresee more beer shelves in the bottle shop to cope with it all! What food best accompanies beer apart from nuts? Beer is well known for its refreshment and palate-cleansing character in Australia’s relatively warm climate, but when it comes to sitting down at the dinner table more often than not wine is brought out as the accompanying beverage (a deep rich cabernet with roast beef, etc). The diversification in beer styles and flavours is such that for any food there’s a beer out there, indeed probably many, that will partner with the food very well , maybe even better than wine. Pilseners go very well with Asian stir-fries, IPAs with spicy curries, malty ales with red meats, and even Porters or fruit beers with desserts. If you’ve been to beer degustations , you would have heard it all before: complement, contrast and cleanse , the 3 C’s of pairing beer with food. You have one of the best jobs in the country. If you had your time over what would you do with your life? Start my brewing career earlier!

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T h e em o t i o n s w ere r u n n i n g h i g h as J ames h o lder ( J imb o t h e B arber ) s t e p p ed o f f h is Vir g i n f li g h t i n t o T u llamari n e , M elb o u r n e . I t was a s t ra n g e mi x o f t w o f eeli n g s . O n e , J imb o h a t es f ly i n g a n d h is s w ea t y h a n ds p r o v ed t h is . T w o i t was als o t h e e x ci t eme n t o f re t u r n i n g t o h is h o me t o w n o f Werribee , w h ere h e was i n s p ired t o bec o me a B arber .

Jimbo is the editor of The Cutthroat Journal and also a successful barber in the coastal town of Port Macquarie. He moved away from Werribee 16 years ago. The mission was to go back and visit Vic Sammitino, a first generation Sicilian barber in Werribee, just South of Melbourne. This is where Jimbo got his first childhood trim. We were also looking to find the secret vibe or feeing behind that old time barber style culture and why certain elements are so important to the modern day barbershop success. A feeling is very hard to replicate but if you know the triggers, you might solve the mystery. We knew this would be a special occasion so we organised our media friends Dean and Paul from Gold Leaf Creative to come and film the meeting. Jimbo knew the business was still there in downtown Werribee but did not know if the original owners were still cutting away. It was well over 20 years since Jimbo had climbed into the old cast chair. He loved the whole experience as a young lad, from the cut to the possibility of getting a glimpse at Vic’s famous magazine collection. We took the quick ride from the airport into Station Place Werribee. To Jimbo’s delight, there still stood the old Vic Samitino Barber shop in all its original glory. The shop was established in the 1960’s and has had little or no changes to its design and layout since that time. The other surprise? Vic was still there behind the chair, dressed immaculately in his traditional barber whites. He also was in the company of another old Greek mate who has been cutting with him for the last 40 years.

We had come unannounced for the surprise element, which also got the emotions pumping for Jimbo and Vic when the two were reunited. It was an early weekday morning so there were no customers around at the time. It took a few minutes to explain to the two old barbers what all the fuss was about and why were we dragging a film crew of four blokes into the shop. They were pretty stoked when they realised they were an important link in a major career change for Jimbo. After a few minutes of hugs, handshakes and backslaps Jimbo was loaded into the barbers chair and Vic had the clippers out, going full throttle into a trim. While the barber boys chatted, the rest of us checked out this barbering time vault. Nothing had really been changed since the 1960’s. It had the same fitout, which was pretty unique for its day and would have been a very expensive design. There was a ton of cool laminate that the new retro furniture lovers would be drooling over for their collections. The shop was clinically clean which was a big part of the old school barbers way of training. Apparently in the 1960’s they were all subject to spot checks by a large force of barber inspectors. The inspectors were not only looking at clean stores and practices, they were hunting down unlicensed barbers. Up on the walls of this old shop were the original barber licenses still sitting proudly in their gilded frames. Vic told us he had to lie about his true age as he was only 16 and had to be 18 to get a license. He had been cutting hair back in Italy since he was a boy and he had a custom made box he would stand on as a child in his dads shop. Jimbo looked every bit the man when Vic completed the haircut and finished the job with

a spray of his special mix of barbers cologne that reminded Jimbo of his childhood visits here. We all agreed that the Vic’s Barbershop visit taught us about tradition and should be cherished. Experiences like this need to be recorded so this learning can be passed on to the next generation of young barbers. The true success of the old barber was through creating real mateships between barbers and their clients. It was not about the dollars in those old days, it was about delivering a quality experience and keeping that regular customer excited about coming back again. Having experienced the old barbershop in my childhood, things that stood out to me were being a boy in the company of older men, it made me feel like I was also a grownup, that was a great feeling. Especially in the early 1970’s when men did not really show or express emotion easily around each other. The barbershop was a zone where they could say and do things they would not say or do in their homes or in the workplace. This mateship and customer bonding is one of the key factors young barbers need to keep on embracing and teaching the generations. I am sure Jimbo will take some of this experiences back to his shop and continue these lost practices into the future generations of his business.

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Some of us have had one, some of us are going to get one, others will never get one. John falls into the 'going to get one' category.

es, the time had come for John to face facts. He was a busy guy, working every hour God gave him to cover the mortgage that was housing his four kids that God had also ‘given’ him. Only thing was, God was only supposed to give him 3. A drunken foray on the lounge one balmy summers evening put that idea to rest. ‘It is what it is’ John declared upon hearing the news that their new 3 bedroom house in the ‘burbs was no longer going to be big enough.

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And so, following orders from a wife resigned to another 9 months of hormonal imbalance, weird cravings and not a lot of sleep (to be followed by, post birth, more hormonal imbalance and not a lot of sleep), John was off to have a yarn with his GP to discuss The Snip. A routine procedure performed daily by doctors across Australia. So routine in fact, that the procedure can take as little as 20 mins without the need for complicated surgery and overnight stays at the local hospital.

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John is not alone in his journey. Thousands of men each year play the ‘should I or shouldn’t I?’ scenario in their head. They secretly fantasise that their woman will wake up one morning and declare it is her duty to get her tubes tied. 18

So what is it about the male vasectomy, The Snip, that causes us blokes to clam up like an oyster on the verge of being shucked? Is it the prospect of a lifetime of shooting blanks? For some men their virility is key and must remain intact like Samson and his wild locks. For other men, it’s the fear of a relationship breakdown, they would prefer to father more children than face a future on their own. Other men though, steered by the guidance of their moral compass, want to shoot the final cut, be happy that their job is done and move into the next chapter of life’s parental journey. For others it is simply a welcome relief from the risk of more ‘gifts’ from God, sighing with relief as they gaze at their current brood in the rear view mirror. It’s a tough gig for some and an easy decision for others. So while John trudges to the GP under duress, others cruise along, happy to regard the loss of fertility as a commitment to the relationship rather than their mojo sinking deeper than the titanic. It’s OK John, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. Roddy Donegan, Director of BarberCo www.barberco.com.au

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I have been to many hair events but never one as friendly as this. ‘ve been a hairdresser for for 13 years and over the past 5 or so years I’ve had a fascination with barbering and it’s culture. There’s a bit of arrogance that comes with a ‘hairdressing’ event. I’ve noticed that people only talk to each other if they previously already know them or if they’re looking for a good time after a few drinks. Barber Connect on the other hand was purely full of passionate barbers wanting to share their stories, experiences and most of all their passion. I met so many talented and inspirational people on my journey at Barber Connect. One that I will never forget is @CUTTHROAT_GEORGE. This kid is 6 months into his apprenticeship and is one super talented barber. If you’re on Instagram check him out. Being amongst so many enthusiastic barbers made me realise how special our trade really is. It was like we were all going to war on the same team. Although most guys there compete for business, on that day it was all about teaching each other to grow. I was undertaking the 10am slot on the Nomad Barber stand. Although I had a killer hangover, I was pumped to be the first one up. It meant I got to see most shows/presentations of the day. I was fortunate to rub shoulders with @ KEVINLUCHMUN who is one dude that has changed the ways of Toni&Guy with

his mad fades using clippers......that’s right fancy pants hair salons, you gotta know how to use your clippers just as good as your scissors. Even the bigger salons are jumping on the band wagon. But Kevin Luchmun was a barber first hence his incredible cutting and shaving skills. He is one humble dude that is forecasting mens fashion trends across the UK. He’s the dude that’s “responsible for the most Influential hair style in Britain” quoted The Sun (newspaper UK) I also met The Scumbag Barbers of Rotterdam......Schorem Barbier. We barely talked hair, we discussed where the nearest bar was to get a beer. They were fascinated with the barber turn out and wanted to share their talent. They offered to cut The Nomad Barbers hair, which was awesome because he needed a good re-shape. Finishing the day I got to watch the end of the Nomad Barbers presentation of his whole trip into condensed into a 30 minute clip. Word on the street is Europe will be the next chapter for the Nomad’s adventurer and I don’t think this will be a history lesson. I believe we are gonna see some shit hot barbers. A future force to be reckoned with. Who’s up for Barber Connect 2015? For information like the British Barbers Association on Facebook Yours truly Ziyad Nicolas @ZIYADSALON www.ziyadsalon.com.au 19

ris and Belinda Leck had a clear vision when they opened Jimmy Figgs Bare Knuckle Barber in Newcastle 10 months ago. Kris says ‘I learned that suicide is the biggest killer of young men. I looked into it and identified it was a loss of community that was causing so many of these young guys to take their own lives’. So Kris and Belinda looked into the concept of barbering and set about opening up Jimmy Figgs. Within 6 weeks this 1920’s-1940’s style barbershop was born and has gone from strength to strength. The décor is a step back into to a bygone era, with vintage lounges, vintage frames decorating the walls (our fave frames contained a montage

of bearded ladies) - a vintage dresser that Kris has made into a cash register – when they press sale, one of the drawers of the dresser opens to reveal the register! Way cool. There are no tv’s, there is only conversation to engage in here, which was a deliberate move so that this shop could deliver that old fashioned, personal service. It’s about making people feel better when they walked out than they did when they arrived. One of the senior barbers, known as Scissor Slinger, said he had been teaching the apprentice, Bambi (we may need to see his birth certificate to verify that’s his real name), about the importance of personal service and had given him a mission; to remember people’s faces, names, what sort of haircut they got and 21 Wolfe St, Newcastle NSW 2300 20

if there was any special occasion they were going to or anything of note they had mentioned to remember for next time. These guys do personal extremely well. Belinda said they were very picky about who they had working in their shop; people who provided not only exceptional barbering but that something extra. Jimmy Figgs was named after James Figg, a bare knuckle boxer who also ran a school for gentlemen. Kris and Belinda said the ‘bare knuckle’ concept was very important, taking off the gloves and getting down to something real and timeless. ‘It’s not just about the haircut, it’s about the interaction.’ There’s one customer that travels over 10 hours just to get his haircut here. Looks like Jimmy Figg’s have nailed it.

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SCISSOR SLINGER {26 years}

How long have you been barbering: 8 years Why barbering: Started cutting brothers hair in the backyard when he was younger and then used to get dragged into ladies salons to get their hair fixed. Decided ladies hair salons were not the place for him. Trained as a barber and travelled overseas and to the outback barbering Fave haircut at the moment: Slick back and sides and all the variations – Mad Men/Americana/1920’s style

Krista Vanderway { 2 5 y e a r s }

Bambi (birth certificate not cited) { 2 4 y e a r s }

How long have you been barbering: 6 years as a hairdresser, 2 years as a barber Why barbering: Women’s hairdressing wasn’t her style or sort of environment. Really loves barbershop environment Fave haircut at the moment: Shorter side, comb over top. Good clean debonair look.

How long have you been barbering: Been an apprentice for 3 months Why barbering: Always thought the culture of barbering was cool. Some of his favourite bands including Vanna are musos and barbers. Fave haircut at the moment: Skin/razor fades

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Brooke Sherring

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How long have you been barbering: 6 years Why barbering: Wasn’t interested in hairdressing. Wanted to get into the culture of barbering and fell in love with the craft Fave haircut at the moment: Power mullet (objection to this comment from Kris and Belinda noted) 21

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How long have you been barbering: Started as an apprentice hairdresser at 16. Switched to barbering at 17 Why barbering: Loves the feel and atmosphere of barbershop. Thinks nothing beats barbering Fave haircut at the moment: Slickbacks. Taper feeds. Fades

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A career in hairdressing lets you take your skills anywhere in Australia or around the world. With endless possibilities you will always be in a position to command a salary or start your own small business. What’s more it opens the door to working in some of the world’s most stylish

and fashionable salons. If you are completing school, looking to start your own business or thinking about the next step in your next career, the Australasian College Broadway’s hairdressing courses will equip you with the crucial skills for long-term success in the industry.

w h y t h e y’ r e b o t h critical to your success From the comb-over to the quiff, the five o’clock stubble to a bushranger beard, there is no denying that male grooming is one of the most defining trends the hair industry has seen in years. send them a reminder SMS a few minutes before booking process. o longer just a niche market, Aussie blokes they reach to the top of the wait list. This prevents Thankfully, there is a range of new technologies are turning to barbers in the thousands, to no-shows, and make sure they don’t get bored and available that have been especially designed for help transform their look and redefine their decide to get their hair cut another day. barbershops. These will ensure your business model personal style. Once they’ve visited and you’ve got them hooked works in your favour, give you a unique edge over your Barbershops have successfully bridged the gap on their new style, you can entice them back using competitors, and will make your interactions with between the ten dollar men’s cut and the high-end a range of digital marketing techniques. Email your clients just that little bit smoother. women’s salon, providing a distinctively masculine marketing is the perfect way to keep clients wanting For the time poor metro male, picking up the phone environment where men can relax and unwind. more by providing special offers that are too good to to book an appointment is often the last thing on Although the vibe varies – from hipster to urban to refuse. Short and sweet SMSs are also great for last their to-do list. Giving them a way to book online ultra-modern – they all have one thing in common: minute deals, as well as appointment reminders. saves them from having to stop whatever it is they are a shrine to the new wave of barbering. Equipped with these leading edge The new breed of barber has a tools, it’ll be easy to lift your game knack for achieving that elusive air and provide your clients with the of laid back sophistication, and an I f y o u d o n ’ t t a k e b o o k i n g s , o f f eri n g y o u r convenience they crave. Then we inherent understanding of maleness clie n t s t h e abili t y t o c h ec k t h emselv es i n might forgive you if you start feeling a and what makes men tick. They w ill mea n t h e y d o n ’ t h a v e t o li n e u p j u s t t o bit smug about your success! take a highly individualised g e t t h eir n ame o n y o u r w ai t lis t , a n d w ill Shortcuts is the global leader in approach and are enormously als o sa v e y o u t ime a t t h e f r o n t des k . innovative software solutions for proud about what they do. They the hair and beauty industry, setting understand that their success relies the worldwide standard for smarter on true mastery of their art form. business technology. With cutting-edge features they’re in the middle of, to call you. It gives them If this rings a few bells, and sounds a lot like you and designed to take the stress out of managing a exactly what they want, when they want it – which is your business, you probably think you’ve got things barbershop, Shortcuts can tailor a solution specifically essential to keeping today’s clients happy. pretty well sorted. But take a little time to think to suit you. If you don’t take bookings, offering your clients the about what might be missing from the experience you Web: www.shortcuts.com.au ability to check themselves in will mean they don’t provide. Facebook: www.facebook.com/shortcutsaustralia have to line up just to get their name on your wait list, Yes, your clients love you because you’re great at Twitter: www.twitter.com/shortcutsaus and will also save you time at the front desk. Clients what you do, and you help bring out their uniqueness Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/shortcutscan secure their spot on their mobile phone, or on a and individual style, but let’s not forget they come software computer or tablet in your waiting area. armed with the lofty expectations of a savvy, digital m o re i n f o Once they have arrived, nothing is guaranteed to age consumer. They’re used to instant gratification frustrate your clients as much as having to wait and if you can’t provide it, your business may certainly around for what seems like hours to have their hair suffer. done. You can keep them informed – and relaxed With the price of a men’s cut now comparable to – with a digital display board that is updated in real the price of a woman’s, it’s essential to get the time, so they can see how long until it’s their turn. balance between craftsmanship and convenience just If they want to go grab a coffee or check out their right. Your clients are just too valuable to lose over favourite shops while they’re waiting, you can something as easily managed as your wait time or

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If your shop gets bearded customers that spend a lot of time in the outdoors yo u may have touched on the topic of beards and sun protection.

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It’s nice to see a twist on the café service model with this street food concept.

mates has an eclectic group of youngens working the business while he still attends school. He gets to spend his weekends in the kitchen creating new menus.

Carlos and Co offers those special dishes you experience when traveling the streets of the world. On the same menu you can visit America, Canada, Vietnam and Mexico.

This is somewhat folklore amongst a lot of tradesmen we know. It’s also very topical in Australia at the moment given the recent launch of Beard Season, an awe-inspiring initiative masterminded by the famous Jimmy Niggles to raise awareness about skin cancer. In order for you to look like a genius the next time this issue comes up, we’ve compiled some interesting little factoids about beards and the sun. The concept that hair can protect from the sun just seems to make sense and in fact it is something that has been noted by various researchers in the past. The theory is that although we may have evolved to the point where body hair is minimal, head hair has remained because it offers protection from skin cancer. This is particularly important given the head is typically the most sunexposed part of the body. Australian scientists are actually amongst the world leaders in looking at how beards offer sun protection. Although there does not appear to be any scientific studies specifically looking at beards and skin cancer rates, scientists from the University of Southern Queensland recently published a seminal study that measures how effective beards are at blocking cancer-causing UV radiation.

Carlos and Co is situated right beside a busy barbershop. The two businesses work in perfect harmony offering a great clever service model.

The concept was created by 17 year old called Charlie, who took on the project on the back of his school hospitality course and his business study class.

We asked Chuck for the secret recipe behind his latest American inspired creation Cheese Burger. “Double, Double, Double”!

Chuck, as he’s known to his

CHUCKY's CHEESE BURGER Ingredients

Premium Angus mince with some added salt. Large Brioche burger bun Large smoked dill pickle

2 slices of Kraft single cheese A good tomato sauce with some added Valentino mild chili sauce. Maple bacon

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The mince patty is rolled in glad wrap as its comes out of the mincer and refrigerated – cut into patties when ready to grill * this method make’s the burger patties less chewy unlike ball rolling mince patty’s. Grill burger two minutes on each side on a hot plate. Melt cheese onto patties in final stages of grilling. Oven grill streaky bacon with

some good Canadian maple syrup until caramelized. Layer the beef patty, bacon and on half of the pre- sauced brioche bun and add smoked pickle. Serve with shoestring fries. ‘Eat and let the beef juices run through your whiskers.’ Known to locals as double beef, double cheese, double bacon, double bypass!

What they found was very interesting. A beard was capable of reducing the dose of UV radiation received by underlying skin, but longer beards (roughly 4 to 9cm in length) were definitely better than shorter ones (roughly 1-4cm in length). Whereas short beards had an UV protection factor (UPF) of between 2 and 9.5, long beards ranged between a UPF of 2 to 21. Given that a UPF rating of 15-24 blocks about 93-96% of UV radiation, anything that can achieve this level of protection is considered good. However, it’s important to note that a UPF below 15 is not that great and certainly no replacement for a hat and sunscreen. It’s also important to note that the upper lip, where beard hair length tends to be shorter, was still exposed to quite a lot of UV regardless of whether the beard itself was long or short on average. Melanoma is Australia’s national cancer and it tragically cuts short the lives of many people, including very young people, every year. So next time someone asks you if a beard will offer protection from the sun you can say yes. The bigger the better. Just don’t forget to mention that there’s no replacement for staying out of the sun wherever possible and always remember to slip, slop slap.

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Yes, the beard is back. It seems like everywhere you look these days, the era of the clean shaven man is well and truly over.

he new beard fad has taken the world by storm, from Brooklyn, NYC to Melbourne, Australia. Proctor & Gamble have actually lost an average of 12% earnings over the last few quarters, this they blame largely on the lack of men shaving. Where have all these beards come from? Beards have been around since the dawn of man, seen as symbols of masculinity, power and wealth, through to shame and dishonour. Scientists believe that prehistoric men grew beards as a survival mechanism to keep them warm, it cushioned or protected them from blows to the face during a fight and was a form of intimidation as it accentuated the jawline. From 3000 - 1580 BC, high ranking Ancient Egyptians, like Pharaohs, grew beards on their chins, even adopting a false metal beard over 30

the top as a sign of sovereignty. In ancient Greece, beards were a sign of honour. It was also a polite custom to touch the beard of the person you were talking to. The ancient Greeks took meticulous care and attention of their beards, by oiling and dressing their beards daily and using tools such as tongs to create curls in their beards in elaborate styles. A beard without a moustache was a popular style during this period, however the full beard was still the most common style of the time. At the start of the Roman empire, beards were a common sight. The first barber was bought to Rome around 299BC and introduced the art of shaving. As a result, a clean shaven face became a symbol of being Roman. Around 340 BC, Alexander the Great imposed the rule that his entire army must be clean shaven. This was to prevent enemy soldiers

2014 and the beard is definitely back.

grabbing their beards, giving Alexander’s army an advantage during combat. The Middle Ages bought the beard back to the limelight, with Kings and Knights growing their beard to display their virility and honour, much the same as their Ancient Greek counterparts. To touch another mans beard was a serious offence and as a result you could be challenged to a duel to settle the matter. The 16th century bought the popularity of new beard styles such as the spade beard, square cut beard and forked beard. In the 17th century beards fell out of fashion and countries such as Russia, introduced taxes on beards to discourage them. In the mid 1800’s beards had another resurgence, lead by the upper class and influential leaders of that period. Colonial

Australia was rife with beards also, probably the most famous being Bushranger, Ned Kelly. In the USA, beards became popular when Lincoln was elected and was the first president to have a beard. All but two presidents after Lincoln had beards or some form of facial hair for the next 50 years. The 20th Century marked the decline in beard popularity. In the midst of the great depression and the introduction of the Gillette safety razor and their mass marketing of the new ‘clean shaven style’, very few men grew beards. Those that did were often poor or homeless men whose beards were unkempt and dirty (an association we still have at present). In the 60’s and 70’s the beard returned once again, this time through hippies and the Vietnam Veterans. Beard maintenance and grooming 31

was not very prominent during this period due to the traditional grooming methods being forgotten during the early 1900’s. The clean shaven look killed off the Beard again during the 80’s and 90’s. It’s 2014 and the beard is definitely back. The barber culture is booming. The resurgence of male grooming and male grooming products have all contributed to create the modern beard culture we see today. Tradies, business professionals, politicians and hipsters alike are all rocking well maintained beards. If history is anything to go by, the beard is here to stay, at least for a little while anyway. By Luke Swenson CEO & Founder The Bearded Chap www.TheBeardedChap.com

SMP CLINIC Whether you’re looking for an alternative to dangerous hairloss drugs or a solution to scarring or other skin conditions that have adversely affected your natural hair growth, SMP offers the look of very short hair follicles like that of a closely shaved scalp.

hese cosmetic tattooed hair follicles are natural in appearance and blend perfectly with the colour and texture of your current hair. Upkeep is easy. Simply keep your hair closely shaved and you’ll always look your best. The SMP Clinic philosophy is a mission set on the foundation of offering the most complete solution to our clients. Whether you are a man or woman, we understand the pain of suffering with premature hair loss, male pattern balding, thinning hair, or scarring due to ineffective and unnatural looking procedures. Our founder spent decades and tens of thousands of dollars on hair loss solutions before discovering the benefits of cosmetic hair tattooing. Our promise is to provide you with a safe, effective and reliable solution that also meets the highest ethical standards of quality for medical and surgical care. This is only possible in an environment of trained professionals who are passionate about what they do. SMP Clinic is that team of professionals and is your solution. The hair loss industry has always been full of confusing options and outright mistruths for hair loss. Dangerous drugs and hair restoration surgery were thought of as primary treatment solutions, often with long-lasting ill effects and unsightly results. The list of prescription side effects, which

included sterility, kidney failure and premature death, mean these were definitely not a viable option. Finally, with scalp micropigmentation, clients can enjoy a permanent solution without compromising their health or risking permanent damage to their appearance. Scalp micropigmentation, cosmetic hair tattooing, involves depositing medically graded, organic pigment into the upper dermal layer of the skin to replace missing hair follicles. It can be used at any stage of hair loss or thinning hair. It is a noninvasive, non-scarring, completely safe procedure with proven results and zero side effects. Our state of the art equipment is used to simulate the image of actual hair follicles. It is absolutely unrecognisable to the untrained eye. This is not only a precise procedure, it is an art. Our hair loss specialists have trained for years and mentored under the guidance of top professionals in the field, all before taking on their first client. Since most of our staff has personally faced the challenge of hair loss, we know first hand the enormous trust that is placed in the skill of the SMP specialist. We don’t take that trust lightly. We excel in the art of cosmetic hair tattooing and provide excellent solutions for complete or partial baldness, and also equally excellent solutions 32

to all grades of baldness. SMP Clinic is run by a group of professionals who are passionate about people and determined to provide each one of our clients with a remarkable experience. We are a mix of hair loss sufferers working together to make the pain of hair loss a thing of the past by providing cosmetic hair tattoo services under the direct care of our specially trained staff within our sterile clinical environment. Contact us !! We’re always ready to provide you with answers. Call us for a personal assessment today: phone: 1 300 SMP DIAL or 1 300 767 342 email: info@smpclinic.com.au website: http://smpclinic.com.au address: Level 15, 60 Station Street Parramatta NSW 2150 W A T C H

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E U R E K A R E B E L L I ON t r a d i n g We stumbled upon Eureka Rebellion when we were shooting a coffee commercial in Melbourne and it was the home of a few of the tattoo actors we used in the film clip. We swung by to drop off a few Cutthroat magazines and were blown away by the clever use of space – it’s a barbershop, tattoo parlor and a retail store selling records, caps, clothing and chilli sauce. The owner, Anthony Allayiali, is one of the most likeable guys you will ever meet and he has turned his hobbies into a passionate business. The venue is in a new warehouse with a huge space that often plays host to many young bands, looking for a venue and a distinct audience. The acoustics are amazing and the store is in a semi industrial precinct away from the residential area so the volume tends to go up. The barbershop at the front of the business has 3 chairs and the barbers are extremely busy with a steady stream of young guys looking for some styling. The Barbers are all well seasoned and most have travelled the world looking for a business like this one to be a part of. Eureka Rebellion is definitely vanguard and the crowd hanging around is testament to the

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vibe that’s present. The barber boys offer cutthroat shaves as well as rocking cuts and fades and rockabilly was the theme the day we visited. Anthony was extremely kind to host our Melbourne launch of The Cutthroat Journal and his connections in the industry attracted many industry suppliers. Anthony secured a band for the night, which topped off the parties success. He hooked us up to meet with Sailor Jerry spiced rum where we met the brand ambassador Lois. Our editor Jimbo went that little bit further and got a new Cutthroat razor tattoo on his forearm. The tattoo side of the business is very busy and many international artists visit and do short stints here whilst visiting Melbourne. Eureka Rebellion is worth a visit if you are looking for a real Melbourne cultural experience, forget the art gallery or museum. Smith Street and some other nearby streets in Collingwood are also getting known as a great area in Melbourne with lots of retro clothes stores, specialty fashion businesses and cafes. Don’t go past a Huxta Burger or a coffee at Proud Mary before visiting Eureka Rebellion to meet Anthony and his team.

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Let’s not beat around the bush. Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach is a pretty exclusive sort of district. We thought we may have been a little out of our element coming here. But as soon as we met David McCarthy, Dave, and his family who were with him, we were put at ease. What a great bloke! And such a nice family, who may well have just walked off

is the ultimate master stylist. He trained as a hairdresser in the 80’s and got right into the rockabilly scene back then. He’s changed careers a couple of times but just can’t get away from the pull of doing hair. He loves it, you can tell, and he has created a fantastic business and name for himself. Heck, Mat Rogers would only talk with us if we’d meet

D a v e is a n all r o u n d g o o d g u y a n d h as im p eccable s k ills t o ma t c h . He is t h e u lt ima t e mas t er s t y lis t . He t rai n ed as a h airdresser i n t h e 8 0 ’ s a n d g o t ri g h t i n t o t h e r o c k abill y sce n e bac k t h e n . He ’ s c h a n g ed careers a c o u p le o f t imes b u t j u s t ca n ’ t g e t a w a y f r o m t h e p u ll o f d o i n g h air .

the pages of a glamour magazine. The shop is very chic, very stylishly decorated with a lot of attention to detail. The standout feature is a whopping big buck’s head perched above the waiting area. He’s a beauty, we wanted to take him with us. Dave is an all round good guy and has impeccable skills to match. He

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him at Gold’s. Gold’s has a long list of celebs coming into get themselves styled here. Dave does a lot of women’s hair as well as men, and will be opening a new store – Gold’s Barber – in the near future, catering especially for men. We wish you every success Dave, thanks for giving us your time!

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J I M M Y R ODS It’s nice to meet somebody that is as passionate and visionary in business as Jimmy Rod is about the business of barbering. James Rodney O’brien (good Irish heritage), started 12 years ago in his dad’s best mates, 12-chair Barbershop in one of Brisbane’s outer suburbs. 12 years ago being a barber was not cool, it was about cutting as many heads a day as possible. Jimmy has taken barbering into a new level, having now opened seven stores throughout Southern Queensland. The hip barber shops are called ‘Jimmy Rods’ and have the main frontage in many of the centres that they have opened in. I was lucky to catch Jimmy behind the chair in The Gas Works store in the suburb of New Stead. The store was colourful and vibrant with good music playing and two chesterfield lounges full of young guys waiting to be styled. Jimmy has taken barbering back to its roots and stuck with traditional styling and methods. His biggest challenge now is getting enough barbers trained and working in the growing number of stores he is creating. He has a strict training regime that is working for him and he has had lots of success in training formal hairdressers into the barber trade. Southern Queensland is booming, anything new and cool is being picked up by the younger Brisbane

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inhabitants that seem to have been waiting for some urban culture. Jimmy gets good patronage from the young fly in and fly out miners who also have that extra spending power and like a bit of pampering on their rest breaks. Most of Jimmy’s clients are repeat customers and he puts a big emphasis on great customer service and conversation. Jimmy is very personable and his infectious personality spills out of him to his staff and customers. Jimmy is planning to open stores in the next year outside of Brisbane and is looking at the Melbourne market as a possibility. The ‘Jimmy Rod’ machine is a successful formula and could be applied anywhere throughout the world. Another interesting thing in the ‘Jimmy Rods’ business model is that he includes women as barbers. Jimmy explained he had many girls wanting to join the team and learn the trade and most love the vibe in this traditional men only space. It probably kept the swearing down but the girls were all having a fun time with lots of laughter and jokes. Well barber world, watch out for this successful cutting and shaving machine to enter your strip mall or shopping centre as Jimmy’s plan falls into place. We need more passionate people in the world Like Jimmy O’brien.

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In Port Melbourne amongst the rugged industrial sites, there are a few interesting business hidden. Uncle Rocco’s is one of these special places. Right beside the historic Salford lads club (which is now a café), is Uncle Roccos Barbers shop. Fabian Sfameni is a Third generation Barber and is one of Melbournes most popular men behind the clippers. Fabian, or Fab, is an urban legend in the barber world and when you meet him you realise this man has nothing but passion for his chosen career. That passion is the element that drives his ample skills in men’s grooming and styling. Fab Sfameni, along with a handful of other barbers in Melbourne, are setting the standards for the industry. He has a large circle of customers that will make the pilgrimage to Port Melbourne to get their customised look. The other interesting design of the shop is that it’s under a skateboard bowl. You go up a little ladder in the back of the shop and climb into a huge timber bowl the size of a swimming pool. We had a few interesting hours of childhood memories as we smashed our way around the bowl like a bunch of naughty teenagers. All was going great until some old school

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manoeuvre did not quite come off and I ripped a chunk out of my big toe. All for a good story! Uncle Rocco’s follows the old school barbering concepts and his team of barbers make good statements in men’s styling. I have a few mates that make the fortnightly visit for a trim and a style and love the fact they can have their man time and enjoy some good chats with either a beer or a good coffee. The Salford lad’s club next door offers a great meal and coffee and is packed most lunch times. Having two cool businesses side by side is a good formula and draws more people to this industrial location. Fab’s family history is Italian. His dad came to Australia in the fifties and ended up owning three barbershops in Melbourne after a stint in farming. This was a good learning ground for the young Fab, he got to master the trade through some old school barbers who knew about the art of shaving and were masters of the clippers. You have to love Fab’s dedication to the trade with his signature cutthroat razor tattoo’s on both forearms. Fab also sports a slick Mo and has been a big supporter and pin up boy for Movember, raising awareness for men’s health.

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dead head barber shop I was happily surprised when I stumbled on the bizarre looking barbershop in Brown Street, just off Hunter Street in Newcastle. Looking at all the crazy masks and theatrical paraphernalia I did not know whether it was a costume design shop or a tribute to the Rocky Horror show. It was the unique 32 year old Daniel Prestage’s shop, who is having a crack at a distinctive look and fun approach to barbering. It’s good business sense to have a point of difference and here it was, staring at you from all angles inside this eclectic barbershop. The large masterpiece mural on the back wall of the shop was just one of many of Daniels creations. It showcased a little bit of the personality of an artist who took up the challenge of the art of being a barber. Daniel did his time in Melbourne first as a hairdresser, then he fell in love with the clippers and devoted his time to become a great barber. He had worked with other smart operators like one of his good mates Fabian Sfameni, a third generation Barber from the famous Uncle Rocco’s in Port Melbourne. Fabian was very interested in hearing about Daniel’s success when I had a quick chat with him on a recent Melbourne trip. Daniel moved to Newcastle to

start up his first shop because he recognized the large market and lots of reasonably priced locations. He told me he had a life changing moment when he got to meet Lady Gaga in person after getting her attention during a concert. He became good friends with her and she gave him the advice to do what you want in this life and you will always succeed. Another good barber story about people following their passion. I sat through a few of Daniels cuts and shaves and the punters lapped up the treatment he dished out. A tough looking railway worker was in a trance and relaxing as Daniel gave his head a good old oil moisturizing after a Cutthroat shave. This place is definitely a must visit for anyone looking for some cool ideas for their shop. It’s honestly like walking into an amusement park of concepts and his collection of crazy stuff makes you smile inside and out. Daniel does sculpture as well as painting. Good luck to this Novacastrian adventurer. I’ll be sure to come back for a relaxing shave and face massage next time I have saved up a few weeks of whiskers. Good on you Arty Barber for breaking the norm.

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This college taught me not only the key fundamentals to market and manage a business, but they also taught me ways to be a hair artist in conjunction with being a business person.This college has by far transformed my life. Johnn y F a ra h , Di p l o m a o f S a l o n M a na g e m e nt

he Australasian College Broadway is a highly awarded and recognised centre for learning and educational excellence. Specialising in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Makeup and IPL, we have assisted thousands of students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to grow and develop their careers in the personal services sector. The Australasian College Broadway offers a dynamic approach to education. Students are encouraged to work exciting and stimulating events, to express themselves and their work including doing photo shoots, runway shows, and participation in charity 40

events and workshops with industry experts. Students also work in the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simulated salon, gaining real life experience on clients from the public. At the Australasian College Broadway, students receive placement assistance within the hair, beauty and make-up industries. The College also mentors those with aspirations to start their own business, taking a personalised approach to helping students reach their potential and achieve their dream careers. For Diploma and courses above that level, the College is a VET FEE-HELP assistance approved provider. This means eligible students can study now and pay later.

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My dream is to have a well-established business and ensure my continual growth in the industry. I know I will achieve this through the education I am receiving at the Australasian College Broadway and their continued support along my journey. By participating in the Barbering Master class I have already been able to enhance my technique and eliminate my bad habitsâ&#x20AC;Ś My advice to a prospective hairdressing career is study at the Australasian College Broadway. it is a great investment and if you stick to it, you will achieve your dreams and the possibilities are limitless. Lex A b ella - T he A ust ra la s i a n C olleg e B ro a dwa y

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The organizers have also pledged $5000 to the High Fives Foundation, the official charity of the event. The foundation provides financial and other support to people recovering from life-altering winter sports injuries. The after-party following the competition will feature a performance by the all-bearded band The Beards, all the way from Adelaide, Australia. This will be the last stop on The Beards’ 2014 world tour. The public is invited to attend this offbeat, family-friendly event.

n a new Instinct and Reason survey of more than 500 business owners and managers, around half (45%) agreed that workplace mental health is a problem, but not a major cost to the business and almost as many (43%) agreed that businesses have more important issues to think about. I believe they may reconsider their position if they knew that a PriceWaterhouseCoopers report last week found that through absenteeism, decreased productivity and compensation claims, mental health in the workplace costs the Australian economy $10.9 billion a year. On the other hand, the good news is the PWC report also found that for every dollar spent on improving mental health in the workplace, a business reaps an average return of $2.30. In several industries, however, it can be as high as $5.70. So it follows that taking action on mental health problems (such as depression and anxiety) in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it makes good business sense. I am greatly encouraged that more than seven out of 10 (74%) leaders

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The role of Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) is to connect hairdressing professionals, educators and suppliers. Together we elevate industry standards, reputation and image to create better businesses and a better business future. Therefore there are various stakeholders who are our members… and at the moment we would love to have barbers on board as our members. Why? The AHC is our industry’s national voice. We are aware of all the challenges and concerns that our industry and our businesses are experiencing. One of our goals is to see the return of a barber’s qualification. To make this happen, the bureaucrats need to see that there has been industry consultation, (that’s all of you!), and that there is support for this to happen. So far they are putting their foot down and saying: “NO!” With the AHC representation and its network of contacts, the AHC would like to assist in making this happen in the very near future. At the moment there is no other qualification available for you except for a Hairdressing Cert 111, which is predominately womens hairdressing… and of

course, all barbers that we speak to are just not that everyone takes notice of our barbers around interested in attending college and completing a Australia. Send us your news , pics and updates course which not only costs them fees to attend, so that you can be showcased, giving barbering but they have no interest in ladies’ perms a presence to government, careers and and colours etc … and fair enough! schools, RTOs, clients and potential We are introducing a barbers’ employees. Do something today membership at $49. What will that your future will thank you for. we ARE this get you? Well, first of all the WHO ARE WE? The Australian introducing a Barbers’ AHC would like to represent Hairdressing Council (AHC) is membership you … but this can’t happen if a not for profit association that at ONLY $49. we only get a handful of you! Tell represents a national voice for the your mates who are barbers to hairdressing industry. Its members come on board so that we can have include salon owners, apprentices, the numbers to represent your cause. educators, registered training Become part of our network. The AHC has 6 organisations, associate members and product highly active Facebook pages, Instagram, Pinterest suppliers. And we would like to see you, barbers, as and Twitter. Let us promote you to the industry so our members also! Foundation Members

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his is a great question! One that has vexed both our trades for as long as they have been plied. One might argue that the answer is obvious, that neither politics nor religion have any place in a bar or barbershop. However, at this point in time I must disagree. You were wrong to withhold a trim from this hard working Australian and you should have discussed his opinions in a measured, adult, calm and methodical manner. The barbershop (like the bar) is at the heart of the modern community, people need a forum to express themselves. Much like the beer halls of yesteryear, the barbershop is a place of deep thought, opinion and judgement. The key is, that if you disallow discussion of politics, what you are really saying is that Australia’s political situation is fine. Would you mean that? Is the role of the barber to maintain the status quo? Or is it to question why mums and dads can’t afford a haircut for little Joe and Tony? To understand why they don’t get Family Tax Benefit part B anymore? In comparison, many would argue that sport and politics shouldn’t mix. This is fundamentally untrue; think of Muhammad Ali refusing to go to Vietnam or Mandela wearing a Springboks jersey. Sport and politics helped to change the world; this is the chance that has fallen on barbering. A successful barber is the everyman that’s come good. You are a blue-collar worker that’s made it on the back of your own blade. You run a business that is a focal point for other working class men. In a culture with a dwindling sense of community, it is your responsibility, no, your duty, as the owner of a communal focal point to foster political discourse.

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When we first approached Mat Rogers to be in The Cutthroat Journal, he said yes…. but under one condition. He wanted us to do the interview on the Gold Coast’s Broadbeach at Gold’s Barber (see review on page 36) where he gets his hair cut regularly by Dave, his man groomer and his mate. Do we love that or what? Straight away our long held feelings on Mat Rogers seemed to be confirmed. This guy is a legend. ou get a sense that Mat was always destined to be an elite athlete. He attended The Southport School, a boarding school in Queensland as a teenager, where he excelled in Rugby Union. He also played in the Australian Schoolboys representative team. It was while he was attending the school that Mat developed his taste for tattoos. It was his last week of year 12 when he revealed to one of his house masters, a husband and wife team that Mat still keeps in contact with, his first tattoo. The house master refused to believe it was real at first, until he got her to try and rub it off. ‘She was horrified’, he says laughing, ‘she was saying ‘you’re parents are going to kill me!’. It was the first of many tattoos, he’s covered in them. But, like many of us, he’s a bit disappointed they’ve gone so mainstream.

‘No one had them when I was playing league, now you look like the odd one out if you don’t have tatts’. His professional career started in rugby league with the Cronulla Sharks, the club his father Steve had played for. He was there for 8 years, and although they didn’t go to a premiership in that time, they were golden years. His highlight from those years? ‘I scored 26 points in a game and I equalled my dads points record. He (Steve) was a football manager at the time and he was on the sideline and was blowing up because back in his day tries were only worth 3 points. So he scored 2 tries and kicked 10 goals. They kicked off and kicked it out on the full and I was like ‘give me a shot at goal, I want a shot at goal.’ But the message came out no, take the tap, I’m pretty sure my dad had something to do with that’ he jokes. ‘Always

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a bit of fun between he and I, always competitive.’ (Mat’s dad sadly passed away in 2006). Mat’s career also includes dual international status in league and Union and numerous state of origin jerseys. ‘There are things that happened that were just moments in time you know,’ he says ‘like playing the rugby world cup or when I kicked a field goal in my first origin and it won us the game’. We know Mat, we know. Like we said, you’re a legend. So now he just takes it easy and relaxes, a quiet run and maybe a relaxing bike ride every now and then. Hold up….this is Mat Rogers we’re talking about! Just the day before we met with him Mat had ridden a whopping 175 km on his bike, solo, in preparation for an upcoming triathlon. Yes people, he’s now into triathlon. In his spare (cough) time, Mat also started up a charity with his wife, model and TV presenter Chloe Maxwell, called 4asdkids. They started the charity after their son, Max, was diagnosed with low functioning autism and their experiences in the aftermath of that. ‘It nearly cost us $120,000 over 3 years for his treatment. He is now high functioning and in a mainstream school but it came at a price. We thought this should be available to everyone. We’re just trying to do our bit to raise money and fund kids into those Wri t t e n

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SA M U E L J O H NSON Wel l known Austr alian actor Samuel Johnson is no or dinar y b l oke and ce r tainl y coul dn’ t b e cl ass e d a s a n o rd inary brother. If you haven’t already he ar d you’l l b e am aze d at what he did for his siste r . Re a d y ?

e took a year to ride around Australia, fundraising and raising awareness for breast cancer, the disease in which his beloved sister, Connie, has received a terminal diagnosis. Did I mention it was on a unicycle? 15,955 km on a unicycle sounds, well, it sounds painful. Samuel is probably best known for his role on the Australian hit series ‘The Secret Life of Us’, where he played the role of one of the main characters, Evan Wylde, and also narrated the majority of the show. During his year long unicycle journey Samuel broke a Guinness World Record and raised nearly $1.5 million for The Garvan Institute of Medical Research. He explained to The Cutthroat Journal how the journey came about, ‘In the immediate shadow of finding out Connie’s terminal diagnosis I asked her what she wanted her legacy to be. She’s (Connie) different to me, she didn’t want to die in

During his year long unicycle journey Samuel broke a Guinness World Record and raised nearly $1.5 million for The Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

vain, I believe to a certain extent everyone dies in vain. Connie wanted to find a meaning in the madness and she desperately wanted to prevent other people and particularly other young mums from dealing with what she has had to deal with. The message is – early detection saves lives. I mean how could I say no to her? It was impossible for me to deny her that.’ It must take a huge toll on the body to complete such a feat and when we spoke to Samuel it was about 6 weeks after finishing the ride. Asked how he feels now his response is hardly surprising. ‘Ratshit mostly,’ he says, ‘really spent. It’s a huge come down after basically living in a bubble for a year. I’m definitely in the process of coming back down to earth.’ Since arriving home in February, it’s been straight back into it for Sam. ‘I don’t really relax ever. I’ve had 6 days off and didn’t know what to do with myself. I did some really normal stuff

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Sam during his time on the road getting his hair streaked as a dare. He described the experience as ‘horrific, much more painful than I expected’

community work, family fun days, fundraisers, but something he thought might be unlikely like walk the dogs watch some boxsets. But whatever we can do to get the message out ‘I’d like Connie to be there at the finish line,’ I’m a thinking person, I live my work. Mentally there and to raise more money. Currently we’ve he had said previously. ‘The fantasy for me is I’m in a fragile place and I believe there is raised over 1.5 million dollars but I have a new that I cross the finish line in to her arms and nothing more dangerous than an idle man. If I goal of 10 million, so there is a lot of can remain focussed I have a chance work to do. ‘ of maintaining some sort stability. And Connie’s health? ‘Connie is kicking If I’m not exercising I’m not coping. T h e be n e f i t s f o r me o n t h is j o u r n e y h a v e goals. There’s no escaping the fact You can always tell how well I am bee n ab u n da n t , I ’ v e g ai n ed s o m u c h f r o m that she’s dying but she is really by how active I’m being. Exercise for t h is e x p erie n ce . well. She’s on a plane every week me goes along with happiness. I’ve spreading the message and just needs just been at the boxing gym for a few a few days rest here and there. She hours and it keeps me together.’ is a trooper’ he says. We wish this ‘The benefits for me on this journey inspirational brother and sister all the best. she’s crying with pride and she’s still alive. As have been abundant, I’ve gained so much For more info or to donate go to most people if professional sport will tell you, from this experience. For me it was a great www.loveyoursister.org fairytales rarely happen, and I certainly don’t way to deal with Connie being sick. I don’t like expect her to be there at the finish line, but hospitals so it was much better for me to be w a t c h the vi d e o we can hope.’ Amazingly, Connie was there to out there doing something about it rather than meet him. watching my sister sick in hospital. I basically had 12 months off. It certainly wasn’t a holiday, As you’d expect, this journey and mission is I worked every day for the entire day. But I also far from over for Sam. ‘We are in the process of finalising a book deal (the memoir is due to got to see every corner of this beautiful place be released around Christmas). I’m going to be we live in. I’ve lost every penny but spiritually writing it with Connie, which is really exciting, I’m a billionaire.‘ but it’s a massive task. We are continuing our Sam’s dream at the end of the ride was simple 53

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he barbershop was established in 1937 so I’m I jumped into one of the old Japanese cast chairs and nine other barbershops in the Klang Valley. not sure where the claim of being the oldest hung on for some serious scissor work followed by The average haircut is around six dollars and it costs barber has come from, maybe it was one of some smooth buzzing clipper movements. I was a ten dollars for a shave. There has been a sudden spike KL’s oldest western barbershops. The business picture of style within a few minutes. It was not all in the number of barbers in Malaysia, it’s currently has four chairs and is run by third generation Indian over though, as my old mate pulled out a big heavy around 300 stores. The price of a haircut is also on barber M. Mathenan. His dad T. Madhirajan is in his iron like device and plugged it in to start massaging the rise as modern shops start to spring up in the new 70’s and is still cutting hair occasionally. The day we my back with the rumbling contraption. He worked modern malls and major shopping precincts. KL has visited we were greeted by two recently seen the appearance of iconic South Indians who did not speak British ‘Trufitt and Hill’ Barbers in the Bansar much English but radiated happy Shopping centre. They are believed to be T h e da y w e v isi t ed w e w ere g ree t ed b y t w o S o u t h gestures and were well equipped the oldest formal barbershop in London. I n dia n s w h o did n o t s p ea k m u c h E n g lis h b u t with big white smiles beaming from This is the first of many franchises coming radia t ed h a p p y g es t u res a n d w ere w ell eq u i p p ed their faces. to south East Asia into this up market w i t h bi g w h i t e smiles beami n g f r o m t h eir f aces . The small shop was built halfway establishment, endorsed by the Duke of into the road so it was an awkward Edinburgh. step down off the busy street It’s great to see real growth in the barber into the entrance. We had to duck under an old my shoulder muscles for a few minutes until the city business around the world and great to be part of illuminated front sign that would have most likely stress seemed a million miles away. I don’t know spreading the word about this unique culture. clipped a few brows over the decades. The shop, we if every customer gets this treatment or if it’s only Story Sean Edwards were told, has been flooded once, burnt out twice, run used on stressed out foreigners having a break in the Photography Annette Dutton into by a drunk in a sports car, and recently hit by a Malaysian capital. passing bus. Luckily for us, it is still standing with only The nice thing about this visit was that the two old a few scars on the outside facade. Indian barbers made the experience very friendly and We were greeted by the two happy Indian barbers. enjoyable. They definitely had the man space going They looked well worn, just like the original decor on, except for the next two customers, a pair of young and furniture in the store. There was an old boy in his Scandinavian girls that were waiting for a trim. I don’t late eighties getting a traditional short back and sides know how the boys would go with these young girls, in one of the chairs. There was some pretty smooth who were looking to get their split ends trimmed clipper manoeuvres happening, especially when the cheaply before getting back home to their mum and photographer clipped on her 50 mm lens. They were dad. more than impressed about being reviewed in The The Malay barber experience was steeped in its own Cutthroat Journal but, looking at local newspaper unique style, but it had the very traditional feel you clippings on the wall, they were already quite famous get when you meet a passionate artisan who is proud in the media. of their daily work life. The owner M. Mathenan runs 55

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W e h a d a c h a t w i t h The 2 0 14 T oy o t a S t a rma k er wi n n er, J a red Po rt er, a b o u t h i s l i f e b e f o r e a n d after winning the title in January. Star Maker i s A u s tr a l i a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be s t k nown , mo st succ ess f ul a n d mos t prest i g i o us t a len t q ue s t fo r y o u n g A ust ra li a n co un t ry musi c s i n g ers.Â

thank god he's a country boy JARED PORTER

o Starmaker 2014 winner, what lead you into making the decision to sign up? I had heard along the way that Keith Urban had won the competition and that was the first thing that drew my attention. I then tried to establish myself as an artist a little more before I entered. Then this past October my producer and wife both suggested it was the right time to enter, and well, here I am.

Describe your life since winning? Hectic. Haha no let me rephrase that, awesomely hectic. It is really nice to be working so much in music now. I have been in and out of the studio spending hours working on the album. I have been out on the road playing shows and festivals and doing lots of songwriting. Most of all, I have been sitting at my computer doing the hard yards to make sure we achieve the best results. 58

all of my friends and family behind. Since I was young, I had become used to meeting new people and trying to establish new friends everywhere I went. My mother was a travel nurse when I was twelve. I travelled to L.A. every other weekend from the age of five. For me it was just a little more emotion involved this time, because I had left so many people behind.

What doors have been opened to you since winning? Prizes etc Well one of the biggest is being invited to go out on the road with Lee Kernaghan. Also, just recently I was invited to play with Morgan Evans as well. These are some of the best opportunities to come about, because they give you more exposure to true fans night after night. You have a new album due for release in July, what should we expect from this? Have you written any songs on it? Yes I cant wait for it to finally come out! This is my debut album so I am just over the moon about it. It has been like ten years of hard work and tenacity to get to this point. I am not sure that there are too many country albums in Australia with this sound. That fact alone makes me really nervous and excited to see how people respond to it. I wrote 7 of the 12 songs, so I am very happy about that. The others came from Nashville. See review of Jared’s new cd on page 61.

What’s been your biggest obstacle in life? How did you overcome it? Myself. If you can overcome your own doubts and fears then you can do anything you put your mind to. They way I overcame it was by believing in myself and believing who God made me to be. So you mentioned God, were you always a believer? Or tell us of your experience. I was brought up in a Christian home but never really had a relationship with God for myself. It was always just more of a religous act of going to church and memorizing Bible verses, but never real for me. I went off the beaten track for a while and made a lot of silly decisions. The biggest was before we moved to Australia I thought that my life was over. I felt couldn’t take it anymore. I felt like I had no purpose in life. Family situation, friends and personal struggles with depression, led me to try and take my life at fifteen. Obviously I was unsuccessful. When I moved to Australia my friends invited me to church again. That for me was what I needed. I found the love and acceptance I was looking for in Him, I guess you could say He found me though.

You’re heading to Nashville later in the year, tell us what you’ll be doing there? Yeah I can’t wait. With the prize package they have organized for me to play at the CMA festival on the World Global live concert, which is in down town Nashville. Then I have organized a bunch of writing sessions while I am there. It has worked out for my sister, father and myself to record a family tradition song while we are there. Plus, you cant beat going to four nights of concerts at the LP field stadium to watch some of the biggest acts in country play. Did you always want to be a singer/muso? Well as my story goes, I was heading towards a future in sports, until I broke my back. However, I remember telling my mom at a really young age that if I could choose anything to be in the world, it would be a singer. With that in mind I guess you could say yes.

Are you self taught - vocals and guitar? For the most part I am self-taught. My father showed me the basics of playing the guitar and gave me my first guitar, which was his first as well. There were tips along the way from him but he kind of just sent me on my way. In high school I spent a lot of time studying the songs of my favorite artist’s music and lyrics when I probably should have been studying for maths. I hope it has paid off.

Who are your biggest influences musically? That can sometimes be the hardest question to answer. I’ll just give you an overview from a musical perspective, to songwriting, and stylistic direction. The biggest artist over the years would have to be John Mayer, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Gavin Degraw and Switchfoot.

Do you consider yourself glass half full or empty? Most definitely half full. You should always be positive in life no matter what it throws at you.

What lead you to country music? The point I realized I loved country music was when I was driving to perform rock music, like Switchfoot, and I was listening to Keith Urban on the way. I love the entire culture that surrounds it. I have always wanted to be a cowboy, ever since I was about…lets just say three. It’s a part of who I am and this music just suits me.

Motto in life? “Live everyday as if it was your last.” There are no dress rehearsals. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time, personally/ professionally? Well you know, I see myself just as busy, but hopefully with more people around me to help the dreams and goals get bigger and better. I see myself on the road playing shows a lot, touring off of my third album. I am also pretty sure there will be at least one kid with us by then, maybe two. Five years, I would hope to be working on a fourth album as well. A lot can happen in five years though. But hey, goals are just dreams with deadlines.

Describe childhood growing up in the US? Well I guess most people would want to hear me say it was like, so different to Australia. In many ways it was. In many ways it was not. I did spend a lot of my time running a muck all over neighbourhoods and friends houses. I grew up in the worlds largest Dairy producing county, so you could say it stunk a little. It also had a lot of problems with gangs and violence. Visalia was a very unique city to live in for that reason, the diversity of the community.

Where are you based now? Do you have a local barber/ hairdresser? Well all my life my mother has cut my hair. Now that I live in Brisbane and mum lives in Orange NSW, I do have one place that I trust. “Mr. Mens” Barber.

You moved to Australia when you were a teenager. How was that experience? How did you adjust to the change? At the time it was pretty sweet, but it also was very difficult to cope with leaving

BOOKs and MUSIC

THE BURGER BOOK VICTORIA

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With the cooler weather upon us, it’s the perfect time to discover the tasty secrets behind Victoria’s best burgers.

In The Burger Book (Smudge Publishing $39.95), a team of passionate burger-lovers have searched through Victoria’s pubs, cafes, restaurants & food trucks to compile a best-of guide to the finest burgers on offer. The book explores the humble burger in all its forms, from the pre-football fix, the ultimate hangover cure to the newer gourmet varieties (soft-shell crab, anyone?) – The Burger Book will guide you, along with providing home chefs tried and tested recipes for the ultimate aioli, buns, patties & chips! Complete with mouth-watering photos of signature burgers, maps to locate the burger of choice and a history explaining its delicious origins, The Burger Book is a must-read for meatlovers everywhere. The Writer – Ethan Jenkins As a first time co-author, Ethan’s fascination with cooking has got him in a pickle with searching for the perfect recipes to each element of a burger. He discovered his love of food and cooking at a young age and after completing a Media and

Communications degree at Australian Catholic University, Ethan joined the Smudge team, which combined his skills and passion for food perfectly. As soon as the writing ceases he will often be found round the corner on his lunch break chowing down on a classic Wagyu Beef burger. The Photographer - Katie Wilton Katie joined the family business in 2011 and has since travelled through Central America, South America, Italy and Indonesia, finessing her photography skills and capturing stunning images for the Smudge book, Coffee Encounters. With a keen eye for detail and her own sense of style, Katie has sewn together her passion for food and travel with her skills in photography. Talking about The Burger Book, Katie said, “I touched, smelt and stared at a lot of burgers. I think I now know the look of a good one and a great one!” The Graphic Designer – Grace West Raised in Albury, NSW, Grace completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at the University of Ballarat and developed a love for typography, printmaking, and illustration. Moving to

THE ART OF MANLINESS

This informative guide has now reached cult like status and is to men what ‘The Dangerous Book for Boys’ is to younger males, aka, boys.

It’s all about reviving and remembering things long forgotten in our fast paced, social media obsessed society. The books front cover describes it’s content as ‘Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man’. And it’s totally funny, honestly laugh out loud funny. Even if you’re not the laugh out loud sort of guy, you’ll probably manage a polite chuckle quite readily while reading this. And then you’ll want to read it to your mates and in no time at all you’ll all be laughing out loud together as you read through the rules and recommendations of giving a man hug. Heck, by the end of it, you’ll spontaneously all be man hugging and just nodding 60 60

Melbourne in pursuit of developing her design skills, Grace freelanced for companies including Warner Music before joining the Smudge team. Grace said, “I’ve always wanted to design books and be a part of the creative process of publishing. The Burger Book has been lots of fun to work on, but I am not going to miss the post-burger comas!” Publicity Contact: Scott Eathorne – Quikmark Media Ph: 0418 475 801 E: scott@quikmarkmedia.com.au

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at each other, knowingly, like ‘I get it man’. All the while, you’ll be learning valuable skills in reclaiming your gentlemanly status. There’s a brilliant section on ‘Why every man should go to a barbershop’. (We love you The Art of Manliness). The reasons range from a barber knowing how to cut a man’s hair, to the fact that it’s a great place to ‘chew the fat’ with other men and that it’s among one of our last public forums. We concur. This book,, although humorous and many times taking the piss, is actually full of REALLY good advice, and I don’t just mean REALLY good,

I mean GREAT advice. Laugh by all means, that is the intention in many parts of the book. But it’s intention of actually reviving the true meaning and art of being a real man, as opposed to a macho man (who were the Village People trying to kid?) is laid bare. It is full of inspirational quotes by inspirational men, one being ‘The Man in the Arena’ speech by Theodore Roosevelt. Write that one down, frame it and chuck it on your wall. On second thoughts, in the spirit of reviving The Art of Manliness, write the quote down, put it in a frame and say to your wife ‘do you mind if I put this on the wall?’.

BOOKs and MUSIC

THE

CUTTHROAT

JOURNAL

'MUST

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S T A L K E R { G E R A R D G L E E SON }

They don’t make ‘em (or maybe write ‘em) like this anymore folks.

This classic Aussie thriller was released in 1994 and sold around 12000 copies in Australia and New Zealand. It was the debut novel by author Gerard Gleeson. It is set on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland; an idyllic tropical paradise meets psychopathic serial killer on the loose if you will. I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said this book had me awake at night, perhaps with a nightmare. But it’s addictive, I couldn’t…stop… reading! The story goes something like this. The main character is policeman

Mervyn Breene. Breene is on the Gold Coast catching up with Jack Warner, an ex-cop and old mate of his. Jack was Merv’s mentor from the police force who was treated badly by the force and wrongly accused of corruption. Breene feels guilty for not standing up for him when he was in trouble. A crazed psychopath who has already killed a few people, there’s a major hunt on for him, kidnaps Jack’s daughter. Merv sees this as an opportunity to redeem himself with Jack and jumps on the case. We also get insights into the

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EAST TO WEST

{ J o h n M ay er }

{ JARED PORTER}

So I was a little late jumping on the John Mayer bandwagon. I’d heard some of his songs and thought they were pretty good, really good even. But they never made me go out to buy one of his albums. And then what with all his personal issues and me thinking he might be just a bit of a douche bag really, it didn’t quite pull me in his musical direction, much to his disappointment I’m sure. One day though, that all changed, and life has nary been the same since I happened upon his 2012 release ‘Born and Raised’. It was the pull of the second track ‘The Age of Worry’ that drew me to it, with it’s mesmerising and catchy chorus imploring worry to ‘get outta here’. I had to run straight to buy the cd after hearing that song on the radio, to see if the promise of track two ran true to the whole album. I’m not sure if you’ve ever cried when an album has met all of your

We were lucky enough to get in a sneaky listen to this debut album by 2014 Toyota Starmaker winner Jared Porter so we could let you guys know about it just in time for it’s release. His debut album? Surely you jest! This guy sounds like he’s already been around the block at least a couple of times, in a good way. This album does not sound like a lot of other Australian country music, also in a good but definitely not meaning to be offensive to other Australian country music singers way. It has a more universal sound, which may be influenced by the fact that Jared was born and bred in the US and only moved to Australia when he was 15. It’s definitely country rock in the vein of Keith Urban and Rascall Flatts, which makes it seem very marketable worldwide. It hooks you in from the start with the catchy ‘Try It On’ and ‘Bound to Nowhere’, both with full guitar and band sounds with a hint of banjo for that feel good country, easy livin vibe. Jared can sing. I’ve got a feeling it won’t be difficult for

expectations and more, and I’m not sure if I know you well enough to tell you whether I have or not, but this could be the one. And by the one I mean, its potency is almost tangible. From the good time feel of the opening song ‘Queen of California’, the catchy ‘Something Like Olivia’, to the title track and instant classic ‘Born and Raised’. Mayer credits listening to records by Bob Dylan, Neil Young and many other Americana artists as the major influences on here and that seems about right. It feels familiar but new and fresh but sort of old, in all the best ways. Timeless. If you buy no other album this year, make it this one, it could be your ‘the one’. 61

mind and increasingly disturbed thoughts of the killer as time goes by. Breene is desparately searching for the girl before the killer claims another victim, but ultimately Breene is seeking redemption for his past mistakes. Blood pumping, palm sweating, nightmare inducing reading this is. At it’s best. Like I said, they don’t make em like this anymore! Get your hands on it! You won’t find this in bookstores but check your local op shops, markets or ebay to grab yourself a copy.

him to capture the ladies hearts in a like like kind of way but it’s bloke friendly for sure, no masculinity threat here. There’s the heartfelt “Believe in You’ about a hard working man, wishing and hoping for more out of life. There’s enough twang and banjo on this album to keep the country folks happy but not enough to make the non country folks turn it off. This is a really feel good album, ‘Under the Sun’ is the ultimate summer love song, this could be the anthem of the warmer months, the whole album could really. So move over just slightly to the left Keith Urban, there’s a new kid in town and he’s pretty much gonna be sharing the stage with you. Available now.

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Whether your an elite athlete, a funky stylemaster barber or a grandpa who is a bit on the Pe te Murray side of things (seen better days), if you want to li ve a strong and healthy li fe, it all comes dow n to w hat you eat. Do you ever get those mid morning/afternoon lulls? There is a fair chance it’s because the two bits of toast with vegemite or the weetbix for breakfast hasn’t given you the sustainable energy to be able to function properly until lunchtime. By choosing a nutrient dense meal for breakfast such as one of my favourites, the 4 egg omelette, (see recipe below), you will notice a lift in energy levels and will be sustained through to your next meal. Maybe challenge yourself to change your breakfast habits for the next 30 days and note the difference in your energy levels in the barbershop throughout the day. If you want to read into this paleo or ‘whole 30’ style of eating, a great place to start is the website www.whole9life.com, as well as www. Thatpaleoguy.com, a blog by a guy called Jamie

Scott. I had the pleasure of training in the gym alongside Jamie for 18 months as well as attending a full day ‘whole 30’ nutrition seminar run by he and his partner Anastasia Boulias. They outlined the importance of whole foods and the great effect they have on the body. Maybe it’s time we started thinking about the quality of the products we are putting in our gob. A change of habit in where we purchase our food and what we purchase can make a world of difference, even by choosing to look for local and organic produce as well as grass fed meats instead of always relying on the major supermarket giants for our daily food. If you owned a Ferrari you wouldn’t run it on the cheap stuff at the bowser. We should think of our bodies the same way. Food for thought.

T H E 4 E G G O M L E T T E { R E c ipe } method ingredients

4 egg omelette 4 free range eggs 1/2 a zucchini (grated) 1/2 a brown onion (diced) 1 large silverbeet leaf (shredded) 1 rasher quality bacon (diced) ¼ cup of coconut cream 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 an avocado 1 sliced tomato 62

1. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in frypan, add onion and bacon to sauté. 2. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, zucchini, silverbeet & coconut cream 3. When onion is browned remove from heat and add to egg mixture and whisk again 4. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the warm pan then add complete mixture

5. Cook on a medium heat for several minutes until you can easily slide spatula under the omelette. When almost cooked fold the omelette in half on to itself cook for a further minute then flip the whole omelette and cook for another minute. 6. Serve omelette on a plate with sliced tomato on top and half an avocado with salt to taste.

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Peak coffee would like to congratulate all the Barbershops that got on board with the great Expobar espresso system offered in the Last issue of the

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Cutthroat Journal.

5 lucky peeps will be able to get their hands on a free copy of Jared’s new cd 'East to West' thanks to The Cutthroat Journal.

Email us at info@cutthroatjournal, with the subject Jared Porter Comp. We’ll choose 5 randoms to post it out to. Entries close Sunday August 10.

stalk us for a copy

The Cutthroat Journal has done the impossible and got our hands on a few signed and brand new copies of the epic thriller 'Stalker', which went out of print in 1996, how good are we?!

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he promo was a great success as the system was perfect for barbers utilizing Peak Coffees specially formulated coffee pods. It’s used in a real heat exchange espresso machine, simulating great café coffee with out the need for a barista. The barbershops that got on board are now seeing benefits of the new

system weekly and are keeping that special customer service element alive with café style coffee in-house.

We have 3 of this vintage classic to give away! To try and get your very own copy, send us an email at info@thecutthroatjournal.com and let us know if you’ve ever had an encounter with a... STALKER! The 3 best stories will win. You gotta be INIT to WINIT.

If you missed out and want some information about Peak Coffee and its unique systems to caffeinate your mind: Contact Peak Coffee at: kristine@peakcoffee.com.au

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BARBERSHOPS

MOVIES { IN THE}

SWEENEY TODD

{ 2007}

A psycho barber goes on a murderous rampage over a woman. Not a fun movie or storyline but we had to mention it! And Johnny Depp’s in it. (Imagine if his name was just John Depp, it wouldn’t seem right, am I right?). Nuff said.

There was a barber and his wife. And she was beautiful. A foolish barber and his wife. She was his reason and his life.  And she was beautiful. And she was virtuous. And he was... naïve (ahem…they forgot to mention crazy)

The G re at Dic tator

{ 1940}

This film was called a satirical political comedy drama. Charlie Chaplin wrote, produced, directed and starred in this movie. A Jewish barber is arrested and then mistaken for the country’s dictator, a take off of Hitler. He delivers a great speech at the end of the movie. And watch out for the hilarious musical shaving scene. First time Charlie Chaplin speaks in a movie . Turns out he had some awesome stuff to say!

A Jewish Barber: I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone if possible; Jew, Gentile, black man, white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness, not by each other’s misery. We don’t

want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone, and the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way. Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut

ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical; our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost

coming to america

{ 1998}

Eddie Murphy plays an African crown prince called Akeem Joffer, who comes from the fictional nation of Zamunda, He goes to the United States in the hopes of finding a woman he can marry. Hilarious barbershop scenes in this movie. Eddie Murphy at his best.

B ar b er sh op

{2002}

This epic movie starring Ice Cube, revolves around the social life and happenings of a barbershop in the south of Chicago. Main character Calvin Palmer Jr deicides it too hard to keep the barbershop his father handed down to him open. He sells it to a shady businessman who wants to turn it into a strip club. Calvin changes his mind about selling it after spending a day in the barbershop and realizing how fundamental it is to the life of the community around him. Hear hear! If you’ve never seen it, now’s the time! Go on, what the heck are you waiting for??

Clarence: Oh, there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin’ ‘bout boxing, a white man got to pull Rocky Marciano out they ass. That’s their one, that’s their one. Rocky Marciano! Rocky Marciano! Let me tell you something, once and for all-Rocky Marciano was good; but compared to Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano ain’t shit.

No prize for guessing our favourite quote: (Warning: we may possibly try and sneak this quote into each edition) Jimmy: Eddie, not only is what you’re saying not true, it is wrong and disrespectful for you to discuss Rosa Parks in that way. Eddie: Wait, hold on here. Is this a barbershop? Is this a barbershop? If we can’t talk straight in a barbershop, then where can we talk straight?We can’t talk straight nowhere else. You know, this ain’t nothin’ but healthy conversation, that’s all.

Saul: He beat Joe Louis’ ass. Morris: That’s right, he did whoop Joe Louis’ ass. Clarence: Joe Louis was 75 years old when they fought. Morris: I don’t know how old he was, but he got his ass whooped. Clarence: Joe Louis had come out of retirement to fight Rocky Marciano the minute he was 76 years old. Joe Louis was always lying about his age. He lied about his age all the time. One time Frank Sinatra came in here and sat in this chair. I said Frank ‘you hang out with Joe Louis, just between me and you, how old is Joe Louis?’ You know what Frank told me, he said “Hey, Joe Louis is 137 years old.” A hundred and thirty-seven years old! Sweets: Oh. Man, you lying, you ain’t never meet no Frank Sinatra.

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