Menspire has announced the opening of its new location in Glasgow. Which has been a long-term goal of the brand’s Aberdeen location director Andy Dawson. Menspire Glasgow opened in Renfrew Street in the city centre, in January, and behind the chair will be Andy @andydawson_, Jeffrey Batista @jeffreybatista_ and James Ewen @james.ewen_
Andy has spent the last five years building the Menspire brand in Scotland with the vision to expand nationwide, starting with Glasgow and he is extremely proud to see it come to life.
The new location is predominantly a barbershop but Andy will be using it as an education space, much like the Aberdeen location, as he continues to offer Menspire Academy Education in Scotland.
Andy said: “All in all I’m thrilled to bring Menspire to Glasgow as it’s always been a goal of mine and that of my business partners, Josh and Sam.”
Manager at the new location, Jeffrey Batista said: “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and can’t thank Sam, Josh and Andy for making me part of it. It’s a dream of mine for so long to work with this incredible brand that inspires me every day.”
Menspire is an award-winning provider of barber education designed to unlock student’s potential through a structured process and has locations all over the UK and also now in the States.
After an exceptionally successful year, the Fellowship’s live regional showcase event – Hair & Vision Presents is back with new content, new locations and new presenters for 2023.
Throughout this year Hair & Vision will be visiting Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and London providing Fellowship members throughout the UK with a venue that is easily accessible to them. Everyone is welcome at Hair & Vision, Fellowship members can attend for free as part of their membership status and non-members who are looking to find out more about becoming a Fellowship member and see some inspiring education can attend for £19.95.
Each Hair & Vision event has its own theme; cutting, textured hair, men’s hairdressing or colour as examples and will be hosted by a member of the Fellowship or the sponsor of the event. The content of the evening is diverse and will vary from event to event, but one thing that you can rest assured of is that the evening will leave anyone who attends inspired and motivated. Fellowship members will be invited to take part in Hair & Vision, presenting their latest looks and sharing their ideas and inspiration with others. There will also be an opportunity to meet your hair heroes and chat to them in a relaxed informal setting and members of the Fellowship Executive Board will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
Dates are constantly being updated on the Fellowship App or Website and the first Hair & Vision Presents Let’s Talk Texture sponsored by Avlon/Uberliss is taking place on Monday 27th February in Leeds. Co-hosted by Fellowship President Robert Eaton and Avlon’s Jacqui MacIntosh, the event will feature textured hair experts – Brandon Messinger, Lathaniel Chambers, Anthony Grant and Claire Chell.
The second Hair & Vision Presents will be held in London on Tuesday 28th March at the Hunter Collective. Providing our southern members with the opportunity to experience the Let’s Talk Texture theme sponsored by Avlon/Uberliss and co hosted by Fellowship President Robert Eaton and Avlon’s Jacqui MacIntosh and featuring Avlon artists Claire Chell, Anthony Grant and Pashcan’el Mitchell.
Develop your barbering ability, confidence, and knowledge with OSMO Modern Barbering course in association with the Great British Barber Bash. This one-day course is perfect for barbers who want to massively improve their game and for hair stylists who want to develop their clipper skills and learn the latest fade techniques.
During the day, attendees will see two demonstrations in the morning by Great British Barber Bash educatorsand in the afternoon, you will work on amodel of your choice. The day is set to inspire and motivate as you’ll see the latest techniques both in cutting and styling using the OSMO styling products.
All full-day attendees will receive a certificate of completion. Observation places are also available.
2023 LOCATIONS:
– Dublin 5th Feb
– Guernsey 12th Feb
– Edinburgh 19th Feb
– Belfast 26th Feb
– Manchester 5th March
– Galway 2nd April
– Aberdeen 16th April
Price £200 (£100 observation only)
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It’s Thursday and it’s 9am and your Fellowship App is ready and waiting for the latest drop from Style Stage.
Style Stage is a series of step-by-step educational videos produced by the Fellowship and featuring Fellowship members and hosted by Fellowship luminaries including President Robert Eaton, Chair and mentor of Project Extend, Michelle Griffin and Project Afro leader, Jacqui McIntosh. Each Thursday at 9am a new video will be posted on both the Fellowship App and website giving members access to this motivating and inspiring step by step content.
Filmed in a studio setting and edited in real time to give an ‘as live’ feel to it, the Style Stage is an invaluable educational tool for trainees and apprentices looking to dive deeper into cutting, styling or colouring techniques or for experienced stylists to upgrade their skills in an easy to watch format.
The first Fellowship Style Stage will drop on Thursday 26th January and features Richard Windle of Sebastian Professional showcasing some of his favourite techniques for creating a beautiful done/undone look. Project Afro leader Jacqui McIntosh interviews Richard throughout the session ensuring he shares his top tips exclusively with Fellowship members.
Don’t forget to download the Fellowship App for Free (Android and IOS) where Fellowship members will receive Style Stage direct to their app or view as a member on the Fellowship website – www.fellowshiphair.com
In 2023, the Fellowship are focusing on accessible education, and to deliver this have developed the Fellowship App, which is available for both Apple and Android phones. Their mission is to provide all generations of hairdressers with access to the latest education, information on Fellowship events and Projects along with regularly updated content.
The Fellowship App will provide accessible education from world class Fellowship Members, building a community of like-minded hairdressers to share and showcase their work, watch content created by the Fellowship’s eight Project Teams under the guidance of their inspirational mentors and book tickets for Fellowship events. App users can visit The Knowledge for the latest step by steps in cutting, colouring, and dressing hair – it’s like a who’s who of hairdressing and provides a wonderful insight into the rich heritage of the Fellowship.
Fellowship President, Robert Eaton added, “Our new app provides an incredible amount of information and education. Our vision for the app is to be the go-to tool for all hairdressers from apprentices and trainees to senior, freelance stylists, salon stylists and salon owners who want to discover the best in hairdressing education and inspiration. With content being updated regularly there’s no need to ever be stuck in a rut or in need of inspiration.”
The Fellowship App is free to download – search Fellowship Education on the App/Google store to download and become the best version of you.
This issue is headed up by BaByliss’s Pete Cranfield, who chats about his essential tools for 2023 – get your hands on the BaByliss PRO Super Motor Clippers for the best cuts this year.
IN THIS ISSUE
It’s always our pleasure to feature the industry’s biggest brands – keep an eye out for gorgeous shoots and incredible looks from American Crew, Liam Oaks, Fresha, and Barber Blades. We also get expert styling advice from SCurl, Andis, Takara Belmont, and Artero.
BARBER’S TOOLKIT
Have you ever wondered what tools are in the best barber’s toolkits? Well, we take a snoop inside the bags of some of the biggest names in the bizz. We talk tools, products, and trend predictions with Charlie Baker (WAHL Pro’s British Barber of the Year 2022), Hayden Cassidy (we all know her iconic work), American Crew All Star Education Teams’ Ian Harrold, and their Global Artistic Director Paul Wilson. Also, shoutout to Roxanne Batt and Sid Sottung, who tell us all about Artero clippers and Captain Fawcett styling products.
MARKETING
Marketing can seem intimidating, but you’re probably doing it already! Social media, Google, apps, and booking platforms like Booksy and Vagaro are your keys to getting your name out there.
One of our main features follows Steve Hilliard, who is owner of two salons, a published author, and business coach. He tells you how to keep your business robust – and keep those clients coming back for more.
Shelby Barriball also gives the lowdown on digital marketing with Vagaro, whilst Danny Robsinson shares his expert advice on strengthening your brand online to perfectly represent you and your business.
NEW YEAR, NEW TRENDS
We start with a New Year trend forecast from powerhouse session stylist, Josh Lamonaca. The Director of Menspire Salon and Menspire Academy, and educator of over 400k followers on Instagram, tells us what will be hot in 2023.
The brilliant Hayden Cassidy also gives her insight alongside Richie Finney, who is Founder of Captain Fawcett, showing how their top-class products will help you master every trend this year.
Liam Oaks is our main feature, welcoming us behind the scenes to his studio, which he runs to help barbers create collections and get their work published.
We can always rely on OSMO for the boldest, brightest styles. Brand Ambassador Brodie Raeside hits hard with men’s colour trends for 2023. An unmissable read that will put you miles ahead of the rest.
And finally, no one does motivation quite like our favourite columnist and Global Artistic Director of WAHL Pro, Simon Shaw. Read his pep talk and you’ll be chomping at the bit to launch your best year yet.
SHAVING
Johnny Baba, award-winning barber and close-shave specialist, gets us started with a look at health and safety for shaving – being clean in your work is just as important as providing the cleanest shaves.
Get precision every time with MÜHLE UK. Veronica Berman, Sales & Marketing Director, and their Head Barber Oran Lasocki give essential advice on shaving – the best practices and what to prepare for in 2023.
Kevin Vorley also gives us the lowdown on Morgans products and why they should be your go-to products for top-class shaves all year round – from skincare to tool care and everything in between.
We hope you enjoy this issue! You can order your print copy here.
The good and the great of British hairdressing came together for the glittering Fellowship Luncheon & Hair Awards this week, recognising the best of creativity and business acumen in British hairdressing.
Held at The Londoner in the heart of London’s Leicester Square, some 400 industry greats, peers and ones to watch came together for a three-course lunch followed by special Hair Awards to celebrate the creativity and successes of its membership, including the presentation of the Fellowship’s highest accolade, Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year.
Hosted by President Robert Eaton and Chancellor Karoliina Saunders, Robert Eaton said: “It was an honour to become your President and from the moment I came on board there’s been a seismic shift in the industry. But, whatever you decide to do with your career, the Fellowship will be there to support you.
A special thanks went to the Project leaders for 2021-2022who have inspired their teams during the most challenging times the industry has faced – ClubStar Art Team leader Karoliina Saunders, Project Colour leader Paul Dennison, Project X leader Sam Burnett and leaders of the F.A.M.E. Team Gary Hooker and Michael Young.
The new F.A.M.E. Team leader was announced to a standing ovation as three-times British Hairdresser of the Year and former Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year, Sally Brooks. She will be mentoring the new team who have an incredible year of amazing opportunities in front of them – Stephanie Gallagher from Wonderland; Stacey Wright from McKoy Hair Company; Edd Moss from Headmasters and James Parr from Nashwhite.
As well as the old favourites, members were also recognised for going above and beyond throughout the past 12 months, giving up their time to mentor, lead and help at events.
2022 saw a slew of new awards launched – Educator of the Year and Session Hair Stylist of the Year was joined by Hall of F.A.M.E. Award, celebrating the successes of former F.A.M.E. team members.
The biggest award Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year was presented to TONI&GUY global creative director Cos Sakkas to a standing ovation, the second major award he has clinched in the last week.
And the winners are:
Fellows with Honours
Kay Binnersley
Simon Shaw
Sam Burnett
David Mannah
Darcey Clarke
Fellow with Distinction
Paul Dennison
Gary Hooker
Michael Young
Karoliina Saunders
Gold Medal
Karine Jackson
Member of the Year
Emma Simmons
Sassoon Scholarship
Phoebe Carraro
Achievers of the Year
Project Colour – Kayleigh Byrne
Project Men – Janene Hawkins Bush
Project X – Cameron Willetts
ClubStar Art Team – Samantha Bickle
Fellowship Hall of F.A.M.E. Award – Errol Douglas MBE and Robert Masciave
President’s Award – Guy Kremer
Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year – Cos Sakkas
Image Awards
Fellowship Image of the Year – Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY, London
Fellowship Afro Image of the Year – Robert Masciave, Metropolis Hairdressing, Kingston-upon-Thames
Fellowship Colour Image of the Year – Tim Scott-Wright, The Hair Surgery, Stourbridge
Fellowship International Image of the Year – Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design, New Zealand
Fellowship Men’s Image of the Year – Dom Capel, Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Swansea
Fellowship Snapshot Image of the Year – Lydia Stiles, TONI&GY Canary Wharf
Art & Commerce Awards
Fellowship Individual Salon of the Year – Smith England, Salisbury
Fellowship Salon Group of the Year – The Chapel Group
Fellowship Educator of the Year – Dom Capel
Fellowship Session Hair Stylist of the Year – Lisa Farrall
Note:The Fellowship for British Hairdressing was founded in 1946 as the Fellowship of Hair Artists of Great Britain and over the years has grown in stature and now covers many areas of the professional hairdressing industry. The independent, non-political organisation is run by our members, focusing on promoting artistic and creative quality, and providing support for future hairdressing talent keen to make their own mark in the industry. All the projects are designed to nurture sills and provide a career pathway – ClubStar, Project Afro, Project Extend, Project Colour, Project Men, Project Sassoon and Project X as well as the coveted F.A.M.E. Team.
Last month several NHBF Members attended the Small Business Reception held by HM King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Earlier this year the Palace had asked the NHBF to nominate those Members who have had an impact on the industry from which these invitees were selected.
NHBF Vice President Mandy Lodge-Stewart and Board Member, Fiona Johnston were joined by industry legend, Andrew Collinge, alongside salon owners Mikaela Martin (Ginger Rabbit, London); Brooke Evans (BE Ironbridge, Shropshire), Debbie Digby (Passion4Hair), Julie Hensman (Hensmans), Lesley McCormack (Pamper & Polish/Michaeljohn Training), Gary Machin (The Rogers Barbers) and Erica Liburd (The Muse Salon) at the reception which celebrated the efforts of small businesses and their contributions to their local communities and the British economy after a stressful and unpredictable couple of years.
NHBF Vice President Mandy Lodge-Stewart said, “It was an honour to meet King Charles and to gather with small business owners from across the UK. Everyone here has been championing their industries and local communities, which we’ve all been striving for during and following the pandemic. It was great to meet with other likeminded individuals and discuss our plans for 2023 and how we can keep collaborating to continue to grow.”
NHBF chief executive Richard Lambert commented, “Despite all the challenges hair & beauty has faced over the last few year, and of what is ahead, many salons are showing incredible resilience. We were delighted to see the sector’s contribution recognised by His Majesty.”
Make the most of the festive period with 5 Tips to increase your revenue!
Find out how Booksy can support your business during this time, and try out a free trial.
Booksy Ambassador Alan Beak, explaining the 5 tips to maximise your Christmas revenue!
1. Get Yourself on the Market: During this holiday season, we can anticipate that many people will be traveling fair distances to reconnect with loved ones. But where can out-of-towners find a reliable place to get a quick cut before a family gathering? Booksy Marketplace. Creating an online profile for your barbershop on the Booksy marketplace can help you get discovered by new clients every day. By building your profile, with great images, client reviews, and a comprehensive list of your services and prices, it has never been easier for potential clients to find you, and book in!
2. Modify Your Menu: As time draws closer and closer to the holidays, many barbershops feel a rush of clients, just wanting a quick clean-up. During these busy few days, you might want to modify your menu list, to include shorter, faster turn-over services – to get as many of your clients in and out of the door, in time for the festivities. Booksy makes this easy-as-can-be, as you can simply create a bookable list of services you offer for the holidays.
3. Blast Your Memos: While we all love a hand-written season’s greetings card, it might not be the most efficient way to share your news with your client base. With Booksy you can instantly get any news, promotions, changes, or reminders to your entire database, via SMS and email.
4. Don’t Forget: This time of year, with so much going on, it would be easy to forget your head if it wasn’t screwed on right! With Booksy, you can send your clients automated reminders before each appointment, to avoid the dreaded late arrivals and no-shows.
5. Give the Gift of Easy Shopping: What’s a better gift than time? With Booksy, clients (and your client’s loved ones) can easily purchase gift cards for time and services at your barbershop, making holiday shopping quick and painless, and putting some cash in your register, and appointments in your schedule for the slower January days.
Today, L’Oréal Professionnel, the pioneering hair brand and trusted partner of hair stylists since 1909 becomes the first to create virtual hair looks for cross-gaming avatars.
In partnership with Ready Player Me, the world-leader in avatars for multi-app use, and working with 3-D artist Evan Rochette, L’Oréal Professionnel releases the first in a series of hairstyles for users to curate their personal avatar and push the boundaries of self-expression. Five textured hair looks are available to enable gamers express themselves. Making interconnected virtual worlds a reality, avatars created on Ready Player Me are compatible with more than 4,000 games, platforms and apps globally.
“For more than 110 years, L’Oréal Professionnel has put its pioneering spirit at the service of hairstylists, to develop the professional hair industry and elevate the expression of hair beauty in the world, “ says Anne Machet, L’Oréal ProfessionnelGlobal General Manager.
“We see this exciting partnership with Ready Player Me as a meaningful way to continue our journey in the virtual world. We cannot wait to push technical and creative boundaries to provide the community with limitless hair expression possibilities.”
“L’Oréal Professionnel’s hair styles are an amazing addition to the Ready Player Me platform”, said Timmu Tõke, CEO & Co-Founder of Ready Player Me.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the L’Oréal Group and bring their avatar customization options to our avatar creator and all apps and games compatible with Ready Player Me, including Spatial, HiberWorld, and VRChat.”
After the first five Ready Player Me looks, L’Oréal Professionnel will continue to build a bridge between hair pros and CG artists next year to develop hair beauty and self-expression in the virtual world.
