The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is thrilled to announce the successful candidates of the 2024 Board Member Elections. Following voting last month, NHBF is delighted to introduce the newest additions to its board, who will officially start from the Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 2024. NHBF Chief Executive Office, Caroline Larissey, expressed her delight in welcoming the new board members, stating: “I am delighted to welcome NHBF’s newest board members. Each brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly strengthen NHBF’s mission of promoting safe ..read more

Part of being a great barber is mastering your tools, whether it’s clippers, shavers or scissors. To help you level-up your skills, we had a chat with some talented educators to find out more about the scissor techniques that separate the good from the great. Point Cutting “Point cutting involves elevating your blade to a 45 degree angle before making small incisions in the cutting line, instead of just one big, straight cut,” explains Oliver Hill, co-owner and head of education at MaxOliver. Discussing the technique’s uses, he adds: “You would use this to create separation and texture on the ..read more

Whether on the high street or on Instagram, your logo is often the first thing prospective clients notice about your barbershop – which is why it’s crucial that yours makes an impact. We chatted to a range of industry figures – from PR managers, marketing directors and barbers themselves – to find out what they think makes a great logo. Chloe Monina, Marketing Director at the Professional Beauty Group, shares her perspective on what makes a great barbershop logo, explaining: “It needs to be unique to your business, represent your identity and be easily recognisable across a range of advertisin ..read more

2024 sees Haircuts4Homeless (H4H) celebrate its 10th year. Since being established by founder Stewart Roberts, the charity has opened more than 80 projects across the UK and Ireland, recruited 600 volunteers and given over 60,000 free haircuts. In 2014, having spent 40 years in the hair business, Stewart was inspired to set up the charity while he was volunteering for the Salvation Army in Romford and decided to bring along his scissors one day. Today, in its tenth year, H4H has built a community of skilled hairdressing volunteers who give their time, free of charge, to provide haircuts for ho ..read more

We are all determined to do our bit when it comes to recycling but sometimes the guidance as to what barbering products can and cannot be recycled (and how) can leave some confused and tempted to take the easy route and ignore the symbols completely. As brands and suppliers continue to increase their efforts to make their products more sustainable it’s only right that we should all play our part, no matter how small. So here’s our guide to recycling symbols, letting you know what is sustainable and what’s a load of old rubbish… What do these recycling symbols mean? Mobius Loop This means t ..read more

We’ve all heard of greenwashing, but have you heard of green hushing? A trend known as green hushing is growing as companies increasingly choose to hide details of their climate targets typically due to a fear of regulations or being called out by climate activists. What is Green Hushing? The European Commission recently proposed a directive on regulating ‘Green Claims’, The Green Claims Directive aims to regulate the use of environmental claims in marketing communications through the use of words such as ‘sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’ without providing clear and accurate informati ..read more

Whether you’re obsessed with fashion, are looking for an opportunity to travel or just want to learn more about alternative routes into barbering, becoming a session stylist could be a great option for you. Here, three experts share their advice on how to get started… Tariq Howes, owner of Avenue Barbershop, has worked with brands such as Chanel, Burberry and Louis Vuitton, and has a list of celebrity clients including Wes Nelson, Munya Chawawa and Liam Payne, to name a few. He says… “My first tip would be to get messaging anyone you admire and ask if they need assisting on any shoots – e ..read more

While barbers have historically been known to accept walk-ins, in recent years appointment-based bookings have been increasing. We spoke to barbers across the UK to find out what works for them. Kyle Ross, OSMO Ambassador from Sovereign Grooming in Aberdeen, says: “At Sovereign we have operated an appointment-based approach to our services since we opened in 2016. This gives many benefits to the clients who can book an appointment with the barber of their choosing at the time and date that suits them. A lot of our clients are professionals and don’t have the time to sit and wait, so being ..read more

Launched in February 2024, Denman’s very first College Star Competition, dubbed Denman’s Big Blowout Competition, tasked students with submitting front, back and side images of one brilliant blow dry.  Yasmin Ainsley, a student from East Durham College, was announced as Denman’s first College Star out of hundreds of entries. After securing a prize consisting of £1000 plus a £200 tool bundle for the college hairdressing department, Yasmin proudly remarked:“I was quite happy with the blow-dry so I am glad the judges liked it.” Denman CEO Kevin McNamee commented on the results saying ..read more

The quiff is an amalgamation of various styles, including the pompadour, the flattop, and even the mohawk. Like the pompadour, the quiff can be traced back to the 1950s, with famous faces like Elvis and James Dean remembered for this iconic style, but it also gained momentum in the 1980s, becoming a staple of the Teddy Boy movement. So, What is a Quiff? “A quiff is characterised by the hair at the front pushed up and backwards away from the forehead, creating volume and height at the front of the head,” explains Dee Biberian, owner of Biberian Barbers. “It typically involves mid to short lengt ..read more