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ANDIS SUPRA ZR II CLIPPER

Now with a removable battery pack and 50% more run time the popular five-speed Supra ZR has had a makeover. Price: £272.95 with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. www.andis.com or call SPUK on 01635 279 824

BETTER SALON SUPPLIES

Now available in green, the REM Voyager features a reclining movement, powerful hydraulic pump, adjustable headrest, shave hook and towel rail. www.bettersalonsupplies.co.uk

REUZEL FIBER CREAM

Add texture, medium hold and a low shine to hair with this nifty water soluble cream. It’s perfect for short to medium length hair to add fullness, without stiffness. 100 ml.

ARTERO BAMBINA

Featuring a carbon and chrome T blade for high precision work on necklines and sideburns, the Artero Bambina can be used with or without a cord. At only 10cm long it fits neatly into the palm of the hand and comes with accessories. Price: £90.97 www.artero.co.uk

OSMO IKON PERMANENT COLOUR SYSTEM

Repackaged and reformulated, the OSMO Ikon range of vegan friendly professional colour now has 18 new shades, more conditioning ingredients and 100% grey coverage. (100ml) Salon Price: From £4.05+VAT www.osmo.uk.com

AMERICAN CREW LATHER SHAVE CREAM

Creating a rich, foamy lather this shave cream helps soften and lift beard hair for an easy shave. The formula provides a glide that helps protect skin from irritation and razor burn, leaving skin feeling smooth and hydrated. (250ml) Price: £14.

WAHL CORDLESS MAGIC CLIP CLIPPER METAL EDITION

The heavy duty fading clipper comes with a limited edition full aluminium metal housing for precision and control. It features the stagger tooth blade which feeds hair faster and makes for better blending and ‘crunch blade’ technology which results in a smoother finish. Price: £129.99+VA T www.salonsupplies.co.uk

FILECIDE

Safe to use on barber chairs, towels, stainless steel, ceramics, wood and glass Filecide kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. (250ml / 8.8 fl.oz) Price: £5.95+VAT www.modasaloninteriors.com

WAHL PRO SLIM HAIRDRYER

A lightweight yet powerful 2000W dryer for fast and effortless styling, ideal for busy barbershops. With a tourmaline coated grille and Ionic function to speed up drying time, this dryer features three heat and two speed settings as well as a cool shot button. Price: £29.99+VAT www.wahl.co.uk.

MR BARBERS CAFFEINE BEARD OIL

Soften and tame beards without leaving any oily residue with this genius product. The caffeine in it helps promote healthy growth too. Price: £10 www.mrbarbers.co.uk

CAPE GANG TIGER BLUES

With a stretch Lycra neck, popper fastenings and jazzy pattern the new gown from Cape Gang is lightweight, water resistant and pretty eye catching to boot. Price: £30 www.capegang.bigcartel.com

MVRCK BY MITCH SKIN TONIC

This light face mist leaves skin feeling fresh and clean while awakening the senses. It can be used as a facial toner before shaving for light hydration or used post-shave to soothe and calm skin. (215ml) Price: RRP £15.95

BABYLISS PRO SUPER MOTOR SKELETON TRIMMER

Specifically designed with detail work in mind, this trimmer features an exposed T-blade perfect for edging and outlining. The tool also has a zero gap adjustment for clean cutting with complete precision and control. £135 www.babylisspro.co.uk

TAKARA BELMONT GRANDEUR MIRROR

This mirror is simple yet stylish and versatile enough to enhance any barbershop, whatever the interior. It’s available with a black or brass lacquered wood frame. Price: £480 www.takarahairdressing.co.uk

This article appears in Issue 28 October - December 2020

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WE’RE BACK
This issue looks to the future, not the
REPORT
THE MODERN BARBER AWARDS FINALISTS ARE HERE! We
JAXSON MAXIMUS FLORIDA, USA
There’s a whole world of barbering out there, so every issue we bring you a little international insight
THE NHBF HAS GOT YOUR BACK
It’s been a tough time, but the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) is dedicated to ensuring the industry can survive and grow in the future
3020: A BARBERING ODYSSEY
We asked the industry to imagine the future of barbering in a thousand years’ time. Expect cockroach-ruled dystopias, the dismantling of gender boundaries and regulation for the barbering industry (and the rise of black market barbershops – sigh)
A VERY COVID CHRISTMAS
At the time of writing, it’s uncertain how Christmas will look this year. But as the saying goes ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’! We spoke to Paul Taylor-Clinch of Black Sails Barber Shop to get some retail tips
ZERO HERO
When we heard Damien Diablo had opened a zero waste barbershop straight outta lockdown, MB got in touch to find out more
KEEPING CLEAN WHILST STAYING GREEN
For the last few months, barbershops across the UK have been adapting to the ‘new normal’. New hygiene measures and PPE have become essential for safety and it looks like they’re here to stay for the foreseeable, so have you considered solutions that minimise waste?
INSIDE
Now with two sick sites, Cut Throat Kenny has gone from strength to strength. To further cement the brand, the original Oldham branch got a cheeky little refresh during lockdown
SOAPBOX
“I BELIEVE CUSTOMERS WITH ANY HAIR TYPE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WALK INTO A BARBERSHOP AND GET A HAIRCUT”
GEAR
ANDIS SUPRA ZR II CLIPPER Now with a
WHO RUNS THE WORLD?
Andis continues its commitment to getting more women involved in barbering. Meet a few of the female barbers leading the way for the brand’s International Education Team
PORTFOLIO
AMERICAN CREW ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE DIRECTION: DAVID RACCUGLIA,
THE 10 MINUTE CHAT
Owner of Cuts & Creps, Drue Mock, spotted a gap in the market for combining a sneaker laundry and barbers and it’s a shoe in! MB caught up with the ‘sole trader’ to find out how business is going
FIT TO FOLLOW
Social media is a vital source of inspiration and MB is always watching your incredible work, your news and your views. These are six of the best accounts lighting up our feed right now
HOW CAN I MAKE A NAME FOR MYSELF IN THE INDUSTRY?
Kickstarting our new series MB Mentor, the owner of BarberBarber UK shares his pearls of wisdom with new barbershop owner James
A shaw THING
WELL HELLO! This is by far the longest
THE DIVIDED INDUSTRY
From being united over the common cause of industry regulation to people playing by their own PPE rules, Mike looks back at the industry over the last few turbulent months
MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE
For Annelise Martin, lockdown couldn’t have happened at a worse time. Six weeks into opening her new barbershop Ace of Shaves the whole country shut down. Here’s how Annelise of @aceofshaves not only survived, but thrived, during and after the pandemic
SHOP FLOOR STEP-BY-STEP
Kenny Baker from Joe and Co, London has utilised his client’s lockdown length to create a longer look, that’s got a dash of mullet thrown in for good measure
LISTING
Our quick reference guide to the products and services that love serving your industry
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