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NEW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING INTRODUCED With

#SALON21
Thought Salon International was just for hairdressers? Think again… Find out what barber stars are on stage, the Business Live seminar schedule and what brands are exhibiting. Book your tickets now!

THE BARBERFEST REVIEW
The first-ever BARBERFEST was a smash hit back in July. Here are all the highlights from Brighton!

DANNY BOY
Danny May, of MR Barbers Chelmsford, credits barbering with giving him the opportunity to escape a dark period in his life and has a pretty refreshing take on the industry to boot

5 WAYS TO BE MORE GENDER INCLUSIVE IN YOUR SHOP
How to ensure clients of all genders (including those who don’t conform to male or female binaries) are welcomed in your barbershop. Small changes, big differences!

INSIDE
RHR Male Grooming pays homage to owner Eloise Ashcroft’s grandfather with vintage military influences that stand to attention

GEAR
From clippers to chest rigs, these new launches are unmissable

SOAPBOX
“I’LL SHOUT LOUDER FOR THOSE AT THE BACK…

PORTFOLIO
SIX STUNNING COLLECTIONS THAT SHOW THE TALENT IN OUR INDUSTRY

THE 10 MINUTE CHAT
Dean Gleeson, owner of Mengo Male Grooming in Leigh On Sea, Essex, talks to us about tapping in to clientele that are often left behind by the industry – those with hair loss

HOW CAN I MAKE A NAME FOR MYSELF IN THE INDUSTRY?
How can barbers in the early stages of their career take the next steps to success? An industry expert weighs in

CRACKING THE CULTURE CODE
Building business culture is tough, but slow and steady is the order of the day. Tom Old, co-owner of five MR Barbers businesses, should know. Here he shares his experience and tips

TALKING TEAMWORK
Supporting, nurturing and growing your team is the essence of good business, writes Mike Taylor

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS FOR YOUR BARBERSHOP
Protecting the mental health of your employees should be paramount to run a successful, prosperous barbershop. The NHBF explains why…

MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE
For Louis Hayes-davis, managing director of Daimon Barber, integrity in business wasn’t a challenge, but creating an ethically sourced and “kind” product range was a little more complicated...

SHOP FLOOR STEP-BY-STEP
How to create an elegant textured taper, that can be styled into a sleek slick back, courtesy of Gino Mateus, Balmain Hair

FIT TO FOLLOW
We’ve always got our finger on the pulse of what’s hot in the world of barbering social media, and for this issue we expanded our sights to some of the best Tiktok accounts around the world