GEAR

THREE STEP STRENGTH

Help clients maintain the salon-fresh feel in-between appointments with OSMO’s CHROMAPLEX Aftercare Kit. It helps improve the condition of hair and prevent future damage. The kit includes their Bond Shampoo, which strengthens and restores with Fibre Bond Technology; Bond Conditioner, which is formulated with sunflower seed extract and argan oil; and the Bond Sustainer, which adds shine. Salon price £13.90.

A-STAR APRON

Produced in a durable canvas with hand stitching, authentic brass clasps and embossing details, Dark Stag’s best-selling signature Barber Apron includes a helpful amount of pockets for convenient and quick access storage of combs, scissors and all other tools. The apron also features adjustable waist and neck straps allowing barbers to enhance their look while protecting their clothes. Salon price £44.20

CREATE YOUR WAY

The limited edition Andis Gold Master Cordless Li clipper is driven by a highspeed rotary motor that delivers blade speeds of over 7,200 SPM. It features Andis’ Constant Motor Speed Technology to ensure it won’t drag or stall and is 30% lighter than the classic corded version. Plus, the Lithium-ion battery delivers over 90 minutes of run time on a single charge. Price £299.95

WHIP IT GOOD

An airy, weightless styling whipped formulation that provides subtle texture and flexible control, American Crew Whip creates a light and non-sticky hold. With a subtle, fresh mint fragrance, it provides definition and separation and is especially formulated for fine to coarse hair of medium to longer lengths. Plus, it’s paraben-free too. RRP £16.45

FIRST CLASS

The Takara Belmont Legend fully-motorised grooming chair guarantees unsurpassed luxury and sublime comfort, powered by leading-edge electronics. The Legend is ideal for barbershops and men’s grooming establishments looking to project a premium image and ensure clients enjoy a service experience like no other. Quality, durability and performance exceed every expectation, meeting Takara Belmont’s benchmark standards to present a stunning showpiece chair that delivers aesthetically, functionally and ergonomically. Price £6,175

ALL DONE DIGITALLY

Boasting an impressive array of features – such as a fivespeed control button, push button blade and LED display – the ergonomic Artero Spektra clipper is the latest digitally operated clipper to keep an eye on. Also incorporating a cordless design, lithium battery with a usage of 250 minutes and charging time of 180 minutes, eight different sizes of comb attachment, and a titanium black ceramic blade. Salon Price £153.49

RUNNING DRY

Designed for all busy barbershops, the Wahl Barber Dryer comes with two concentrator nozzles –a wide nozzle for greater airflow enabling faster drying capabilities, and a slim nozzle for direct heat that helps concentrate the airflow directly onto sections of the hair. Ionic function provides smooth results by reducing static and frizz, and it has three heat and two speed settings for versatile styling options. RRP £71.99

TOUGH AS TITANIUM

Stretching the limits of precision, BaByliss PRO’s Titanium Single Foil Shaver is a compact single foiler designed for an even closer cut finish and accuracy with an ultra fine hypoallergenic titanium foil. Created to be an ideal finishing tool for fading and blending, the shaver runs on alkaline batteries for an instant 5-hour run time meaning you won’t have to be constantly worrying about recharging. RRP £50

MATS AND CAPES

New from Uppercut Deluxe are Barber Capes, created by the brand’s resident designer who was given free rein on the look. Boasting eight snap closures, the cape is lightweight and water resistance. Also available is the high-quality, non-slip Barber Mat, stamped with the Switchblades graphic and ideal for barbers to rest their tools in between use. Plus, its newly designed in the Uppercut Deluxe red shade. Salon price from £15.