SCOTTISH STUDENT BARBER COMPETITION 2018
THE SEARCH IS ON The Great British Barbering Academy and Barber EVO are on the lookout for Scotland's Best Student Barber 2018 - this inaugural competition is sponsored by Jack Dean and supported by The Scottish Barber Show and VTCT. Scotland's Best Student Barber 2018 is fantastic opportunity for your students to showcase their talent and gain confidence and recognition for their work. "In my experience as an educator, competitions are a great way to motivate and inspire learners" explains Mike Taylor. "Jack Dean, part of the Denman group has a premium range of men's grooming products and has always been a fantastic supporter of recognising young talent so in my mind there was no better brand to sponsor this competition". Winners will be announced at Scottish Hair and Beauty at SEC Glasgow on Monday 23rd April 2018. This competition is free to enter and open to any barber that is training in Scotland towards an accredited qualification and has no previous barbershop cutting experience. To enter you will be required to submit a collection of your work. If you require a competition entry pack please email info@miketayloreducation.com
RULES OF ENTRY COMPETITION: The competition is brought to you by The Great British Barbering Academy and Barber Evo magazine, sponsored by Denman and Jack Dean, with the aim to help showcase the amazing student barbering skills in Scotland. WHO CAN ENTER: This competition is open to anyone studying towards a recognised barbering or hairdressing qualification with no previous cutting experience. HOW TO ENTER: Entries will judged on your photographic submission. Please ensure that your photograph images are saved as your full name and emailed to info@miketayloreducation.com. In your email, please include the following information: Full Name Date of Birth Email Address Qualification College/training academy Start date of qualification The photographs must comply with the terms of entry, which are: Images must be taken and presented in a professional manner Images entered by email must be good quality images in JPG format good quality mobile phone photos will be allowed All photos must be saved as your full name Please refer to the photographic requirements section for full details. COST OF ENTRY: Entry to the competition is free TIMETABLE & ENTRY DEALINES: The closing date for entries to this competition is Friday 16th March 2018 at 5pm. Under no circumstances will entries be allowed after this time. Finalists will be made aware by email on Friday 23rd March 2018. Finalists will be required to attend The Scottish Barber Show for the awards presentation on Monday 23rd April at 1pm.
RULES OF ENTRY PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS: Each photographic submission must comprise of at least TWO head shot photographs. These must show only front and side head shots. Each photographic submission must be saved as the name of the entrant. All entries must be the original and the unassisted work of the applicant. Photographs must not have been previously published and the applicant must enjoy the intellectual property ownership of the photographs or obtain written agreement of the rights holder prior to submission. JUDGING: The competition will be judged by top industry barbers, there will be five judges to make sure all the entries are judged fairly. Entries will be judged solely on the following, as evidenced by their photographic submission: Accuracy Style Suitability It should be noted that all photographic materials submitted by entrants would be of sufficient quality to enable proper judging. Any entry that is or poor photographic quality, and therefore insufficient to be accurately judged will be discarded by the judges. AWARDS PRESENTATION: The finals will take place at the Scottish Barber Show at 1pm at the Barber Stage. There will be a presentation and education for all the finalists. No finalist will be required to cut on stage. PRIZES: All finalists will receive a Jack Dean Tool Bag containing a selection of Jack Dean barbering tools. The overall winner will receive a Collexia hairdryer and set of Panasonic GP80 clippers as well as some media coverage in Barber Evo. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: Every entrant to the competition avows that by participating in this competition they positively confirm that they consent to the free and absolute use by the Mike Taylor Education, Barber Evo Magazine and Denman International of any photographic, digital or other imagery submitted by them or on their behalf for entry purposes and any subsequent material which is created for or as a result of this competition including use of film, photography or written words including quotes whether in press releases, website materials, promotional purposes of otherwise. However, Mike Taylor Education, Barber Evo Magazine and Denman International will not cause or permit the publication of any personal information relating to any entrant other than the name, age and place of study.
PRIZES Special thanks to Denman for some fantastic prizes: Every finalist will win a Jack Dean Tool Bag containing a selection of Jack Dean barbering tools The overall winner will win a Collexia hairdryer and set of Panasonic GP80 clippers as well as some media coverage in Barber Evo.
Chapter 8 ALL ENTRIES WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE MIKE TAYLOR EDUCATION BARBERING RESOURCE BOOK Cutting WHAT TECHNIQUES TO USE WHEN? Neck Lines There are three typical neckline shapes: Any barber worth their salt will be able to cut hair using either scissors or clippers. There is no right or wrong way as both give a different finish depending on the individual. Clippers will give a sharp, blunt finish. When fading, clippers are essential to give the sharpness that hairstyle needs whereas scissors will create a softer, more natural finish. When initially training, it is important for you to learn all the techniques to enable you to make an informed decision on what you think will be best for your client and when. It is important to be aware that barbers will use different techniques or a combination of techniques to achieve a similar finished result. I have had learners at my academy tell me that their boss has asked them to only use scissor over comb technique as they don t like using clippers to blend in the salon although they are able to use the clippers with a grade to cut the back and sides. I personally don t understand the issue with using clippers to blend if you can use clippers to cut the back and sides as the sharper, blunter finish that clippers give is already on half of the cut. Tapered: In general you will find the majority of clients in the barbershop opt for a tapered hairline. It gradually transitions from the length of hair at the back of the head, fading into skin along the natural hairline and it grows out in a way that leaves the style looking neater for longer. Squared: A squared neckline is cut straight across in a defined line and should follow the natural hairline as closely as possible. A squared hairline makes the neck appear wider which would benefit a thinner neck but wouldn t be advised for a client with a wider neck. Mike Taylor. Rounded: A rounded neckline is cut similarly to a square neckline but the square corners are rounded off. You need to ensure you don t round the corners too much as this can make the haircut appear more feminine. A rounded neckline makes the neck appear thinner which would benefit a wider neck but wouldn t be advised for a client with a thinner neck. Shape Up Using the Clippers to Blend with the Head Shape Cutting Outlines Sideburns Head shape is so important when cutting short men s hairstyles. A common problem barbers have is knowing how far to go up the head with the clippers. This can be made a lot easier by using the clients head shape to determine how high up you should go. When using the clippers, take the clipper up and out. Never curve the clipper in around the head when the head shape changes. If you get this right it will give you a great guide to achieving a perfect cut for your client which will suit his head shape. You will notice when you do this on the back of the head you will take the clippers up to just past the occipital bone. The outlines of haircuts are especially important in barbering. You need to frame your haircuts with perfection and you cannot afford to make any mistakes when cutting outlines as they are easily noticed. You must remember: Sideburns are an important part of a man s haircut and proper shaping of the sideburns will improve the final look. You must remember: When using the clippers remember to go nice and slowly. Make sure you pick up all the unwanted hair by using the clippers in different directions to ensure you achieve an even cut. The only time you would not use the clients head shape as a guide is if the client has longer hair on top. You would then need to work lower with the clippers to keep the weight. Also, occasionally your client may ask you to take the blend higher but as a general rule always use the head shape. L]Zc XgZVi^c\ i]z djia^cz h]vez you should use the natural hairline where possible. >[ ndj VgZ iv`^c\ i]z ]V^g dkzg i]z ears, use the corner of your clippers or trimmers like you are using a pen. You may need to go around a few times to ensure you have removed all of the hairs. L]Zc \d^c\ dkzg i]z ZVgh! ValVnh check the natural hairline first. Sometimes men can have a bigger gap between their hairline and the top of their ear and it may be best to leave hair a little longer to help reduce the gap rather than follow the natural hairline. >[ ndjg Xa^Zci ^h lzvg^c\ V h]^gi then it is normally best to ask them to undo the top buttons so that you can make sure you have taken all the neck hair away. 32 This is a technique done at the end of the haircut. Using detailers or a razor, you line up around the circumference of the haircut to enhance and sharpen the finished result. This can also be known as a Line Up or Edge Up. I]ZgZ VgZ bvcn Y^[[ZgZci h^yzwjgc shapes from the classic squared shape to more pointed or longer styles, however most men will opt for a subtle squared shape. L]Zc Xjii^c\ h^yzwjgch! remember to take into consideration the face shape and hairstyle to help determine the best finished look. 6kd^Y Xjii^c\ i]z h^yzwjgch ]^\]Zg than the top of the ear as this will look unnatural. >[ ndj VgZ Xjii^c\ id V ed^ci! `ZZe the hair nearest to the ear and cut the shape in by removing the hair nearest to the face. Eyebrow Trim An eyebrow trim is a traditional finishing service at the barbershop. This can be done scissor over comb or trimmer over comb and occasionally you may also need to use a freehand technique for stray hairs. You should offer this to all of your clients and they have the option to decline but you may need to reassure and advise some clients as a common myth is that it can make the eyebrows grow back thicker which is not true! Ear Singeing CZkZg jhz i]z ZVgh id YZiZgb^cZ the length of the sideburns. Ears are almost always uneven. Check the balance and symmetry in the mirror by standing behind your client and place your fore fingers at the base of each sideburn and visually check they are at an even level. Ear singeing has been performed for centuries. Having originated in the Middle East, it has since made it s way across Europe now becoming a popular extra to add to a haircut or shave. Singeing involves taking a cotton swab soaked in alcohol, lighting in on fire, then gently tapping the burning cotton up against the ear to singe or burn off all the hair. 33 WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR ENTRIES