JACKS OF LONDON WINS BEST UK BARBER AWARD

Jacks of London confirmed as best barber in UK after historic win

Jacks of London has been confirmed as the UK’s top barber after winning the ultimate accolade, Male Grooming Salon of the Year, at the prestigious British Hairdressing Business Awards, hosted by the doyenne of the grooming industry, the 135-year-old Hairdressers Journal.

Official barber to the Aegon Tennis Tournament and personal male grooming specialist to scores of the UK’s top sports people, Jacks of London has built a formidable business reputation over the past 23 years. It’s a major contributor to the booming barbering industry that feeds into the £7 billion UK grooming market. Few newcomers have been able to match the service provided at Jacks, which has over the years grown stronger and stronger through experience and investment in the skill of its team.

At the huge event hosted by comedian Rob Beckett in central London on 11th September, HJ’s executive director, Jayne Lewis-Orr, called Jacks of London’s win ‘truly well-deserved’

‘Male grooming is enjoying a real boom period, but that means it can be harder than ever to stand out and be noticed,’ said Jayne. ‘For businesses to do well and prove their point of difference, they have to be a cut above – which all of the finalists in this category really are. A truly well-deserved win for Jacks of London, who are consistently expanding, innovating and moving the male grooming industry forward.’

The energy that drives Jacks, with stores in London and the South East, comes from its prime focus on clients, providing an extensive range of services in addition to brilliant barbering, plus seven-day, extended opening hours, so its highly trained barbers are on hand whenever it suits clients.

Jacks of London founder and MD Sue Whitehead, who was there with some of her team to collect the award, said: ‘This is an amazing win for our team, who work so hard to be the best they can. Our clients always come first, and that constantly drives us all to innovate, to lead in trends and technique, to mix the traditional with the new and deliver it all in a truly man-friendly space.’

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THE BBA - YOUR GO-TO PLACE FOR INFORMATION ON ALL THINGS BARBERING

Journalist, Grooming Editor or blogger writing about male grooming, haircare or skincare? Then the British Barbers’ Association (BBA) may well be your new best friend.

Established over a decade ago, the BBA is the leading association for the barbering industry in the UK. Boasting over 8700 members made up of barbers, barbershop owners and hairdressers specialising in male cuts and, their mission is to support barbers, male grooming salons and men's hairdressers across the country. Working to ensure the development of high-quality training and qualifications that meet the industry's needs, BBA strive to ensure excellence in all areas of the industry. BBA are all about raising the bar in barbering and taking it to the next level.

But BBA are not only here just for their members: with an unparalleled pool of experts on hand the BBA is also a valuable resource for anyone who writes about the men's style and grooming sector. It's a handy one-stop information centre where you can gather all the information you need on the latest male styles and trends. Here is how BBA can help you:

Trend information
Want to know which styles everyone will be talking about in the next 12 months? BBA members always have one eye on the catwalk but are plugged into what’s happening on the street, too, allowing them to provide you with key national (and regional) hair trends before they break big.

Expert Quotes
Need some expert quotes to bring character and authority to a piece you’re writing? With access to thousands of qualified barbers and hairdressers, BBA can match you to just the right expert, providing you with what you need, when you need it - whether you’re after an opinion on Bieber’s new haircut or some sage advice about dealing with razor burn.

First class imagery
Need some stunning pics to illustrate a piece on shaving, barbershops or the latest hair trends? BBA have thousands of images to hand. All they ask in return is for a credit when you use them.

Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Looking for some great skincare, haircare or beardcare tips to pass on to your readers? With a wealth of hands-on experience to draw upon, BBA members provide the best tips in the business, whether you’re looking for five ways to prevent beard dandruff or need a stepby-step guide to creating the perfect pompadour.

Great stories
From headline grabbing campaigns to annual events like British Barber of The Year, the BBA’s calendar is full of great stories. Just ask them if you’d like a list of what’s coming up.

And speaking of great stories, watch this space for a very exciting announcement regarding a brand new grooming range that will take skin and haircare to a whole new level!

For further information or to request quotes, images or to access one of our members please contact:
Trevor Studd; trevor@britishbarbersassociation.com
Check out our website at www.britishbarbers.com

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