EP34 - Barbering with Joe Mills & Mikey Pearson | Respectyou.me

With the male hair market booming, the question of the moment is what’s the difference between men’s hairdressing and barbering? or in fact, is there a difference at all? We invited Joe Mills of Soho favourite Joe & Co and Mikey Pearson, co-owner of Manifesto London to get some answers. Talking everything from traditional barbering to how to create the right atmosphere for the modern man, the duo agree that the future of men’s hairdressing has never been brighter.

On the panel…

Joe Mills is a household name in the world of barbering and men’s hairdressing. Renowned for his session styling and extensive celebrity clientele, which includes Jamie Dornan and Ben Affleck, Joe’s vibe is forward-thinking and innovative. No surprises then that London’s Soho with its energy and immersion is fashion and street culture was the home of choice for his shop Joe & Co. Most recently Joe has embarked on a partnership with Primark to open a MILLS barbers at both the Manchester and Birmingham stores. Mikey Pearson is the co-owner of Manifesto, the uber cool, modern men’s grooming salon in Clerkenwell. It’s sleek leather chairs, bare brick walls and atmospheric lighting create a premium barbering experience. Lush!

HOT TOPICS

0m 16s – Introduction from Lauren & Nicky
1m 37s – Introduction from Joe Mills & Mikey Pearson
3m 24s – Barbershops vs Men’s salons
5m 17s – Do barbershops do colour?
7m 05s – The future of men’s hairdressing
8m 30s – The clientele
9m 34s – The barbershops atmosphere
11m 10s – The Metrosexual trend
12m 38s – Barbershops are booming
15m 04s – More than a barbershop
19m 47s – Barbering on social media
24m 05s – Big brands on the men’s market
26m 50s – Regulations and qualifications

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Joe & Co
MILLS x Primark
The Lounge Soho
Manifesto London
Primark
KEVIN.MURPHY
Redken
Bumble&Bumble
KMS Hair

Hosts: Nicky Pope & Lauren Stone
Guests: Joe Mills & Mikey Pearson
Editor: Aurore Caboche

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