Judges
If you want to be crowned this year's Barber Of The Year, you're going to have to impress our star-studded judging panel! Here a bit more about them and why they wanted to get involved in this year's Dapper Dan Barber World Series...
Dean Gleeson
Barber of The Year 2021
Dean's talents have earned him recognition from across the industry, previously being crowned Barber of The Year in 2021. Since then, Dean has gone on to work with Wahl as an educator, passing on his skills and knowledge to others looking to hone their crafts.
As well as his work in the industry, Dean is also the co-founder of Mengo Male Grooming, meaning any Barbershop looking to take home the Barbershop of The Year title will have to show something special to truly impress.
Mike Taylor
Director @ Mike Taylor Education, and Owner of Bond's Barbershops
Mike started his barbering journey over 31 years ago, even opening his first shop at the age of 20. Since then, Mike has gone on to open multiple successful barbershops, started his own barbering academy, as well as founding the British Barbering Association with a mission to raise the profile and standards for British Barbering.
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Simon May
Founder & Director @ Dapper Dan
With over 20 years working within the industry, Simon is also the owner and founder of Dapper Dan - developing a premium range of styling products used and trusted by barbers around the world!
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Callum Butler
Barber of The Year 2023
Callum blew the competition away in 2023 with his entry demonstrating a huge amount of precise technique and unmatched creativity in the cut, stylisation and choice of model.
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As well as his talent Callum is the owner and founder of South, his own barbershop which he describes as "a new wave in hair".
COLIN PETRIE
Founder of Hard Grind
Colin Petrie opened the doors of Hard Grind back in November 2014 with a clear vision of building a multifunctional lifestyle store, offering cuts, clothing and coffee all under the same roof. Cutting alone in the newly regenerated city of Dundee in Scotland it has now grown into a multi award-winning brand with 5 stores, 2 warehouses and employing upwards of 25 staff
Hard Grind set out to bring a new feel to barbering while still encompassing the traditions of the industry. A true destination store filled with art, table football, games consoles, food and drink plus fully loaded bar, not to mention a selection of clothing from their own apparel line.
“My goal was always to create something truly special upheld by the highest standards of cuts and customer service. We have always been about much more than a hair cut. For us it’s about the full experience”