Ep. 109 • Staying Patient in Our RIGHT NOW! Culture w/ Charles Gray @charliegray248
The Hair Game
Salon Republic
4.9 • 571 Ratings
🗓️ 21 October 2019
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Charlie Gray is the International Creative Director of Menspire, a men's hair salon and educational academy based in London. He explains the mission of the company and how his desire to become an educator has shaped his path, as well as:
The story of Menspire and approaching it as a movement
Advice for younger stylists: hard work and patience brings the opportunities
What will make their Menspire brand endure over 50 years?
Social Media downsides: cyber-bullying and the fake perceptions of hairdressers and educators
The lack of detail and discipline in the industry: the training isn't good enough in men's hair - still teaching the same things from 50-60 years ago.
The disconnect between hairdressers and barbers
His Hair Horror Stories!
www.menspire.co.uk
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