The Wahl Education On The Road education series took over Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne in 2023, thanks to world class educators Mark Rabone, Anthony Nafatali, Yuki Kano, Sarah Wall and Ben Kane. The series showcased the power of the education brand, teaching barbers important takeaways in a practical way and presenting the power of editorial men’s hair.
In case you missed it, the education series is led by a group of renowned Wahl educators conducting an education class in their respective base cities. The six-hour sessions included both a Look & Learn component and a Hands-On Workshop to run the full gamut of editorial education. The editorial looks were taken from the brand’s Global Cut sessions, including full demonstrations of the looks, with information on Wahl products, tool maintenance and multiple techniques also key to the events.
The series started in Brisbane in September, teaching the Pompadour and Fade With Design by Mark and Anthony. Mark is the Director of Esquire Male Grooming in Brisbane, with career experience of over 30 years and a storied barber education background. Anthony has opened his own barbershop called Our Way Barber Studio in Brisbane, and is a highly sought after Ambassador and Educator throughout the industry.
“One of the biggest reasons why I love education is because it feels like I’m giving back,” Anthony shared. “As an educator it’s important to stay humble and take your ego out of this line of work. I saw a quote really early in my education career that said ‘Share! Don’t show’, which always kept me grounded. Not to mention, the travelling around Australia is a big bonus and meeting and networking with people is such a massive plus!”
The tour then hit Sydney in October, with Yuki, an educator, gender neutral hair artist and award-winning barber, at the helm, educating on the versatile Shag cut and Textured Skin Fade.
The tour then headed to Newcastle in November as pioneered by Sarah, who is a prolific cutting specialist and educator with her own studio in Surry Hills. She taught a dually impressive Textured Crop Taper and Modern Mullet during the session, in a Look & Learn and then Hands-On Workshop, respectively.
The series finished on December 4 with educator Ben Kane, a barbershop owner, national educator and renowned talent in short and long hair cutting. He educated two compelling looks – a Textured Skin Fade and Modern Mullet.
Attendees at the events raved about the sessions. Marko, who attended the Brisbane event, said it was “fantastic” and that he “loved every bit of it”, while another attendee, Kaleb, said he would recommend it to “any barber I know”. “I really enjoyed it, it had lots of in-depth information, and all the educators were really thorough and really good,” added Jake, who attended in Brisbane.
With the rock and roll, Australiana and adventurous energy of the best road trips, Wahl Education On The Road puts inspiration at the heart of the tour.
Stay tuned for where the tour goes in 2024!
For more information visit au.wahl.com