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Talking Business
What made you become a hair
stylist/barber and how long have
you been practising your trade?
I have been a hair stylist/
barber for the last eight years.
It all started on one of those
lads’ holidays with friends.
During a few drinks before
a night out, one of the guys
decided that they needed a
haircut, so I volunteered to do
it. Long story short, I ended up
cutting their hair with a pair of
kitchen scissors and a month
later a few of them called
me asking if I could do theirs
too. After that I decided to go
back to college and learn the
profession – I’d say it was the
best choice I have ever made.
Do you have any favourite
customers and, if so, why do you
feel they keep coming back?
I wouldn’t say that I have any
favourite customers, every
single one of them has their
own value to me. I would
say most of my customers
probably come back due to
the quality of my service and
the fun that we often have
during the appointment.
What’s a daily grooming
routine for the modern man?
A grooming routine can be as
simple as washing your face
and moisturising to a beard
tidy-up, to a smart hairstyle. In
my opinion, a man should
always look presentable and
smell fresh. A lotion should
do the job paired with a
nice cologne, but paying
attention to your skin type is
key. Moisturisers are normally
oil-based, which is good for
some, but if you have oily skin,
you should look for water-
based lotions. Make sure that
you’re not overlapping scents
and that you’re using the
same base tone with both your
moisturiser and fragrance.
What is the difference between
shaving soap and shaving oil?
Which would you recommend
for skin types/beard types?
The difference between soap
and shaving oil comes down to
preference; both will work well
if used correctly and matched
to the skin type. Soap can be
used on any type of skin; it
creates a thick lather once you
master the skill, helping the
razor to run across your face as
smoothly as possible.
For someone with dry skin,
I would recommend the
use of oil because when we
shave, we lose natural oils
from our skin and shaving
oil replaces them as soon as
it’s applied. It’s especially
important during the winter
months when the cold air dries
out your skin. Personally, I like
both. I normally use soap for a
traditional wet shave and oil
to do line-ups where it makes
it easy for me to see where I’m
running the blade to create
the sharpest lines.
What is the best treatment
or service you offer at Soho
Farmhouse?
In my opinion, the best
treatment we offer is the full
grooming, which involves a
haircut, wet shave and a mini
facial.
How does working at Soho
Farmhouse differ from working
at other venues?
Working at Soho Farmhouse
is a completely-unique
experience in every aspect –
it’s the working environment
a person aspires to be a
part of. The company ethos
is unlike any other. When a
customer enters our space,
they have the guarantee of
incomparable service in an
inviting, relaxing environment.
What are your favourite
products?
I have lots of favourite
products, but I do like the
Thomas Clipper range
of shaving products and
colognes. They are all
handmade, which shows the
brand’s commitment to their
customers and products. I
would definitely say that I
favour the colognes, especially
the Country and City. It’s great
that they can be layered with
each other to create your own
signature fragrance.
What are your thoughts on the
evolution of men’s grooming
and how do you feel this has
changed in the past 30 years?
Men’s grooming is something
that was passed on to us from
the early Egyptians, when the
strong sun and dry air forced
men and women to find
different ways of maintaining
appearances and keeping
their skin hydrated. Men would
shave their hair to keep cool
and look clean, so from early
Egyptian times men have
found themselves paying
increased attention to their
presentation from a grooming
perspective. In the last 30
years, the evolution has been
remarkable and grooming
has become a part of a man’s
daily routine. The simple ritual
of shaving and applying
a moisturiser or an SPF is
considered essential grooming
for many.
Where do you see men’s
grooming headed in the
future?
Male grooming is a strong
industry focus at the moment
and I think it’s here to stay.
The interest and commitment
today’s modern man has in
his appearance and general
wellbeing has become a
normality. With growing new
technology, I can’t wait to see
what the future holds for the
male grooming industry.
How do you keep up with the
latest trends?
Styles are constantly changing;
what is trending one season
may not be on the agenda
for next! Some styles don’t last
any longer than a couple of
weeks or months. I normally
keep my skills sharp by taking
new courses and workshops
whenever I can. I really
enjoy reading about new
technologies and products
related to hair as well, which
is really important due to the
variety of clients I get.
Do you have ambitions to
take your grooming talents in
another direction in the future?
Absolutely. I would love to
see my work recognised
on the fashion scene, and
maybe help to create a line of
products for men’s grooming.
Another strong interest of mine
would be to work closely with
hair academies, training the
next generation of barbers!
5 MI NUTES W I TH…
Thiago Dalcin, Barber
at Soho Farmhouse
hotel and members’
club in Oxfordshire