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🧴✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨🧴 “Your hair becomes 🧴✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨🧴 “Your hair becomes immune to products.” ❌ Truth: Hair doesn’t adapt—your needs change with hormones, seasons, and styling habits. Pro tip? ✅ Rotate between two shampoos/conditioners to match your hair’s changing needs.
A big well done to @_styledbyimogen for this gorg A big well done to @_styledbyimogen for this gorgeous refresh ✨ From grown-out to beautifully blended. A soft, clean refresh that shows confidence, skill, and steady growth in the ABLE programme.
Sculpted Volume & 80s Revival ✨ The Vibe: Bold Sculpted Volume & 80s Revival ✨ The Vibe: Bold structure, unapologetic lift. Power volume at the crown or sides. Rounded blowouts, layered volume, modern “big hair.” 80s-inspired shapes made contemporary with airy textures.
Communication ✅ Do: Explain your process and gi Communication ✅ Do: Explain your process and give aftercare advice. ❌ Don’t: Assume the client knows how to maintain the style at home.
I’m so excited to be working with @nakhair. Not I’m so excited to be working with @nakhair. Not just because their products are incredible, but because their values truly align with mine. 💫 As future stylists, it’s important to choose brands that reflect what you believe in: quality, care, creativity and ethics. What made it a big YES for me is that NAK is vegan, cruelty-free, ethical and performance-led. Qualities I’m proud to stand behind, and values I want the next generation of stylists to consider when choosing their own professional partners. When your products and your principles match, your work becomes even more powerful. 💗
❄️✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨❄️ “Dandruff means ❄️✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨❄️ “Dandruff means you just have a dry scalp.” ❌ Truth: Flakes can come from excess oil, yeast overgrowth, or irritation - not just dryness. Quick fix? ✅ Try an anti-dandruff shampoo with zinc or ketoconazole, and keep scalp balanced with light exfoliation.
We’re loving this graduated bob by @hairby_sophi We’re loving this graduated bob by @hairby_sophiemae , a talented @newcastlecollege student! Bobs are definitely leading the hairstyle trends right now, and this look shows exactly why. Stunning work, Sophie! ✨
Wet-Look & Glossy Sheens ✨ The Vibe: High-shine Wet-Look & Glossy Sheens ✨ The Vibe: High-shine minimalism. Sleek, slicked-back finishes with mirror-like gloss. Gelled roots, damp textures, controlled wet waves. Polished runway-ready aesthetic balanced with clean simplicity.
Colour Work ✅ Do: Patch test and explain mainte Colour Work ✅ Do: Patch test and explain maintenance before applying colour. ❌ Don’t: Over-process or ignore the client’s hair condition.
Big news ABLE family! ✨ I have just been announc Big news ABLE family! ✨ I have just been announced as NAK Hair’s new European Brand Ambassador! I have spent my career trying to break boundaries, and win major awards, like British Hairdresser of the Year, in hope of inspiring the next generation of stylists - including YOU. This is what ABLE is all about.🌟✂️
This weekend I had the privilege of cutting influe This weekend I had the privilege of cutting influence @almurph18 hair live at the @officiallittleprincesstrust Ball, where she chose to donate her hair to support children and young people experiencing hair loss. 💜👑 At ABLE, we teach that every haircut has the power to change someone’s confidence - and sometimes, it can change someone’s life. Many clients don’t realise they can donate their hair, so it’s our role as professionals to guide them through the process with care, accuracy and compassion. On the Helper Hair Hub, you’ll find a full training video and resources on how to correctly prepare hair for donation, plus a special film of me cutting hair for the Little Princess Trust. These tools are perfect for sharing with students and teams to build confidence in offering this meaningful service. We also recorded a special edition of Split Ends live from the event, with @big_fat_greekmother joining me on stage, and together we raised over £1,000 through the haircut alone. More than 5,000 viewers tuned in live across socials to support and celebrate the cause. ❤️🎗️ Proud of the education, proud of the industry, and proud of everyone who makes moments like this possible. #ABLEEducation #AndrewBarton #LittlePrincessTrust #HelperHairHub #HairDonation #SplitEndsPodcast #HairdressingEducation #DoSomethingBeautiful
🪮✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨🪮 “Brushing your hair 🪮✨ MYTH BUSTER ✨🪮 “Brushing your hair 100 times a day makes it healthier.” ❌ Truth: Excessive brushing causes breakage and split ends. A few strokes are enough to detangle and spread natural oils. Better habit? ✅ Use a wide-tooth comb or boar bristle brush for gentle detangling without stress.
This week is National Anti-Bullying Week, and I wa This week is National Anti-Bullying Week, and I want to share something real with you. When I was younger, I was bullied throughout school, and it had a huge impact on who I became. No one should ever have to feel alone, unsafe, or ashamed because of bullying. That’s why I’m now an ambassador for @kidscape , a charity that supports children and young people who are going through exactly what I once did. To help raise money and awareness, I’m climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with 40 volunteers — all of us determined to make a difference. A huge thank you to @racoonintl for donating a percentage of all orders this week to support our fundraising. Your support means the world. If you’re reading this and you’ve ever felt bullied, isolated, or unsure of where to turn — please know there is help, and you deserve to feel safe and supported. Please like, share, and help spread the message so more students can access the support they need. #kidscapecharity #AntiBullyingWeek
This #AntiBullyingWeek, remember: 💬 Everyone d This #AntiBullyingWeek, remember: 💬 Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and supported - in person and online. 👀 You have the power to make a difference. 💜 Small actions can change someone’s world. Swipe to see what YOU can do to help stop bullying and where to find resources for students who need support. Whether you’ve seen bullying, experienced it, or just want to be part of the change — there’s always something you can do: ✅ Speak up if it’s safe to do so ✅ Support someone who’s being targeted ✅ Tell a trusted adult or teacher ✅ Use your voice to spread kindness Need help or advice? 💬 🔗 @childline_official - free, confidential help 24/7 (call 0800 1111) 🔗 @themixuk - support for under-25s on bullying, mental health & more 🔗 @youngmindsuk - mental health resources and coping strategies 🔗 Bullying UK Helpline - practical advice & support for anyone affected (part of Family Lives) You are never alone in this 💜Let’s make kindness louder than hate. #AntiBullyingWeek #StopBullying #BeKind #KindnessMatters #StudentSupport #BullyingAwareness #TeenSupport #YouAreNotAlone #TogetherAgainstBullying #MentalHealthAwareness
Bullying doesn’t define you. You have the right Bullying doesn’t define you. You have the right to feel safe, respected and supported - in person and online 💜 That’s what @Kidscape is all about, giving young people the tools to stand tall and speak up. I’ve been proud to be a Kidscape ambassador for over 15 years, and having experienced severe bullying myself as a child, working with them was a no-brainer. Their work genuinely changes lives. 🌟 Here’s what Kidscape does 👇 💬 1. Workshops & Programmes Kidscape runs sessions like the “ZAP” anti-bullying workshop - helping young people build confidence, recognise bullying (including online), and learn how to respond safely. They also train teen peer mentors to support others. 💜 2. Advice & Support for Families & Schools They offer practical guidance for parents, carers and teachers - helping adults understand how to respond and create safer spaces for young people. 📱 3. Awareness & Resources Kidscape spreads the message that bullying is never “just teasing.” It can cause real harm, from anxiety to isolation, and they provide resources to help young people deal with it and find support. 🏫 4. Training for Schools & Professionals They train staff and youth workers to spot bullying early and take meaningful action - building safer, kinder school environments for everyone. If you’re going through bullying or know someone who is, please remember: you are not alone. 💜 Check out @Kidscape or visit kidscape.org.uk for help, resources and workshops. #antibullyingweek #Kidscape #AntiBullying #StopBullying #BeKind #BullyingAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #TeenSupport #KindnessOnline #MentalHealthMatters
Today marks the start of #AntiBullyingWeek - and I Today marks the start of #AntiBullyingWeek - and I want to share something personal. When I was a kid, I faced bullying and wondered if I’d ever feel truly confident. The journey out of that hurt led me here, styling hair for incredible people and using my story to help others. I’m proud to stand alongside @kidscape the UK’s leading anti-bullying charity as an Ambassador. They show young people they’re not alone, and give practical support to anyone facing cruelty, isolation or fear. If you’re being bullied, know this - you are worthy. You are strong. And help is out there: visit Kidscape.org.uk to find out more. 💪 #StandUpToBullying #YouAreNotAlone #antibullyingweek
Such an amazingFrench Pleat by @accrosscollege stu Such an amazingFrench Pleat by @accrosscollege student @hairbykaterose1 ✨ Beautiful technique and a lovely, elegant finish, well done! 💇‍♀️
Sectioning & Technique ✅ Do: Work in clean, eve Sectioning & Technique ✅ Do: Work in clean, even sections for accuracy. ❌ Don’t: Rush through without control — it leads to uneven results.
Haircuts & Shapes: Soft Bobs, Lobs & Face-Framing Haircuts & Shapes: Soft Bobs, Lobs & Face-Framing Layers ✨ The Vibe: Effortless sophistication. Softer bobs and lobs with airy, textured edges. Flicked ends rather than blunt. Face-framing layers, wispy or curtain fringes. Micro bangs appearing as a statement accent.
The ABLE Mid-Year project is BACK!!!➡ As always The ABLE Mid-Year project is BACK!!!➡ As always, we have created 2 categories so that you can choose which one to enter depending on your experience within hairdressing so far. All entrants must be submitted to the info email address by Friday 19th December to be considered. 🗓️ We will be announcing 5 finalists before the overall winner, all of whom will be featured on our social media pages! 📸 Good Luck🤞🏻😉 #hairdressing #hairdressinglife #hairdressinglife✂️ #hairdressingeducation #haireducation #andrewbartonhair #hairstylist #hairstylists
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  • Introduction
  • About
  • Barton Bespoke
  • Members
  • Meet Andrew Barton
  • News
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us