Hob uncut returns

After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, HOB Uncut was back at a new venue with new techniques and stunning collections. The show, in its fifth year, attracted some 160 hairdressers from Italy, with more from Europe and around the UK who came to see the creative team present their latest cutting methods in an up close and personal setting at Proud Cabaret in central London. The team presented creative looks from their Viper collection as well as commercial, wearable styles from their brand-new ICON collection – easy-to-wear styles for all your clients. International Creative Director Akin Konizi was joined on the HOB Uncut stage by Head of Education Jake Unger, Senior Educator Nestor Sanchez, Head of Technical Barry Maddocks and Educator Dale Herne, who presented short, sharp haircuts combined with soft textures and bold colours. Reds collided with short fringes while a platinum blonde was teased into a soft buzzcut. “Clients want to look attractive and beautiful even when hair is conceptual,” explained Akin, as he worked on a short fringe and feathered layers. “The idea is that you take a creative haircut and dilute the concept for your clients to make it wearable.” “As an artist you are interpretive, as a craftsperson you are an expert at your craft and that is what we are; we have the foundations, the skills and the knowledge on how to hold hair and direct it - that’s what’s important. It’s about being good at what you do and proud of your job.” Nestor explained how the fundamentals are found in every haircut you create; when you break down any hairstyle the fundamentals are always at the heart of the haircut. Meanwhile, Jake showcased wrist positions and razoring methods that will leave you in control of your texturising.