Barbering.

We are not here to take part, we are here to take over.

ABOUT US

We are not here to take part,

We are here to take over.

Skins and Needles Barbers in the heart of Middlesbrough is a multi award winning barber shop priding ourselves on offering not only the best haircuts but the best customer experience. From on trend cuts to a welcoming shop atmosphere, we provide the best training and education for all our barbers to keep them at the top of their game. The cast of MTVs Geordie Shore and Middlesbrough Football Clubs players are amongst our loyal client base and know we can be entrusted to keep them looking slick on tv and the football pitch.

The Team

Get to know our talented team of barbers, from winning awards to attending frequent training seminars, we make sure our team are set to take over.

Joey Thomson

Senior Barber

Senior barber Joey is joining our award winning barbershop From Monday 3rd August. He has worked in highly acclaimed barbershops before joining us and is now showing us what he has got and taking his career to the next level!

Get booked in now and see what all the fuss is about.

Leah Waite

Senior Barber

I have been in the hair industry for 13 years now having started as a hairdresser I really didn’t feel that was my calling so I re-trained as a barber and have never looked back since, I’ve worked in some amazing barbers around the northeast and learned a lot of techniques for the great teams I worked alongside along the way. I therefore specialise in all aspects of male grooming including traditional hot towel shaved, waxing and treading. I really like to be let loose on my clients hair and love nothing more than one who comes in with an overgrown beard or hair that has been left a week or two too long. At the moment I’d say my favourite hairstyle is a crop as it lets me show my creative side. Thanks for taking the time to read my bio and I look forward to having you in my chair in the near future.

Matthew Salvin

Business Owner

Artistic Director and owner of the award winning brand Skins and Needles. Barber and proprietor for over 20 years.

COMING SOON

Graduate Apprentice

COMING SOON

EDUCATION

Training is at our core.

Skins and Needles Barbering Academy is coming soon. With his plethora of experience and talent we have joined forces with top celebrity hairdresser to the stars Adee Phelan.

Learn More About Adee

Stylist to the stars Adee Phelan is one of the UKs most talented and well known hairdressers. Years of experience in cutting and teaching has ensured he has multiple awards and accolades under his belt.

Former Men’s British Hairdresser of the Year, four times finalist Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, two times Celebrity Hairdresser of the Year, Adee is the man behind the infamous David Beckham ‘Mowhawk’ cut which saw him collect Fellowship Image of the Year.

Adee has established a well-deserved reputation and career as a successful and talented hairdresser. His numerous TV show appearances include Channel 4’s The Salon, BBC’s Young Hairdresser of the Year (Seasons 1 & 2), NBC’s Shear Genius, Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire, ITV’s End It Like Beckham and many more.

Learn More About The Academy

Skins & Needles Barbers Academy is the pinnacle of barber education. Our aim is to produce confident, highly-skilled barbers, expertly schooled in all aspects of barbering, from traditional techniques to modern barbering innovation, luxury wet-shave and male grooming.

Our award-winning brand is ready to take over again, our qualification-based courses and workshops are designed for barbers of all levels from beginner to advanced and take place in our specialist ‘working barber shop’ academy environment. This continuous flow of real clients allows us to maintain a tried and tested tempo of hands on learning throughout every course.

Skins & Needles Barbering Academy delivers barbering education to those looking for the very best training available. Our learning methods are delivered in a working barbershop environment, proven to be the best preparation for a professional career in barbering.

Our course will provide a solid foundation for further learning and/or entry in to the barbering industry.

Classic Barbering For Beginners
Classic Barbering
Creative Barbering
Modern Mens Hairdressing Fading

Find out more information here

STOCKISTS

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