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. With a passionate and talented team of barbers led by our artistic director Andi, you can be sure that you will be treated like a VIP from booking onwards. 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.

Andi Hayes

Artistic Director

Since joining the barbering industry 6 years ago my passion for hair and education keeps growing. I have produced award winning apprentices and barbers. My dynamic approach and unparalleled industry knowledge has positioned Skins Barbers as the leading north east barber shop.
I'm very excited for the future of Skins & Needles.

Josh Playford

Barber

My name is Josh Playford and I have been barbering for 5 years. After working in management for many years I decided to try and get into barbering as my true passion was with hair and being creative. This helped me progress quickly and wanting to soak as much knowledge as possible to get me to where I wanted to be within the industry. I was asked to join BL Hairdressing employee’s artistic team as well as running barbering workshops on a monthly basis. I truly enjoy being able to help people to progress in an industry I’m so proud to be part of. These workshops also led to teaching a barbering course at Stockton Riverside. My biggest personal achievement so far and what I’m immensely proud of is my current finalist status in the prestigious British Barber of the Year awards. I love what I do and having my customers leave with a smile on their face and a fantastic haircut is always my aim. To be a finalist in these awards helps to reassure me that I am achieving my goals and I am grateful to my loyal client base for helping me strive towards more success in the future.

Claire Burnett

Barber

My name is Claire Burnett and i have been a member of the Skins and Needles barbering family for almost three years now. I joined the barbering profession later in life after finally deciding to follow my passion and enthusiasm for hair having practised on friends and family for the last 10 years. I began as an apprentice which saw me win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a photographic competition giving me more thirst and confidence to really excel in the industry. I have since qualified as a level two barber with a loyal client base. I truly enjoy my job and pride myself on creating the ultimate customer service experience for all my clients, making sure each one walks out feeling like a new man. I offer services from wash and cuts to hot towel shaves and waxing. I love the community sprit we have at Skins and Needles Barbers and look forward to growing in my profession and continuing my journey being part of our fantastic team.

Luke Atkinson

Graduate Apprentice

I started barbering 2 years ago after given the opportunity by Andi Hayes. Been a former client at Skins & Needles Barbers I knew I would receive the best training possible. I love my craft and I have a great team around me supporting and allowing me to grow. I am excited to see what is next for me I will continue to learn to bring the best service to you.

Liam Warren

Apprentice

I joined the team October 2019 after given the opportunity by Andi.
I’ve been getting my haircut for two and half years at Skins Barbers I loved the vibe of the shop and the standard of work. You see me before you hear me, I'm always wearing something vibrant and unique.

EDUCATION

Training is at our core.

Skins and Needles Barbering Academy is led by our Artistic Director Andi Hayes. With his plethora of experience and talent we have joined forces with top celebrity hairdresser to the stars Adee Phelan.

Learn More About Andi

Andi has a passion for all things hair and has taken the north east barbering scene by storm with his creativity and multi award winning trainees and barbers. A keen teacher he has also travelled the country sharing his knowledge at masterclasses , judging and london fashion week.

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.

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

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STOCKISTS

We're proud to stock

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