Creative HEAD UK April 2020

#TheItList
known for his dedication and drive – days off didn’t matter and he was in
the shop every evening and many weekends. “Since I started barbering,
I’ve worked harder than ever,” explains Callum. “I don’t feel like I’ve done a
day of work because I love what I do. When I have a vision of how I want a
style to look and then achieve that, I feel a huge sense of pride.”
In a short time working as a barber, Callum has achieved an impressive
amount. Just two days after being promoted to a graduate barber position,
he was asked by Kiss FM DJ Tom Green for an impromptu trim at a
Ruffians event. Callum got stuck in, and his work was so impressive that he
now counts Tom as a regular client. He’s also been chosen as a WAHL event
barber and ambassador, become the Ruffians first ever graduate mentor
and added the Ruffians newcomer award to his trophy collection.
And since lifting The It List Rising Star Award in September 2019, Callum
has hardly slowed down. “To be put into that group of individuals who have
won an It List Award is really special,” he says. “It gives you the confidence
to go for other things and push yourself harder. I feel like it validates my
credibility and the service I provide. It also means I have set a bar for
myself which I can’t really go back from – there’s no hiding away at the
back of the shop, you owe it to yourself to keep growing!”
This is just the beginning for Callum, whose enthusiasm for every
aspect of barbering stands him in good stead to hone his craft
and inspire others to pursue the career path. “I want to explore
my creative side further, while continuing to push myself
for technical perfection,” he explains. “I will work on more
projects, including educating aspiring barbers, as I
believe that when you climb the ladder you have a
responsibility to send it back down. But most of all,
I don’t ever want to stop cutting hair and giving the
best to each and every client.”
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