MATAKKI SCISSORS

Why Matakki’s brand ethos and Andrew Barton’s extensive experience makes for the perfect partnership

As a brand, Matakki Scissors is known for its commitment to the hair industry – not only focusing on its products, but actively using the professional expertise found within its skilled workforce to support and advise across multiple areas.

Supporting further education colleges, one of the official sponsors to World Skills and ambassadors for the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists and HABIA, Matakki is recognised for its diverse professional skills, which surpass simply retailing its goods.

Similarly, with over three decades of experience in hairdressing, Andrew Barton has amassed an impressive collection of prestigious awards, including British Hairdresser of the Year, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, and British Hair Icon. Andrew also has an extensive roster of creative collaborations, from fashion, beauty and arts to celebrity styling.

As one of the UK’s most celebrated names in hairdressing, Andrew is regularly featured across global media, from editorial features to television campaigns and print advertising. A voice for British hairdressing, Andrew holds notable ambassadorial roles, including for the Hair and Barber Council, and has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts for services to the hairdressing industry, by Southampton Solent University – the first of its kind to be awarded to a hairdresser.

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Andrew’s Scissor Brand of Choice

Matakki Scissors hold awards for best tools, best customer care and digital skills; it’s easy to see why Andrew and the Matakki brand are the perfect fit for each other.

Together they place a huge emphasis on the importance of hairdressing standards, CPD and qualifications. For example, Matakki benefits from qualified clinical expertise in infection prevention, ergonomics and health and safety from a director in the business. , Andrew’s experience and passion for training and nurturing others, through his accredited, award-winning ABLE programme, ensures that as a collective, they continue to elevate learners’ experiences, and provide the best possible evidence-based education.

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Matakki Directors, James and Emma Curd said: “In an ever-evolving industry, we want to continue to use the expertise we hold to proactively assist it to thrive. This forms part of our ethical commitment as a brand based on our company values of 22 years. We feel that it is our duty to advocate not just for the next generation, but for all within it. The combination of our skill set and Andrew’s, combined with commitment to affect change, gives such a positive creative vision. We know that Andrew is the perfect role model to champion industry standards, and we could not be happier to make our partnership with him official.”

Andrew added: “Using the best scissors is part of a guarantee of quality for my salon clients and the haircutting training courses I deliver. The Matakki ethos of expertise and passion for the highest standards was an immediate synergy and meetings of minds. I’m delighted to be working with Matakki Scissors in the role of Hairdressing Standards Lead.”

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