What equipment would you recommend investing in?

Akram: I believe that every man should own a good quality hair clipper. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to fix up your beard with a hair clipper and then you can also use it for getting rid of any unwanted hair.

What are the latest trends in men’s hairstyles? Do you have a favourite style to create at Barber & Blade?

Akram: Crew cuts and buzz cuts are the most prominent hairstyle trend at the moment. I personally love a high and tight fade haircut.

Alfonso: My favourite haircut, which in my view is the coolest, but is also one of the most requested, is the Pompadour. It consists of volume in the front part, and it can go with or without a side cut. The classic style, created with scissors only, never goes out of fashion. To create the style at home, use a round or wide-tooth brush and a hairdryer, and dry your hair by brushing it towards the front with a circling movement upwards, then at the end just let it fall backwards. I also find that one of the most popular current trends we are seeing is the high skin fade, styled using the free razor on the sides, to the temple and the nape of the neck..

How does the Barber & Blade by One&Only experience help your guests relax, and how do you switch off after a long day?

Akram: The Barber & Blade experience starts off with a relaxing playlist in the background (I personally enjoy John Legend) and a good room scent using an essential oil burner. For the full experience, we also serve our signature drink – a delicious gin & tonic with fresh lemongrass and cucumber.

Alfonso: I switch off after a long day with a warm bath, followed by some music and a glass of our signature tequila from One&Only Palmilla.

What are your top three wellness tips for men?

Akram: My top three tips would be to 1) always keep your face, hair, hands and everything else clean; 2) use a good face scrub twice a week to keep your skin fresh and 3) take a moment to switch off from technology instead of sitting in front of screens all day.

Alfonso: 1) Don’t forget to clean the eyebrows, ears and nose, as well as shaving or delineating the beard and neck; 2) find a way to relax and switch off – perhaps it’s with your favourite book and a good book, or meditation or exercise and 3) - the most important thing – enjoy spending time with your family as much as possible.

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