Chris Foster

Biography

With more than 25 years experience, I am considered a leading player within the male hairdressing industry. And my work has allowed me to travel the world sharing my passion as a former Director of the British Barbers’ Association. My unique stance incorporates traditional barbering with a modern flair, thus ensuring a constant delivery of fresh and innovative ideas to men’s hairdressing. My distinctive approach to male grooming is evident in examples of my work as Creative Director at The Refinery and Gentlemen’s Tonic in Mayfair, as well as the Harrods Barbershop in Knightsbridge.

My professional achievements have been endorsed by numerous awards and accolades, including a Master Craftsman award which I received at the House of Commons. As a finalist, nominated for Men’s category of ‘The British Hairdressing Awards’ and three times winner of ‘Black Hair & Beauty Barber of the Year’, I have been granted exclusive entry to the ‘Barbering Hall Of Fame’. I am proud to also be named amongst the first industry icons to collect the honorary PHAB (Performance in Hair and Beauty) Standard award. In 2014, I was bestowed the prestigious honour of being elected as Barbering Ambassador for the Hairdressing Council. And I picked up a new award called the Most Wanted Male Grooming Specialist in 2016.

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