BARBER SHOP & SALON FINALIST IN EIGHT CATEGORIES FOR THE UK HAIR AND BEAUTY AWARDS

After officially winning The HBA National UK Barber of the Year 2023, what better way to spark a little more excitement into their barber shop and salon, raise team morale, and get the North West talking, as the Eccles-based McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics are proud to announce that they have been recognised again for their high standards, by being shortlisted and becoming a finalist in the following EIGHT categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards in 2024:

• Best for Aesthetics

• Barber of the Year

• Barber Shop of the Year

• Best Salon

• Spotlight Salon of the Year

• Best Business Branding

• Rising Star Award

• Entrepreneur of the Year

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics was set up by Ian Anthony McLaren, 37, from Eccles, in April 2022, after working in the Hairdressing and Barbering industry for twenty years, starting as an Apprentice at just 16.

During this time, Ian has developed a strong passion of constant learning and development, by undertaking additional training and several courses to gain more and grow in the industry. He decided to build his own business by creating it from scratch 18 months ago, renovating the place completely, painting and beautifully decorating it, taking nine weeks to make it perfect before opening, and is now a favourite with the people in North West, working alone to provide all services, five days a week.

Ian Anthony McLaren, owner and founder of McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics is extremely grateful, he said:
 

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“It’s so nice to be a finalist again for 2024 in all eight categories, after winning the National UK Barber of the Year Award this year, and I am very proud to be representing Eccles, Greater Manchester and the North West.

I’m so glad I dived in and got my own shop 18 months ago, because if I didn’t do it then, I probably wouldn’t have done it. After renting chairs and working for other barber shops and salons, I decided during lockdown, that instead of paying for other people’s businesses, it’s about time I set up my own and do it for myself.”

 

Ian is also a Professional CPD Certified, Fully Insured and Qualified Advanced Practitioner, specialised in all forms of Gents Grooming, Traditional Barbering, Great Classic Contemporary Styling and Funky Cuts, Hair Replacement Systems, and Aesthetics Treatments.

He is completely passionate about his work as he continues to get more certifications and go through courses.

Ian added:

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“I wasn’t expecting to be recognised and shortlisted for eight categories in 2024, yet alone winning the national UK Barber of the Year Award this year. I just want to thank all my customers for their support, and everyone in Eccles, Greater Manchester and the North West who have been popping in saying congratulations and well done.

Thank you for loving my work and being truly valued and respected clients.”

 

The judges said:

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“We thoroughly enjoyed seeing what you’ve been up to this year and are excited to see what the future holds for you and your business.

You have done absolutely amazing to get this far and we wish you best of luck for the 2024 Grand Final."

 

The UK Hair and Beauty Awards celebrate the hair and beauty industry in an aim to support businesses both large and small and expose all candidates to new opportunities via social media, no matter their financial and social status.

Ian will now celebrate in style by coming together with others in the industry, and heading to Birmingham with his husband, Jack, for the VIP Grand Final Red-Carpet Event on Saturday 1st June 2024 at The ICC International Convention Centre.

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“We’re now looking forward to meeting more people with the same interests and same passions at The UK Hair & Beauty Awards Grand Final. It’s nice supporting each other instead of trying to knock others down.”

The UK Hair and Beauty Awards is breaking down barriers, helping contestants build followings and recognition – even if they don’t win. That is why they are celebrating the entire process of the competition and all the amazing talent.

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“Even though it’s eat, sleep, work and repeat, the hard work is paying off, and this is why I do what I do. Sometimes you have to just go for it, and believe in yourself. It will pay off in the end.”

To learn more about The UK Hair and Beauty Awards, visit https://hairandbeautyawards.co.uk

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics is open 9:30am-8pm Tuesday to Friday and 9:30am-2pm Saturday, taking bookings for consultations and appointments, with walk-ins welcome too.

It is located near Eccles Shopping Centre on 26 Church Street, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0DF, situated from Junction 2 of the M602 motorway, and close to A576 Eccles Rail, Tram & Bus Station, with services running directly to and from Manchester City Centre and Liverpool Lime Street.

A 2 minutes drive from Trafford Park, a 5 minutes drive from The Trafford Centre, and a 7 minutes drive from MediaCityUK.

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