NHBF Presents Sofa Talk: Raising the Standard Inside Modern Barbering with Phil Jarman

In this episode, we sit down with legendary British Grand Master Barber Phil Jarman, whose 35+ year journey has taken him from a traditional barbershop in Scotland to stages all around the world.Phil shares how his career began, the early challenges he faced, and what kept him passionate about barbering for decades. From old-school apprenticeship culture to today’s fast-evolving industry. A strong focus of the conversation is education and standards. As the founder of the Phil Jarman Academy, Phil breaks down what separates good barbers from great ones, the importance of mastering core skills, and why traditional techniques are still so important.To find out more about the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) visit: https://www.nhbf.co.uk/home/