Andis Company is leaning fully into nostalgia with the latest addition to its Creator Series. 

The beloved barbering recently introduced its Retro Revival collection with International Artistic Lead Kevin Luchmun at BarberCon in Dallas, Texas to much fanfare. Consisting of six unique cuts, this collection not only features styles that are modeled on multiple genders, but also spotlights several hair textures and popping colors.

To craft these styles, Luchmun utilized the Andis professional tool line, specifically the reSURGE Shaver and the reVITE Clipper. His looks, which took 6 months of planning, showcase both his incredible skills as well as the elite-level performance of Andis products. 

For Luchmun, creating this collection was an opportunity to drive innovation in the styling sphere and demonstrate the versatility of Andis’ cordless lineup of clippers, trimmers, shavers, and accessories.

“My goal here was to take the inspiration that’s constantly available to us from fashion to social media, to our day-to-day lives and to create a collection that would totally cut through that noise,” said Luchmun. “But, rather than building on contemporary trends, it was my intention to reinvent retro and older styles from the ground up. With the help of my incredible creative team and my Andis partnership, I feel that this collection is the start of a complete reset for my own work and the barbering industry as a whole.

Working as both a barber and a creative director, Luchmun collaborated closely with a team of stylists to craft clothing profiles that were able to complement the hair as much as the hair complemented the clothes. Directing his videography team with incredible precision, each angle of the looks have been artfully captured in exceptional detail. In combination with Luchmun’s own photography, this collection sets a new standard for barbering innovation.

This new collection features six Retro Revival looks that were built to highlight the texture and color of each model’s hair, creating custom but easily replicable styles. These looks include:

Sculpted Tapered Afro

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Combining the natural volume and texture of an afro with a precise and gradual taper on the sides and back, the hair for this style is carefully shaped and sculpted to maintain a rounded silhouette. Its low taper provides a clean and polished look, creating a harmonious balance between the shape’s fullness and the well-defined lines of a taper, which results in a stylish and sophisticated look.

Wave Fusion Mullet

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A modern mullet hairstyle with blond hair that’s styled with its natural wavy texture and enhanced by a taper fade on the sides. This trendy and versatile look has the retro appeal of the mullet but with a contemporary twist.

Sharp Edge Undercut Bob

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Combining the sleekness of a classic bob with a bold twist, this edgy and modern look consists of a precision bob hairstyle with an undercut at the back. The precision bob frames the face with clean lines and a sharply defined fringe. At the back, the undercut is incorporated to remove weight and create movement through the shape.

Tender Flow Mullet

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This soft, textured mullet gives a gentler look by maintaining lengths while still removing weight around the parietal ridge. The underneath  is connected to the top with soft waves and natural texture.

90s Retro Rise

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This high-top  hairstyle with a tapered fade pays homage to the iconic trends of the ‘90s. It features a voluminous and structured high top, reminiscent of bold and gravity-defying vintage styles, embracing nostalgia while maintaining a fresh and fashionable aesthetic. 

Rugged Edge

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This rugged edge style combines elements of shorter internal lengths with textured layers and longer fringe for added flair. Using clippers to create texture through slide cutting, the layers play a significant role in adding dimension and movement to the style.

To see more videos and photographs of the Andis Retro Revival collection featuring Kevin Luchmun, head over to the Andis website to view it on the Creator Series section. And for more updates from Andis, make sure to follow @andisclippers on Instagram. 

If you’re a barber, you probably already know how big of a deal Barber Connect is to the entire community. As Europe’s largest barber exhibition, the popular trade show brings together barbers from all across the globe for two days of action-packed education. 

This year’s event took place from June 12-13th in Telford, UK and featured appearances from some of the biggest brands in the barbering industry—including Andis Company. As a matter of fact, the beloved barber brand served as the main event sponsor and rolled in with a crew of over 30 of their best educators to take the main stage and provide inspiration and education on how to CREATE YOUR WAY.

The ANDIS education team assembled, including educators from North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Malaysia. First row, crouching/kneeling L-R: Jesse Figueroa, Lici Febo, Shella Thornton, Angie Perino (center), Sean Casey, Scott Ramos, Lynndy Rolfe. Second row L-R: Danny Amorim, Kevin Luchmun, Wafie Zainal, John Delgado, Kenny Duncan, Emmanuel Shesher Sanwogou (center), Anthony Staltari, Corey Bakon, Hayden Cassidy, Tori Gill, Kevin Vorley. Third row L-R: Sidd Sottung, Baldy, Jordan Tabakman (center), John Mosley

That’s right! Attendees had the opportunity to directly learn from the likes of Andis Educators John Delgado, Scott Ramos, John Moseley, Andis LATAM Lead Educator Jesse Figueroa, Andis North American Artistic Team Lead Kenny Duncan, and Andis International Artistic Team Lead Kevin Luchmun, and many others. 

For those who don’t know, a key part of Andis’ offerings is their global education team and training resources—most notably with the launch of their new virtual education website. With this year’s Barber Connect, attendees got to experience this inspiring education first-hand.

Newly appointed Andis LATAM Lead Educator Jesse Figueroa (@j_figz) leading the Andis Remix stage presentation

Across the two-day event, the Andis team presented nine different segments showcasing an eclectic mix of international trends and cutting techniques. From North American to Australian and UK trends, to a visual presentation of the latest FLUID Vol. 3 collection and Andis Freestyle Design, attendees were fully immersed in an array of creative content on the Andise Creator stage. And, as if that’s not enough, Tom Chapman, founder of the Lions Barber Collective focusing on Mental Health Awareness and Mike Taylor Education provided additional segments discussing barber training and apprenticeships.

Andis Educator and NAHA 2022 Educator of the Year John Mosley (@popular_nobody) talking through techniques during the Andis North American Trends demonstration

“Never before has Andis brought together so many talented barbers together in one place for what’s sure to be a not-be-missed experience,” says Global Education Manager Angie Perino.  “We’re leading on education and creativity and, of course, we’ll be showcasing the very latest Andis tools that empower barbers to exceed their creative potential and forge their own creative identity in this amazing industry.”

For more exciting announcements from the Andis team, be sure to follow @andisclippers on Instagram.

Andis’ Fluid Series is back with Volume 3! Since we LOVE the new volume, we wanted to make sure we got to speak to the amazing creator who leads the collection, Kevin Luchmun. 

Kevin Luchmun is an award-winning London-based barber, stylist, and photographer,  renowned for his blend of traditional barbering and high-end men’s hairdressing. During his formative years, he continuously sought out educational opportunities to further hone his craft and eventually rose through the ranks, earning the position of International Art Director for Toni & Guy where he headed up their men’s education division. His continuous learning and his technical haircutting skills have led him to become a huge inspiration to the industry and a member of the Andis team. 

With Andis, Kevin has worked to add another installment to the FLUID series, FLUID Vol. 3. This step-by-step educational video collection showcases five versatile hairstyles, ranging from a low tapered afro to a modern bowl mullet — all while providing detailed steps and guiding barbers and stylists through each look using Andis clippers and trimmers. 

We walked through Kevin’s journey with him to where he is today and then we learned about all the ins and outs of FLUID Vol. 3. Kevin and Kelly discussed in detail how volume 3 came together, the importance of diverse hair textures in education, what the audience can take away from the collection and so much more. 

Don’t miss out on hearing from Andis’ International Artistic Lead Kevin Luchmun on all things FLUID Volume 3!

“I wanted to be more than just “Oh let me get up on stage and start doing a demonstration and talking about the tools”.”

“The whole goal with FLUID is to continually bring out education and to continually be forward-thinking within the industry in what we do. FLUID Volume 3, I  got set the task to, I guess, have more of a European flair since I was creating it here in London.”

“I love walking around and watching people, watching people cut hair. I still want to learn myself.”

Listen to the full episode here or wherever you stream and head over to our Instagrams @Readthetease and @volumeupbythetease. 

If you consider yourself a fan of Andis Company’s ongoing FLUID Series, we’ve got some good news: the beloved barbering brand has added another exciting installment. 

Called FLUID Vol. 3, this step-by-step educational video collection showcases five versatile hairstyles, ranging from a low tapered afro to a modern bowl mullet — all while providing detailed steps and guiding barbers and stylists through each look using Andis clippers and trimmers. Similar to its predecessors FLUID Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, this collection of work was created in partnership with Andis artists. 

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For this installment, Andis International Artistic Lead Kevin Luchmun lent his expertise and artistry to create all five of the hairstyles featured in the collection using Andis tools like the iconic Gold Master Cordless Clipper, the ProFoil Lithium Plus Shaver, and GTX-EXO Trimmer. Each of the hairstyles comes with its own video tutorial which shows Luchmun creating and styling the finished look.

“FLUID Vol. 3 is a collection of five unique haircuts working with all types of textures and various lengths. It draws inspiration from around the world, through my travel and doing various shows and seminars,” said Luchmun. “We have worked with a variety of Andis tools to create different haircuts and in each one of these step-by-step videos I’m showing you the techniques to create each specific look.”

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For those who aren’t familiar with Luchmun or his work, the award-winning London-based barber, stylist, and photographer is renowned for his blend of traditional barbering and high-end men’s hairdressing. During his formative years, he continuously sought out educational opportunities to further hone his craft and eventually rose through the ranks, earning the position of International Art Director for Toni & Guy where he headed up their men’s education division. His continuous learning and his technical haircutting skills have led him to become a huge inspiration to the industry and a member of the Andis team. 

If you’re a barber or stylist hoping to develop your skills and techniques, the FLUID Vol. 3 video collection couldn’t be more perfect for you. On-demand access for each FLUID Vol. 3 is currently available at andis.com/BarberStylistEducation/VirtualEducation/ (choose the On Demand Video section to find the collection).  Each video is priced at $50.00 and the first look of the series, The London Crop can be found here. The remaining videos in the collection will be released once per week on Tuesday throughout the month of March. Through April 30, 2022 use code ANDISFV3 at checkout for 50% off the Andis Fluid Vol3 video purchase.

To stay in the know about upcoming releases from Andis, be sure to follow @andisclippers on Instagram. And, for more educational resources from the brand, make sure to check out Andis’ new online educational website here. 

Congratulations are in order for Kevin Luchmun and Kenny Duncan! The two barbering icons have been tapped to lead Andis Company’s newly created Global Artistic Team. For his part, Luchmun will be responsible for guiding the brand’s efforts abroad as the “International Artistic Team Lead,” while Duncan, who currently serves as Andis’ U.S. Lead Educator, will lead the brand’s efforts in the U.S. and Canada as the new “North American Artistic Team Lead.”

According to a press release, these new roles will work to accelerate Andis’ presence on an international scale by building on it’s global reputation for world-class tools, education, and creative inspiration. As members of the brand’s Global Artistic Team, both Luchmun and Duncan will be instrumental in the development of educational programs for barbers and stylists as well as providing artistic direction for creative projects. Not to mention, both pros will play a critical role in the formation of a new wing of programs designed to nurture the creative talents of Andis’ creators.

Given the extensive experience and expertise that both Luchmun and Duncan bring to these roles, there’s no doubt that brand is in good hands.

Andis International Artistic Team Lead, Kevin Luchmun

Considered one of the UK’s most respected men’s stylists, Luchmun’s remarkable technical hair cutting skills has positioned him one of the most inspiring barbers, educators, and men’s stylists in the industry. Bringing an immense passion for photography as well as hairstyling, his work has been seen across social media, on the runway, and on the covers and in the pages of numerous international trade and consumer magazines.

For Luchmun, joining the Andis family is a dream come true as he’s always had deep rooted respect for the brand and a desire to work with them.

“Very early in my career I got the opportunity to work on the Andis stage at Salon International. From that moment I was passionate about Andis and I was always intent on working with the brand. For me there was never an alternative to Andis; I’ve waited a long time for this to come to fruition,” said Luchmun. “Now I’ve reached this point in my career and have so many achievements and accolades, the timing and the type of position couldn’t be more perfect. I look forward to working with Angie and the global education team to elevate Andis’ brand appeal and educational resource base, as well as highlighting the precision and performance of its industry-leading tools.”

Pictured: Kevin Luchmun

Speaking on Luchmun’s hire, Andis Global Education Manager Angie Perino said: “We pride ourselves in providing world-class educational programs and inspiration that provide the road map to a successful career. Kevin will be working closely with Kenny Duncan, to merge our educator network into a global vision that empowers barbers and stylists to express their individuality, maximize their creative talents and exceed their artistic potential through hair and imagery.”

Andis North American Artistic Team Lead Kenny Duncan

Working alongside Luchmun is Duncan, who is no stranger to the Andis brand given his past as Lead Educator. But education side, the stylist is just as well known for his work styling notable figures such as Michael B. Jordan and Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons.

“Kenny has been a crucial member of the Andis Education Team for many years, we are very proud to see him elevated to a role that allows him to express his endless creative visions,” said Perino. “Kenny will be serving the U.S. and Canada as a lead contributor for creative projects including photo shoots and various education programs. Kenny also leads our Global Virtual Competition Program that connects our barbers and stylists in a friendly duel to earn the title of Andis Master right from the comfort of their home, shop, or salon.”

Pictured: Kenny Duncan

For their first assignment as part of Andis Artistic Team, both Luchmun and Duncan will be leading the creation of FLUID Vol. 3 — the next installment of the brand’s widely successful FLUID series, which currently includes Vol. 1 and 2. This project will feature education videos and learning modules, in addition to a stunning lookbook with step-by-step guides for stylists and barbers on how to create the featured looks. For this assignment, Duncan will provide assistance in creating a vision for the collection, selecting models, coordinating photography and video, and finalizing all final edits.

To stay updated on all upcoming Andis announcements, be sure to follow @andisclippers on Instagram or visit their official website.