top of page


Craig Henderson
Sep 9, 20242 min read
BOLTON HAIR SALON WINS TOP AWARD FOR ITS WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
Bolton salon Craig’s Barber Shop is celebrating after being presented on 2nd September 2024 with the Best Local Salon trophy at...
35 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Aug 11, 20243 min read
Spreading the good news
NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR LEADING TALENT IN BRITISH AND IRISH HAIRDRESSING Established in 2001 by leading industry magazine Creative HEAD...
32 views0 comments

Craig Henderson
May 31, 20244 min read
How To Tell Your Barber What Fade You Want
If you ask Craig for a taper fade hairstyle, I will probably ask additional questions to clarify what you mean. This is because there are...
611 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Apr 24, 20232 min read
A day as a hair professional
Life as a Hair Professional: A Day in the Life Being a hair professional is not just a job, it's a passion. It's an art form that...
120 views1 comment


Craig Henderson
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Autistic Children's Haircuts
For many children, getting a haircut can be a stressful experience. But for children with autism, it can be particularly challenging....
133 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Nov 28, 20221 min read
What is an additional hair professional?
Craig is a hair professional, some may say he is a hairdresser others may say he is a barber but he spent years at college studying the...
75 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Sep 25, 20222 min read
How to Use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
What are PECS? The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a system to assist people in communication who are unable to do so...
85 views0 comments

Craig Henderson
Jul 17, 20222 min read
Thinking of getting into barbering or hairdressing?
Thinking of getting into barbering or hairdressing? The Hair industry never been bigger business and there’s never been a better time to...
68 views0 comments

Craig Henderson
Jun 23, 20201 min read
New Guidelines
The shop will be running on appointments only for the foreseeable future. All appointments must be booked via Online, Phone, WhatsApp or...
385 views0 comments

Craig Henderson
Apr 13, 20209 min read
My Battle With Venous Leg Ulcers
As a barber, you think all that time standing on your legs, you're going to have some lasting damage to your legs, well for most people...
813 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Dec 4, 20193 min read
How Often Should I Visit The Barber Shop?
For guys who choose the right barbers in Bolton, they want to be there all the time. It becomes addictive because it’s our own kind of...
516 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Nov 27, 20193 min read
The Reasons behind Movember
By now you have probably heard of Movember, this is where men in November collectively grow a mustache for the entire month. Maybe a...
54 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Nov 27, 20192 min read
The History of Barbering
Originating from the Latin term ‘Barba’ which translates to beard, Barbering is an ancient tradition, which is thought to of originated...
62 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Nov 26, 20192 min read
Why are barber poles red and white?
The barber pole’s colors are a legacy of a long-gone era (Thank god!) when people went to barbers, not just for a haircut or shave but...
821 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Nov 19, 20194 min read
How to reduce hair loss in men
Hair loss in men is one of the most common problems worldwide; affecting one-third of the population. Everyone loses up to 100 hair...
965 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Oct 17, 20197 min read
How Do I Choose The Right Styling Product For My Hair?
How Do I Choose The Right Styling Product For My Hair? When I first started styling my hair with product, I was 10 years old and rocked a...
53 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Sep 27, 20196 min read
The Perfect (How To) Guide to Wet Shaving
If you’re a millennial or born after that era, the term wet shaving might be strange to you, as the beard made a massive come back. But...
126 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Craig's Handy Guide to Hair Products
Whether a product has been used for years or has recently become a new product in your daily routine, nine times out of ten you’re not...
36 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Sep 25, 20194 min read
Becoming a Barber in 10 steps
Let me start by saying, you can’t become a barber, you either are one or you’re not. Working in a barber shop is all about passion and...
397 views0 comments


Craig Henderson
Sep 21, 20192 min read
How to maintain and look after your beard
Beard grooming has never been so easy: These five beard care tricks will keep your facial hair looking fresh head on over to our beard...
52 views0 comments
bottom of page