Weldon Barber Issues Challenge During KREM Cares Help 2 Haiti

Our Weldon Shops in Spokane will be donating $1 from every haircut to the Red Cross for the relief efforts in Haiti for the month of January. We will also be accepting donations on behalf of the Red Cross. Check out the video above of Weldon spokesperson, Steven Ward’s call to action for Spokane salons and barbershops. He’s encouraging other businesses in the area to make a commitment to raise funds for Haiti.

Thank you to all our faithful Weldon fans. We appreciate your business and your donations for Help 2 Haiti.

Aveda has some amazing gifts this season and we’ve got them for your man (at select Weldon Barber locations and via phone orders, 509.456.5919). Here are two gifts that will show any man that he’s loved this season (while supporting Aveda’s initiative to help Nepalese villages through use of  the boxed gift sets that use Nepali hand crafted paper. Bonus: no need to wrap these gifts).

Carry-On Companions Gift $26 ($30 Value)

All the high powered grooming essentials for you’re the guy-on-the-go:

Aveda Pure-formance Shampoo 1.7 fl oz/50 ml

Aveda Pure-formance Conditioner 1.7 fl oz/50 ml

Aveda Pure-formance Grooming Clay 1.0 fl oz/30 ml

Aveda Pure-formance Firm Hold Gel 1.4 fl oz/40 ml

Ritual of Relief $42 ($53 Value)

He works hard all months of the year. Here’s to moments of relief with Aveda’s hugely popular Hand and Foot relief.

Hand Relief^TM 4.2 fl oz/125 ml

Foot Relief^TM 4.2 fl oz/125 ml

Travel-Size Hand Relief^TM 1.4 fl oz/40 ml

Travel-Size Foot Relief^TM 1.4 fl oz/40 ml

Each gift is pre-wrapped and ready to go!

If you are looking for…

Stocking Stuffers

American Crew’s Fiber, Defining Paste and other hairstyling “pucks” are Weldon favorites. These hockey puck shaped rounds will last a long time and won’t break the budget (1.7 oz $10.95, 3oz $16.95). Choose from any of the six different creams and pastes. There’s something for everyone from products with high hold to medium hold and high shine to low shine.

The Gift He Won’t Get for Himself

Cologne is a great gift for any occasion. Our barbers love Aveda’s Pure-formance Aroma Spray ($65). The Aveda Men signature aroma is a rich, spicy, refreshing aroma with kunzea, citrus and certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver and lavender. This is the ideal scent for your active guy.

A Gift That Keeps on Giving

Get your guy a Weldon Limited Edition 5^th Anniversary gift card. Values of $100 or more receive 20% off. Get him a year’s worth of haircuts or mix your own recipe for a faux “spa” vacation with a Weldon Signature cut, Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, Camouflage Color and Hand Grooming.

Name: Kandi Kimberling

Position: Senior Barber

Barbershop: Weldon Barber on Broadway  509.456.8001

Experience: 7 years

What inspired you to cut hair and become a barber? A close friend of mine told me that I always had such cute hairstyles and should do hair.

What is your favorite part of your job? Having fun with my clients & the crew I work with.

What is your favorite product to work with right now? I love American Crew Defining Paste. I can use on almost any client and love the results!

What men’s hairstyle trends are we seeing right now? The guys we are seeing in the Broadway shop want cuts with more texture and natural finish. Younger dudes want longer styles that are trendy, but low maintenance.

What hair and skincare tips would you recommend to guys? Use a good shampoo and conditioner, none of that cheap stuff! And dude, get some SPF!!!

Congratulations to Kelsi Bates, a Weldon Barber in Downtown Spokane for winning 3rd place in the IECA Hair Competition. This year was Kelsi’s second time placing at the competition. Nice Job Kelsi! Enjoy this a quick interview with Kelsi and take home some of her hair tips.

Tell us about the competition. What style did you cut?

I had my model dressed up as Maverick from Top Gun. I cut a tight fade on the sides and left it long and piecey in the front. To achieve the style I used Aveda Pomade on his damp hair to create that messy look with high shine and medium hold.

What kind of guy does this style work for?

This style is really great for anyone, but looks best with masculine facial features. Use pomade to slick hair back for a more sophisticated, professional look or tousle your hair for a trendier look.

Any recommendations for Weldon guys that you’d like to share?

I would say that all guys should use the right shampoo and conditioner for their hair. The right shampoo and conditioner will vary depending on the guy, but it will keep hair manageable and keep scalps healthy (so guys can hold on to their hair as long as possible). I like Aveda’s Pure Formance Shampoo and Conditioner for most hair types because it targets itchy, flaky or even oily scalps resulting in fantastic, soft hair.

Alright guys, we know that grooming connotates something that should be done to your neighbor’s poodle. However, it’s something that both YOU and Frou Frou need to keep in mind. It’s important to keep those nails cleaned and clipped, keep nose hair at bay and take care of your physical appearance.

Unfortunately, most of the grooming tools you’d typically find aren’t fit for a man (FYI a man’s nails are much larger in size than a woman’s) and they certainly don’t look manly.

Meet ACE grooming tools. These tools are the grooming equivalent of your hammer and tool kit.

At Weldon, we’ve got your:

• ACE Dual Action Nose and Ear trimmer
• ACE Facial Grooming Kit
• ACT Nail and Toenail Clippers

Check out the tools and start using nail clippers built for the manly man (but remember, this manly man is not hidden by unclipped nails and unsightly nose hair; he’s lookin’ pretty good).

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Did you hear? Antonio Banderas stopped by Weldon Barber in Downtown Spokane the other day! He is in town to film “The Big Bang” and came to Weldon to pick up some products. Jennifer helped him out and he purchased Sharps Kid Glove Oil Free Pre-Shave Stick , an amazing product for use under your shave gel. It creates a clear protective barrier for a close shave without the nicks. So…next time you see Antonio on the big screen check out his face. We’re gonna bet that it’s nothing but smooth.

-Shampoo and condition your beard to make your hair soft and therefore much more likely to be kissed! A great option is the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree line.

-Use an anti-acne cleanser such as Aveda’s Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser to create less irritation and flaking.

-Use a clear shave gel and a good trimmer to keep your beard clean and minimize those little shaving mishaps! Weldon recommends Sharps Kid Glove Shave Gel for a detail oriented shave.

-Have your Weldon Barber shape your beard! An uneven beard is…well, unattractive. A professional shave can make you go from Grizzly Adams to Gerard Butler and trust the women guys…that’s a good thing!