Our Story
FROM THE BEGINNING
Established in 2012 The Mens Hairdressing Federation set out with one grand vision.
To inspire the best in Hairdressing & Barbering.
History Timeline
2012
Launched at Salon International.
To bring professional standards and recognition for qualified mens hairdressers and barbers..
2013
Our First Photoshoot
In collaboration with Rand Rocket.This was the first of a decade long partnership with Desmond Murray.
2013
MHFed Ambassadors announced:
1. Desmond Murray
2. Jim Shaw
3. Tracey Devine Smith
4. Kevin Vorley
5. MK
6. Adee Phelan
2013
Aaron Dorn joins The MHFed as creative director. Tasked to mentor and co-ordinate MHFed shows & shoots to "bring out the best"
2013
MHFed goes Global
First ever MHFed ambassador photoshoot. Named "In God We Trust" These images were published in magazines all over the globe.
2013
First Young Feds announced
The MHFed held competition to find them then launched these four lads into barbering superstardom.
1. Josh Lamonaca
2. Danny Robinson
3. Simon Kibbler
4. Ky Wilson
2014
The MHFed launch first product range
Consisting of 4 products. Just Enough, Tough Enough, Define n Shine, High n Dry.
2014
MHFed Stage at Salon International
31 Hair Stylists and Barbers performed on the MHFed stage over the 3 days.
2014
The MHFed at The Fellowship
Our ambassadors Martin Fox and MK were joined onstage by Aaron Dorn and Adam Sloan to present the "In God We Trust" collection to a select audience of our peers.
2014
YouTubing
A unique performance by comedian NEG on the MHFed stage during salon international became the most watched video on YouTube from Salon International.
2014
Night with the Feds
Location in Madame Jojo's The iconic Soho venue hosted the finest of UK barbering in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Performers on the night included The Bomb squad and Kevin Luchman.
2015
MHFed launch Masterclasses
At our academy we hosted masterclasses by some of the top barbering talent the UK has to offer. from Alan Beak to Alan Findlay.
2015
MHFed release electricals
MHFed entered the clipper market. With 2 unique colours and with German engineering. The MHFed became a clipper company.
2015
MHFed RAW Lookbook
31 Hair Stylists and Barbers turned up at a studio in East London to create the ultimate style guide.
Buy it now
2015
Tariq Howes joins Young Feds
And has since gone on to become one of the most sought after barbers in the UK
2016
Home nation Barbering Competition
MHFed and City & Guilds launch regional barbering competition with winners seperated by their country.
.
2016
Adam inducted into Barber Guild
.Adam became the first Barber in 365 years to be elevated into the prestigious Barber & Surgeon guild
2017
MHFed in Japan
MHFed undertook a 10 show tour of Japan.
2018
MHFed in Japan
MHFed undertook a 10 show tour of Japan.
2019
MHFed go international
In collaboration with City & Guilds. MHFed launched our first international competion in India
2020
Pandemic
2021
Despite the Pandemic The MHFed continued to inpsire and run the apprenticeship competition.
2022
Picking up the pieces from Lockdown and diagnosing the best way forwards
2023
Aaron Dorn re-joins the MHFed
2024
MHFED & HairFed Bookshop Launched
2025
MHFed's official Barbering Text book is completed.
2026
The Official Iconic book is released celebrating 10 years of the MHFed and the Iconic names we have worked with in that time.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Join our exclusive mailing list for access to our latest courses, special offers, and valuable content delivered straight to your inbox!
Sign up now and stay connected with The Mens Hairdressing Federation.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE MHFED
ADAM SLOAN
CEO
Founder & CEO Adam's family has a long standing tradition of barbering dating back 1953 in Glasgow.
VICTORIA PIPER
HEAD OF EDUCATION CENTRE
Hairdresser with 31 years experience and has worked alongside Adam for 19 years.
AARON DORN
DIGITAL PRODUCER
Session Hairdresser with 25 years experience in the hair industry. Now works with us on all the production for digital online content including Books and Producing shows.