Village Barber Skin Products Ltd

The Village Barber brand comes with decades of experience in the field of shaving and beard care.

The founder and owner, Iain Kane, originally comes from Glasgow, Scotland where he was personally trained in the noble art of ‘traditional’ barbering by a Master Barber, Mr Saul Green in one of the busiest barbershops in the City at the time.

In over 40 years in the business, Iain has amassed a wealth of experience within the industry in places such as Jersey (Channel Islands), Spain, Gibraltar, England and of course, his native Scotland and is recognised by his peers and fellow professionals as an expert in his field.

Iain now lives in Durham in the North East of England where he owns his own successful barbershop in the Langley Park area of the City.

It was as a direct result of opening his own barbershop back in 2007 that Iain decided to do something about the type and quality of the shaving products he could offer his discerning customers. Iain explains: “As a traditional barber for many years, I was being continually asked for advice on the best shaving products, particularly from men who had skin irritation problems which left them with red, sore, irritated skin after shaving. I found myself teaching them the correct shaving techniques, however most, if not all commercially available ‘shaving products’ were loaded with chemicals and parabens (a class of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries).

It became obvious to me that many of the skin problems associated with shaving were, in part, due to the “additives” in these modern foams and gels as well as poor shaving technique. I therefore set out to find or have produced a completely natural, chemical and paraben free product that would not only give the best shave but would also leave the face feeling great and irritation free.

Once the synergistic blend of Shaving Oil had been produced to my satisfaction, I then set about having a quality, paraben-free Aftershave Balm produced to be used in conjunction with the Oil. Village Barber Aftershave Balm contains the same 100% pure and natural therapeutic-grade oils as the Shaving Oil but with further skin enhancing ingredients added to complete what I feel is the perfect ‘skin food’.”

Village Barber products are hand-made using only therapeutic-grade natural oils from around the globe. Each product comes with a worldwide guarantee of satisfaction or the purchaser will receive a full refund….and they can keep the products!

In the years since Iain first offered his shaving products, initially only to his barbershop customers, Village Barber Shaving Oil and Aftershave Balm have received critical acclaim from not only satisfied customers all over the world, but also from his peers and fellow professionals in the business.

Village Barber have now introduced their own range of Premium Beard Oils. Made from 100% natural ingredients of course, they are carefully blended to stimulate beard hair growth from the follicle as well as maintaining a softer, nourished, more conditioned moustache or beard. The combination of natural ingredients are kind to your skin and hair, leaving your moustache and beard feeling fuller and more conditioned with every use. Thanks to their lightweight textures, only a few drops of oil are required for each application, meaning that both bottles will last an average sized beard month after month of daily use. Even more for those with just a moustache!

Village Barber are now also Award-Winning products with the Aftershave Balm attaining “Winner” status at the well respected 2016 Beauty Shortlist Awards. The owner and founder of the Village Barber brand, Iain Kane, stated: “To be up against big brand names such as Braun and Bolin Webb in the ‘Best Shaving Product’ category and achieve such a great accolade is a true measure of success and shows our products are becoming recognised within the ‘male grooming’ industry.”

The Beauty Shortlist Awards highlights the best of beauty and skincare with an emphasis on natural, organic and eco-luxury skincare. A quote from one of the judges after trialling Village Barber Aftershave Balm on behalf of the Awards panel stated: “Definitely top of the class – sinks into the skin easily, and it’s calming effects post-shave were instant. Delicious fragrance.” – Simon, Grooming Judge, The Beauty Shortlist.

Village Barber Shaving Oil was a Finalist in that same year.

Village Barber are now delighted to offer these products online as well as from carefully selected retail outlets in the UK, USA and around the world. We are currently actively seeking appropriate retailers/wholesalers/distributors around the world to carry our successful range of products.