ALI KAHRAMAN
Richmond Upon Thames,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated grooming professional with 29 years of industry experience, specialising in advanced clipper work, precision cutting, straight-razor shaving, bald fades, and full male grooming services. Highly skilled in equipment maintenance, hygiene standards, and product knowledge, with a strong background in retail and client consultation.
Experienced in training and mentoring young adults , successfully supporting the development of 15 learners through practical skill-building, industry standards, and professional conduct within real working environments. Recognised for fostering teamwork, maintaining high professional standards, and delivering outstanding customer service. I am passionate about progressing within barbering education, bringing real-world expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to inspire and prepare the next generation of barbers for successful careers.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Barber
Phokas Barbers
Wimbledon, Merton
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivering advanced barbering services including skin fades, taper cuts, beard sculpting and razor shaves.
- Advised clients on suitable hairstyles based on face shape and lifestyle preferences.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and professional conduct.
- Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.
Senior barber
R W Wolf
Liverpool Street/ Maryleybone/ Monument
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained full compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Ensured targets for service time, quality, and sales were consistently achieved.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute schedule changes, minimising client inconvenience .
Senior Manager
Ted Grooming Room
City of London
12.2016 - 01.2025
- Returned back to the same company
- Handled cash transactions accurately at end of each service, maintaining financial integrity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in classic barbering techniques such as shaving and trimming beards.
Branch manager/ Barber
Adam Grooming Atelier
Canary Wharf/ Monument
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided excellent customer service, securing client loyalty.
- Showed versatility by offering a variety of hairstyles, meeting individual client's preferences and style tastes.
- Maintained cleanliness of barbershop to ensure a welcoming environment.
Business Owner/ Head Barber
The Ottoman Crew
City of London
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Organised networking events to build industry connections and partnerships.
- Trained apprentice barbers cuts and styles of hair.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the business.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for safe and ethical trading practices,.
- Coordinated staff training for improved productivity and customer service.
- Kept up-to-date with latest trends, ensuring modern and stylish cuts for customers.
Manager / Head Manager
Ted Baker Grooming Rooms
London
12.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed daily salon operations and team performance.
- Trained and mentored staff to maximise service quality and efficiency.
- Conducted team meetings and developed internal communication systems.
- Resolved customer queries professionally and effectively.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Delivered high-quality haircuts for improved customer confidence in the VIP Room for high end customers. ( 2 years in Mayfair Head VIP lounge)
Barber
FIRST CLASS HAIR SALON
LONDON
06.2003 - 12.2007
- Managed customer appointment diaries, scheduling timings appropriately to aid efficient salon running.
- Assisted in stock control duties, ensuring availability of necessary products at all times.
- Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
- Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.
Barber
ADDRESS BARBERS
City of London
01.2001 - 06.2003
- Styled and shaped men's beards using trimmer and cut-throat razor.
- Mixed colours with strict attention to accuracy for safe, reliable application and development.
- Gave customers expert advice on hair and beard styling products.
- Developed skills in various hair cutting techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
- Cut and styled high fades, man buns, top knots and fade and taper cuts.
- Shampooed, massaged and blowdried customers with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality service.
- Performed straight razor shaves with meticulous precision, ensuring safe, flawless results.
Barber
Beste Barbers
02.1999 - 12.2000
- Delivered high-quality haircuts for improved customer confidence.
- Assisted in stock control duties, ensuring availability of necessary products at all times.
- Executed scissors-over-comb technique proficiently; provided tailored cuts for each client.
- Attended training courses regularly to enhance cutting techniques and styles knowledge.
Trainee barber
Fantasy Unisex Hair Salon
06.1997 - 02.1999
- Assisted other barbers when required, fostering team collaboration.
- Maintained cleanliness of barber tools, ensuring hygiene standards.
Education
A-LEVELS - SCIENCE
City of Westminster College
WestminsterGCSES - SCIENCE
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
LONDONGCSES - SCIENCE
CEYHAN SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
ELBISTANSkills
- Equipment and Tool Maintenance
- Shampooing
- Clipper Work
- Hair Product Sales
- Scissor Work
- Male Grooming
- Product Knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Facial Trimming
- Team Collaboration
- Hairstyling
- Professional Manner
- Straight-Razor Shaving
- Bald Fades
- Grooming
Certification
- CITY&GUILDS LEVEL-2 DIPLOMA IN BARBERING AND HAIR PROFESSIONALS
- FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE
LANGUAGES
Turkish: First Language
English: C1 Advanced
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
MEETING NEW PEOPLE, EXPLORE AND CREATE NEW STYLES, SNOOKER, WEB SEARCH AND READING, DRIVING, SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY, CARS
DRIVING LICENCE
Category B+E
Timeline
Senior Barber
Phokas Barbers
08.2025 - 02.2026
Senior barber
R W Wolf
01.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Manager
Ted Grooming Room
12.2016 - 01.2025
Branch manager/ Barber
Adam Grooming Atelier
12.2014 - 12.2016
Business Owner/ Head Barber
The Ottoman Crew
01.2013 - 12.2014
Manager / Head Manager
Ted Baker Grooming Rooms
12.2007 - 01.2013
Barber
FIRST CLASS HAIR SALON
06.2003 - 12.2007
Barber
ADDRESS BARBERS
01.2001 - 06.2003
Barber
Beste Barbers
02.1999 - 12.2000
Trainee barber
Fantasy Unisex Hair Salon
06.1997 - 02.1999
GCSES - SCIENCE
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
GCSES - SCIENCE
CEYHAN SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
A-LEVELS - SCIENCE
City of Westminster College