‘Up-and-coming talent’ is proud of the progress made in less than a year with barbering in Northampton
A 22-year-old, who believes he is “up-and-coming talent” in the barbering industry across Northampton, is proud of the progress he has made in less than a year.
Farhan Uddin first spoke to the Chronicle & Echo in June, when he wanted to share the message that not all young people are causing trouble and he is among those chasing their dreams.
He remains passionate about honing his craft and providing quality grooming services, while also hoping to inspire others to consider a career in the barbering industry.
Farhan began his hands-on experience at Delano Ruan Barbers, located in Kingsley Park Terrace, as a trainee back in March. The team took him under their wing and showed him the ropes, ahead of him starting a barbering course.
The 22-year-old is proud that over the past six months, he has gone from a trainee to a junior barber and is confident he will be promoted to a senior at Delano Ruan Barbers in 2026.
“My skills have improved massively and I’ve slowly started to build up my clientele,” said Farhan. “I’m experienced in all kinds of hair cutting and improving day by day.”
He is taking full advantage of using social media to document his journey, while completing a three-year online course to improve his scissor and fade skills.
When asked his proudest achievement since embarking on this journey, Farhan said: “The fact I’ve been told I’m a good barber by my colleagues and the owner of the shop. They’ve acknowledged I’m no longer a trainee.
“I’ve been a barber for less than a year and there are times I wanted to give up when business has been slow, but I believe I’m an up-and-coming talent in barbering.”
To give back to the community for their ongoing support, Farhan is offering 20 percent off when clients book an appointment through Delano Ruan Barbers for all of December. You can use the code ‘F20’ to secure this deal.
On the days when Delano Ruan Barbers is open in Kingsley Park Terrace during December, Farhan is giving a free haircut to the first client to walk through the door between 10am and 11am each morning.
Farhan prides himself on quality customer service, and hopes to be more independent and continue to build his clientele as we enter 2026. His long-term goal is to open a studio of his own.