Haircutting marathon at barberfest 2007

Seven local barbers worked their socks off to give members of the Brent community free hair cuts at the third annual Barberfest in Harlesden Plaza on August 18.Local barbers Martin Francis and Tyrone Ferguson from Actife Gents Hair Studio, Eric Dawkins and Michael Cousins from Latti & Sons, Robert Godfrey from Faisal Barbers of London, and Damon Dixon and Clive Forbes from The Ranch managed to perform a record, one hundred and fifteen members haircuts at Barberfest 2007. In addition to the hair cutting extravaganza was Barberfest's main event: the Harlesden Barber of the Year. After a closely-fought contest, the panel of judges, which included barber to the stars Five, named Tyrone Ferguson from Actife Gents Hair Studio the big winner. “I am very happy to have won this award and very thankful to the organizers,” said Tyrone (pictured below with his winning entry).