Meet the barbers
Jon Kendrick
Having taken up hairdressing in 2003, Jon then successfully joined Vidal Sasson to undertake an intensive course and a year's training at their academy before going professional. He transitioned to barbering after years of hairdressing and has loved every minute since. Living near to Rochford, Jon enjoys the positive energy of the town, contributing with a luxury space for gents of all ages to get their hair cut that is separate from elsewhere.
You can book with Jon on Monday and Tuesday, and then Thursday through to Saturday - with late evening appointments available until 8:30pm on a Thursday.
Ben Wykes
Our beloved Ben. Similar to Jon, Ben started his career in the industry via hairdressing - working across various salons before moving into mens hair. He is passionate about his skill and likes to describe himself not as a barber but as “your friend”. Ben was in a metal band for years playing the guitar and performing at numerous local shows, something not many of us can say! He also loves video games, dogs and TV series such as Game of Thrones and Marvel.
You can book with Ben from Tuesday through to Saturday - with late evening appointments available on a Thursday until 8:30pm.
Jay Moore
Meet Jay Moore - a highly skilled barber with years of experience under his belt already in the early stages of his career. Jay progressed from working Saturdays in a local shop, through an apprenticeship course and then onto the shop-floor where he has flourished. Like Ben, he has a love for heavy metal music and regularly attends gigs around the country. In the warmer months, you’ll probably see Jay’s Mutt Motorcycle parked outside the shop - of which garners a lot of attention from people passing by due to its classy, yet sleek design.
You can book with Jay on Monday, then Wednesday through to Saturday - with late evening appointments available on a Wednesday and Thursday until 8:30pm.
Lou Kendrick
They say that behind a great man is an even greater woman. Lou Kendrick is the proud co-owner of the shop with Jon and has been barbering since 2009. In her (rare) spare time around work and her three young children, Lou loves to hand-make her very own candles, wax melts and candle vessels - of which she has learned from scratch!
You will be able to book an appointment with Lou soon enough, with the details becoming available in the near future.
Max McKenna
Say hello to Mr McKenna. Our first-ever apprentice and graduate onto the shop floor. Max started with us when he was just 14 years old as a Saturday boy before later being our apprentice barber. Upon completing his apprenticeship course, he made history at Jet Hairdressing Academy by becoming the first student in their records to attain full marks (700/700) on his End Point Assessment - earning him a well-deserved Distinction grade! Max loves house music and often frequents various DJ sets and shows around the country, as well as playing golf and football.
You can book with Max on Monday, then Wednesday through to Saturday - with late evening appointments available on a Wednesday and Thursday until 8:30pm.
Joe Spicer
Last, but not least, is Joe. Joe is our second apprentice to come through the ranks and join us on the shop floor. Also earning a Distinction grade at college, he completed his course in just twelve months, of which the timeframe is usually two years. He started his career in Marketing, earning a University degree in the field before switching to barbering. Joe enjoys watching various series on Netflix, watching football and playing video games such as FIFA and Football Manager titles.
You can book with Joe on Tuesday through to Saturday - with late evening appointments available on a Wednesday and Thursday until 8:30pm.