Director & Lead Educator of 4Barbers Education & Supply, Fraser Forsey has trained in over 400 barbershops, salons, TAFES and wholesalers across Australia as well as Global Educator of Icandy scissors and National Australian Educator for De Lorenzo.
In his role as Lead Educator he launched the 1st National Education Team in 2023 for BaBylissPRO and over his 19 years in the industry as a qualified Barber & Hairdresser, Fraser has developed a unique style of education which demonstrates his love and passion for Barbering and business. His accolades include 2021 AMBA Australia’s Best Men’s educator and as if that wasn’t enough, he has also been recently appointed as General Manager of the HMB Group.
“A highlight of my Education journey,” says Fraser, “was taking out the win in the 2021 Australian Modern Barber Awards as Best Men’s Educator in Australia, being up against some pretty big players in the industry. This was pretty overwhelming for me but felt incredible as it had taken 10 years of hard work to get there.”
And now, a new initiative is on the horizon, recently launched to the industry in the name of 4BARBERS Education & Supply. “2023 and beyond will bring the most renowned education, this country has seen,” says Fraser, “with a team of leading educators from all walks of the industry, partnered with some of the World’s biggest tool and product companies Australia has on offer. Credibility is what we are all about in everything we do, from education to apprenticeships and supply. It’s all FOR BARBERS or what we like to call @4barbersau.”
4BARBERS has been created, to ensure the standard, value and credibility of the craft, is continuously uplifted through empowering education as well as giving access to the best educators, tools and products.
4BARBERS has secured partnerships with multiple brands in the industry such as Dateline, BaBylissPRO, Stylecraft, Silver Bullet, JRL, HairCo, Norris Australia, Modern Pirate and The Bearded Chap and has already held shows and workshops for countless brands, wholesalers, barber shops and salons across Australia and New Zealand. “I’m excited for the future of 4BARBERS working with individuals and Barbershops who see the value and importance of continued education, development and investment into their business’s.”
Fraser has also recently joined long-time friend and owner of HMB, Theo Osakwe, as General Manager of the group, placing a focus on apprentice bootcamps, retail education, business development plans and career progression pathways. “Theo and I have a great professional and personal relationship and have always ensured each other thrives as much as possible. My role will include the overseeing all 15 shops and 80 staff. We have plenty of amazing things in the works for our customers, staff and the industry in terms of growing our staff and investing back into them. I’m excited for the future where my GM role and heading up 4BARBERS Education and Supply, which can complement each other but also allow me to gain more knowledge and raise the level of the industry as a whole.”
Fraser is supported up by a behind the scenes team of twelve, which reads like a who’s who of talent covering roles including Operations and Event Co-Ordination, Finance, Design and Marketing, Education, Training and Assessing, RTO liaison and Web Development.
The 4BARBERS Website for all Education and product/tool supply available soon and stay tuned for the announcement of Australia’s largest Barber expo APRIL 2024!
For more information contact: fraser@4barbers.com.au
All education enquiries: education@4barbers.com.au
Sales & Accounts: supply@4barbers.com.au
Instagram: @4barbersau
Website: www.4barbers.com.au
