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Andis Company today announced its inaugural, 20-member group of #AndisNation social media ambassadors. This diverse group of men’s grooming experts from across the United States have their clippers, trimmers and social game on the ...

Andis Company today announced its inaugural, 20-member group of #AndisNation social media ambassadors. This diverse group of men’s grooming experts from across the United States have their clippers, trimmers and social game on the pulse of the industry and will help Andis spread the word about the latest grooming trends, techniques and haircutting tools.
The newly named #AndisNation Social Media Ambassadors include:
Tiffany Abeyta of Eden Salon and Barbershop, in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Josh Aguilera of Steez Cuts Barbershop, in Alhambra, California
Joshua A. Alvarez of Fine Line Barbershop in Miami, Florida
Joe Barajas of South Crown Barbershop, in San Antonio, Texas
Kelan Bilal of Excalibur Barber, in Youngstown, Ohio
Terrance Caruthers of Groom Therapy Lounge, in St. Louis, Missouri
Paul DeSales of DTown Barbers, in San Diego, California
James Dunn of Traditions Barbershop, in Sanford, Florida
Chad Gabriel of Cut To Contrast Barbershop, in San Francisco, California
Paul Laurie of Rust Belt Barbering & Salon, in Buffalo, New York
Alejandro Martinez of Echo Park Barbers, in Los Angeles, California
Jesus Meza of Gentlemen’s Barbershop, in Palm Springs, California
Maurice Miller of Abliss Salon Studios in Jacksonville, Florida
Andy Mendoza of Fresh Factory Barbershop, in Bristol, Connecticut
Brian Munoz of His and Hers Parlour in Miami, Florida
Andrew Munoz of The Barber Lounge, in Tampa, Florida
Fredo L. Olan of East to West Hair Artistry, in San Francisco, California
Yassen Rodriguez an independent barber in Orlando, Florida
Pedro Ruiz of Addictions in Ink Tattoo Parlor & Salon in Wichita, Kansas
CJ Torian of Starting Five Barbershop & Salon, in Pleasantville, New Jersey
To be selected for the program, the #AndisNation Ambassadors were required to upload to Instagram a photo of a men’s haircut they created, with a description of why they wanted to be part of #AndisNation and what they could bring to the company’s more than one million fans. For more information about the ambassadors, follow the updates with #AndisNation or visit Andis on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Andis Company, a family held business founded in 1922, is a leading manufacturer of handheld tools to trim, cut, curl, straighten and dry hair. The company’s products are purchased in more than 90 countries by barbers and salon professionals, consumers, hotels, motels, resorts, small animal groomers and large animal groomers and shearers. To find a local distributor, call 800-558-9441 or visit www.andis.com.

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