It’s show time!

from Total Grooming Magazine February 2023

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Time to dust off your best uniforms, bring out your best equipment and prepare yourselves for 2023’s long line of upcoming shows!

As we can see, 2023 has taken off to an amazing start! Now, it’s time to really get into the thick of it and start preparing for all of the fabulous shows that will be making their way to venues all across the UK.

If you’re considering taking part in a show this year there are plenty of online guides and fantastic tutorials that you can view to help you get started. There is so much to brush up on (no pun intended), that you’re going to want to be keeping a solid eye on so that you don’t lose track.

It’s important to do your research, find your strengths as a groomer, invest in the best tools for the job and ultimately show up on the day ready to really show the grooming world what you’re capable of.

The grooming industry is a friendly one and, overall, we want to emphasise the importance of friendly competition.

Before the show, reach out to other groomers. Share tips over a coffee, talk about previous experiences and see if there are any big steps that you might be missing to make your groom stand out from the crowd. “Sharing is caring” doesn’t just apply to chocolate bars on the playground after all!

We are a community, and want to reiterate that this could be seen as a learning opportunity, a method of growing both as a groomer and as someone who wants to be a cornerstone in the industry.

That being said, there are a large handful of events to take a look at all across the UK, so don’t fret if you’re worried about being able to travel to one.