In the bag – Jake Unger – Creative HEAD Magazine

What tools are needed for teaching and travelling the world? Get an exclusive look inside this top educator’s kit bag

As head of education for HOB Academy, no two days are the same for Jake Unger. As well as working from the Academy in Camden, London, Jack often travels the world presenting shows and educating as part of the HOB Creative Team. Here he reveals his must-have tools in his kit bag.

Yasaka scissors

“What I love about our craft is that if you really wanted to, you could travel the world with just some scissors and a comb and always have money in your back pocket! My go-to scissors are our Yasaka 5.5 scissors. What makes these scissors so unique is we replaced the standard rubber stopper with a metal stopper. This brings back the acoustic of how scissors used to sound decades ago and unlocks the sense of hearing the hair being cut. You can learn so much from hearing your scissor – from scissor action to sectioning – all just by the sound of the click.”

Cesibon comb

“One of the best combs on the market. A comb is not just a comb, it’s both flexible and sturdy, and I always use the Cesibon for more tension.”

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer

“Small, powerful but not too powerful, hot but not too hot. The Dyson is so convenient to carry around and the brand speaks for itself.”

ghd original styler

“I usually like to go with a conventional tong, but the ghd styler is so convenient to throw into the kit bag. They have so many uses from straightening, to waves and curls. A real multi tool.”

Wella Professionals Performance Ultra Hold Hairspray

“Having a trustworthy hairspray is essential for me. Something that you know can stand the test of time in a shoot or a show. This is not too sticky or powdery and just works for everything.”