Established in 2003. We were looking for a unique name with an interesting heritage that would serve as a metaphor for our men’s concept. We wanted a name that would be easy to say and remember but also grounded in authenticity. Through our research, we discovered that the numbers 18-8 is to stainless steel and fine cutting instruments what 24K is to gold. In 1914, when Harry Brearly, in Sheffield, England, was looking for a way to eliminate the rust from steel, he discovered that an 18% chromium combined with 8% nickel not only eliminated rusting, but provided a new luster with out sacrificing strength. From this discovery, he set out to produce the fine cutlery that Sheffield is known for to this day. 18-8 is about transformation of image for better performance. This is our mission at the 18-8 Men’s Hair and Grooming Centre – the transformation of the male image for better performance.