Licensed barbers and hairstylists are finding a new way to give back to the community by serving as mentors for young black men in the community. Through programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, mentors are giving young black men hope for achievement and success in their own lives. Mentors are showing these […]
Rapper Killer Mike added a new bullet point to his resume late last year – Barber Shop Owner, alongside his wife and business partner Shana Render. The two acquired and completely reworked a barbershop in Atlanta, Georgia. Enter Graffitis SWAG, the hottest new Atlanta barbershop opened on Nov. 1, 2011. Killer Mike said that a long […]
Recently rapper, activist and civic leader Killer Mike finished his new album R.A.P. Music. (That’s an abbreviation for “Rebellious African People.”) The socially conscious and outspoken rapper’s new album hit stores May 15, 2012, and Killer Mike has been making appearances at his own barber shop to promote the album and spread a message of […]
Terrell Simpson of Rollercoaster Waves Terrell “Cassius” Simpson is a celebrity barber out of Atlanta, Georgia, and CEO and owner of hair product line Rollercoaster Waves. He discusses his barber training that got him to where he is today, what it took for him to build the celebrity relationships that helped launch his business, and how he transitioned from just a barber behind a chair to a successful business owner.
Barry Hairston, "The Stars Barber" We had the pleasure of speaking with Barry Hairston, a.k.a. the Stars Barber, based out of Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA, about his career path to becoming a well-known platform artist and celebrity stylist. The Stars Barber discusses his unique approach to building a career in the barbering business, and gives his top three pieces of advice for people who hope to become barbers someday. Barry graduated from Akron Barber College. Learn more about what a Professional Barber and Celebrity Stylist does and the path Barry took to get to this point in his career.
Terrell “Cassius” Simpson is a celebrity barber out of Atlanta, Georgia, and CEO and owner of hair product line Rollercoaster Waves. He discusses his barber training that got him to where he is today, what it took for him to build the celebrity relationships that helped launch his business, and how he transitioned from just a barber behind a chair to a successful business owner.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Barry Hairston, a.k.a. the Stars Barber, based out of Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA, about his career path to becoming a well-known platform artist and celebrity stylist. The Stars Barber discusses his unique approach to building a career in the barbering business, and gives his top three pieces of advice for people who hope to become barbers someday. Barry graduated from Akron Barber College. Learn more about what a Professional Barber and Celebrity Stylist does and the path Barry took to get to this point in his career.
