Hello World!

How’d It Begin?

As a 90’s baby, I got the opportunity to witness the Internet boom BOOM! So it goes without saying that computers and technology were (and still are) a part of my DNA. On the other hand, I can’t remember the barbershop not being a core memory of mine as a kid. And while using computers was second nature to me, the intricacies of cutting hair provided an allure I was drawn to that I couldn’t escape.

I performed my first cut in 2007. I remember it like it was yesterday; in my best friend’s basement with nothing but an Andis clipper, trimmer, and a couple Speed O Guide clipper guards. Luckily I’d spent enough time watching all the barbers at Theo’z Barbershop and their techniques. About 45 minutes later, I had a sense of fulfillment I’d never experienced and that spark lit the fire that’s still ablaze today.

Fast-forward to 2015, I enrolled in a barber school based in Baltimore to pursue an official barber license. But about a quarter way through the program, the school unexpectedly shut down leaving me at a crossroads. This setback, though disappointing, opened my eyes to alternative paths. Seeking a stable career that could complement my love for barbering, I pivoted into Software Quality Assurance. The attention to detail and precision I’d honed in barbering translated surprisingly well to this tech-focused field. Today, I find myself in a unique position, blending my technical expertise with barbering, creating a synergy I never anticipated but now cherish.