Ralph D. Cortes Barber Love: The Passion That Lives Within

My family and I came from Costa Rica when I was only 2 years old. We came in search of a better life but life for a family of immigrants was far from easy. Things in Miami at that time were not great and crime was at an all-time high. Growing up, I never had much and...

Maiya N Skye – CEO of Tailoreds Blade Protector

I am Maiya N Skye, founder and Ceo of Tailoreds Blade Protector.  I have been a licensed barber in Washington DC for about 4 years now. My barber journey began when I was looking for employment and I was hitting road blocks left and right. One day as I was getting my...

Feature: ChristianJavaun C&L Studio in Hollywood California

As a native Californian reared in New York City, Christian Javaun is a young, hip hairdresser with a sass influenced by both the west and east coast. She is an enthusiastic stylist with a flare that sets her apart from others. At an early age, Christian Javaun took an...

Feature: Al Mayes, Stylist/Barber/Grooming Expert

Professional Barber/Stylist – Educator – Men’s Grooming Expert – Tonsorial Artist Born in Brooklyn, NY to legendary Master Barber, John Mayes, Al Mayes is a 3rd generation barber. He began his hair care journey in an untraditional way. Growing up, Mayes spent many...