Runs a full-service studio with an emphasis on client experience — every appointment is a full reset. Deeply active in shop-owner mentorship circles.
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Educator of the Year
Educator lifting the industry with knowledge and mentorship.
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Tyrese Alvarez
North End Barber
Worcester, RI@tyresealvarez
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Julian Nash
Cranston Clippers
Fall River, RI@juliannash
Third-generation industry pro. Blends heritage craft with the newest tools and constantly pushes the room forward with fresh cuts, color and technique.
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Jasmine Ortiz
Warwick & Sons
New Bedford, RI@jasmineortiz
Ten years behind the chair with a signature approach to sculpted fades. Trains a growing team and gives back through free cuts for local youth every month.
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Priya Jackson
Pawtucket Chair
Portland, RI@priyajackson
Known across the region for razor-sharp lineups and a warm, community-first shop culture that keeps regulars coming back through every life stage.
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Diego Brooks
The Fade Room
Hartford, RI@diegobrooks
A quiet perfectionist who lets the work speak. Won three regional battles in the last two years and mentors up-and-coming apprentices on the side.
