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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Hair Team of the Year
The best-performing hair team of the year.
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Sofia Morales
The Fade Room
New Bedford, RI@sofiamorales
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Tanya Nguyen
Bold Cuts Co
Portland, RI@tanyanguyen
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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Marcus Ibarra
Legacy Barbers
Hartford, RI@marcusibarra
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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Kevin Santos
Ocean State Cuts
New Haven, RI@kevinsantos
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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Malik Ellis
Federal Hill Barber
Providence, RI@malikellis
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.
