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We tested 14 clippers across fade work, skin fades, and textured cuts. Here's what actually holds up under daily use.
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12-year veteran. Built a 120-client solo shop from zero. Known for skin fades and business coaching.
Specializes in textured cuts and curly fades. 45K Instagram following built organically in 18 months.
Owner of a 4-chair shop at 26. Her model: hire motivated barbers, train them, let them grow the brand.
From Dominican Republic to Manhattan. Cultural cuts, old school technique, new school business mind.
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