-OUR TEAM-

Halli

Professional since -
2009
Started at OTB -
2016
Outside the barbershop -
I like going to local shows, enjoying good food and cocktails. Trolling Craigslist, DIY projects and spending time at home.
Favorite Chicago spot -
My back porch in the summer. My bed in the winter, and The Matchbox for anytime in-between. I also enjoy riding my bike to the beach when I have no other obligations.
Favorite Music/Festival -
I enjoy a wide variety of music. Mostly prefer smaller shows but Riot Fest is one of my favorites.

Richard

Professional since -
1991
Started at OTB -
2014
Outside the barbershop -
I spend most of my free time with my dogs. Occasionally you'll find me out and having a drink or three.
Favorite Chicago spot - Nordstrom's/Nordstrom Rack.
Favorite Music/Festival -
Old School Chicago and Soulful House Music, 80's/90's New Wave and Alterative, Indie and R&B to name a few,

Austin

Professional since -
2011
Started at OTB -
2015
Outside the barbershop -
Hanging out with my dog Elliot and sippin' wine with friends.
Favorite Chicago spot -
North avenue beach in the winter with my pup.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
I enjoy anything with a good beat. The Weeknd is my favorite. Belmont music fest and Wells Street art fair. 

Colette

Professional since -
2017
Started at OTB -
2019
Outside the barbershop -
Kicking it with my angel pit bull Maeve, going to the movie theater and eating like all the time.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Garfield park conservatory, Douglas Park, Cafe Con Leche De Noche, La Catedral Cafe, Taqueria El Pastor, Lake Shore.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Straight up anything, My favorite playlist is things I've shazamed through out the day. 

Cristian

Professional since -
2011
Started at OTB -
2018
Outside the barbershop -
I love boxing, working out, hanging out with friends having good food and drinks.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Oh man can't answer that, there's so many great places in the city.
Favorite Music/Festival -
Rock, Metal, Pop, Indie, Electronica, Hip Hop, Honestly I love all music.

Dee

Professional since -

2012
Started at OTB -
2020
Outside the barbershop -
Patio, brunches, ending the day with my dog, 2 cats and an old horror movie.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Dry Hop
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Literally anything and everything but country. Bring back Mayhem Fest?

Gloria

Professional since -
2011
Started at OTB -
2018
Outside the barbershop -
Spending time with family.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Drum Bar
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Riot Fest

Vinny

Professional since -

2014
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
Hanging out with friends, Ps4 fighting games and clubbing.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Celeste, Eleven Eleven and RocBar
Favorite Music/Festival - 
80's & 90's R&B, soft rock and Hip-Hop.

Vanessa

Professional since -

2018
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
Family time is definitely a blessing, drinks with friends and good music. Morning coffee and a nice workout to start my day is a must.

Favorite Chicago spot -
A refreshing cold beer and Go Cubs! 

Favorite Music/Festival - 
I'm standard when it comes to music. I love everything but if I have to choose I'll go with a lit'l spice of raggae.

Tonya

Professional since -
2015
Started at OTB -
2019
Outside the barbershop -
Cooking, spending time with my pup Edward and watching tv.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Garfield conservatory/botanic garden.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Mamby on the beach.

Eric

Professional since -

2020
Started at OTB -
2020
Outside the barbershop -
Exploring the city/graffiti with my French bulldog,Gus. Cooking/Baking. Biking the lakefront.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Portillo's, Kuma's Corner, Al's Beef, Queen! At Smartbar Sunday's.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Chicago House, Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Jazz/Funk, Indie.

Not really a festival guy; dream concert would be to have seen No No No... Notorious BIG!

Lauren

Professional since -

2006
Started at OTB -

2019
Outside the barbershop - 

Strenth training, chillen poolside, thrifting, wine tasting, vacationing to visit friends and going on adventures. 

Favorite Chicago spot - 

the beach!
Favorite Music/Festival - 

Stacey Q,/Riot Fest.  
 

Daisy

Professional since -

2012
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -

Hanging with my dog.

Favorite Chicago spot -
I eat a lot! So I love food. Eataly is a favorite of mine and I also love checking out Chicago rooftops.

Favorite Music/Festival - 
My favorite band is Atmosphere.

Leo

Professional since -

2011
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
Travel, baseball games, enjoying a nice cold beer on as hot summer day.
Favorite Chicago spot -
Rooftop bars and pools.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Ruido Festival

Beth

Professional since -

2016
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
Practicing yoga, hanging with my animals and crocheting.
Favorite Chicago spot -
The dog beach and street fests in the summer.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
I love Indie music and anything I can dance to.

Nessa

Professional since -

2012
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
Music, horror movies or anime are a go to.
Favorite Chicago spot -
I'll do museums or bars out in Wicker Park. But usually on the south side of the city where I live.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
My first love will always be death metal or mathcore type music. But I definitely could vibe to other genres like hip hop, pop or indie music.

Logan

Professional since -

2021
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
I enjoy writing music, playing at open mics and dancing in the kitchen.
Favorite Chicago spot -
The Vic Theatre, Intelligentsia Coffee and Second City.
Favorite Music/Festival - 
Courtney Barnett, Tame Impala, Jeff Buckley and Lollapalooza.

Marinell

Professional since -

2014
Started at OTB -
2021
Outside the barbershop -
I love going to music festivals, concerts, new restaurants and planning fun events with friends.
Favorite Chicago spot -
You can definitely find me at any live music venue in the city! If I'm not partying it up at a concert, then I usually am hammocking at the park or beach. :)
Favorite Music/Festival - 
I am big into EDM, especially music and melodic dubstep. I also love my fair share emo/punk/post-hardcore music. My favorite music festival is Electric Forest and Electric Daisy Carnival!