Finding a good barber around here must be shear luck … but many students have nothing to fear—we have barbers on campus!
A new generation of student entrepreneurs is making waves at Fountain Valley High School by operating small-scale hairdressing businesses that offer convenient and affordable haircuts to students in need.
The “high school barber” trend is not just about getting a haircut; it’s about inspiring young business owners to take their passion to another level while building their community.
For these barbers, cutting hair isn’t purely for profit. Juniors Ryan Nguyen and Dylan Nguyen expressed dissatisfaction after getting their hair cut by local barber shops, whether for the price or the style. Many would have continued to experience the same disappointing haircut; however, this sparked their curiosity for hairdressing. Since then, they have given students haircuts in their garages or backyards…