Tommy Doyle is no stranger to a fresh cut. With his signature ginger curls, heโs been turning heads since he moved to New York City from Princeton, NJ, last year. Tommyโs bright, thick hair truly makes him stand out โand heโs been rocking it ever since he started modeling two years ago. But finding the right barber in NYC has been a challenge.
When Tommy lived in New Jersey he was loyal to his barber since middle school. He knew exactly how Tommy liked his hair cut and styled so it was always a pleasurable experience for him. But in New York, he hasnโt been able to find the same consistency.
That all changed when Tommy stepped into Artisan Barber, where he came in for his signature hairstyle, the Skin Fade. His roommates have been trying to convince him to grow his hair out like Shaun White, but Tommy knows a shorter, more clean cut is better for his hair texture. And Irma, his barber for the day, agreed.
โItโs so thick and wavy that it wonโt fall down,โ she said. โItโll just grow up and out, like a froโฆ But the good thing is that because you have thick hair, if it starts thinning out no one will notice but you.โ
Tommyโs been struggling to find a barber who understands his hair since moving to the city.
โIโve tried a few places, but they just donโt get it right,โ he said. He even tried a Dominican barbershop near his apartment. โItโs a hole-in-the-wall spot, and no one there speaks English, so sometimes they donโt give me what I ask for. They cut my hair like Iโm Dominican.โ
One time, the haircut was so far off from what Tommy asked for that he went home and buzzed it all off!
Despite the ups and downs, Tommy was excited about his cut at Artisan. Irma worked her magic, expertly blending the sides and back while leaving enough length on top to keep his signature curls intact.
Tommyโs hair care routine was pretty simpleโhe swore by argan oil and rosemary oil to keep his curls hydrated and healthy. But he left his visit with something new: Artisan Barberโs Grooming Oil, a blend of essential oils perfect for hydration and strength.
When it comes to his modeling career, Tommyโs had to make a few changes along the way.
โI used to have a goatee, and I had to walk for a show. The designer was like, โI will NOT let you walk with that.โ So I had to shave it, and I was so mad,โ he recalled. โBut I did a poll on Instagram asking if I should grow it back, and the split was so funny. All the girls said to keep it shaved, and all the guys said to grow it back. But the clean shaved face works better for jobs.โ
Tommyโs journey to finding the right barber in NYC has been a rollercoaster, but it looks like he finally found his match at Artisan Barber. As he checked out his new fade in the mirror, a smile spread across his face. โThis is exactly what Iโve been looking for,โ he said.
Ready to find your perfect cut? Book an appointment with Artisan Barber today and let our team of experts help you achieve the look youโve been dreaming of. And donโt forget to check out our range of grooming products to keep your hair looking its best every day!
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