VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 WINTER 2024
HEALTH & BEAUTY
WHAT’S TRENDING IN MEN’S HAIR? AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LOST RŌNIN
BY CHELSEA HARRISON
Who remembers the post from December 2023 in the Annapolis Moms Facebook group with the picture of the boy who wanted a snowflake haircut for the holidays and was finally able to find a barber who would grant his wish? Well we tracked down his barber, and his name is Jabari “Bari” Goulbourne, and he runs The Lost Rōnin, a samurai- themed barbershop in Annapolis. We had a great conversation with Bari about trends for men’s hairstyles, haircuts as self-expression, and alien haircuts:
What is the idea behind your shop? I wanted to create something in Annapolis that had a little culture to it. I had the idea to have a samurai-themed barber shop, especially because the samurai have a lot of respect and spirituality; that lifestyle is all about respect, which I like.
What do you see as upcoming trends in men’s haircuts? People want the freedom to express themselves in their hair cuts… I wanted to be available for both styles- people who want a casual business look but also people who want a little more edginess to their style, more expressive. In terms of designs, a lot of people come in for sports, kids who have teams that they play for- lacrosse, soccer, I’ve done designs of sports mascots. Men are looking for more than the standard business cut; we are seeing tons of fades, pompadours like the Johnny Bravo, old school style, and people are bringing back things from the 70s and 80s, like a high top fade. What about styles for kids? Kids should be able to do what they want with their hair, because they don’t have the responsibility of a job; they don’t have as many restrictions. What is your process for the designs? I am an artist, and I transferred my skill of art into doing hair. I work with stencils. As long as you can show me what you want, I can do it. It gets complicated to explain, but basically I use trimmers to do the designs. Caspian Kidd shows off his snowflake haircut. Photo courtesy of Melanie Kidd.
Who are some celebrities you would like to cut hair for? Soccer players are a lot more open when it comes to haircuts, so Ronaldo or Messi.
What is a favorite cut or design you’ve done? I had a kid once who wanted an alien invasion for his design, so we did a whole city with the spaceship and buildings and everything. I also did Thanksgiving dinner once on someone’s head. Any final thoughts? I think that when people choose eccentric haircuts, it promotes individuality. And I think that’s something we lack here in America. I believe self-expression is the key that is needed to encourage entrepreneurship in our country.
Be sure to check out The Lost Rōnin’s Instagram for some awe-inspiring designs and book your appointment today!
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